star wars: shadows of the empire
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a 1996 Star Wars related multimedia project created by Lucasfilm.
The idea was to create a story set between the films Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release without actually making a film. The venture was intended to reinvigorate interest in the franchise ahead of the theatrical Special Editions of the Star Wars trilogy released the following year.
Several products were released, including a novel, a junior novelization, a comic book series, a video game, an original soundtrack, trading cards, role-playing games, posters, model kits, Micro Machines toys, statuettes, vinyl dolls, and a series of action figures and vehicles.
The story introduces Rebel ally/pirate/bounty hunter Dash Rendar in his Outrider spaceship, who aids the heroes in their attempt to liberate the frozen Han Solo from bounty hunter Boba Fett. Meanwhile, Darth Vader continues the search for his son, Luke Skywalker, whom crime lord Prince Xizor attempts to kill in his plot to replace Vader at the side of Emperor Palpatine.
See also
- Gundam F90 - A previous similar multimedia project (with no anime) from the Gundam franchise.
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