Who wrote the 1978 novel Splinter of the Mind's Eye?
Alan Dean Foster received a contract in 1976 to ghostwrite the novelization of Star Wars. He was given drafts of the script and rough footage as source material for his work.
Questions about Splinter of the Mind's Eye
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the film adaptation of Splinter of the Mind's Eye get abandoned?
The film adaptation was abandoned when Star Wars broke box office records in its first year. This decision occurred shortly after the original movie achieved financial success.
What planet serves as the setting for Splinter of the Mind's Eye?
The story takes place on Mimban, a swampy world chosen to minimize visual effects costs. Imperial agents operate an energy mine there which caused Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to crash land.
Why were Han Solo and Chewbacca excluded from Splinter of the Mind's Eye?
Han Solo and Chewbacca were excluded because Harrison Ford had not signed a contract for sequels at that time. George Lucas wanted to reuse props from the first production to keep costs down.
How does Splinter of the Mind's Eye relate to The Empire Strikes Back timeline?
It was retroactively placed two years after the original film to sit one year before The Empire Strikes Back. Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 leading to a reclassification of licensed materials produced since 1977.