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Space opera is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing powerful (and sometimes quite fanciful) technologies and abilities. Perhaps the most significant trait of space opera is that settings, characters, battles, powers, and themes tend to be very large-scale.
This article lists works that independent commentators have called space opera.
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[edit] Literature
- Novels and series
- The Skylark series[1] (1928–1965) and the Lensman series[2] (1934–1948) by E. E. "Doc" Smith
- Arcot, Wade and Morey (1930-32) by John W. Campbell [3]
- The Foundation series (1942–1999) by Isaac Asimov et. al.[4]
- The Uplift Universe novels (1980–98) by David Brin[5]
- The Ender's Game series (1985–present) by Orson Scott Card
- The Vorkosigan Saga (1987–present) by Lois McMaster Bujold[5]
- The Culture (1987–present)[6] and The Algebraist (2004)[7] by Iain M. Banks
- The Hyperion Cantos (1989–1996) by Dan Simmons[8]
- A Fire Upon the Deep (1992)[8] and A Deepness in the Sky (1999)[9] by Vernor Vinge
- Alliance-Union universe (1976-preset) and Foreigner universe (1994-present) by C.J. Cherryh
- Les Guerriers du silence (1993–1995) by Pierre Bordage[10]
- Revelation Space series (2001–2007) by Alastair Reynolds [11]
- Saga of Seven Suns (2002–2008) by Kevin J. Anderson[12]
- Pandora's Star (2004–2005) by Peter F. Hamilton[13]
- The January Dancer (2007-) by Michael F. Flynn [14]
- The Phoenix Odyssey (2011–) by James Monaghan[15]
- Anthologies and collections
- Space Opera, ed. Brian Aldiss (1974)
- The Space Opera Renaissance (2006) ed. David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer
- The New Space Opera by Gardner Dozois and Jonathan Strahan (2007)
- Short fiction
- "Buck Rogers" series (1928–present) by Philip Francis Nowlan and others [16]
- "Berserker" series (1967–2005) by Fred Saberhagen[17]
- "Perry Rhodan" series (1961–present) in German by K. H. Scheer and Clark Darlton.
- Manga
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1982–2000) by Yoshiki Tanaka
- Space Adventure Cobra, created by Buichi Terasawa
- Comic books
- The Incal (1981–present) by Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Metabarons (1992–2003) by Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Adam Warlock (1975–1977) by Jim Starlin
- Dreadstar (1980–1988) by Jim Starlin
[edit] Film and television
- Star Trek (1966–present) created by Gene Roddenberry
- Star Wars (1977–present) created by George Lucas [18]
- Battlestar Galactica (1978–1979 and 2004–2009) created by Glen A. Larson & Ronald D. Moore[19][20][21]
- Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) created by Jeffrey Scott
- Babylon 5 (1993–1998) created by J. Michael Straczynski [18]
- Stargate (1994-2011[22]) created by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin
- Farscape (1999–2003) created by Rockne S. O'Bannon[23]
- Titan A.E. (1999) created by Ben Edlund, John August, and Joss Whedon
- Andromeda (2000–2005) created by Gene Roddenberry
[edit] Anime
- Memories (film), episode 1 Magnetic Rose a Masterpiece of Space Opera, directed by Koji Morimoto. This episode featured Maria Callas' performance of Un bel dì, vedremo.
- Space Battleship Yamato, Created by Yoshinobu Nishizaki and Leiji Matsumoto[24]
- Macross, created by Kawamori Shoji,[25] and its U.S. counterpart Robotech, adapted by Carl Macek
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock, created by Leiji Matsumoto[26][27]
- Galaxy Express 999, created by Leiji Matsumoto[26][27]
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes, original light novel created by Yoshiki Tanaka[28]
- Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Tytania, original light novel by Yoshiki Tanaka[28]
- Eureka Seven, created by Dai Satō
- Crest of the Stars and Banner of the Stars, original light novel created by Hiroyuki Morioka[29]
- Irresponsible Captain Tylor, original light novel by Hitoshi Yoshioka[30]
- Space Adventure Cobra, created by Buichi Terasawa
- Vandread, created by Gonzo and Media Factory
- Toward the Terra, original manga series by Keiko Takemiya
- Outlaw Star, created by Takehiko Itō
- Cowboy Bebop, created by Shinichirō Watanabe
- Crest of the Stars, created by Hiroyuki Morioka
[edit] Stage
[edit] Board games
- Stellar Conquest (1974)
- BattleTech (1984–present) FASA Corporation.
- Renegade Legion (1989–1993) FASA Corporation.
- Warhammer 40,000 (1987–present) Games Workshop.
- Twilight Imperium (1998-present) Fantasy Flight Games
- Race for the Galaxy (2007-present) Rio Grande Games
[edit] Card games
[edit] Role-playing games
[edit] Video games
- StarCraft (1998-present) created by Blizzard Entertainment
- X (game series) (1999–present) created by Egosoft
- Homeworld (1999-2003) created by Relic Entertainment
- Starlancer (2000) and Freelancer (2003) created by Digital Anvil
- Halo (2001–present) created by Bungie
- EVE Online (2003–present) created by CCP Games
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003–present) created by LucasArts and BioWare
- Xenosaga (2003–2006) created by Monolith Soft
- Advent Rising (2005) created by Majesco
- Sword of the Stars (2006) created by Kerberos Productions
- Mass Effect (2007–present) created by BioWare[33]
- Sins of a Solar Empire (2008-present)
- Infinite Space (2009) created by Nude Maker
- Darkstar: The Interactive Movie (2010) created by Parallax Studio
[edit] References
- ^ David G. Hartwell, David G. and Cramer, Kathryn, eds. The Space Opera Renaissance (New York: Tor, 2006); pp. 10-11.
- ^ David G. Hartwell, David G. and Cramer, Kathryn, eds. The Space Opera Renaissance (New York: Tor, 2006); pp. 10-11.
- ^ http://www.troynovant.com/Grube/Campbell/Black-Star-Passes.html
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b "Review". Sfrevu.com. http://www.sfrevu.com/ISSUES/2003/0308/Space%20Opera%20Redefined/Review.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ "A Night at the Space Opera," Lev Grossman, Time, Feb. 29, 2008
- ^ The Independent (London). 2004-10-22. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/the-algebraist-by-iain-m-banks-754953.html.
- ^ a b [2]
- ^ Gevers, Nick (1999-06-24). "A Deepness in the Sky". infinity plus. http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/nonfiction/deepness.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
- ^ Les Guerriers du Silence de Pierre Bordage at Noosphere
- ^ SFSite review, Greg Johnson
- ^ Carter, Stuart (2003-07-07). "Hidden Empire: Book 1 of The Saga of Seven Suns". infinity plus. http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/nonfiction/hiddenempire.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
- ^ Shoul, Simeon (2004-12-05). "Pandora's Star". infinity plus. http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/nonfiction/pandorasstar.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ http://www.sfsite.com/04b/jd294.htm
- ^ Shoul, Simeon (2011-10-05). "The Phoenix Odyssey". mirrormaskfiction. http://www.mirrormaskfiction.com. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ "Amazing Stories (1928)". Buck-Rogers.com. 2007-07-17. http://www.buck-rogers.com/amazing_stories/. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ "Berserker (1967)". Berserker.com. 2010-04-15. http://www.berserker.com. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
- ^ a b "A New Breed of Space Opera". Orionsarm.com. http://www.orionsarm.com/intro/space_opera.html. Retrieved 2009-02-28.[dead link]
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (2008-04-04). "Space Opera Returns: One Last Step for Mankind". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/04/arts/television/04gala.html. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ^ Sullivan, John (22 December 2003). "Battlestar Galactica: Re-Imagining the Ragtag Fugitive Fleet". Strangehorizons.com. http://www.strangehorizons.com/2003/20031222/galactica.shtml. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ Boyle, Alan (2008-04-04). "Robot aliens? TV sci-fi gets it right". MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23955772/. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ http://www.gateworld.net/news/2011/04/wright-sgu-continuation-other-movies-dead-for-now/
- ^ Jes Battis, Investigating Farscape: uncharted territories of sex and science fiction, I.B.Tauris, 2007, ISBN 1845113411, Google Print, p.219
- ^ [3]
- ^ 2nd Macross Frontier Album Sells 102,000 in 1st Week, ANN, 2008-10-14
- ^ a b Mary Lynn Kittelson, The soul of popular culture: looking at contemporary heroes, myths, and monsters, Open Court Publishing, 1998, ISBN 0812693639, Google Print, p.72
- ^ a b Matsumoto Reiji 松本零士
- ^ a b Anime Greenlit for Tanaka's Titania Space Opera Novels, ANN, 2008-03-05
- ^ Banner of the Stars DVD 2: Basroil Unleashed!, review. May 23, 2003.
- ^ Irresponsible Captain Tylor review at THEM Anime Reviews
- ^ "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith / Space Opera". A&E (Boston.com). 2005-05-13. http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/star_wars/space_opera/. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ "Star Wars turns space opera". BBC News. 2001-08-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/1477982.stm. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
- ^ "'Mass Effect' a thrilling, absorbing space opera," Levi Buchanan, MSNBC
