Definition of space opera
: a futuristic melodramatic fantasy involving space travelers and extraterrestrial beings
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Ubisoft's presser opted for meatiness, giving fans a long look at Beyond Good and Evil 2, which looks to be a huge earthy space opera, though detail are scarce about gameplay or release.
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Now the universe George Lucas created could spin out in new and interesting ways that wouldn’t have to hew to the space opera conventions of the main Star Wars series.
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The Expanse, the critically acclaimed adaptation of the James SA Corey space opera novels now in its third season, was cancelled by Syfy.
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The hard truth about this just-OK Star Wars universe plug-in is that Howard simply may not be the best director of special-effects-heavy space operas.
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Star Wars created a culture and a phenomenon that helped pave the way for space opera science fiction in years to come.
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Unlike much space opera, this story centers on Chinese and Vietnamese customs instead of Western military conventions, and is all the more welcome for it.
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USA TODAY Marvel has pulled off all sorts of cinematic flavors in its 10-year legacy, from heist films and political thrillers to space operas and fantasy epics.
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Old Man’s War and its sequels are his take on military science fiction, while last year’s Collapsing Empire was a new foray into space opera.
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First Known Use of space opera
1941
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