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A New Hope

Star Wars to return to cinemas 30th April 2027

A New Hope returns to big screens 30th April 2027.
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Rebellion: The story of Nemik’s manifesto made real

Watch the story of Rebellion in 9 minutes.

This week in 1982, Star Wars finally arrived on Home Video

43 years ago, 5 years after changing cinema, Star Wars altered the landscape of home video entirely.

Star Wars Outdoor Cinema Experience at Cardiff Castle: Sunday 21st September 2025

Book your tickets for a live screening of A New Hope in Cardiff now.

R2-D2 carpenter Bill Harman passes away

The man who built the original R2-D2 prototype from wood in his garage has passed away.
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Silver Screen Podcast EPISODE 100: Star Wars: A New Hope Review

The Silver Screen podcast celebrates 100 episodes with Roger Christian and Mark from Fantha Tracks.

Star Wars began filming 48 years ago today

Star Wars began filming 48 years ago today.

Gentle Giant: Star Wars A New Hope – Nabrun Leids Mini Bust – 2023 Halloween Exclusive

From Gentle Giant, the Star Wars A New Hope - Nabrun Leids Mini Bust - 2023 Halloween Exclusive.

The final Tusken Raider: Rest in peace Alan Fernandes

Alan Fernandes, the final Tusken Raider, has passed away.

Carrie Fisher on a classic A New Hope moment: “I wish I could go back and do that scene again”

There was a scene in A New Hope that Carrie Fisher wished she could have redone.

Gentle Giant: Star Wars: A New Hope: Sandtrooper Jumbo Figure – pre-order coming soon

From Gentle Giant, their new Star Wars: A New Hope: Sandtrooper Jumbo Figure.

Cheers for nothing: How Kelsey Grammer almost snagged a role in Star Wars

Most know him for Frasier, some for X-Men and some for Star Trek, but we almost knew him from the GFFA.

Prop Wars: X-Wing model sells for $3.135 million at auction

One of only 4 hero X-Wing models went under the hammer - not literally - at a Dallas auction.

Sideshow Collectibles: Sandtrooper Sergeant & Dewback 1/6 Scale Collectible Set by Hot Toys

Created by Hot Toys and distributed by Sideshow, this is the Sandtrooper Sergeant & Dewback 1/6 Scale Collectible Set.
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20th Century Fox executive talks Star Wars toys and products back in 1977

Look back to 1977 when a 20th Century Fox executive discussed the merchandising of Star Wars.

Disney 100: 4K Blu-ray Original Trilogy Steelbooks coming to Best Buy

Dust off the Blu-ray player and put new batteries in those remotes, the original trilogy is coming to 4K Blu-ray in steelbook format.

A New Hope medal ceremony without music is a tough watch

Who knew this legendary scene from A New Hope without music could be so awkward?

Rest in Peace The Empire Strikes Back Production Supervisor Bruce Sharman

Production manager on A New Hope and production supervisor on The Empire Strikes Back Bruce Sharman has passed away.

This week 40 years ago, Star Wars came to UK TV

40 years ago this week, Star Wars came to network TV in the UK.
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NBC News: 13th June 1977 – Star Wars “An old fashioned Cowboy movie set in space”

Look back to 1977 and how NBC Nightly News reported on the new smash hit film.
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Happy 45th birthday Star Wars

Happy 45th birthday Star Wars!

See the Original Trilogy at El Capitan Theatre

The original trilogy will be screened at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Rest in peace Chris Muncke

Chris Muncke, Captain Khurgee from A New Hope, has passed away.

Star Wars VHS tape could reach $60,000 at auction

A sealed 1984 copy of Star Wars on VHS? For $60,000? It might be about to happen at auction.
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When Star Wars hit the UK in December 1977

Look back 44 years to when Star Wars came to the UK in late 1977.

The TIE Fighters of A New Hope could have been purple

Purple TIE Fighters? It could have been a thing.
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