Star Wars, History, Movies, & Facts
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Star Wars, film series created by George Lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history. Begun in the 1970s and ’80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into a highly lucrative merchandising industry.
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30 'Star Wars' Facts You Didn't Know - Entertainment
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) - IMDb
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New timeline graphic for people wanting to get into Star Wars : r
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The Star Wars timeline: All movies and shows in chronological
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Darth Vader, Sith Lord, Jedi Killer, Iconic Villain
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Star Wars in Order: How to Watch Chronologically or by Release
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50 Best 'Star Wars' Characters of All Time - Updated
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - IMDb
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) - IMDb
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Star Wars timeline: From the dawn of the Jedi to the New Jedi
Star Wars: 'Star Wars': Here are some facts about the franchise
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) - IMDb
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Mouseplanet - In What Order Should I Watch the Star Wars movies