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'Star Wars: A New Hope' came out almost 50 years ago. Here's how you can celebrate.

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'Star Wars: A New Hope' came out almost 50 years ago. Here's how you can celebrate. — Scranton Arts news

"Star Wars: A New Hope" premiered in movie theaters almost 50 years ago, and next year, Lucasfilm is celebrating by bringing it back to the big screen.

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