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Star Wars Special

Talking Movies reports on a seismic event in the world of cinema - the launch of Star Wars: The Force Awakens - one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year.

Talking Movies reports on a seismic event in the world of cinema - the launch of Star Wars: The Force Awakens - one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The rebooting of this iconic Hollywood franchise has been cloaked in secrecy. Talking Movies brings you all the details: coverage of the red carpet at the world premiere, planned interviews with the director, stars, experts and fans. The programme will also provide a fully comprehensive guide to the Star Wars universe looking at the origins of the franchise, its links with the UK as a filming location, its impact on Hollywood and the role that merchandising plays in storytelling in one of the world's biggest movie empires.

30 minutes

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Mon 21 Dec 2015 02:30GMT

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