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most famous faces – Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford star as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and smuggler Han Solo.

The first film was released in 1977, simply with the title Star Wars but was later given an additional title of Episode IV: A New Hope. The franchise comprises of an initial three films released between 1977 and 1983, the later two titled Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. In 1999 the franchise returned, with the first of the three episodes of a prequel trilogy. Episode I: The Phantom Menace told the story of Anakin Skywalker's childhood – the father of Luke Skywalker. The following two episodes, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, showed Anakin's journey towards becoming a Jedi before being consumed by the dark side and transforming into Darth Vader.



Harrison Ford as Han Solo, with his wookie co-pilot Chewbacca, in the 1977 Star Wars film, Episode IV: A New Hope
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The original trilogy's Rebel Fleet.
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Luke Skywalker's trusty droids remained with him throughout. C3PO - a placcid translator and 'protocol droid' - was played by Anthony Daniels. R2-D2 - a bolshy 'astromech droid' - was played by Kenny Baker.
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Classic British actor Alec Guinness played Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy.
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Boba Fett, the silent bounty hunter sent to find the Millennium Falcon, has become an unexpected cult figure since appearing in both Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. He was played by Jeremy Bulloch, an English actor who has also appeared in Robin of Sherwood, Summer Holiday and two Doctor Who stories.
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Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) trains to be a Jedi with old Jedi Master Yoda in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
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The only man who can make Darth Vader quake - the boss of the Galactic Empire - Emperor Palpatine, played by Ian McDiarmid.
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A moment that has been heavily parodied since its release in 1980. Darth Vader reaches out to Luke Skywalker, and reveals a big secret.
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In an agonising ending to the original trilogy's strongest film - The Empire Strikes Back - Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is frozen in carbonite to be delivered to Jabba the Hutt.
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The scene that caused a lot of blushes among teenage boys (and some girls) – Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) is captured by Jabba the Hutt and kept chained up while .
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In 2004, Lucasfilm re-released the original trilogy on DVD with new scenes and added CGI. Among all the extras was a new scene in Episode IV: A New Hope where a digitally created Jabba the Hutt confronts Han Solo about his unpaid debt.
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Ten-year-old Jake Lloyd played a young Anakin Skywalker in Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
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Liam Neeson appeared in Episode I: The Phantom Menace as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.
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Sir Christopher Lee as Count Dooku in Star Wars
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Ewan McGregor plays a younger Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy, beginning as a young trainee himself before developing into a Jedi Master and taking on Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christiensen) as his padawan.
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Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christiensen) and Queen Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) grow closer in Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
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Yoda shows off his Jedi fighting skills in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
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The love story continues: Padmé (Natalie Portman) and Anakin (Hayden Christensen) in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
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In Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Chewbacca returns to his home planet, Kashyyyk.
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Jeff Head said:

Have you guys seen this extended length Star Wars VII trailer? I like it.

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I cannot wait!!!!!

May the 4th be with you!: People dressed as Star Wars characters, Chewbacca (front), Princess Leia (C) and Han Solo throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
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Star Wars at Madame Tussauds: 'selfie-heaven'


For the first time fans will be able to come face to face with some of the biggest heroes and villains from the Star Wars Universe at a major new attraction at Madame Tussauds London. Fans will be able to walk into 11 atmospheric sets starring wax figures of legendary characters including Chewbacca (above).
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My boys would love it here!


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