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Tag: A New Hope

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Events / October 21, 2017

‘A New Hope’ With Live Orchestra

Hearing the Star Wars theme played by a live symphony orchestra is a powerful experience. In March of next year, kiwi fans will…

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Features / May 25, 2017

Happy 40th Birthday to Star Wars

Happy birthday to Star Wars, which celebrates 40 years since its official release, on 25th May 1977, in the US (although it took a…

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Features / March 2, 2017

NZ Star Wars Movie Poster History

The following article has been contributed by Wil Wright of The Film Poster Gallery in Christchurch. The Film Poster Gallery stock and supply genuine…

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Features / December 3, 2016

‘The Film Poster Gallery’ Opens

The Film Poster Gallery is New Zealand’s first major dealer of authentic film posters. They are based in Christchurch, and have recently launched their…

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Features / July 31, 2016

The Story of Star Wars on Vinyl – 1977

For a while there, it was getting harder to find the equipment to play these on, but with vinyl records enjoying a resurgence in…

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Features / July 13, 2016

Original Trilogy on Public TV in NZ (1996)

Before the DVD box sets, before the Special Editions, it was a bit more of a big deal when the Star Wars movies…

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Features / May 25, 2016

New Zealand Star Wars Premiere – 1977

When did Star Wars first screen in New Zealand? It’s a question that I’ve heard a few times now, so I decided to…

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Features / May 23, 2016

Listener Magazine – 10-16 Dec 1977

Immediately prior to New Zealand’s December 1977 theatrical debut of ‘Star Wars’ (some months after the rest of the world), the Listener magazine had…

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Features / April 6, 2008

Around the Web – Original Death Star FX on YouTube

Every now and then a real gem stands out from the mixed bag of internet content, worthy of sharing. The above YouTube video…

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Features / May 25, 2004

Star Wars Anniversary Today

Today marks the anniversary of the public release of ‘Star Wars, A New Hope’ (although the ANH extension was actually added later), way…

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