Star Wars pop-up channel launched
Although the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens will happen in December 2015, lovers of franchise will be transported to a galaxy far, far away with a special channel on M-Net Movies 109.
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Until September 13, DStv subscribers can see all six movies in the franchise, together with behind-the-scenes featurettes, four television specials as well as two animated series.
This two week-long addition to the existing nine M-Net Movies channels on DStv is the continent's very first events channel built around international movies, as well as Africa's first channel dedicated to all things Star Wars.
So, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and all the other iconic Star Wars characters will wield their light sabers on channel 109 on DStv Premium.
Each day of the week, the Star Wars channel will screen one of the blockbusters that dominated global popular culture since its epic release in 1977 – from the cult classic Star Wars: A New Hope to 2005's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith which was praised for its mind-blowing digital effects.
The movies which will play in chronological order of release will be interspersed with animated features and series, featurettes, documentaries and other delights from the Star Wars universe.
Thus with this M-Net Movies Pop-Up channel, fans will be able to enjoy all their favourite Star Wars battles, plots and characters before the cinematic release of the brand-new film later this year.
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