'Star Wars' 50th anniversary to include 'A New Hope' in theaters

Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations will include a special screening of the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope in 2027. The movie will return to theaters "for a limited time" to honor the franchise's 50th anniversary, which falls April 30, 2027, according to a press release. The film will play May 4 on Star Wars Day. The press release promised fans additional details about "this once-in-a-generation event" on their website. A New Hope stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, and introduced the...