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‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Recreated a Scene From 'Holiday Special'

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Disney+'s 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' pays homage to the franchise's infamous 'Holiday Special' in a surprising nod to its controversial past.
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  • The new Jude Law-led series will recreate a scene from the much-maligned 1978 'Star Wars Holiday Special', a TV movie that George Lucas has long disowned.
  • The decision to reference the 'Holiday Special' is a bold move that could delight hardcore fans craving deeper connections to the wider 'Star Wars' universe.
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