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Why The Force Is Strong With The Star Wars Franchise

Published December 17, 2015 at 1:47 PM EST

It’s the moment Star Wars fans have been waiting for. Star Wars the Force Awakens opens nationwide. We’ll address the enduring popularity of Star Wars with cartoonist and pop-culture contributor Joe Wos.

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