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A Pioneer in the “Star Wars” Galaxy

A Pioneer in the “Star Wars” Galaxy

This article discusses the unique aspects of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," focusing on its standalone narrative, absence of Jedi, and Michael Giacchino's impactful score.

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