Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd recovering in mental health facility after psychotic break, mother says
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Liam Neeson says Star Wars is losing 'the mystery and the magic' due to its many spin-offs
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Jar Jar Binks deserves his own Star Wars redemption arc
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Liam Neeson defends Star Wars: Episode I, and Jar Jar Binks
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Jar Jar Binks actor gets real on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker red carpet
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Daisy Ridley raps a recap of all eight Star Wars movies ahead of Rise of Skywalker
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Inside the Star Wars prequels' 3 best lightsaber fights
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Star Wars rewatch: The never-ending influence of The Phantom Menace
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What we know about Emperor Palpatine — and how he could impact Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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Star Wars movies, ranked
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In defense of Jar Jar Binks
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Star Wars in three minutes montage
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Star Wars actor Ahmed Best: 'I was Jar Jar Binks'
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Will the ''Star Wars'' digital gamble pay off?
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The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace
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IN-CASE-YOU-HADN'T-HEARD-IT ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK
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Missing Binks
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''Star Wars'' fans re-edit ''Phantom Menace''
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Get ready for the ''Phantom Menace'' DVD
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Star Wars Watch
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''Star Wars'' Watch
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Taking a closer look at ''Star Wars''
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Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace
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The biggest film hits of the year
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The Best and Worst/Internet: 1999
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The Oscar contest is heating up
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Oliver Stone pleads innocent to DUI charges
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Mocking the ''Menace''
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Digital movie projection hits it big
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Jar Jar Binks stinks
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Burning Questions: ''Phantom Menace'' Edition
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A pirate's life online for the latest blockbusters
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The Internet community rises up against 'Star Wars'
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''Star Wars'' menaces the box office
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E3 brings the controversy
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''Phantom" numbers
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Queen Amidala Paper Doll Book
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Geri Halliwell will write a book about her fablelike life
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'The Phantom Menace' topples two of three box office records
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
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Jedi mind tricks
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Behind the scenes of 'The Phantom Menace'
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Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace
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The 'Phantom Menace' backlash continues
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'The Phantom Menace' breaks a one-day record
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Behind the scenes of ''The Phantom Menace''
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'The Phantom Menace' fails the fashion test
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The 'Phantom Menace' reviews are in!
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George Lucas tells obsessive fans to get a life
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'The Mummy' bests 'Star Wars'
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The ''Phantom'' front lines
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''Star Wars'' merch madness
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The 'Phantom Menace' backlash has begun
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The stars of 'Phantom Menace' reveal the pros and cons of their sci-fi wonderland
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Actress Dana Plato is found dead
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Liam Neeson scraps his retirement plans
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The Fandom Menace
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'Star Wars' toys create a buying frenzy
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The Latest on 'Phantom Menace'
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News flash: Popular culture matters
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Advanced ticket sales for 'The Phantom Menace' will begin on May 12