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AOL Members Get Star Wars Sneak Peek

By Nate Mook | Published October 26, 2004, 7:15 PM

America Online subscribers are in for a treat as the ISP endeavors to offer broadband users exclusive content to stem the tide of cancellations. A teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith will available on AOL starting November 4, a day before it debuts in movie theaters. Episode III won't reach theaters until May 19, 2005, but fans are already eager for a taste of what's to come.

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Zulithe
Oct 27, 2004 - 12:51 AM

Congratulations AOL members. As for the rest of us, it will appear on bittorrent instantly, so who cares.

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bourgeoisdude
Oct 27, 2004 - 1:43 PM

lol...I'm sure someone already leaked it too...

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