Star Wars to get its first ever Welsh-language version
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One of the world's most famous films is getting a brand new version.
Star Wars: A New Hope is being dubbed into Welsh for the first time, with the new version set to be shown from Christmas Day.
The project has been announced as the classic movie gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
The announcement was made at the National Eisteddfod, Wales' biggest cultural event and Europe's largest touring festival.
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The famous film was originally released all the way back in 1977
Welsh language broadcaster S4C and the Welsh Government announced the new project, in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney.
The voices will be provided by a number of well-known Welsh actors including Matthew Rhys as Han Solo, Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
After the announcement was made, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said he was excited for the new project.
"To see a Welsh language version of this iconic film, using the talents of some of our best actors, is fantastic.
"We already produce world-class TV and film here in Wales and I'm really looking forward to seeing Star Wars in Welsh later this year," he added.
The Welsh language version of Star Wars will broadcast on S4C and its platforms from Christmas Day.
