Turner Deal Brings Star Wars Movie Marathon to TV This Month!

Last Updated on: September 14th, 2016

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It was announced today that Turner (TNT and TBS) has signed a multi-year deal for the exclusive basic cable rights to air Star Wars movies.

According to Variety, the $250 million+ deal apparently covers not only the seven Star Wars movies that have already been released, but also Rogue One and other future releases. The deal runs through 2022.

Turner has already a Star Wars movie marathon featuring the first six movies planned for September 24th and 25th.

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