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Popek Popek: $6,000 For Star Wars Merch Anyone?

Dr Thomas Barker, Associate Professor, School of Media, Languages and Cultures, University of Nottingham Malaysia

16-Dec-19 17:00

Popek Popek: $6,000 For Star Wars Merch Anyone?

We discuss an article on Vox that looks at the emergence of high-end Star Wars merchandise - things like Adidas sneakers inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi - and explore the special relationship that the movie franchise shares with its merch.

Produced by: Aiman Rashad, Loo Juosie, Mellina Nisha

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Aiman Rashad


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Tags:  Evening Edition,  Star Wars,  merchandise,  film industry,  movie franchise,  Retail, Fashion, Luxury Goods,  Entertainment,  Movies, Entertainment, Events,  Fashion,  Film,  Social Issues


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