The Week contest — Star Wars
What should be the subtitle of the next installment of the Star Wars series, which began in 1977?

Last week's question: Planning has begun for Star Wars: Episode VII, which will feature original stars Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), 62, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), 57, and Harrison Ford (Han Solo), 71. What should be the subtitle of the next installment of this long-running series, which began in 1977?
RESULTS:
THE WINNER: Return of the (Near) Death Stars
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