Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Welsh language broadcaster S4C and Creative Wales announced the project, in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney, at the National Eisteddfod on Tuesday. The Welsh language version of Episode IV - A New Hope will broadcast on S4C and its platforms from Christmas Day. Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd is directed by Ellyn Stern and produced by Michael Kohn, director of distribution operations at Lucasfilm. "The chance to celebrate the Welsh language through Star Wars is one we couldn't pass up."