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Variety: “Star Wars” looks destined to be the hammer Disney wields to synergistically bolster fortunes across its far-flung empire. But “The Force Awakens” possesses such a huge well-spring of interest that the movie hardly needs additional hype. Yet for sister Disney properties — especially those in competitive races, such as “Good Morning America,” ABC News and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” — enhanced access to “Star Wars” talent and material might favorably move the ratings needle.