The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
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The coveted prop was used in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' and represented a rare opportunity for collectors.
Empire Strikes Back's final scene was filmed very late into production after the filmmakers started worrying about the original ending's negative tone.
'The Empire Strikes Back' writer Lawrence Kasdan and star Mark Hamill look back on the best 'Star Wars' scene.
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Disney has rolled back on plans to release a 4K version of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in theaters, Variety has confirmed. The decision comes just weeks after it was revealed
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Lucasfilms' Doug Chiang and Madlyn Burkert delve into the backstories of each and every type of stormtrooper from the Star Wars franchise. Madlyn and Doug ex...
You may not be aware, but Mark Hamill's face actually remains the subject of a pretty longstanding debate. The actor suffered facial injuries in a car wreck between the filming of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and some fans believe the wampa attack scene (the Hot...
After being considered a lost relic in "Star Wars" lore, the "Making of The Empire Strikes Back" documentary from 1980 is now available to watch.
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If you ever wondered what it takes to bring fictional creatures as bizarre as the Tauntaun to life, the answer is a boat load of acid. During a fascinating insight into his work on Return of the Jedi, Star Wars animator Phil Tippett shared this wonderful anecdote: “I took LSD when I was working on Return of the Jedi. I could communicate with my cat Brian, and Brian took me on a journey.