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George Lucas is presenting a special 45th anniversary showing of The Empire Strikes Back at this year's TCM Classic Film Festival. This year is a big one for Star Wars; the 20th anniversary of ...
Mark Hamill's favorite Star Wars movie may not be a surprising pick, but there's a reason this extraordinary sequel has ...
Yes, hardcore Star Wars fans probably know that creator George Lucas retroactively made Darth Vader the father of Luke ...
Directed by Irvin Kershner and executive produced by George Lucas and Gary Kurtz, "The Empire Strikes Back" has achieved legendary Hollywood status for its potent entertainment value, compelling drama ...
As the second installment of George Lucas' 'Star Wars' space opera franchise turns 45, here are some things you may not have known about "The Empire Strikes Back" -- from Boba Fett's original voice to ...
Most fans cite The Empire Strikes Back, which turned 45 on May 21, 2025, as the greatest of the Star Wars films. But even beyond the franchise, the Irvin Kershner-directed chapter changed the world’s ...
Steven Spielberg would be a dream director for a Star Wars film, but there's one major reason why the renowned filmmaker has ...
As the Star Wars sequel turns 45 we look at how it bolstered the franchise with its epic fights and plot twist and why it ...
Andor season 2 has already proven itself to be one of Star Wars’ best TV shows—if not the single best—and now it’s restored one of George ... out of The Empire Strikes Back.
George Lucas has revealed why popular character Yoda speaks backwards in the Star Wars universe. The Jedi master first appeared in the 1980s The Empire Strikes Back, and has gone on to become a ...
A veteran of the Star Wars saga has revealed that he won't reprise his iconic role in the franchise, confirming the end of an ...