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 ...

The greatest film in the galaxy. “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” is 45 years old today – and Billy Dee Williams couldn’t be prouder to have starred in such a ground ...

Phil Tippet adjusts the miniature Imperial Walkers on the set for the Battle of Hoth in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". | Credit: ILM/Lucasfilm Today marks the 45th anniversary of "Star Wars ...

A new collection of apparel and merchandise celebrating the 45th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” is now available at ... other characters on a blue background. The ...

Leia Organa wears her cold weather Rebel Alliance uniform as seen in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” The costume includes ... Falcon and Darth Vader looming above. The 45th anniversary logo is a ...

Almost 60 years later, he hasn’t changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, Lucas ...

The visionary filmmaker sat down for a rare Q&A with Turner Classic Movies' Ben Mankiewicz before a 45th anniversary screening ... could produce “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of ...

LOS ANGELES -- "I am your father." Those four words from Darth Vader are the most well-known in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and possibly the entire galaxy! "The Empire Strikes Back" turns ...