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 ...

Imagine if the plot of The Empire Strikes Back was totally different. Yes, hardcore Star Wars fans probably know that creator George Lucas retroactively made Darth Vader the father of Luke ...

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 ...

The Oscar-winning SFX guru talks turkey sandwiches, space lizards, and making the awesome Battle of Hoth scene for "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". Today marks the 45th anniversary of "Star ...

There are many questions that Star Wars fans have about the George Lucas produced and co-written 1980 sequel The Empire Strikes Back which kicked off the 16th TCM Class Film Festival last night at ...

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 ...