Tag: 40th Anniversary
Hot Toys Reveals Lando Calrissian TESB 40th Anniversary (MMS588) Sixth Scale Figure
A new Lando sixth scale figure is coming your way.
D23 Hosts Drive-In Screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Rose Bowl
D23 celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back by hosting a special drive-in screening of the film at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. The event will take place on September 11th at 7pm PT.
LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel Set (#75294) Available NOW at LEGO.com in USA
The LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel Set (#75294), which was a SDCC\Star Wars Celebration Exclusive, is currently available at Shop@LEGO.com in the USA. Priced at $39.99 there is a limit of 3 per customer whilst stocks last.
Boba Fett Jets Onto the Star Wars x adidas Top Ten Hi
Star Wars and adidas Originals have readied yet another collaborative silhouette in tribute to the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back -- a Boba Fett inspired Top Ten Hi.
Bespin Duel Set (#75294) Available in USA ONLY, from Target and LEGO.com
We can now confirm that the LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel Set (#75294) will be available from August 27th at Target and Shop@LEGO.com, but ONLY in the USA.
LEGO Chats With StarWars.com About Bespin Duel Set (75294) Available From Target on August 27
LEGO Star Wars design director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen speaks to StarWars.com about bringing the ultimate cliffhanger to LEGO life.
LEGO Star Wars: Bespin Duel Set (#75294) Coming to LEGO Shop@Home
The SDCC and possibly Star Wars Celebration exclusive LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel set (#75294) will be available to purchase at LEGO Shop@Home for $39.95 starting from September 1st. It is not yet known if the set will be available outside of the US.
Last Chance for LEGO VIP’s to Get UCS Snowspeeder (#75144)
LEGO are bringing back a couple of retired sets for VIPs, these include the LEGO Star Wars Snowspeeder (#75144) and LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book (#21315).
Hasbro Pulse Look at Snowspeeding Through The Years
Hasbro Pulse take a look at the different versions of the Snowspeeder, and associated figures, from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back released between 1980 and 2020.
Funko Pop! A Lesson In The Force Star Wars Celebration Exclusive Revealed
Funkofinderz on Instagram shares the Star Wars Celebration Funko Pop! exclusive, titled A Lesson In The Force, which celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back showcasing a scene on Dagobah where Yoda raises Luke's X-wing.
Just 16 Hours Till Empire40 Starts – A Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event
Countdown commencing.... Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back starts in around 16 hours featuring an amazing array of interviews, panels, podcasts and special guests.
Official Images of LEGO Star Wars: Bespin Duel Set (#75294) Revealed
Unofficial images for the LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel set (#75294) have been floating around the internet for the last few weeks, but earlier today the set's instructions were found on LEGO.com, along with the first official images which we can now share.
Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event, this Sunday August 2nd
It's just two days till Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, this Sunday August 2nd, featuring an amazing array of interviews, panels, podcasts and special guests.
Take A Stance With These Awesome Socks Celebrating The Empire Strikes Back
Stance is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in the best way it knows how — with socks inspired by trading card company Topps.
BAPE Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The Japanese streetwear brand know as BAPE (A Bathing Ape) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with a range of new t-shirts available from August 1st.
Luke Skywalker Stan Smiths from Adidas, Available July 23rd
The Adidas Star Wars collaboration continues with Luke Skywalker inspired Stan Smith trainers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in a streamlined blue and white colourway.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Tops the Weekend’s Box Office
In its 40th Anniversary year, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back jumps back to the top of the box office this weekend, for the first time since the February 1997 reissue, after clocking an estimated $175K at 483 locations in the US.
New DIFF Eyewear Sunglasses Celebrating 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
New shades celebrating 40 years of Episode V.
How Ben Burtt Turned a Bathtub of Racoons into a Soundscape for The Empire Strikes Back
As part of the continuing series of Empire at 40, the official site talks to sound designer Ben Burtt about the many real-world audio sounds that became some of the most enduring creatures, vehicles, and backgrounds sounds in The Empire Strikes Back and beyond.
Disney Rolls Back Plans to Release 4K Version of The Empire Strikes Back in UK
Variety.com have confirmed that Disney is rolling back on plans to release a 4K print of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in UK cinemas, but you will still be able to watch it on the big screen in 2k.
Teaching Star Wars: Lando’s Choices in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Teaching with Star Wars continues its weekly run on StarWars.com with Dan Zehr looking at how Lando makes his choices as events unfold in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Hasbro Pulse Fan First Monday June 22, 2020 Press Images: The Black Series TESB 40th Anniversary Figures
Check out the final group of figures that round out this collectible Episode V line.
Disney Releasing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to UK Cinemas in July
Variety.com have revealed that Disney will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with a UK cinematic release in 4K exclusively at VUE Cinemas. The release has been timed to help boost UK cinemas when they reopen next month.
Video: ILM Presents Empire at 40 in Celebration of The Film’s 40th Anniversary
Hear from film legends Dennis Muren, Joe Johnston, Phil Tippett, and Lorne Peterson.
Empire Magazine Look at the Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Empire Magazine take a look at the making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
DCSWCC Announces Ninth Charity Pin Featuring Princess Leia in Hoth Gear
The Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC) has announced their ninth biennial charity lapel pin, featuring Princess Leia in her white Hoth battle gear with Cloud City topped by a Washington DC skyline.
ILM Present Empire at 40 Live Stream on May 28th at 4pm PST
Join ILM as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with special ILM legends at 4pm PST on Thursday, May 28th 2020 (7pm EST and Midnight BST).
Video: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Time Capsule
Travel back with us as we revisit production on the film with exclusive archival behind-the-scenes footage and interviews featuring the cast and creative team.
StarWars.com Interviews George Lucas on 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
Kristin Baver absolutely knocks it out of the park.
Vader Immortal Pays Homage to The Empire Strikes Back Poster
ILMxLAB have recreated the iconic Darth Vader poster from The Empire Strikes Back for Vader Immortal, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1980 film.
Team Jedi News Celebrates Empire at 40
The team at Jedi News share their first memories of Star Wars: The Empire Strike Back.
Making of The Empire Strikes Back – A New Ending
Lucas Seastrom, writing at StarWars.com, discusses the last minute change to the ending of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back which celebrates the 40th anniversary of its release this week.
StarWars.com Hub For The 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
Irvin Kershner's masterpiece turns 40 this month.
7 Little-Known Facts About the Making of The Empire Strikes Back
James Lloyd, writing at StarWars.com, reveals 7 little-known facts about the making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back which celebrates the 40th anniversary of its release later this month.
This Week’s BBC Archive on 4 to feature The Empire Strikes Back
This week’s Archive on 4 to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 is to feature The Empire Strikes Back ahead of its 40th anniversary next week.