Tag: The Empire Strikes Back
The Force Is Strong (And Fuzzy) | Star Wars Kids
The Force is a powerful energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, binds us, and connects us, just like the yarn connecting these adorable crochet Star Wars characters! Watch this stylized celebration of the original stories.
See Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at BFI Southbank this August
This August, see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen/IMAX at BFI Southbank.
Heritage Auctions Sets New World Record as Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Realizes $3.75 Million
Mark Hamill’s original screen-used Luke Skywalker lightsaber, wielded during the climactic Cloud City duel with Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back, sold for $3,750,000 on Wednesday establishing a new world auction record for a screen-used Star Wars prop.
Jazwares Reveals SDCC Exclusives Including Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Concept Slave I
Jazwares has revealed their upcoming SDCC exclusive drops, signings and can't-miss booth events including the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Slave I starship based on concept art from The Empire Strikes Back.
Dick Dova Spah, ILM Stagehand/Key Grip in the 1980s and ’90s, Has Died
Dick Dova Spah, who worked at ILM in the 1980s and '90s as one of the company's inimitable stagehands and key grips, known internally simply as "Dickie", has died aged 90.
The Original Story Celebrated | Star Wars: There is No Try
Will Luke be able to unlearn what he has learned and lift his X-Wing out of the swamp on Dagobah? Watch this stylized celebration of the original stories. Stream Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Disney+.
Academy Award-Winning Special Effects Pioneer Brian Johnson Has Passed Away
Brian Johnson, who won an Academy Award for his work as SFX supervisor on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, passed away on June 15th aged 86, just two weeks shy of his 87th birthday.
The Original Story Celebrated | Star Wars: Han Solo’s Hoth Rescue
Han Solo sets off to rescue Luke Skywalker on the ice planet Hoth. See the original beloved stories celebrated and stream Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Disney+.
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader’s Crochet Lightsaber Battle! | Star Wars Kids
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's legendary Lightsaber battle: crochet-ified! Vader tries to lure Luke to the Dark Side, but even when he's nearly defeated, Luke insists he will never join Vader. Watch this stylized celebration of the original stories. Stream The Empire Strikes Back on Disney+.
London Symphony Orchestra to Perform Star Wars Original Trilogy Scores in Spring 2027
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope, the London Symphony Orchestra will perform the scores of all three Star Wars Original Trilogy films over four days from April 29th to May 2nd, 2027 at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Steve Maslow, Oscar-Winning Sound Mixer on ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Has Died
Steve Maslow, the Oscar winning sound mixer for Star Wars: The Empires Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Speed, has died aged 81.
C-3PO Head from The Empire Strikes Back Beats Estimates at Propstore Auction
At this week's Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in LA, the light-up C-3PO head from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back beat estimates of between $350,000 - $700,000 and sold for US$1,058,400 (£790,440).
Star Wars Japan Releases from Black Screen Records
Black Screen Records are offering Japanese imports of six new Star Wars vinyl releases of the soundtracks for all three original trilogy films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, plus seasons 1 - 3 of The Mandalorian, all shipping this May.
Next Propstore Auction Features Over 100 Star Wars and Indiana Jones Lots
The next Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles between March 25th and 27th, 2026, and features over a hundred Star Wars and Indiana Jones lots including a C-3PO light-up head from The Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Battle of Hoth Behind the Scenes | Storyboard vs. Movie
Check out the original storyboards alongside the final imagery of the Battle of Hoth from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Han and Leia Confess Their Love | Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back | Official Clip
"I love you." "I know." Stream Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back on Disney+.
Tauntaun Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett Available Now from Regal Robot
The Tauntaun sketch edition by Phil Tippett is available now from Regal Robot, offering a special opportunity for fans to bring home a truly unique work-of-art from a true icon of stop motion and special effects, limited to just 80 sketches, these will sell out quickly.
First Look at Regal Robot Tauntaun Legacy Sketches by Phil Tippett
Regal Robot’s latest sketch edition is the Tauntaun by Phil Tippett, offering a special opportunity for fans to bring home a truly unique work-of-art from a true icon of stop motion and special effects, available from December 11th, and limited to just 80 sketches.
Hot Toys Stormtrooper Commander 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure Revealed
Hot Toys latest reveal is the Stormtrooper Commander 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure, from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, a highly detailed tribute to the Imperial leadership that spearheaded one of the saga’s most iconic battles, preorders from December 5th.
ILM Made Luke Skywalker Force Jump Puppet Up for Auction at Propstore in December
Stephen Lane shares a closer look at the ILM made Luke Skywalker Force Jump Puppet, based on a Kenner 12" action figure from Star Wars, as used in the Carbon Freezing Chamber scenes of The Empire Strikes Back, up for auction this December at Propstore.
Last Day to Order Regal Robot’s Archive Collection Space Slug Scaled Replica
Today is your final chance to order the Regal Robot Star Wars Archive Collection Space Slug Scaled Replica, standing 15.5" tall including the Millennium Falcon, and the Signature Edition Space Slug, measuring 34" long, is almost sold out too.
Regal Robot’s Archive Collection Space Slug Product Replicas Available Now
Regal Robot's Star Wars Archive Collection’s newest editions are two Space Slug replicas from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, a signature edition measuring 34" long and a scaled edition standing 15.5" tall including the Millennium Falcon, both available now.
Hot Toys Han Solo (The Empire Strikes Back) 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure Preorder Now
Hot Toys have revealed the new Han Solo 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure, inspired by the likeness of Harrison Ford in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, available to preorder now and expected to arrive in Q4 2026/Q1 2027.
Regal Robot Shares First Look at Archive Collection Space Slug Product Replicas
Originally teased at SDCC, Regal Robot's Star Wars Archive Collection’s newest editions are two Space Slug replicas from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, a signature edition measuring 34" long and a scaled edition standing 15.5" tall including the Millennium Falcon.
Video Tutorial for Star Wars: Unlimited – Intro Battle: Hoth
Sadie and Alex from Fantasy Flight Games show us how to play Star Wars: Unlimited - Intro Battle: Hoth, perfect for those players new to trading card games, allowing them to jump into the fray and recreate one of the most iconic battles of the Star Wars saga.
Guest List for Hoth Strikes Back 2026 Revealed, Celebrating 47th Anniversary of Hoth Filming
The guest list for Hoth Strikes Back 2026 in Finse, Norway, marking the 47th anniversary of the filming location for Hoth in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, has been revealed and includes four original crew members and special guest Craig Miller.
Propstore Auction: The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Empire Day Poster
The Propstore Pop Culture Live Auction takes place on July 2nd and features the rare 1980 British Royal Charity World Premiere Empire Day Poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, designed by Eddie Paul of FEREF with finished artwork by Ralph McQuarrie.
Propstore Auction Preview: Rebel Pilot Helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Ahead of the Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles this September, Stephen Lane shares a preview of one of the auction highlights -- a rare Rebel Pilot helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Moose Toys Unveils FANDROP Capturing Iconic Star Wars and Marvel Moments in Elevated Collectibles
Moose Toys has unveiled FANDROP, a new way to collect and celebrate fandom by capturing iconic Star Wars and Marvel-inspired moments, coming to US retailers in July with two black-and-white edition FANDROPs available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con.
Disney Store May the Fourth Product Videos – Echo Base and Starspeeder 1000
As Disney Store continue to build up for Star Wars Day on May 4th, we've shared a preview of products coming to DisneyStore.com including products to celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and a closer look at the Star Tours Starspeeder 1000.
George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at The Empire Strikes Back Anniversary Screening
George Lucas has revealed why Yoda talks backwards during a Q&A at the Turner Classics Movies screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at the 16th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 24th.
Disney Store Previews The Empire Strikes Back 45th Anniversary Collection
Disney Store has shared a preview of items from The Empire Strikes Back 45th Anniversary Collection due to arrive at DisneyStore.com on May 4th starting with the first drop at 12am PT | 8am BST, and a second drop at 8am PT | 4pm BST.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Collecting Track Princess Leia and Han Solo Acrylic Stand Figures
The next two Acrylic Stand Figures being given away by the Collecting Track on the Collector's Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 are Princess Leia and Han Solo in their Bespin attire as part of the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Collecting Track Luke Skywalker and Yoda Acrylic Stand Figures
The next two Acrylic Stand Figures being given away by the Collecting Track on the Collector's Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 are Luke Skywalker and Yoda as part of the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Collecting Track Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian Acrylic Stand Figures
The next two Acrylic Stand Figures being given away by the Collecting Track on the Collector's Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 are Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian as part of the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.