Tag: The Empire Strikes Back
LEGO Star Wars Nebulon-B Frigate Set Coming to Amazon.com
The SDCC LEGO Star Wars Nebulon-B Frigate set (#77904) looks like it might be available from Amazon.com at some point in the near future.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Prince Charles Cinema, London on November 6th
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen, and in a COVID secure environment, at the Prince Charles Cinema in London's Leicester Square on November 6th, 2020.
Regal Robot Introduces New Wood Art Plaques from The Empire Strikes Back
Regal Robot brings us two new Wood Art Plaques to spruce up your decor; the first is inspired by the classic crew patch from the making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and the second is the Wampa Warning Sign Plaque.
SDCC Exclusive LEGO Star Wars Nebulon-B Frigate Set (#77904) Revealed
The LEGO Instructions app on Android and iOS has revealed some convention exclusives that were due to be available at SDCC, for Star Wars this was to be a 459-piece Nebulon-B Frigate (#77904). It is not yet know where or how this will be made available.
The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Rerelease Collects Almost $1 Million at US Box Office
This weekend's US Box Office saw the 40th Anniversary rerelease of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in fourth place taking in close to $1 million.
Rev Your Engines as Disney+ Drive-In Festival Pulls into Santa Monica October 5th-12th
Disney+ brings outdoor screenings of Disney+ all time favourites and originals to Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California from October 5th to 12th, 2020. The screenings include a 40th anniversary screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on October 8th.
The Evolution of Costumes in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
As part of the continuing series of Empire at 40, the official site looks at the evolution of the costumes in The Empire Strikes Back and how the real-life designers refined their creations for the second film in the trilogy.
The Empire Strikes Back Art Director, Alan Tomkins, Dies
Alan Tomkins, art director on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, many Bond movies and countless other films, has passed away. He is fondly remembered for his work on Empire for which he was nominated an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Returns to US Theaters on September 25th
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back makes a return to US theaters on September 25th, just in time to celebrate its 40th anniversary and to try help rejuvenate theaters suffering due to the effects of COVID-19.
Star Wars x adidas UltraBOOST Yoda are Strong with the Force
Another day, and another pair of trainers are revealed in the Star Wars x adidas Originals collaboration, this time it is the turn of the diminutive Jedi Yoda with these great looking UltraBOOST.
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.
Chalk White Princess Leia Star Wars x adidas UltraBOOST DNA Coming Soon
Star Wars and adidas Originals continue their collaboration with Princess Leia influenced UltraBOOST DNA in chalk white.
Han Solo Influenced Makeover for Star Wars x adidas ZX 2K BOOST
Star Wars and adidas Originals continue their collaborative works with their latest release of Han Solo influenced adidas ZX 2K BOOST.
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.
Remembering Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Producer Gary Kurtz On His Birthday
Today would have been the 80th birthday of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back producer Gary Kurtz, and we remember him fondly.
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.
Julian Glover to Sell Props After Lockdown ‘Sort Out’
Julian Glover, who played General Maximillian Veers in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, is selling hi rank insignia and other props after a lockdown 'sort out'. The 250 lots will go under the hammer at East Bristol Auctions on July 24th.
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.
Spider-Man’s Tom Holland Had Not Seen Star Wars Before Civil War Debut
Kevin McCarthy spoke with Civil War directors Anthony and Joe Russo, who were "stunned" to discover the new Peter Parker, Tom Holland, had never seen Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back before he joined the Marvel family.
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.