Return of the Jedi

As Rebel leaders map their strategy for an all-out attack on the Emperor's newer, bigger Death Star. Han Solo remains frozen in the cavernous desert fortress of Jabba the Hutt, the most loathsome outlaw in the universe, who is also keeping Princess Leia as a slave girl. Now a master of the Force, Luke Skywalker rescues his friends, but he cannot become a true Jedi Knight until he wages his own crucial battle against Darth Vader, who has sworn to win Luke over to the dark side of the Force.

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National Film Registry Adds ‘Return Of The Jedi’, ‘Fellowship Of The Ring’, ‘Strangers On A Train’, ’Sounder’, ‘WALL-E’ & More

The Library of Congress has unveiled its annual list of 25 movies to make the cut for the National Film Registry. The selection, considered among America’s most influential motion pictures, feature…

Mark Hamill Wanted Luke To Turn To The Dark Side In 'Return Of The Jedi'

Mark Hamill has famously never held back when expressing disagreements with decisions taken with “Star Wars.” The actor was very openly dubious of the way Luke’s story continued in “The Last Jedi,” but it turns out that was not the first time Hamill criticized the direction filmmakers took with his character. The actor originally disagreed …

Every Stormtrooper in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm | WIRED

Lucasfilms' Doug Chiang and Madlyn Burkert delve into the backstories of each and every type of stormtrooper from the Star Wars franchise. Madlyn and Doug ex...

'Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in the Works (Exclusive)

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks for the film, which would center on the Jedi Master who has been played by both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.

Star Wars animator took LSD during production: ‘I got to the green screen and it was like ‘Aaagh, I took way too much’

If you ever wondered what it takes to bring fictional creatures as bizarre as the Tauntaun to life, the answer is a boat load of acid. During a fascinating insight into his work on Return of the Jedi, Star Wars animator Phil Tippett shared this wonderful anecdote: “I took LSD when I was working on Return of the Jedi. I could communicate with my cat Brian, and Brian took me on a journey.