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Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, the Imperial fleet, led by Darth Vader, dispatches Probe Droids across the galaxy to locate Princess Leia's Rebel Alliance. Prequel and sequel trilogies that round out the 'Skywalker saga' have since been released. Return of the Jedi (1983) followed Empire, concluding the original Star Wars trilogy. The United States Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2010. The film spawned a variety of merchandise and adaptations, including video games and a radio play. The climax, where Vader reveals he is Luke's father, is often cited as one of the greatest plot twists in cinema. It had a significant impact on filmmaking and popular culture and is considered the rare sequel that is better than its predecessor.

#STAR WARS STAR FOX SERIES#

In the years since its release, Empire has been critically reassessed and is now regarded as the best film in the Star Wars series and among the greatest films of all time. Subsequent releases have raised the film's worldwide gross to $538вЂ“549 million and, adjusted for inflation, it is the thirteenth highest-grossing film ever in the United States and Canada. The film was nominated for several awards and won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and one BAFTA, among others. Critics praised the character Yoda, a diminutive puppet that serves as Luke's teacher, for its realistic expressions and characterization. Unlike its predecessor, Empire was met with mixed reviews from critics and fans conflicted over its darker and more mature tone compared to the light-hearted Star Wars.

Released on MayВ 21, 1980, the highly anticipated sequel became the highest-grossing film that year, earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Initially budgeted at $8 million, costs had risen to $30.5 million by the project's conclusion. Filmed from March to September 1979, in Finse, Norway, and Elstree Studios in England, The Empire Strikes Back faced production difficulties, including actor injuries, illnesses, fires, and problems securing additional financing as costs rose. To avoid the stress he faced directing Star Wars, Lucas handed this responsibility to Kershner and focused on expanding his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic instead. Following her death in 1978, he outlined the whole Star Wars saga and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) writer Kasdan to enhance his work. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.ДЇollowing Star Wars ' success, Lucas hired Brackett to write the sequel. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor and the Rebel Alliance led by Princess Leia. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the ' Skywalker Saga'.

The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: EpisodeВ V вЂ“ The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas.

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