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Celebrating 40 Years of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’: New Behind-The-Scenes Video

Star Wars fans will absolutely love this short featurette on the making of The Empire Strikes Back! Empire is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year…deservedly so.   The film is still…

LONDON – MAY 04: The original costumes for Star Wars character Darth Vader stand on display at ‘Star Wars: The Exhibition’ at County hall on May 04, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)

Star Wars fans will absolutely love this short featurette on the making of The Empire Strikes Back!

Empire is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year...deservedly so.   The film is still considered to be one of the greatest sequels ever made in cinema history.

George Lucas' vision of the Saga grew darker, more layered, and more epic.   The special effects actually went up a notch and looked even more amazing.   John Williams' brilliant score became an instant classic.   And the Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker scene at the end of the picture is still one of the most famous moments in movie history.

Check out this cool video below.   And may the Force be with you!

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