Extra Extended Editions: Star Wars Original Trilogy

After the success of the Star Wars original trilogy, George Lucas decided to make some changes for the three films originally released during the late 1970s and early 1980s for a 1997 re-release before The Phantom Menace (1999) premiered. They were known as the Special Editions. They incorporated computer generated imagery, added material and controversial …

Timeless Classics: Return of the Jedi

The iconic original trilogy that is part of the Star Wars universe came to a great conclusion with Return of the Jedi (1983). Han Solo (Harrison Ford) was imprisoned and sent to Jabba's palace, where Luke (Mark Hamill) and Leia (Carrie Fisher) attempt to rescue him. Luke has been able to use the abilities of …

Timeless Classics: The Empire Strikes Back

Even though George Lucas thought The Empire Strike Back (1980) is the weakest of the Star Wars universe, billions of fans thought otherwise. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) wasn't ready to become a Jedi yet until he landed onto Dagobah, where he met a lonely but wise master Yoda (Frank Oz). Meanwhile, Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han …