Because of this, Lucasfilm substantially trimmed down one of the most disturbing moments from The Empire Strikes Back.

Veteran director Irvin Kershner (The Empire Strikes Back, Never Say Never Again) discusses his long career in film and TV, directing for some of the most well-known and beloved franchises of all time.

As the director Irvin Kershner stated ... Mark Hamill on filming The Empire Strikes Back With intricate, revolutionary special effects, production problems, scheduling issues and puppets ...

Los Angeles, California -- Filmmaker Irvin Kershner, who directed the 1980 Star Wars sequel "The Empire Strikes Back," died Saturday in his home in Los Angeles, California, after a three-and-a ...

Directed by Irvin ... in The Empire Strikes Back remain instantly recognizable three decades later. The core cast deliver the most empathetic performances of the series under Irvin Kershner ...

Answered a major question, the Maker has. Star Wars creator George Lucas made a rare public appearance at TCM Classic Film Festival 2025 for the opening night gala screening of 1980’s Star Wars: ...

Veteran director Irvin Kershner (The Empire Strikes Back, Never Say Never Again) discusses his long career in film and TV, directing for some of the most well-known and beloved franchises of all time.