'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' celebrates milestone at TCM Classic Film Festival

George Lucas On Why Yoda Spoke Backwards In ‘Empire Strikes Back’: “To Get People To Actually Listen”

George Lucas the TCM Classic Film Festival opening night talked about why Yoda talked backwards in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

Reveals why Yoda talks backward, legendary ‘Star Wars’ creator does

Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn’t changed a bit.

George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening

Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn’t changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival, Lucas discussed his introduction to longtime friend and collaborator Francis Ford Coppola, his earliest experiences with the studio system and his path from “American Graffit…

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' celebrates milestone at TCM Classic Film Festival

"The world that George Lucas created...might be the most extravagant." Lucas and "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" were celebrated at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles.

George Lucas Talks Self-Funding ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ to Keep Ownership of It at TCM Classic Film Festival

The 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival got off to a roaring start Thursday night, screening one of the greatest movies ever made in one of the greatest venues in the country with one of the most influential filmmakers of all time in attendance. The movie: the 1980 sci-fi classic “The Empire Strikes Back.” The venue: the glorious TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The filmmaker: George Lucas, appearing for a rare pre-show Q&A to discu…

George Discusses Funding ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and More During TCM Classic Film Festival - Star Wars News Net

George Lucas talks The Empire Strikes Back during an appearance at this weekend's TCM Classic Film Festival.