He only appeared for one second in The Empire Strikes Back, but Willrow Hood became a Star Wars icon. Not for any reason in particular, however. Just because he looked…
Tag: The Empire Strikes Back
Buy Han Solo’s Empire Jacket for $1.3 Million
Han Solo’s navy blue jacket worn by Harrison Ford in The Empire Strikes Back will be up for auction in the United Kingdom, and the wardrobe item worn on screen…
The Empire Strikes Back Up on the Big-Screen at Grapevine, TX’s Palace Theatre
Star Wars – Episode V; The Empire Strikes Back is hitting the big-screen once again on Friday, June 15th at Grapevine, TX’s Palace Theatre (300 S. Main St.)! *PROMO* Wear…
Happy 38th Anniversary to The Empire Strikes Back!
The Empire Strikes Back hit theaters 38 years ago today in 1980. It originally came out to mixed reviews. Today it is looked at by many Star Wars fans to…
That’s a Pretty Cold Joke, You Guys!
I’ll bet Han wouldn’t appreciate this joke much while slicing away and stuffing Luke in that smelly carcass.
Capeless Vader Makes An Angry Vader
Absolutely love this picture of Director Irvin Kershner giving a capeless Dave Prowse direction on the set of The Empire Strikes Back. Thanks to Mr. Prowse for posting it.
Han Solo and Tauntaun are coming to Funko’s Smuggler’s Bounty!
Funko is doing their first-ever deluxe Pop! figure for their Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty mystery box, and it’s a doozy! More info (and a picture of the boxed Pop) is…
Wes Janson Actor Ian Liston Passes Away at 68
Ian Liston, the actor who portrayed Wes Janson in “The Empire Strikes Back” has passed away at 68. JediNews.co.uk reported, “May the Force be with him. Ian was also well…
Cats just ruined The Empire Strikes Back
Someone thought it would be funny to add cats to The Empire Strikes Back. SOMEONE WAS WRONG.
Flashback: Falling asleep under Empire Strikes Back blankets
There was nothing better for a kid back in the day than falling asleep underneath Star Wars bedding. This scan from a 1979 Sears catalog is big on that nostalgia,…
Bill Gates Loves “Star Wars”
I’m sure it will come as no surprise that Bill Gates loves “Star Wars”. If you ever wondered, you need not contemplate anymore. Gates recently posted this picture of himself…
These Kenner Empire Strikes Back store displays are worth more than some cars
Recently, two rare and unique vintage Kenner The Empire Strikes Back toy displays were auctioned off on eBay, and sold for an incredible price. See how much after the jump.…
Willrow Hood Celebrates Chocolate Ice Cream Day
In celebration of National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, we wanted to post a picture of an action figure which should be included in anyone’s toy collection and the man he’s…
Flashback: London, 36 years ago!
36 years ago, this was the scene outside of the Odeon Theater in London as The Empire Strikes Back premiered. Enjoy!
Happy 36th Anniversary to “Empire”!
Today is the 36th anniversary of the release of “The Empire Strikes Back” and my son Everett’s 18th birthday. The Force works in mysterious ways! My nine-year-old son, Ephraim, made…
That’s right, a monkey played the Emperor in Empire. Sort of.
If that original version of the Emperor freaked you out, this is probably why. As this original photo shows, a chimpanzee’s eyes were superimposed over Actor Elaine Baker (Makeup Director…