George Lucas To Present 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' Screening At TCM Classic Film Festival
Warner Bros. announced that George Lucas will attend a showing of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 24th.
According to a press release, the gala presentation, which coincides with the film’s 45th anniversary “will bring visionary director George Lucas to present the film.”
Turner Classic Movies Primetime Anchor and Official Host of the Film Festival Ben Mankiewicz noted the historical significance of the film, “The Empire Strikes Back is like The Godfather Part II. Yes, technically, they’re sequels, the second movie in a series. But they are so much more. Empire not only dazzled and delighted Star Wars fans, it pushed the boundaries of moviemaking, further deepening its characters and expanding the most popular cinematic universe of all time.”
He added, “The first Star Wars picture in 1977 ignited a new era in Hollywood and turned a generation of young people into passionate movie fans for life. Then, somehow, three years later, along comes Empire, which might even be better. It’s a stunning accomplishment and surely stands one of the great achievements in the history of film.”
The 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival begins on Thursday, April 24th with the screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and continues through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The festival will take place across various hotels and theaters along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles including TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, TCL Chinese 6 Theatres Multiplex, Egyptian Theatre, and El Capitan Theatre.
Never forget that Lucas is responsible for the destruction of Star Wars. He sold out to Disney and supported Iger during the rebellion against him. His legacy is mud and deservedly so.
Great movie, definitely worth watching in a theatre.