Frank Oz

image from the 1980 Star Wars movie The Empire Strikes Back. It is an overhead look at Darth Vader, dressed in black helmet, cape and armor, standing on the left. In his right hand he his holding his lightsaber, which has been turned off. His left arm is reaching out toward Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), on the right of the photo. Luke is clinging to the edge of a bridge-like structure, below which is a far drop. He is listening in shock as Vader communicates to him that he is his father.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

As the second installment of George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ space opera franchise turns 45, here are some things you may not have known about ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ – from Boba Fett’s original voice to the first choice to play Yoda.
image from the 2005 movie

‘Revenge of the Sith’ Returns to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary

Episode III of George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ turns 20 in 2025 and will be returning to theaters for a very brief (one week only) time.
THE DARK CRYSTAL, from top: Kira (voice: Lisa Maxwell), Fizzgig (voice: Percy Edwards), 1982.

5 Fantastical Facts About Jim Henson’s ‘The Dark Crystal’

The film was inspired by aristocratic reptiles and Henson’s own previous work.
Svengoolie on set

Svengoolie’s MeTV October Schedule Is Here & It’s Frightfully Fun

Get ready for a scare-ifying time with movies starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, David Bowie & more!
The Muppets Take Manhattan Fozzie, Camilla, Gonzo, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Scooter, Rowlf, 1984

5 Fun Facts About ‘Muppets Take Manhattan’

The movie just celebrated its 40th anniversary!