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Star Wars Released: 1977 Director: George Lucas Writer: George Lucas After Rebel leader Princess Leia Organa is captured by the powerful Sith lord Darth Vader, Tatooine farmboy Luke Skywalker becomes embroiled in the galactic conflict between good and evil. After teaming up with reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and smuggler and scoundrel Han Solo, the heroes rescue the princes from the hands of the dreaded Empire. All seems lost when Vader defeats Obi-Wan in a lightsaber duel, but Luke discovers the mysterious power of the Force and destroys the Death Star. Galactic History Lesson Before the Last Jedi Arrives, Check in With the Series So Far... The Empire Strikes Back Released: 1980 Director: Irvin Kershner Writers: Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan Following the Death Star's destruction, Rebel forces scatter across the galaxy as Vader pursues them with cold malice. After being forced from to flee the remote ice world Hoth, Luke travels of Dagobah to train with the diminutive Jedi Master Yoda. Meanwhile, Han and Leia find refuge – and romance – on the mining world of Bespin. Vader discovers them and plans to use the heroes as bait to turn Luke to the dark side. While Luke and Vader fight, the Sith lord reveals that he is actually Luke's father, Anakin Skywalker. Star Wars: The Last Jedi • December 13, 2017 Page 5 STar WarS © & TM 2017 LucaSfiLM LTD.