'The Empire Strikes Back' 30th Anniversary @ Arclight


Darth Vader is the first to arrive with Stormtroopers; Credit: Erin BroadleyDarth Vader is the first to arrive with Stormtroopers; Credit: Erin Broadley

Stars and fans of 'The Empire Strikes Back' gathered at Hollywood's Arclight Theater on May 19 for a one-night-only screening of the classic film. The Empire Gives Back, a benefit for St. Jude's Children's Hospital, brought Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew (without the Chewbacca suit) together with Ewan McGregor, members of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' cast and fans of the franchise, like Mark Hoppus, Pete Wentz and Paul Scheer. Read more about the event and check out our interviews from the red carpet here.

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