George Lucas has revealed why popular character Yoda speaks backwards in the Star Wars universe. The Jedi master first appeared in the 1980s The Empire Strikes Back, and has gone on to become a ...

George Lucas is sharing an insight into Star Wars lore. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back on the opening night of the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 24, ...

“Away put your weapon,” said the wizened little creature upon meeting Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in the swamps of Dagobah. “I am wondering, why are you here?” When the Jedi-to-be answered that he ...

Yoda and Luke Skywalker in "The Star Wars Episode V - Empire Strikes Back" from 1980. (CNN) — Yoda is one of the most cherished extraterrestrial characters in movie history, and part of that has to do ...

There’ve been so many questions Star Wars fans have asked over the years. And sooner or later, one of them is: “Why does Yoda talk like that?” Since his debut in Empire Strikes Back, the old Jedi ...

Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn't changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire ...

(CNN) -- Yoda is one of the most cherished extraterrestrial characters in movie history, and part of that has to do with the peculiar way in which he speaks. (CNN) — Yoda is one of the most cherished ...