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Star Wars Episode II: The Empire Strikes Back was released 40 years ago

Star Wars Episode II: The Empire Strikes Back was released 40 years ago

On May 29, 1905, the Japanese version of the art poster commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released. Darth Vader stands in the center of the poster, surrounded by an army of galactic empires.

Released in North America in May 1980, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was critically acclaimed, and the film not only won two awards at the 53rd Academy Awards for Best Sound and Special Achievement, but also left a reputation as a "classic sequel" among "Star Wars fans".

In this poster designed by Matt Ferguson, the star destroyers and huge armored assault vehicles in the Star Wars series marched forward and seemed to be ready for combat.

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