Find Out About The Birth Of The 'Lightsaber' In New STAR WARS Featurette
Hit the jump to check out a new featurette, explaining the origins of the mighty weapon from George Lucas' Star Wars universe. The Lightsaber has been wielded by many different forces across the galaxies, including Darth Vader, Obi-Wan, and many more.
A new 15-Minute featurette has hit for the Star Wars films, which were previously helmed by George Lucas, and have now being taken over by Star Trek director J.J. Abrams. The featurette explains the origins of the lightsaber, one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. While it's long, it's well worth the watch for any fans of the franchise.
RETURN OF THE JEDI - In a final battle for the freedom of the galaxy, Luke must come face to face with the dark side in order to turn and save Darth Vader while Han, Leia, Lando, and Chewbacca lead an alliance of rebels and Ewoks.
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand, from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas. The cast included: Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca,David Prowse as Darth Vader, Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Sebastian Shaw as Anakin Skywalker, and Frank Oz performing Yoda.