OK...geek moment

[CaseyCor]

In some sad news from that galaxy far, far away... Irvin Kershner, the man who directed "The Empire Strikes Back'' probably the best of all the Star Wars films, passed away this morning. Thoughts and prayers to his family. R.I.P Irvin Kirshner. The Empire could not have struck back without you.

I came in here to post about this. Very sad, indeed .

 

[CaseyCor]

StarWars.com has posted the following statement from George Lucas paying tribute to Kershner: "The world has lost a great director and one of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of knowing. ... Irvin Kershner was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. When I think of Kersh, I think of his warmth, his thoughtfulness and his talent. ... Following Star Wars, I knew one thing for sure: I didn't want to direct the second movie myself. I needed someone I could trust, someone I really admired and whose work had maturity and humor. That was Kersh all over. I didn't want Empire to turn into just another sequel, another episode in a series of space adventures. I was trying to build something, and I knew Kersh was the guy to help me do it. He brought so much to the table. I am truly grateful to him. He was a friend as well as a colleague. He will be missed."

 

[Jeff Hilligan]

I hope Kersh and George got to bury the hatchet before his passing. I heard there was a bit of a tift going on! Ya Darth was so bad ass! Some of the shots in ESB are so cool! Just like tube and solid state. Early SW movies are so much better and the first 3 are cool if I have to watch them but I choose 4,5,6 just like I choose tubes!

 

[Deleted member 10619]

It is very sad to know that the person that directed my favorite Star Wars film died today.

 

[nevusofota]

My Darth Vader 7-String Ibanez.

that just kicks ass