Star Wars, Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back: A Deeper Look, part 1

In part one of our coverage for the finished Empire Strikes Back film we review the entire 1st act and its deleted scenes as well as insights from Leigh Brackett's first draft. For the making of this film and the debate as to when Darth became Luke's father, click here:    • Creating a narrative: Star Wars, Episode V...   For part 2 click here:    • Star Wars, Episode V - The Empire Strikes ...   For early access to videos or exclusive content join our Patreon at: patreon.com/Representthis Chapters 0:00 Merchandising, merchandising, merchandising 2:34 8-year-old memories 3:39 Film release and competition 4:55 Welcome to Hoth and scars 8:40 A new base and Han's deleted subplot 10:11 Deleted takes with Leia and the wampas 12:41 The radio drama and the special edition 14:56 A base under siege and a deleted bacta scene 17:02 Luke and Leia's cut romance 20:30 Treat Williams and a hidden message 21:57 The Probe droid 23:06 Vader's character and a mini rig 34:09 An efficient Empire and final Hoth scenes 26:35 The asteroid chase