AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: "WHAT'S GOING ON, 'BUDDY?"

Within the doom laden aura of the Carbon Freeze Chamber, Han Solo finally discovers the macabre fate planned for him by Darth Vader.

The opening dialogue between Han and Lando was improvised by the actors along with Irvin Kershner, the trio thinking that the scene opening needed some dramatic clarification.

Posed publicity image taken during on set filming rehearsals.