AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: RACE TO THE FALCON!

Our heroes race to the Falcon on it's landing platform as more enemy re-enforcements arrive, in this superb action scene with rousing accompanying music from John Williams...

The Falcon takes a hit from newly arrived Imperial Stormtroopers.

Storyboard for the wide angle scene where our heroes will rush to the Falcon.

Matte painting for end departure battle.

Leia prepares to give covering fire to the approaching Artoo.

Fun art by Joe Johnston capturing the filming of the escape scene at Elstree.