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| − | '''Irvin Kershner''', nicknamed "'''Kersh'''," ([[April 29]], [[1920s|1923]] – [[November 27]], [[2010]]) was the [[Director/Legends|director]] of the [[1980]] film [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']]. A graduate of the [[Wikipedia:University of Southern California|University of Southern California]], Kershner had directed several major film and television hits, but retired in [[1994]] after completing |
+ | '''Irvin Kershner''', nicknamed "'''Kersh'''," ([[April 29]], [[1920s|1923]] – [[November 27]], [[2010]]) was the [[Director/Legends|director]] of the [[1980]] film [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']]. A graduate of the [[Wikipedia:University of Southern California|University of Southern California]], Kershner had directed several major film and television hits, but retired in [[1994]] after completing [[Wikipedia:SeaQuest DSV|''SeaQuest DSV'']]. |
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+ | [[File:Kersh.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Irvin Kershner and [[Carrie Fisher]] on the set of [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''The Empire Strikes Back'']]]] |
| − | A film instructor and mentor of [[George Lucas]] at [[Wikipedia:University of Southern California|USC]], Kershner summarized his interaction with Lucas when asked to direct |
+ | A film instructor and mentor of [[George Lucas]] at [[Wikipedia:University of Southern California|USC]], Kershner summarized his interaction with Lucas when asked to direct [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''The Empire Strikes Back'']]: |
:"''Of all the younger guys around, all the hot shots, why me? I remember he said, 'Well, because you know everything a Hollywood director is supposed to know, but you're not Hollywood.' I liked that''." |
:"''Of all the younger guys around, all the hot shots, why me? I remember he said, 'Well, because you know everything a Hollywood director is supposed to know, but you're not Hollywood.' I liked that''." |
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| − | Irvin Kershner originally turned down George Lucas's request to direct ''The Empire Strikes Back'' because he did not believe he could possibly improve upon |
+ | Irvin Kershner originally turned down George Lucas's request to direct ''The Empire Strikes Back'' because he did not believe he could possibly improve upon [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''A New Hope'']]. Kershner agreed after Lucas told him he would concentrate on visual effects at the [[Skywalker Ranch]] and would leave directorial control to him; Kershner said Lucas told him it would be "[his] picture." Kershner wanted to take ''The Empire Strikes Back'' in a more serious direction than the first film, although he did not want to stray too far from what Lucas described as the "Saturday matinee, fun kind of film" it had been. Kershner later described directing the film as "one of the great experiences of my life." Kershner also had his funnier moments. For example, at the end of ''The Empire Strikes Back'', Kershner wanted [[Luke Skywalker/Legends|Luke]] to feel pain in his [[Cybernetics/Legends|cybernetic hand]], or the audience would find Luke putting his arm around [[Leia Organa Solo|Leia]] a little bit creepy.<ref name="DVD Commentary">[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''The Empire Strikes Back'']] [[Wikipedia:DVD|DVD]] Commentary</ref> |
| − | Kershner did not return for [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Return of the Jedi'']], having spent almost three years on ''The Empire Strikes Back''. However, he stated |
+ | Kershner did not return for [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Return of the Jedi'']], having spent almost three years on ''The Empire Strikes Back''. However, he stated in retrospect he would have directed a film in the [[prequel trilogy]] had they been produced sooner. He was succeeded by [[Richard Marquand]].<ref name="Vanity Fair">{{Cite_web|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2010/10/irvin-kershner|title=In Hindsight, ''Empire Strikes Back'' Director Irvin Kershner Would’ve Helmed One of the Prequels|work=Vanity Fair|first=Mike|last=Ryan|date=2010-10-18|accessdate=2016-01-31|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728171959/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2010/10/irvin-kershner|archivedate=20170728171959}}</ref> |
| ⚫ | Irvin Kershner passed away at the age of 87 on [[November 27]], [[2010]] in [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]], after a long battle with lung cancer.<ref name="Obituary">{{Cite_web|publisher=''Los Angeles Times''|title=Obituary: Irvin Kershner dies at 87; film director|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-irvin-kershner-20101130,0,1523496.story|accessdate=Oct 10, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104195309/https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-irvin-kershner-20101130-story.html|archivedate=20200104195309}}</ref> |
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| − | In [[1988]], Kershner appeared in ''[[Wikipedia:The Last Temptation of Christ (film)|The Last Temptation of Christ]]'' as Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. |
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==Bibliography== |
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*''[[The Empire Strikes Back Notebook]]'' |
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Irvin Kershner, nicknamed "Kersh," (April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was the director of the 1980 film Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Kershner had directed several major film and television hits, but retired in 1994 after completing SeaQuest DSV.
Biography
Irvin Kershner and Carrie Fisher on the set of The Empire Strikes Back
A film instructor and mentor of George Lucas at USC, Kershner summarized his interaction with Lucas when asked to direct The Empire Strikes Back:
- "Of all the younger guys around, all the hot shots, why me? I remember he said, 'Well, because you know everything a Hollywood director is supposed to know, but you're not Hollywood.' I liked that."
Irvin Kershner originally turned down George Lucas's request to direct The Empire Strikes Back because he did not believe he could possibly improve upon A New Hope. Kershner agreed after Lucas told him he would concentrate on visual effects at the Skywalker Ranch and would leave directorial control to him; Kershner said Lucas told him it would be "[his] picture." Kershner wanted to take The Empire Strikes Back in a more serious direction than the first film, although he did not want to stray too far from what Lucas described as the "Saturday matinee, fun kind of film" it had been. Kershner later described directing the film as "one of the great experiences of my life." Kershner also had his funnier moments. For example, at the end of The Empire Strikes Back, Kershner wanted Luke to feel pain in his cybernetic hand, or the audience would find Luke putting his arm around Leia a little bit creepy.[2]
Kershner did not return for Return of the Jedi, having spent almost three years on The Empire Strikes Back. However, he stated in retrospect he would have directed a film in the prequel trilogy had they been produced sooner. He was succeeded by Richard Marquand.[3]
Irvin Kershner passed away at the age of 87 on November 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, after a long battle with lung cancer.[4]
Bibliography
- The Empire Strikes Back Notebook
- The Jedi Master's Quizbook
"Anthony Daniels: Remembering That Galaxy Far, Far Away" — The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 1- "Mark Hamill: 10 Years Later" — The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 3
- "Irvin Kershner: Renaissance Director" — Star Wars Insider 27
- "Director: Irvin Kershner" — Star Wars Insider 49
- Directing a Scoundrel on Hyperspace (content removed from StarWars.com and unavailable)
- "Empire Builder" — Star Wars Insider 119
- Empire Builder: An Interview with Irvin Kershner on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Irvin Kershner Remembered: George Lucas on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Empire of Dreams
- "Assistant of the Empire" — Star Wars Insider 147
- "Back on Set!" — Star Wars Insider 160
Notes and references
- ↑
New Cassian Andor Series Cast Announced, Brand New Star Wars Day Merchandise, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ The Empire Strikes Back DVD Commentary
- ↑ In Hindsight, Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Would’ve Helmed One of the Prequels on Vanity Fair (October 18, 2010) (archived from the original on July 28, 2017)
- ↑ Obituary: Irvin Kershner dies at 87; film director, published by Los Angeles Times on www.latimes.com (archived from the original on January 4, 2020)
