Now fully in command of his Star Wars enterprise, Lucas chose not to direct The Empire Strikes Back because of his other production roles, including overseeing his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and handling of the financing.
Sada u potpunoj kontroli svoje franšize Zvjezdanih ratova, Lucas je odlučio da neće režirati Carstvo zbog svoje producentske uloge, uključujući i nadzor nad svojim specijalnim efektima tvrtke Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) i rukovanja financijama.