Still, George Lucas’ influence remains the heartbeat of the galaxy far, far away, and thanks to him, characters like Yoda will be schooling fans for generations to come.

George Lucas, 2022 Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images “Yoda had a very distinctive way of talking, and it was done purposely because if you were speaking regular English, people don't listen ...

George Lucas appeared at the TCM Classic Film Festival at a screening of 'The Empire Strikes Back,' revealing why Yoda talked backwards.

George Lucas has cleared up why beloved Star Wars character Yoda speaks out of order. Creator Lucas made the revelation during a 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back at the ...

The legendary filmmaker's first visit to San Diego Comic-Con focused on art conservation—but, yes, there was also some 'Star Wars.' ...

Cryptically jumbling up sentences like he threw them in a swamp and dragged them back out again, now Star Wars creator George Lucas has given a clear explanation as to why Yoda speaks the way that ...

George Lucas broke down the origins of Yoda’s “very distinctive way of talking” at a 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival last week.

Lucas wanted you to pay attention to what Yoda was saying. Of course, he also wanted you to see Han Solo step on Jabba the Hutt's tail and Jar Jar Binks, so his wants are a mixed bag.

George Lucas says Yoda talks like that so "12-year-olds" will pay attention "If you speak regular English, people won’t listen that much." ...