There is no Star Wars character more recognizable than Darth Vader, and there is no sound from the sci-fi franchise more iconic than his distinctive, mechanized breathing. From the opening scene ...

Darth Vader’s caped getup and face mask is spooky and all, but there’s nothing like the grisly, mechanical sound of his breath. Which is why Lucasfilm keeps a close eye on who uses it—even ...

The movie- related clips aren't always limited to the spoken cinematic word: For "Star Wars" fans, options include Darth Vader's heavy breathing, R2-D2's computerized chirps and Chewbacca's ...

The iconic villain Darth Vader has it all: heavy breathing; theme music; brute physical and mental power; and that impenetrable mask. In Vader's case, the mask shields his humanity, making him ...

STAR WARS 9 The Rise of Skywalker footage at Disney D23 included Darth Vader’s breathing – is the Sith Lord returning with Emperor Palpatine?

Star Wars sound design pioneer and Lucasfilm royalty Ben Burtt confirmed that it's his breathing we hear as Darth Vader.

Why is Darth Vader the bestselling Hasbro Star Wars action figure, year after year? Are we simply a culture of Kylo Rens, forever worshipping this long-dead grandfather?

Sound designer Ben Burtt used a scuba tank regulator to add Darth Vader’s distinct mechanical breathing sounds to Jones’ voice, according to Far Out magazine ’s Aimee Ferrier.

Darth Vader is one of Hollywood's most memorable villains, but his status stems from more than just the plot line. His distinctive breathing, brass-march soundtrack, size and character complexity ...