The decision to replace Revill's version of the Emperor with McDiarmid's was made for a number of reasons.
Firstly, George Lucas wanted to create consistency across all three films in the original trilogy, as McDiarmid had become the definitive version of the character following his performance in Return of the Jedi.
Secondly, the Special Editions provided an opportunity to enhance the visual effects of the original films, and replacing Revill's version of the Emperor with a new version portrayed by McDiarmid allowed for greater continuity and consistency in the appearance of the character.
In terms of the actual alterations made to the film, the scenes featuring the Emperor were completely re-shot with McDiarmid, with the dialogue remaining largely the same.
The new scenes were also edited differently to the original, with the camera angles and pacing being altered to create a more intense and dramatic atmosphere.
Overall, the substitution of Ian McDiarmid's version of the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back was a significant change to the film, but one that was made to create greater consistency and continuity across the Star Wars saga.
Here are the two different versions of the conversations Vader and Palpatine have:
1980 version voiced by Clive Revill
Darth Vader: What is thy bidding, my Master?
The Emperor: There is a great disturbance in the Force.
Darth Vader: I have felt it.
The Emperor: We have a new enemy: Luke Skywalker.
Darth Vader: Yes, my Master.
The Emperor: He could destroy us…
Darth Vader: He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him.
The Emperor: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi!
Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
The Emperor: Yes. Yes, he would be a great asset. Can it be done?
Darth Vader: He will join us, or die, my Master.
The Emperor: There is a great disturbance in the Force.
Darth Vader: I have felt it.
The Emperor: We have a new enemy: Luke Skywalker.
Darth Vader: Yes, my Master.
The Emperor: He could destroy us…
Darth Vader: He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him.
The Emperor: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi!
Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
The Emperor: Yes. Yes, he would be a great asset. Can it be done?
Darth Vader: He will join us, or die, my Master.
Special Edition with Ian McDiarmid
Darth Vader: What is thy bidding, my Master?
Emperor Palpatine: There is a great disturbance in the Force.
Darth Vader: I have felt it.
Emperor Palpatine: We have a new enemy: the young Rebel who destroyed the Death Star. I have no doubt this boy is the offspring of Anakin Skywalker.
Darth Vader: How is that possible?
Emperor Palpatine: Search your feelings, Lord Vader. You will know it to be true. He could destroy us.
Darth Vader: He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him.
Emperor Palpatine: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi.
Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
Emperor Palpatine: Yes… He would be a great asset. Can it be done?
Darth Vader: He will join us or die, Master.
Emperor Palpatine: There is a great disturbance in the Force.
Darth Vader: I have felt it.
Emperor Palpatine: We have a new enemy: the young Rebel who destroyed the Death Star. I have no doubt this boy is the offspring of Anakin Skywalker.
Darth Vader: How is that possible?
Emperor Palpatine: Search your feelings, Lord Vader. You will know it to be true. He could destroy us.
Darth Vader: He’s just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him.
Emperor Palpatine: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi.
Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
Emperor Palpatine: Yes… He would be a great asset. Can it be done?
Darth Vader: He will join us or die, Master.
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