The iconic stature achieved by Luke Skywalker has transcended a single movie in the Star Wars franchise. The famous Jedi ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...

Ian McDiarmid, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies and shows, has been announced as a guest at this fall's Twin Cities Con. The actor played the Sith lord as far back ...

For example, something that bothers a lot of new fans is: why the hell didn't the Jedi catch Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) sooner? He was always right next to them! Couldn't they have used the Force ...

But danger suddenly rises from the ashes as the evil Emperor Palpatine mysteriously returns from the dead. While working with Finn and Poe Dameron to fulfill a new mission, Rey will not only face ...

Of course, the New Zealand-born actor – who was nominated for a Young ... it was certainly the right call to have Mace die by Palpatine’s hand. Windu is an incredibly imposing character ...