However, Lucasfilm has been quick to dismiss the conclusion that Palpatine is Anakin's father, suggesting Anakin suspects or fears the idea himself. The mystery of Anakin Skywalker’s birth has ...

Palpatine's mentor ... Shmi Sywalker famously claimed that Anakin had no father in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but in Legends there's a surprising story behind his conception.

One deleted scene even has Palpatine explain to Anakin how he would take direct control of the once-autonomous Jedi Council. The most important deleted scene dealing with the political fallout of ...

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

Ultimately, “The Phantom Menace” is a movie that spreads itself too thin, not committing itself to characters or politics, and thus, prioritizes reference over substance, symbol over meaning.

Whether it’s Supreme Chancellor Palpatine manipulating Anakin Skywalker ... He betrayed and murdered your father. And now the Jedi are all but extinct. Vader was seduced by the dark side ...

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 ...