Revenge of the Sith proved, at least partially, that he was the Star Wars franchise’s greatest villain even without his ...

Darth Plagueis is one of my new favorite Star Wars books. First name-dropped in Revenge of the Sith, when Sheev Palpatine regales Anakin with the Dark Lord’s “tragedy,” Plagueis’ story was ...

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 ...