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 ...

Long before those turning points, we had Anakin invited into Palpatine's box at the opera house. His mentor sees his inner conflict and is sympathetic to the moral quandary that he finds himself in.

For a space opera in a galaxy far ... first "nyooooo" which got thunderous laughter. As I watch Anakin proclaiming his loyalty to Palpatine in front of his wife, I can't help but think that ...

Whether it’s Supreme Chancellor Palpatine manipulating Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker giving new meaning to daddy issues, or Mon Mothma delivering a powerful warning about tyranny, the “Star ...

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 ...