I completely missed this subtle Death Star Easter egg in Revenge of the Sith, but it confirms Palpatine's obsession with this ...

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

The Phantom Menace, a veiled figure shadows all galactic happenings, exercising control over political systems and personal destinies.

But there was one influence Lucas wasn’t remotely subtle about and that’s how much Palpatine’s rise ... But in the original cut of Revenge of the Sith, even more scenes connected the Empire ...

Sheev Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, was one of the smartest and most powerful villains in Star Wars. He was a ...

It's been twenty years, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith remains a gift that keeps ... why the hell didn't the Jedi catch Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) sooner? He was always right ...

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The fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader is being rereleased in theaters and a new popcorn bucket featuring ...

A "Star Wars" actor who played a key role in "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980 died in a care facility in California.

The veteran actor, recognized for voicing “The Empire Strikes Back” sequel, died at a care facility in Sherman Oaks, Calif., ...

But there was one influence Lucas wasn’t remotely subtle about and that’s how much Palpatine’s rise ... But in the original cut of Revenge of the Sith, even more scenes connected the Empire ...

Nor were they about just the personal collapse of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader. “They’re a warning ... consolidation of power by Chancellor Palpatine even more. One deleted scene ...