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

His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that ...

When George Lucas created the Star Wars saga, it was a combination of ... Lucas wasn’t remotely subtle about and that’s how much Palpatine’s rise to Emperor in the prequels was a direct ...

So I looked back and, sure enough, back in May 2024 I preordered an Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Black Series figure. Ugh. Why did I do that? Did I even still want it? It’s been almost a year.

When Emperor Palpatine was ultimately defeated in Star Wars Legends continuity, it seemed as though the galaxy was rid of the Sith forever, and could re-enter an era of peace. Indeed, before the ...

McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered McDiarmid's "great nose" a sign, leading to the actor's iconic portrayal of ...

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