With superhero speed and pirate swagger, Gustin and Rudd will be on-site April 19 and 20 to meet fans, sign autographs and take photos. So, whether you’re a DC die-hard or an anime aficionado, it’s ...

Disney's Star Wars may have faults, but it has provided valuable context for some of Star Wars' oldest stories, including ...

I’m curious how they’ll play this one. The villain twist has me thinking too. ‘Star Wars’ has given us icons like Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine—big, bold, and in your face. A less physical threat ...

But there was one influence Lucas wasn’t remotely subtle about and that’s how much Palpatine’s rise to Emperor in the prequels was a direct analogy to Hitler’s ascendency in 1930s Germany.

Several deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith further explain how Palpatine took control, and how the Rebellion was formed ...

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.

For example, something that bothers a lot of new fans is: why the hell didn't the Jedi catch Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) sooner? He was always right next to them! Couldn't they have used the Force ...

Lucas considered McDiarmid's "great nose" a sign, leading to the actor's iconic portrayal of Palpatine. Star Wars has one undisputed Emperor of Evil, and while the character was played perfectly ...

About Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker The film marks the return of Emperor Palpatine, the former Sith Lord. Rey has to face the truth of her Jedi training and identity. At the same time ...

The way it completely covers the trooper body not only makes an Imperial Guard look like a spirit made out of blood floating around the Emperor ... dress is a Hollywood icon.