Never underestimate a droid. Palpatine's grand revival in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, though, met with criticism. From the moment Poe Dameron heaved a weary, resigned sigh and delivered the ...

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

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

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So how will Episode IX explain the absence of Leia ... Rey's a clone of Emperor Palpatine!), feel that this is open-ended: Kylo might have been lying, after all. His avowed intention was to ...

Also returning? Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine. Billy Dee Williams will return as Lando Calrissian. Carrie Fisher, who passed away in 2016, will be included in 'Episode IX' after director J.J ...

Rebellions are built on hope.” 8. “Star Wars: Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker” (2019): Emperor Palpatine on villainy Now at his most monstrous, Emperor Palpatine declares himself all the ...

The cast for Star Wars: Episode IX was along with the announcement that filming will begin Aug. 1. Lucasfilm revealed the big news for the next Star Wars movie Friday, giving fans a little teaser ...