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.

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 ...

Clive Revill, a prolific stage and screen actor known to "Star Wars" fans as the original voice of the iconic villain Emperor Palpatine, has died, according to reports. He was 94. The actor's ...

Clive Revill, the New Zealand actor moviegoers may best recognize as the man who originally voiced Star Wars villain Emperor Palpatine, has died. He was 94. Revill died on March 11 at a care ...

If you don't pay much attention to toy trends, you might think that LEGO sets for kids are all that's available. That hasn't been the case for a while – in fact, the brick-building company makes ...

The Gold Digger rapper, 47, who has become more widely known in recent years for his hate-filled online rants and publicity stunts – namely his Grammys red carpet ... a white robe with a tie ...

Clive Revill, who provided the original voice of Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars, has died at the age of 94. Best known for his work as the Emperor in 1980’s Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire ...

It’s the absolute, innermost line within your life and your spirit.’” In addition to Emperor Palpatine, he played other Star Wars characters in video games and was Alfred the butler on ...

Kanye West has teased the return of his Sunday Service choir events and posted a picture of a KKK robe on social media afterwards. READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye ...

They gather in groups on every street corner, chattering and laughing, their robes rustling in the North Sea breeze. Red-gowned students gather for their annual procession through St Andrews to ...