Vader reliving of his Mustafar defeat serves as a brutal reminder of Anakin Skywalker’s fall, amplifying the tragedy of his ...

Star Wars just clarified how Darth Vader viewed his relationship with Emperor Palpatine, and honestly, it makes the entire franchise way more tragic.

Palpatine’s appearance, however brief, is pivotal. In his conversation with Darth Vader it is established that Vader, already a storied villain, has a boss — one whom Vader himself fears.

Although there is now so much Star Wars content that even the most dedicated fans may struggle to catch up with every new release, the deleted scenes from each of the theatrical films offer ...

“There is a great disturbance in the Force,” Revill said as Palpatine. “We have a new enemy: Luke Skywalker.” By the end of the scene, the two Sith conspire to recruit Vader’s son to ...

In the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel, Revill’s voice was featured in a key Darth Vader scene where Palpatine speaks via hologram. His voice would later be replaced on the 2004 DVD release of the ...

it became clear that Vader had a boss — one whom Vader himself feared, The New York Times said. Revill established Palpatine as a cold and calculating figure. He also recognizes Luke Skywalker ...

But there was one influence Lucas wasn’t remotely subtle about and that’s how much Palpatine’s rise to ... of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader. “They’re a warning,” the narrator ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...

‘There is a great disturbance in the Force,’ says the evil hologram of Darth Sidious or Emperor Palpatine to Darth Vader in a pivotal scene. This line was still much quoted to Revill, despite ...

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 ...

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.