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 ...

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.

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 ...

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Emperor Palpatine, Predator, and Voldemort are of few movie villains who fully embody the spirit of evil on the big screen.

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One gruesome aspect of the massacre, which is yet to be confirmed, is that Tarkin, under the instructions of Emperor Palpatine, actually lands his ship directly on top of the protesters.