The upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker novelization confirms that Emperor Palpatine is a clone, just as he was in the Expanded Universe.
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Find out how Josh Gad spoiled Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker for himself while visiting Daisy Ridley on the set in London.
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Originally intended for use in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, you can listen to the broadcast of the Emperor Palpatine message in Fortnite.
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We highlight the finer points of the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 20th anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago.
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Is the Emperor in The Rise of Skywalker? The Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker trailer sure makes it look that way, and we're not sold on that idea yet.
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In the latest Star Wars novel, Tarkin, the first name of Emperor Palpatine has been revealed. Read about Emperor Palpatine first name here.
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Learn more about the new Star Wars Episode VII villain rumor which could further connect the new trilogy to the original and prequel movies.
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The big Star Wars Episode VII story coming out of D23 this weekend was that there was no big Star Wars Episode VII story. To the disappointment of many, the studio chose not to reveal any new info at all during the event. But luckily for those craving a bit of Star Wars gossip, we have some…
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Star Wars Celebration Europe is underway in Germany, and the eyes of Star Wars fans across the globe will be on their Twitter feeds to see if the first convention after the big announcement of new films yields any major news. The head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, will make her first Celebration appearance and she's…
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Today's Star Wars Bits looks back to Return of the Jedi, and forward to Episode VII. After the jump: See rare photos from the Jedi set Ian McDiarmid has fond memories of playing the Emperor J.J. Abrams was afraid of becoming the reboot guy ILM eyes a new location in London The Clone Wars gets…
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Harrison Ford doesn't "even want to discuss" Star Wars, but plenty of other people do. Also after the jump: Fans petition the White House for National R2-D2 Day A Lucasfilm exec blogs about animation layoffs Carrie Fisher will be at Star Wars Celebration Ian McDiarmid wants to return as Palpatine The Rock is "very excited" for…
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There's only so much that we can get out of seeing a 3D trailer in 2D, especially when the film in question is something as well-known as The Phantom Menace. But on the off chance you didn't see the trailer for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D on screens this weekend in front…
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Ian McDiarmid, probably best known as The Emperor in the Star Wars films, suffered a suspected heart attack while on stage in London. The actor continued the opening night performance until the play's final curtain call, refusing to go to the hospital until after the performance. McDiarmid is said to be fine. But of course…
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