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Michael Pennington obituary

Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage roles

The Guardian - UK

Star Wars Finally Revealed Why Palpatine Wasn't As Powerful In Rise Of Skywalker, And Darth Vader Is Involved

Star Wars Finally Revealed Why Palpatine Wasn't As Powerful In Rise Of Skywalker, And Darth Vader Is Involved

"Good... good."

Star Wars fans are discussing what makes Palpatine such a good villain: "He's just evil. And it is damn entertaining"

Star Wars fans are discussing what makes Palpatine such a good villain: "He's just evil. And it is damn entertaining"

The Empire's head honcho still hits after all these years.

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Star Wars Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid ‘thought he’d gone much too far’ in Revenge of the Sith duel

Ian McDiarmid "thought [he’d] gone too much too far" during his Palpatine vs Mace Windu duel in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' - though director George Lucas insisted he could go "much further".

The Caretaker review – Pinter’s grim drama played more for laughs

Justin Audibert’s revival nails the playwright’s humour better than his despair while Ian McDiarmid brings a balletic grace to the stage

The Guardian - UK

The Best And Worst Things About All The Major Star Wars Characters

The Star Wars canon of characters is iconic for both the respective strengths and weaknesses of its major characters.

Strathcarron Hospice celebrates Princess Royal visit as special visitor meets patients and staff

The mood was a celebratory one as this was the first visit since the directive to wear face masks was lifted.

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The Next Star Wars Movie Will Avoid Repeating a Huge Mistake

The Next Star Wars Movie Will Avoid Repeating a Huge Mistake

Somehow, the most controversial choice of the sequel trilogy won't be repeated.

Emperor Palpatine: Ian McDiarmid just settled a classic Star Wars debate

Emperor Palpatine: Ian McDiarmid just settled a classic Star Wars debate

Speaking at a Star Wars Celebration panel, the Emperor Palpatine actor revealed the answer to one of the trilogy's biggest unanswered questions.

The Scottish Star Wars celebrities and where they are now from blockbusters to soaps

The Scottish Star Wars celebrities and where they are now from blockbusters to soaps

There are a multitude of actors and actresses that garnered fame through the Star Wars franchise - let's look deeper into the Scottish celebs who played a key role in the movies.

Is Palpatine in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'? Ian McDiarmid says his “presence will be known”

Is Palpatine in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'? Ian McDiarmid says his “presence will be known”

Could the biggest bad in all of Star Wars make an unexpected appearance in a few weeks?

Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine actor hints at return in new Disney Plus series

Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine actor hints at return in new Disney Plus series

‘There’s a certain show coming soon set right around the time I may have considered to be very active’

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Star Wars leak says Palpatine will return. Here are 4 ways it could happen.

Star Wars leak says Palpatine will return. Here are 4 ways it could happen.

Somehow, the Emperor is (probably) coming back to Star Wars. But this time, it makes sense. Here are four ways Palpatine can return to the new Disney+ shows.

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