Palpatine | Behind The Scenes History 

One side note: Ian also voiced the Emperor in the final episodes of Rebels.

I actually knew Palpatine was Sidious in Episode 1 when I was a kid, because about a year or two earlier when Kenner was selling the Power of the Force Line of action figures, they had the emperor figurine with the name "Emperor Palpatine." So, when I heard Amidala say, "Senator Palpatine," I was one of the few in my theater who knew who he was. Come to think of it now, toylines have been ruining plot twists for a while now. lol

"Oh😱.... I'm afraid that the Deflector Shield will be Quite operational when your friends arrive" 😂😂😂

21:24 "It remains to be seen exactly how Palpatine will be involved in fresh Star Wars stories going foreward, if at all" J. J. Abrams: Weeeeelllllllll.....

Ian Macdiarmid is the best Palpatine.

Palpatine's true identity as Sidius was beyond obvious because his Power of the Force action figure in 1997 was named "Emperor Palpatine". Ian played that part perfectly. Palpatine is probably the greatest fictional villian in all of history.

Gooooooood

Ian McDiarmid reprised his role as Sidious in the final episodes of Rebels

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It’s actually very interesting that Palpatine started as a puppet and ended as a puppet master.

This isn't Something the Jedi Would Tell You

The mighty Sheev is finally to return! Just came back from the Episode 9 Teaser and it got me chills.

It was a stroke of genius for George to cast an older Ian Mcdiarmid all those decades later, to play a younger version of the same character he'd played all those years before, when he was decades younger. (Lol) It's like George had a Palpatine-esque, methodical way of pulling the strings behind everything. As if everything that had transpired had done so according to his design. 👍😊

It would have been awesome if the climax of RotJ had taken place on Coruscant rather than a second Death Star. It seems a bit strange in retrospect that all the action of the OT took place so far away from the Galaxy's centre of political power. Taking the frontier farm boy protagonist from his podunk home planet to the imperial capital would have nicely complemented the overall plot arc.

No Palpatine = No Star Wars We owe our boy so much, what a great dude

Darth Sidious is my favorite character. He is Star Wars.

Darth Andeddu: Undead Darth Revan: Revanchist (Alek) Darth Malak: Lacking (and he also changed his name to Malak beforehand) (Arren Kae) Darth Traya, the Lord of Betrayal/Kreia: Traitor Darth Sion, Lord of Pain: Wounded Darth Nihilus, Lord of Hunger: Nihilist Darth Angral: Angry Darth Malgus: Evil Darth Baras: Baras was his birth name Darth Phobos: Fear Darth Desolous: Disillusioned Darth Ruin: Ruin Darth Rivan: Misinterpretation of Revan (Dessel) Darth Bane: Bane of the Jedi. (Rain) Darth Zannah: Zannah was her birth name (The Huntress) Darth Cognus: Knowledge. Darth Millennial: Millennial Darth Vectivus, the Sith who did no Evil: Victory Darth Guile: Beguile Darth Gravid: Graven Darth Gean: Gleam (Rugess Nome) Darth Tenebrous: Prophet Darth Venamis: Poison (Hego Damask II) Darth Plagueis the Wise: Diseased (Emperor Palpatine) Darth Sidious: Insidious Darth Maul: Mauling Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus: Tyrant (Anakin Skywalker) Darth Vader: Invader (Jacen Solo) Darth Caedus: Strength (A'Sharad Hett) Darth Krayt: Krayt Dragon

I doubt I am the only one who, when they first heard "Palpatine," thought "palpitation"

A really good review as it looks at the Palpatine/Darth Sidious character from every dimension. VERY well researched. Darth Plagueis was wise . . . perhaps . . . far too wise as he created both Darth Sidious and Darth Vader.

I really love your videos, I get so excited whenever you upload lmao Edit: Also I love how you included a Palpatine meme

Love the music...to those who don't know, it's a remake of the track "The Emperor Arrives" from Return of The Jedi when Palpatine/Darth Sidious is greeted by Darth Vader on the newly constructed Death Star. The deep "aahhhs" gave the track a depth no instrument could.

Interesting. Here I thought that I already knew everything worth knowing about Palpatine - yet I had no idea that Ian McDiarmid was not Lucas's first choice to play the part, but Alan Webb. I also did not know that his first name has been revealed in official material. So, it is "Sheev Palpatine", then... It sounds a bit weird but also exotic, like most person names in Star Wars. Thank you for releasing this video. On another note, I was surprised how easily David Prowse lifted McDiarmid up so high at section 12:14. I would have assumed that some kind of trick was used in that scene.

I remember my boyfriend buying a SW Halloween costume for his son, after Return of The Jedi, back in the 80s. I think it was a pilot's coverall. The label, however, said Revenge of The Jedi. Can't remember why they eventually changed the title, and the kid ended up exchanging the costume for something else. I've always wondered if we should have kept it, and how much that first one would be worth today...

One quick note. The Vietnam War was conceived and began under Linden Johnson’s presidency. Odd side note. Johnson had many similarities to Sidious.

The original emperor was Sinestro?

I really wish they would make a Darth Sidious film. He’s one of the most interesting of all the characters and his back story would be worthy enough for a film.

If Rey kills Darth Sidious, I'm going to flip my desk over.

When he first emerged from that shuttle in "Return of the Jedi", accompanied by John Williams' brilliant score, I knew that I was in the presence of pure evil. Serious props to Ian McDiarmid for bringing to life the most evil individual in the Star Wars galaxy.

"Yes ,unlimited pooooaaaaaawwwwrr!!!.I will return for my graand daauuugggtaa...." -Emp.Palpatine

the fact you compared Palpatine to richard nixon lol

Love your channel! ! Uploads are rare... but a treat when up! !

Amazing video man! So informative! Me, being a life long star wars fan, (who has shown others the films and created many more fans through my passion when talking about them) still retained information I'd never known before and really enjoyed this video! Two thumbs up and an automatic subscribe! I sincerely hope you continue these videos through all of the new films as well, as I will be checking out more things on your channel and subscribing! Once again, great work!

The Senate | Behind The Scenes History

Ok an emperor doesn't have royal guard, he has imperial guard. I don't know why they keep being refered to as royal guard. Royal relates to kings, queens, princes,..

Although the Emperor is only in a few scenes in each movie he steals the show when he's there.

Time to update/edit with new material from Rise of Skywalker!

It`s interesting to note that whilst Revill is Kiwi and Sir Ian McDiarmid is Scottish, Palpatine`s accent is a mix of RP English(As Senator and Chancellor Palpatine) and Revill`s Kiwi accent as Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious(Particularly in the pronunciation of the word "Galaxy" which McDiarmid pronounces like "Gilaxy" which is almost certainly a callback to Revill`s Kiwi roots).

The amount of effort you put into your videos is amazing!

Bro come on -- everyone knew that Sidious was Palpatine back in Episode I

he even fucking got his clothes darker every time he gained power and started to reveal his true identity .. Geniuses ..

Palpatine is one of my favorite villains in movies/books/TV. Along with Baron Harkonen (Dune), Mr Hickey (The Terror), and Bowler Hat Guy (Meet the Robinsons).

OKAY I literally just watched Taxi Driver two days ago, and during the campaign scene (the one you show), I looked at the name Palantine and said “huh. Pretty similar to Palpatine. Wonder if they’re connected”

"Do what must be done Lord Vader. Do not hesitate. Show no mercy"

16:53 thats one of my favorite parts of the prequels. that smirk, palpatine is like i played you so good and made you my bitch and you dont even know it, your my puppet for the rest of your life

Palpatine is easily the best character in all of Star Wars. He's the Senate, after all.

wow, this video was amazing. You got my sub.

I enjoyed the prequels it showed how Anakin became Darth Vader and it showed the rise of Palpatine from senator to emperor and IMO the prequels was really good

The rise of skywalker... Palpy's is back baby

I'm still surprised Luke Skywalker knew his Sith name as Darth Sidious

I was a kid when the prequels came out, and I always suspected palpatine was The emperor, but what spoiled it for me was, before Revenge of the Sith came out, I bought a Star Wars toy, and on the back it said, collect these awesome toys! And what do you know one of the toys was labeled “emperor palapatine”

Can you do Jango Fett

Ian voiced Palpatine in Rebels season 4

Imagine anyone but Ian McDiarmid playing Palpatine

I hope you make an updated version of this with The Rise of Skywalker.

6:28 Nixon does the jedi mind trick.

never knew it was the same actor. Thats funny how that worked out so well.

Love your stuff, man. Any plans on doing any videos on heroic characters rather than villains?

Where did you find that "Unlimited Power" meme with music??? 19:02

I never liked that Palpatine ended up looking the way he does because his force lighting was deflected back to him I prefer the idea that being so embellished in the dark side was "poisoning" him and fucking him up from the inside out.

Emperor Palpatine, the Evil-looking Sith Master

DAMN! From 19:54 -19:58 Anakin in the background LOOKS EXACTLY like Kylo Ren!!

"Are you threatening me, Master Jedi?" You talking to me?! " I _am._ " Who the fuck do you think you're talking to? *_*AHHHHHH!_**

He's back... Emperor Palpatine returns for episode 9🤣

Where did you get the emperor music in the beginning of the video XD

It’s amazing how Ian Macdiarmid looks older in return of the Jedi even though he was only 38

Watching this after Episode 9 releases knowing where the Emporers story went going forward lol

Looks like you were correct with your very last line in this video..... "We surely haven't seen the last of Sheev Just yet"

Palps is my favorite SW character.

Admit it they decided to bring back Palpatine AFTER last jedi. And it shows.

Man do I love this channel. Keep up the good work mate.

*Death Star blows up* Darth Vader: "Who did it?... Who Cos Dashit?!..."

so you basically just predicted palpatines return in episode 9... nice

Unlimited..... *POWER!!!!!!!!*

And he's back!!!

If this video came out 2 years ago, how is the thumbnail the same emperor from episode 9?

In Star Wars The Clone Wars Shattered Episode Ian McDiarmid reprise as Palpatine telling Rex to Execute Order 66.

Here is the original Emperor's dialogue: Vader: What is thy bidding, my master? Emperor: There is a great disturbance in the Force. Vader: I have felt it. Emperor: We have a new enemy: Luke Skywalker. Vader: Yes, my master. Emperor: He could destroy us. Vader: He is just a boy. Obi-Wan can no longer help him. Emperor: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi. Vader: if he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally. Emperor: Yes. Yes, he would be a great asset. Can it be done? Vader: He will join us or die, Master.

Watching this after seeing TROS is so funny, because the ending predicts the future.

I knew those black spots next to his eyes had to be added in post!

Only thing missed is that in the Rebels series finaly the Emperor was actually voiced by Ian McDermin himself! A nice little treat in my opinion

Fantastic video, wish you would make more often!

We haven't seen the last of Palpatine, boy you indeed haven't, considering this was made before the Rise of Skywalker was released.

Loved this.

I really want to know where he got the emperor music in the beginning of the vid can anyone tell me thks

imagine doing so many concept arts by hand and not making it

"To represent Palpatine's unlimited *POWAAAHH* "

19:07 my favorite part

I can’t believe the dude actually changed the thumbnail to rise of Skywalker Palpatine

Keep the good work up mate

Today I learned Star Wars is just space Vietnam

I love your videos !

Ian Mcdiarmid is returning as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

7:57 The Crypt Keeper

"Something something something dark side. Something something something complete!"

They better let him play palpatine again he looks like he loved playing him. Not to mention how well he did.

This is very informative. Great work.

Haha wouldn’t it be crazy if Palpatine was in Star Wars Episode IX? Lol crazy right?

Papa palps is back

wow so many drafts it's a miracle it turned ot as good as it did.