Talking Shop Aug 27, 2009
Thomas Sangster plays Ian McDiarmid's pupil in The Pickerskill Reports. Shakespearean actor and Tony award winner Ian McDiarmid will be forever etched on the minds of cinema-goers as the evil Senator Palpatine aka Darth Sidious in the Star Wars franchise ... Ian McDiarmid was talking to BBC Entertainment reporter Keily Oakes. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Star Wars All Set To Conquer Televi... Jul 9, 2009
Ian McDiarmid and Peter Mayhew have apparently expressed interest in reprising their respective roles as Emperor Palpatine and Chewbacca. This may not be true as Lucas has stated that major characters will be heard about but not seen. (Suite101.com)
Star Wars Live-Action TV Series to ... Jul 4, 2009
Both Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) have expressed interest in reprising their roles, although Lucas has stated that both the Emperor and Darth Vader will be frequently referenced, but never seen. In addition, Lucas has stated that there will be Storm troopers, but no Jedi. (Suite101.com)
Why Star Wars movies still matter May 7, 2009
Harrison Ford as Han Solo or Ian McDiarmid as Chancellor Palpatine add a recognisable humanity amid all the exotica. Taken over six films, Star Wars is yarn-spinning on a huge canvas but it never loses sight of the intimate moments. (BBC News)
