Sabé Explained: Keira Knightley's Star Wars Role Was More Than Padmé's Handmaiden
Padmé's primary decoy Sabé (Keira Knightly) was far more than the Queen's Shadow in the Star Wars canon, as her history extends beyond the prequels.
The beginning of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace sees young Anakin Skywalker put on his path to discovering his ability to influence the Force. While attempting to thwart the nefarious Trade Federation in their plans for the planet of Naboo, two Jedi discover an exceptionally-gifted slave with the ability to wield the Force. Little do they know, rescuing him is just the beginning of a saga that will span generations of the Skywalker family.
Padmé's primary decoy Sabé (Keira Knightly) was far more than the Queen's Shadow in the Star Wars canon, as her history extends beyond the prequels.
The Jedi High Council during the Phantom Menace featured some of the most powerful Jedi ever, but the members had different levels of combat ability.
Natalie Portman iconically brought Padmé Amidala to life in the Star Wars prequels, but only 1 other actress is known to have auditioned for the role.
Star Wars is finally ready to explain how the Jedi Order came to be so misguided during the prequel era, 25 years after The Phantom Menace premiered.
Although the Star Wars prequel trilogy answered many questions the original trilogy left audiences asking, it introduced many mysteries as well.
The Jedi had grown weak by the time of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and a new prequel shows that they had started losing control of the galaxy.
While the Star Wars franchise is famous for its Jedi Knights and Sith Lords, one era saw the Jedi adopt the Sith-like title of Lords.
The new Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace poster perfectly sets up the movie's theatrical re-release by nodding to the prequel trilogy's arc.
Star Wars has finally given the real reason behind Qui-Gon Jinn's refusal to free the rest of the slaves on Tatooine in The Phantom Menace.
Star Wars is celebrating 25 years of The Phantom Menace and the beginning of the second Star Wars trilogy by releasing an exciting new prequel.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, some cinemas are bringing the franchise's first prequel back to theaters.
25 years after the release of The Phantom Menace, Star Wars actor Liam Neeson reflects on the "hurtful and offensive" backlash aimed at Jar Jar Binks.
Star Wars has begun incorporating post-credits scenes into TV shows, but the franchise's very first post-credits tease is actually 25 years old.
In Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Obi-Wan Kenobi made a mistake that cost Qui-Gon Jinn's life, proving he wasn't ready to be a master.
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda made similar mistakes when it came to identifying the Sith, and it would eventually lead to the Jedi’s decimation.
The Star Wars prequel trilogy introduced 11 new planets, brought back two iconic worlds from the original trilogy, and moved another from TV to film.
George Lucas' Star Wars prequels set up a major flaw in the franchise. Twenty-four years later, it continues to impact the Star Wars universe.
A plot element in the opening minutes of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace could have changed Star Wars forever: Obi-Wan sensed Palpatine.
One line in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace already settled the Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Qui-Gon Jinn debate way back in 1999.
Star Wars has unveiled a new novel centered on Mace Windu and the late Qui-Gon Jinn's legacy, a thrilling adventure that will arrive in August 2024.
Natalie Portman remembers a hilarous conversation with future King Charles at the world premiere of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.