Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
- 131 min
- Action
- May 19, 1999
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Jar Jar Binks Becomes an Evil Sith Lord in Scary Star Wars Fan Art
Kevin Cassidy has revealed some new art of Jar Jar Binks completely redesigned as a Sith in the Star Wars universe.
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Liam Neeson Pulls Out His Original Lightsaber from The Phantom Menace for Show & Tell
Liam Neeson clearly has fond memories from filming Star Wars and still wields his Phantom Menace lightsaber on occasion.
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Keira Knightley Forgot Who She Played in the Star Wars Prequels
Actress Keira Knightley played Sabé in the first of George Lucas' prequels, The Phantom Menace, which hit theaters in 1999, but she seems to have blocked all of that out.
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Liam Neeson Praises Jar Jar Binks Actor While Defending The Phantom Menace
In defending Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Liam Neeson had high praise for his co-star Ahmed Best.
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Star Wars Movies Have the Wrong Titles, and Here's the Video to Prove It
A fan has suggested that all of the Star Wars movies should swap names with one another.
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Is Luke Suggesting That Qui-Gon Jinn Is Also a Skywalker in Older Star Wars Book?
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The Real Reason George Lucas Directed the Star Wars Prequels According to Kathleen Kennedy
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has now revealed why she thinks George Lucas decided to bring the prequels to the big screen.
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What's Happening with Star Wars Actor Jake Lloyd? His Family Offers a Health Update
Jake Lloyd's family has provided an update on the former child star's struggles with paranoid schizophrenia.
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The Rise of Skywalker and The Phantom Menace Tie for Worst Reviewed Star Wars Movie
Critics simply didn't like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and it now shares a rather unfortunate record.
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Did Palpatine Create Anakin Skywalker? Lucasfilm Gives Official Response
The final issue of Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith raised some serious questions about Emperor Palpatine and Anakin Skywalker.
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Jar Jar Actor Was Scared to Go to Star Wars Celebration Because of Disgruntled Fans
Ahmed Best admits he was afraid to attend this year's Star Wars Celebration because of the Jar Jar Binks backlash.
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Why Jar Jar Got It Worse Than C-3PO and the Ewoks According to George Lucas
Star Wars fandom has gone through some changes over the years and nobody knows that better than George Lucas.
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Natalie Portman Opens Up About Star Wars Prequels Hate: It Was a Bummer
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is either loved or hated by hardcore fans of the franchise, but the backlash was pretty harsh when they were released.
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Jar Jar Binks Is Still George Lucas' Favorite Star Wars Character
The final day of Star Wars Celebration included a 20th anniversary panel dedicated to The Phantom Menace.
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Phantom Menace 20th Anniversary Panel Confirmed for Star Wars Celebration
George Lucas' prequel The Phantom Menace will be honored at this year's Star Wars Celebration in Chicago.
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Ewan McGregor Responds to the Sudden Love for His Star Wars Prequels
The Star Wars prequels are very divisive, but there has been a major shift over the years, which Ewan McGregor reveals.
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Phantom Menace First Reactions Video Remembers How Everyone Really Felt in 1999
The Phantom Menace isn't looked at in the best light nearly 20 years after its release, but how was it looked at in 1999?
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Writer Explains That Incredible Cameo
Writer Jon Kasdan breaks down and explains that amazing and unexpected cameo in Solo.
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That Other Phantom Menace Cameo You Probably Missed in Solo
Solo featured another prequel cameo that a lot of fans haven't noticed.
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Ron Howard Explains Turning Down Directing The Phantom Menace
Ron Howard reveals the real story behind him turning down a chance to direct The Phantom Menace.
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- Release Date
- May 19, 1999
- Director
- Writer
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- George Lucas
- Cast
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- Liam Neeson
- Ewan McGregor
- Natalie Portman
- Jake Lloyd
- Ian McDiarmid
- Pernilla August
- Official Website
- starwars.com
