Ian McDiarmid Tales from the Dark Side Panel - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando

Spend some time with the award-winning actor behind Chancellor/Emperor Palpatine.
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Ian McDiarmid Tales from the Dark Side Panel - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando

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[@taramathews7391]

Disneyland Experience Disney Why? Why did you kill Maul? His fan base is next to Vaders? WHY?!

[@slimkickens]

You do know that Vader is dead too, right?

[@dengreene2473]

Maybe because he is not in the original trilogy or any other canon material that takes place after Rebels ? Every character has to die at some point. Just be glad George brought him back in the first place.

[@taramathews7391]

Den Greene I know you've a piont. And I'm aware I'm scratching glass. I just was surprised how much I liked him and how sad I felt at them ending him. I'm way desensitized and stuff doesn't effect me often stupid a thing as it may of seemed.

[@kokomanation]

My favorite character in the Star Wars universe

[@StarWarsTheory]

Wish to meet you some day, M'Lord

[@terrysmith2167]

Star Wars Theory - The Emperor can be a good Shakespearean villain

[@ZeroChaos76]

Love your chanel :)

[@coriklocek1841]

Aaaaayyyy star wars theory!

[@doomaga1]

Star Wars Theory you sir, deserve a place on a council. If I ever become a lead writer for lucasfilm and Disney, which I aspire to someday, I will give you your own live action series.

[@mitchell_brennan]

doomaga1 but we will not grant you the rank of master

[@1080TJ]

Top 5 Star Wars characters: - The Emporer - Chancellor Palpatine - Darth Sidious - The Senate - Sheev

[@af1762]

I died xD

[@tonytonie]

Frank Alright

[@hollowearthproductions6974]

what about D. Plagueis killer?

[@TheGreatDearLeaderJimPickens]

The Senate The Senate The Senate The Senate The Senate

[@thesenate3378]

Good

[@MegaChris456]

It's nice to hear Ian loves the Plagueis story just as much as the fans.

[@Maphisto86]

I think it would be a excellent idea if Disney made a Palpatine origin film based on the Plagueis novel. Basically without the Legends filler, but Luceno's primary storyline featuring both Plagueis and a younger Palpatine on his rise from apprentice to master.

[@Ephideltrance]

Fully agree, instead theya re looking to do a Han Solo movie....Palpatine's story needs to be told.

Cylus Stephen - And if they created both, it's guaranteed the story of Plageius with Palpatine's rise to power would far outsell the story of Han Solo.

[@taramathews7391]

MegaChris People love evil character's.

[@rickvalentino6920]

Yes that would be cool. Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid, was the best thing about the prequels.

[@johnanon9030]

I can't believe they fit the entire senate onto one stage

[@RandomGuy-il8ec]

John Anon 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ssssSTopmotion]

Lol

[@robertmayfield8746]

Authoritarianism makes wonders 🤣

[@Jelboo]

I am very amazed by this interview. Ian McDiarmid clearly really knows his character inside and out, his answers were very insightful. He clearly cares a lot for the role he played, great video.

[@hitachicordoba]

definitely one of the most informative panels! Much more likeable and humble than Daniels IMO

[@largejo822]

Loving seeing the prequels getting some love. Good time to be a wars fan

[@MichaelM28]

THE PREQUELS ARE SHIT AND DESERVE ALL THE HATE THEY GET

[@StevePalpy]

You are mistaken about a great. many. things.

[@grimMjownish]

go dig grave for yourself and stay there until we say otherwise. alright?? good boy

[@callumwarren3342]

Michael McGrath Aren't you a lovely troll

[@joycegibbs5267]

The prequels are utter CRAP. You must be young.

[@Maphisto86]

Ian McDiarmid was one of the best things about the prequels. Those films were far from perfect, but I think they really rounded out Emperor Palpatine's character. Ian may have chewed the furniture a bit but damn it was in the best way possible.

[@thewalrus45]

Sidious earned the right to chew the scenery, his massive plan suceeded, he fucking won and got basically everything he ever dreamed of I can't imagine the joy the felt. But yeah Palpatine is IMO the single most entertaining character in the first two trilogies, he's great, weather he's openly a total evil asshole or a subtle manipulator he just works perfectly.

[@valentine316]

Agreed. excluding Ewan McGregor, he gave the best performance in the prequels IMO.

[@1080TJ]

As great as Ian and Ewan are in their own right, I feel like they gave the best performances in the prequels because they both had a great original trilogy performance to use as a reference when playing their character. Everyone else just had George telling them what to do. Great actors like Liam Neeson and Samuel L. Jackson were reduced to talking like robots because they had nothing else to go off of. The young actors drew the worst hand though. They got the worst dialogue and didn't have a good enough reputation at the time to fall back on. It killed Hayden's career, damaged Portman's for a bit and completely fucked up a little boy's mind because people were mocking Jake Lloyd for something he had no control over.

[@MeltedToast84]

@@thewalrus45 Yeah the Emperor was great in Episode 4!

[@MushroomFleet]

I vote for more Ian McDiarmid in the coming Star Wars Spin Offs! We need more of the Emperor in our lives and he definitely still has it :D !!!

[@SuperCompany007]

I don't think you understand how aging works

[@mwvidz324]

Small Moustache Man I don't think you do. He said "the emperor", he became the emperor in Rots so a spin off after that makes sense.

[@MushroomFleet]

Far as I know there are a few decades from Episode 3 to Episode 4. Rogue One proved that spin offs can exist here in the timeline, so why not get The Emperor into one or two :D

[@mwvidz324]

Twice the pride, double the fall. :)

[@GeneralErlend]

As long as they make the Darth Plagueis novel canon, or don't touch the subject around that timeline at all, I'm all for it, because that book is one of the best things to come out of the entire EU.

[@kornfreak78]

Ian is a true legend. His role as the Emperor will always be one of my all time favorite movie villains. :)

[@PabloBirotte]

Damn, he did not drop the Senate line :(

[@EziooAuditore]

I wonder why he didn't say it, I guess he forgot the line.

[@DwanGarcez]

It surely was a bittersweet moment for that fan. I would have been a little disappointed in his stead.

[@PabloBirotte]

By his face it seemed he knew about the memes. Lol

[@RKeaton]

yeah that kinda sucks for that guy

Ryan Keaton - IMO, Ian McDiarmid is the type of actor comparable to the likes of Sean Connery. Very eloquent, and has that certain something only people from England & the United Kingdom posess. It can't be said completely in words, but you have to be in their presence to detect it.

[@fundhund62]

4:30 "Hayden played it so wonderfully." Yes he did. Yes, indeed.

[@koushikraja331]

actually, he is a great actor. it was bad direction.

[@vigilantebird8675]

Michael McGrath arent you an intellectual, using that word. mature as well!

[@MichaelM28]

says the idiot defending hayden christensen?

[@vigilantebird8675]

Michael McGrath i never defended him now did i? why dont you go home and ask your parents for some manners

[@damientaylor7480]

vigilante bird don't worry mate he's just a troll who's not even a star wars fan because as we know true star wars fans love all of star wars not just the original trilogy

[@pbmorris74]

Snoke doesn`t have anything on palpy. Bring back the true leader of the dark side!! (2020 edit) , my god they brought him back, but in true Disney fashion they managed to screw it up. Congrats Disney, you rock!

[@crunk4124]

DIS^

[@Midhav0]

Archaon The Everchosen How do we know that Snoke called out to him? It wasn't explicitly said, was it? Also isn't the prevailing theory that Gallius Rax is Snoke?

[@crunk4124]

''Palpatine was even scared of him then'' Palpatine ain't scared of your cheesy disney villain hahahah

[@veryneatguy-838]

Snoke was literally in the movie for 10 minutes I'm saying he's better than Ian, but you shouldn't judge yet

[@Jordan-mq4wj]

Snoke should have been Darth plageus it makes perfect sense.

[@themoaspecial]

"I am dead forever". Well there you have it. Emperor Palpatine is definitely not coming back.

[@LegendBorn]

Simon McDowell :( i hope he comes back

[@jeffnelson9010]

Prequel._.Duh

[@Deathlygunn]

Simon McDowell Clones and films set prior to Return of the Jedi could negate the "Dead Forever" line

[@themoaspecial]

Haha. Just so that everyone knows I'm not actually taking what he says that seriously and am open to the idea of Palpatine somehow coming back but I don't really see much need for it either.

[@julianmarpez3931]

Hehehehehehehehehe...

[@Rodan16]

Ok Disney listen up. This man is still in good physical shape for his age. It's time for a Darth Plaguise or some Palpatine Prequel Film!

[@GlobalOutcast]

If only you knew what actually happened

[@adriannespring8598]

Duuuude, I'd watch that!! 😏

[@lindsayl3112]

Ahhhh u spoke too soon

[@playerofrock04]

I can listen to Ian talk for hours.

[@isaacbeeby2528]

1:19 I thought I was dead forever. J.J: Your'e dead when I say you're dead.

[@cptsteele91]

It's great whenever he talks about how nobody had no idea Sidious and Palpatine were the same person, I remember that being spoiled for me when senator Palpatine was on a sticker or card or something then I thought "hang on, the emperor action figure calls him Emperor Palpatine" and that was the dots connected for me and for quite a few of my friends as well, we'd all worked it out from the toy line

[@FaceUnreality]

What an extremely comfy looking chair.

[@Pacbandit13]

Almost throne like

[@MissLalwen]

They already had Hayden Christensen at the celebration, why wasn't he invited to the DARK SIDE PANEL I mean come on, he's fucking Darth Vader?!

[@GoldenKnight010]

i desperetly need a Darth Palgueis movie

[@bopbopperono58]

Best actor in the series, in my opinion.

[@ObscurityIsBest]

"To be defeated by a gang of teddy-bears..." Haha! Best line ever!!!

[@rickdu29]

His perspective on the character is so awesome....

[@juresaiyan]

The way he says Darth is just so pure

[@bestshowontheweb]

"They drive the wind machines at you. It looks best for the hair." Yes. The glorious hair of Ian McDiarmid and Samuel L. Jackson. Truly men we can identify by their flowing locks.

[@Me-wk7dz]

That George Lucas impression at 17:28 was so good!

[@cul8erinnovator]

Saw Ian onstage in his play 'Faust x2' at my local theatre in Berkshire a few weeks ago and he was just as forceful and magnetic there as he is in these films. Brilliant actor. Brilliant man.

[@Sandbek1973]

Ah Ian McDiarmid what a class act guy! He's always been my favorite SW character. When we were kids and everyone wanted to be Han or Luke etc, I was always intrigued by the Emperor and that was my choice to play. Thanks Ian for giving me so much fun growing up! You sir are a true inspiration to me and you seems like a wonderful fella too! All hail to the Emperor :)

[@saxoboy113]

11:32 you're welcome

[@funguy8801]

Bwah haha hah ahah ha ha! __

[@dailygrind777]

I am disappointed he did not drop " I AM THE SENATE " line

[@hhattonaom9729]

it was a dumb question. he should have just asked him to say a line from the film..

[@BYCRaiden2]

I also thought he forgotten the line, but the way he respond using Sidious' tone of voice, I'm sure he knew the line but didn't want to say it. He would have sounded much of an actual politician; which is something that Sir McDiarmid seem to truly have a disdain for.

[@aceofspadesguy4913]

“Well I am dead forever.” If only that had stayed true...

[@dj862]

Tell me why the thumbnail looks like Darth sidious is about to drop a mixtape

[@1701spacecadet]

D Coz Palpy is da bomb.

[@MrOnomatopoiea]

My god, Palpatine and Wicket E. Warwick hosting a discussion! :)

[@obiwankenobi2658]

unlimited power!!!

[@ggarzagarcia]

Obi Wan Kenobi no. you're supposed to say "the high ground"

[@Unknown-dq2cj]

Obi Wan Kenobi Lol Great! :"D hahaha

[@thehighground4446]

Obi Wan Kenobi another happy landing

[@BJBlaskovichGaming]

Obi Wan Kenobi Strong enough with the Force to fight this Darth Sidious, you are not.

[@thebacons5943]

Palpatine spinoff movie with Godfather part II format. Half of movie is about Sidious as the master of Vader and the Jedi purge, the other half a flashback to his training under plagueis

[@Henekensener]

I AM THE SENATE! Just do one spin off about Palpatine and Vader pleeeease!

[@voxstrago7217]

1:21 “Well I am dead forever” No ones ever really gone.

[@losfrikencios3811]

11:45 That laugh was genious. Ian McDiarmid, the truly MOST UNDERRATED actor in all Star Wars

[@swinetastic]

It's pretty easy to emulate , but Ian of course does it best :)

[@logicalfallacy234]

2:40- Huh, so 8 year old me was not the only one who was shocked when I found out the young Emperor, Darth Sidious, was the same person as Chancellor Palpatine. That was a plot twist for me when I first saw it (I was too young to know of the EU stuff, where Palpatine was known as his name since the OT.)

[@apexcontent9100]

Such a great interview we star wars fans are blessed to have ian put on the cloaks could not evan envisage any body else playing the emperor

[@lou7559]

When it comes to these type of interviews and as a person I just love mark hamill and ian mcdiarmad the pair always give great insight and I could watch them and listen to them on this for hours

[@darthpayback]

What a wonderful man. Love hearing him speak.

[@bowb5880]

unlimited Powaaa!!!!

[@Sleptwiturgirl]

“The Dark Side of the Force is the pathway to many abilities some consider to be… Unnatural.”

[@ThisHandleSystemCanGetNicked]

I could listen to this man talk all day and never get bored. Shame he's only there for that one day.

[@GregsVlog]

This was a fun panel to attend and I added it to my vlog. Ian is such a nice guy, how did he ever get cast as the most evil man in the galaxy?! I loved the John guy sitting in the side bleachers as the "sub-par" Emperor! Wish the pre-show was included in this video!

[@andrekristensen8428]

He's a legend!

[@EmpyreanDreamer]

"Well I am dead forever" - If only that was true Ian... If only.

[@the0rangekind]

11:34 Shades of Mark Hamill and the joker. Who knew that Palpatine and Luke would go on to become such iconic voices actors?

[@godofevil9468]

MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE ORIGINAL AND PREQUEL TRILOGY CHARACTER!!!!!

[@FalkorStranix]

Loved this! Thank you Ian McDiarmid for bringing one of the most sinister character ever seen on film to life

[@R3tr0v1ru5]

25:53 "Did you remember that one Ian?" "Not for a second, no" I died!

[@CrazyGamerDragon64]

I adore this man!

[@tph2010]

Great guy

[@youtubeuser9057]

Met Ian last year and a local con. He's so awesome.

[@EpaminondastheGreat]

I wish I've been there, I would have asked him if he had ever read James Luceno's beautiful novel _Darth Plagueis_ where Palpatine's backstory, about his rivalry and hatred for his father, about meeting the Dark Lord, being manipulated by him to kill his entire family, getting trained in the ways of the Dark Side, rising to prominence, being elected Senator and finally killing his Master the day before becoming Supreme Chancellor, are greatly analyzed. A pitty nobody asked and a shame that the novel is now non-canon.

[@lsd8497]

Exquisite explanation about the Darth Plaegus scene when Ian answered the second question in the public.

[@ck58npj72]

delightful...enjoyed this very much,ty 😊

[@ODSTbEAst1]

Defeated by a gang of teddy bears... ahahahah XD I can't stop laughing!

[@lonelyqueen86]

Palpatine is among the greatest villains of all time and my top favorite alongside Saruman the White. Masterfully brought to life by Ian McDiarmid. Wonderful.

[@90sretronerd4life8]

its cool to see an ewok interview the Emperor Palpatine

[@GlobalOutcast]

I love how the guy who guessed the lines strugged with the ot but they showed just a pic for the prequals and he got it right away

[@janinejohnstone468]

Ian's voice is amazing! Also, he is intelligent and it seems that he loves the country I live in. He can do no wrong...

[@phillipsmejkal1]

his last words were very interesting, he speaks some true words about today.

[@ronniepooch]

Disney will DEFINITELY make a Plagueis film with a young Palpatine. Bring it Disney!

[@gagemcpherson4454]

Still waiting unfortunately

[@annabiotic1078]

There seriously needs to be a Palpatine stand-alone film. Ian McDiarmid has earned it, hands down. I’ve had the opportunity to meet Ian several times already and he’s such a classy gentleman who’s such an absolute sweetheart. He’s one of my all time favorite actors and The Emperor is my favorite Star Wars character.

[@joethahobo]

27:34

[@youtubeuser9057]

joethahobo I was getting reddy for the big drop haha

[@yoon8678]

Just as I had forseen...

[@micahmitchell147]

he was great this was so much fun, love to see him enjoying it. Am bummed nobody asked him to say" I AM THE SENATE!! " best line ever, i would have lost it . but had a blast regardless, much love to you Ian.

[@foxjade8924]

micah mitchell I think the guy that asked him what he would say to the Senate punishing him may have been a way to steer him into saying it

[@sputumtube]

Wow!!! What a lovely man. Saw him on TV in the Professionals playing mis-understood madman Mickey Hamilton (don't recall the episode but it was around 1980 I think) - whoever thought he'd play such a different type of role? Amazing and diverse talent. Respect.

[@Frozen_Death_Knight]

17:31 Ian's impression of George Lucas was so spot on. Freaking hilarious. XD

[@ChaserDubs]

Getting some crisps and a drink to watch all of this, Ian is a legend

[@TheSunStudio1]

So it has been foreseen: Mace never beat him, Palpy threw that duel.

[@akshaysundaram1836]

TheSunStudio1 Nope, Lucas confirmed awhile ago Mace beat him

[@TheSunStudio1]

+Akshay Sundaram Except GL's words mean shit now! Disney officially said that Palpy was the most powerful being in the Galaxy and Mace was second only to Yoda. Let's not forget GL also said the exact same thing too!

[@Leondegrance2]

Well it's probably 6/10 Palps. That close. And a purple lightsaber gives you a +1 to your dice rolls. :P

[@firthlaist218]

Perfect, perfect guest ...period.

[@Alienwarez567Epic]

Would be awesome if a movie with Vader and Palpatine/sidious in the timeline between revenge of the sith and a new hope

[@maxo.9928]

"I thought I was dead forever, well I am dead forever" they did our boi Ian dirty.

[@felixg12]

His voice is so cool naturally

[@MrGaxar]

Ian is the fucking best thing about star wars hands down. vader comes a decent second, but you can see from the marvel universe that the strength of your villains certianly enhances your story. they need to either create a viallain as excellently portrayed for the next film or bring ian back

[@mws755]

I also have a hard time accepting that Teddy bears defeated the empire lol

[@davidandresrojas8733]

When he said George Lucas called me I was expecting that he says "a surprise to be sure but a welcome one"

[@ThePowergoats]

I'm the guy who got to sit in Warwick's chair to ask a question at 34:44. :)

[@Ae7herium]

I lose my shit whenever Ian does an impression of George.

[@RomanusVII]

11:36 you can now see Darth Sidious possessing the body of Ian, as he unleashes a laughter of madness

[@jfs6357]

great subtle rip on Trump during his closing remark, you're the best Ian!!!

[@reecesaunders5432]

He is going to create more jobs for Americans and he is hopefully going to get us out of debt

[@superhamzah85]

And thats how it starts........with thundeous applause

[@mageypoo3149]

ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ and 59 tomahawk missiles and the mother of all bombs and an "armada" and good knows what with korea after there nuke test on saturday XD may the force be with us all!!! We need Jedi they would sort this!!!! XD

[@muppetallica]

Jason Solomon Ian throws some shade at him from 7:43 - 8:01, too

[@IvanSsithlord]

This man is a legend

[@Chaosic]

Awesome panel Mcdiarmid and Davis are awesome actors and people as well. Who would have thought one of the ewoks would interview the emperor.

[@puttankinamall1229]

I don't know about you guys, but my favorite line from him is: "Gooooooooood"........

[@Bryan198026]

He's got such a great sense of humor too.

[@coconutislanddrones]

Such a gentle and soft spoken man in real life yet he can transform into the epitome of evil in an instant. That takes real talent. His portrayal of Palpatine in The rise of Skywalker is possibly his best yet. Genuinely frightening & chilling.

[@2UnaverageGamers]

Can't wait to see him in episode 9!

[@GreaterLemon]

I love this guy!

[@louieabramic4290]

So much for "dead forever"

[@matthewmann8969]

One of the greatest characters of all time well rounded out

[@dustynewman1]

Hearing him read Shakespeare as the Emperor is next level...

[@comicblossoms]

ITS THE SENATE!!!!!!!!!

[@blaineishere3851]

Couldn't agree more with his last comment. It's increasingly true.

[@Raichu234]

I am finally meeting him at London Film and Comicon this weekend! So excited beyond words to meet the Sithari! Can't wait!

[@losfrikencios3811]

Ian has those funny sarcastic points, he handles them like a boss

[@bkingofbeers]

wish Ian had a few scenes in Rogue one. He was great as The Emperor owned every scene he was in. Very underrated bad guy Vader gets all the credit as main SW villain.

[@SpinxoGaming117]

They need to get him back for at least one more movie.

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Wonder if they will 😁