May 19, 1999, in a galaxy not so far away ... Excitement for “Star Wars” is at an all-time high. The first new film in the beloved series that originally concluded with 1983’s “Return of the Jedi” is ...

Released in 1999, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was directed and written by George Lucas. The film stars Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padamé Amidala ...

25 years ago, George Lucas allowed his magnum opus to get stale with 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'. It's only gotten worse with age. The movie was always bad, but age has made it worse ...

In 1999, a new generation of Star Wars fans was created as Star Wars: The Phantom Menace hit theaters. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the film, with a special anniversary screening arriving ...

As a piece of cinema history, The Phantom Menace still feels like a brand-new toy from 1999. As Qui-Gon, Neeson brings a chilled-out vibe to the heroics of The Phantom Menace that feels almost more at ...

Star Wars: Episode I returns to theaters on May 3 for one day only, celebrating Anakin Skywalker's story. Featurette showcases creators and cast reflecting on the prequel's impact and beginnings in ...

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In 1999, I knew Episode 1 would be a bit of a slog as soon as we hit the second line of the opening crawl: "The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute." Really, George? This ...

A quarter century has passed since George Lucas released “The Phantom Menace,” his 1999 directorial comeback. A follow-up to one of the ‘70s and ‘80s biggest blockbuster franchises, “The Phantom ...