When Disney’s new generation of “Star Wars” writers resurrected the evil Emperor Palpatine so that a female Jedi could be the new hero, they not only lost much of their fanbase, they also ruined the overall story.
Shortly after Disney purchased “Star Wars” from George Lucas in 2012, the new president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy appeared in an interview with Lucas where she claimed, “The main thing is to protect these characters. Make sure that they continue to live in the way that you created them.”
As the resurrection of Palpatine shows, that wasn’t the case.
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From Padme Amidala in “The Phantom Menace” to Cal Kestis in “Jedi: Fallen Order,” under both Lucas and Disney, “Star Wars” has introduced a rich array of characters who have captured the hearts of fans. It’s crucial to recognize, however, that all of these…
