'Star Wars' Raises Questions on U.S. Policy
Without Michael Moore and "Fahrenheit 9/11" at the Cannes Film Festival this time, it was left to George Lucas and "Star Wars" to pique European ire over the state of world relations and the United States' role in it.
Lucas' themes of democracy on the skids and a ruler preaching war to preserve the peace predate "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" by almost 30 years. Yet viewers Sunday and Lucas himself noted similarities between the final chapter of his sci-fi saga and our own troubled times.
Cannes audiences made blunt comparisons between "Revenge of the Sith" the story of Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side and the rise of an emperor through warmongering to President Bush's war on terrorism and the invasion of Iraq. Read More
Star Wars crosses to dark side in grand finale
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away ..."
It was 28 years ago that the famous words first scrolled up movie screens. On Sunday, arguably the world's most successful film series draws to a close with the premiere of the sixth and final episode of "Star Wars."
In one of the most eagerly awaited and widely hyped film releases in years, George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" was due to have its gala premiere late on Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival in southern France.
After an early press screening in the packed Grand Theatre Lumiere, hundreds of fans and journalists cheered and clapped, some expressing surprise at the darkness of the portrayal of Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. Read More
 Natalie Portman Interview
Natalie Portman talks about her role as Senator Padme Amidala in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
You've got one of the most important roles in the film and you're still quite young, what was it like playing such an important role that was so really action-packed?
Natalie Portman: It's really exciting getting so much to do as a young person, especially to be a leader as a young woman. We rarely see that in the real world or in film. To get a girl who is in charge and taking care of business and not needing to be saved by anyone is pretty exciting.
You started out acting really young as well. What's it been like for you?
Natalie Portman: It's been such a wonderful experience, I really, really love acting. I think it can be a really great experience for kids to be involved in, as long as they don't get too wrapped up in the false aspects of the film industry.
Everyone's probably asked you about George Lucas and what he's like as a director. What was he like with you, did he give you tips?
Natalie Portman: It was really wonderful. George really has this vision and that's the most important thing for a film - to have a director who knows what he wants his film to be. The film is just amazing looking and has such a great story. It really captures your attention the entire time. He has a really clear idea about what he wants and that's what matters. Continue Reading
 Star Wars Production InformationA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…
Production of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith is Global in Scale
A Team of Talented Artists Create the Look of Star Wars: Episode III
Getting Sith's Climactic Lightsaber Battle to Screen Was an Epic Adventure In Itself
Revenge of the Sith Brings New Challenges and Explorations for Its Leading Actors
ILM's Visual Effects Wizards Create an Unprecedented Number of VFX Shots for Sith
Deepening the emotion and leaving moviegoers around the world to exit the cinema humming and whistling Williams's indelible melodies.
Revenge of the Sith Is the Final Theatrical Star Wars Movie, But the Legacy Lives On
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