Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace broke records in its opening weekend, and while it was widely viewed as a box office success, the critical reception was mixed at best.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace introduced viewers to Yaddle, the first new member of Yoda's mysterious species to appear on-screen. Yoda made his debut in 1980's The Empire Strikes Back ...

Star Wars: Why The Phantom Menace has finally proved all the naysayers wrong. The much-maligned prequel is back in cinemas for its 25th anniversary.

I have gazed into the cool, still waters of Naboo and seen my own face looking back at me. I have plunged my hands into the sand of Tatooine and let the grains fall through my fingers. I have sat ...

For the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," three Variety staffers discuss Anakin, Darth Maul, Jar Jar Binks and lightsaber battles.

But nothing compares to the sound the blasters used by Padmé and the Naboo guard in Phantom Menace to me. I’ve been thinking about this ever since I saw Phantom Menace in theaters again this ...

Many “Phantom Menace” lovers embrace it as the first “Star Wars” they saw in theaters where they are close to Padme Amidala’s age, 14, or Anakin’s; he was nine.

Disney has remastered the original teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. To celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary, director George Lucas’ 1999 Star Wars prequel is now ...

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace this month, the film has returned to theaters. And at the behest of the editors of this magazine ...

Revisit the rise of Anakin Skywalker when Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace returns to theaters for a re-release on May 3.

That The Phantom Menace is getting re-released in cinemas nationwide attests to the goodwill this film still has with many younger Star Wars fans, as does the franchise’s increasing eagerness to ...