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George Lucas defended Star Wars: The Phantom Menaces more juvenile tone during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.

Jar Jar Binks is not a beloved character by any stretch of the imagination. So, what eventually happened to Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars?

Mesa not joking. Mesa actually pretty serious.

As much as it pains me to say it, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace still sucks twenty-five years later.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and it made a triumphant return to theaters. The re-release was a part of the Star Wars Day celebration and proved to be hugely successful, earning $8.1 million at the US box office (via Deadline). This incredible feat makes it the

Qui-Gon Jinn is the renegade whose approach to the Force ensured the success of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, making him one of the most unique characters in the franchise.

George Lucas knew exactly what story he wanted to tell in the Star Wars prequels, regardless of what anyone else had to say about it.

The novel The Living Force was released in the leadup to The Phantom Menaces 25th anniversary diving into the Jedi Council members and their relationship to each other, the galaxy, and the Force itself. This novel makes the film better.

Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best on the advice George Lucas gave him after the backlash against character following The Phantom Menace.

Opinion | Why we should love Jar Jar, 25 years on from The Phantom Menace