Cushing, who played villainous military officer Grand Moff Tarkin in the first "Star Wars" movie, died in 1994. Is this a fitting tribute to a beloved actor, or special effects gone mad? Richard ...

The Death Star has a huge role, pun intended, to play in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. James Luceno’s Tarkin established none other than Wilhuff Tarkin was put in a position to oversee the project, so ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Yeah, I mean, Tarkin is so bad in the best way. He's so good. And Stephen Stanton, who voices ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook When you’re talking about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the conversation inevitably turns to the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook One cameo in particular was very fun: Moff Tarkin, the famous Imperial commander from Star Wars, ...

One of the most talked about elements about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has been the work that went into making the character Wilhuff Tarkin look like his original actor, Peter Cushing. While actor ...

Star Wars collectors were shocked in February when Hasbro announced plans to not only re-release vintage Kenner style figures on throwback cards, but that they would be producing one of the figures ...

Governor Tarkin’s role in “A New Hope” has long intrigued fans: who is this guy who orders Darth Vader around? James Luceno’s novel answers that and reveals what it takes to succeed in the Galactic ...

For Stephen Stanton, assuming the iconic role of Tarkin – made famous by Peter Cushing in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope – was not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Using the first Star Wars ...

“Star Wars: Tarkin,” a new novel from prolific Star Wars universe author James Luceno, explores the background of one of the most iconic characters from the very first Star Wars film, “Star Wars ...

While he doesn't have a ton of screen time, it’s still nearly impossible for Star Wars fans to hold back their excitement over seeing Darth Vader appear in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. After all, ...

Matt Goldberg has been an editor with Collider since 2007. As the site's Chief Film Critic, he has authored hundreds of reviews and covered major film festivals including the Toronto International ...