Star Wars: Episode I Coming to a Theater In Your Galaxy Summer 1999!
Next summer, an all-new Star Wars movie with brave heroes, new villains, amazing creatures, vehicles, weapons and worlds will premiere in movie theaters worldwide! Episode I of the Star Wars saga is the first in a series of three totally new Star Wars movies. The original Star Wars trilogy told the story of Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from the desert planet of Tatooine, who became a hero in the struggle to overthrow the evil Empire. In a final showdown, Luke confronted one of the Empire's most ruthless villains - his own father, Darth Vader.
The new Star Wars trilogy will go back in time a full generation to reveal the origins of Darth Vader. In Episode I, Darth Vader is a hopeful, nine-year-old boy named Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi is a brash young Jedi Knight. This first chapter in the Star Wars saga follows Anakin's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his deepest fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil.
The small planet of Naboo has been invaded. A force of battle droids has been sent to take over the queen's palace. Captain Panaka and the queen's foot soldiers race in their sleek Gian speeder to resist the onslaught.