Is Darth Vader considered a Disney character?

Is Darth Vader considered a Disney character?

In that light, Darth Vader is now a Disney Villain with a capital "V". That's a brand, one comparable to Princesses, and thus one that doesn't mean what a glance at the Evil Queen or Scar would have you believe.

Who becomes Lord Vader?

Conflicted, Anakin first revealed to the Jedi Council that Palpatine was a Sith Lord ... and then helped Palpatine kill Mace Windu in the hopes that Palpatine would teach him how to save Padme. Though distressed by his betrayal of Windu, Anakin submitted himself to his new master, who in turn dubbed him Darth Vader.

Is Darth Vader a lord?

Originally a slave on Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker is a Jedi prophesied to bring balance to the Force. He is lured to the dark side of the Force by Palpatine and becomes a Sith lord, assuming the title Darth Vader.

Will there ever be a stand alone Vader movie?

James Earl Jones And with no plans for a Darth Vader movie of any kind in the near future, there's the very real (however morbid) possibility that he could pass away before any such plans come to fruition. Getting someone to replace one of the most iconic voices in film history would be no easy task.

Why is Darth Vader not getting his own movie?

• Why Disney won't give Darth Vader his own movie. Darth Vader has stood the test of time as one of the greatest villains in movie history. In fact, the American Film Institute ranked Vader at No. 3 on its list of the greatest movie villains of all time. The character is routinely parodied in movies and even children's cartoons.

Who is going to be the voice of Darth Vader?

• As much as we love James Earl Jones as Darth Vader and even though he's still happy to lend his voice to the role, we have to face reality: he won't be around forever.

How many Star Wars movies did Darth Vader appear in?

• If you look back at the original movies as they were rather than with a sense of nostalgia (or pointless George Lucas edits), you'll likely recall that Darth Vader doesn't have much screen time in any of those first three films.

How is Darth Vader ranked as a villain?

• In fact, the American Film Institute ranked Vader at No. 3 on its list of the greatest movie villains of all time. The character is routinely parodied in movies and even children's cartoons.