Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1. American epicspace opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 2. Century Fox. It is the first installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and stars Liam Neeson, Ewan Mc. Gregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian Mc.

We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Batman Family adversaries or the rogues gallery are a collective of fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by. Max Jenkins, Actor: The Mysteries of Laura. Max Jenkins is an actor and writer, known for The Mysteries of Laura (2014), Those People (2015) and Fort Tilden (2014).

Diarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Ahmed Best, Pernilla August, Brian Blessed, Ray Park, and Frank Oz. The film is set 3. Jedi Knight. Qui- Gon Jinn and his apprentice. Obi- Wan Kenobi as they protect Queen Amidala, in hopes of securing a peaceful end to a large- scale interplanetary trade dispute.

Joined by Anakin Skywalker—a young slave with unusually strong natural powers of the Force—they simultaneously contend with the mysterious return of the Sith. Lucas began production of this film after he determined that film special effects had advanced to the level he wanted for the fourth film in the saga. Filming started on June 2. Leavesden Film Studios and the Tunisian desert. Its visual effects included extensive use of computer- generated imagery (CGI); many of its characters and settings were completely computerized. The film was Lucas's first directorial effort after a 2.

Star Wars in 1. 97. The Phantom Menace was released to theaters on May 1.

Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi. The film's premiere was extensively covered by media and was greatly anticipated because of the large cultural following the Star Wars saga had cultivated. It received polarizing reviews; critics praised the visuals, action sequences, score and many of the performances, but criticized the writing, characterization, and Ahmed Best's and Jake Lloyd's performances (as Jar Jar Binks and Anakin Skywalker respectively). It grossed more than $9. Titanic. It became the highest- grossing film of 1. Star Wars film (until the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2.

North America as of August 2. A 3. D reissue, which has earned an additional $1. February 2. 01. 2.

The film was followed by two sequels, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones in 2. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2. The Trade Federation upsets order in the Galactic Republic by blockading the planet Naboo in preparation for a full- scale invasion. The Republic's leader, Supreme Chancellor Valorum, dispatches Jedi Master. Qui- Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi- Wan Kenobi, to negotiate with Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray.

Darth Sidious, a Sith Lord, and the Trade Federation's secret adviser, orders the Viceroy to kill the Jedi, and invade Naboo with an army of battle droids. The Jedi escape and flee to Naboo. During the invasion, Qui- Gon saves a Gungan outcast, Jar Jar Binks, from being run over and killed by a droid transport. Indebted to Qui- Gon, Jar Jar leads the Jedi to an underwater Gungan city. The Jedi unsuccessfully try to persuade the Gungan leader, Boss Nass, into helping the people of Naboo, though they are able to obtain transportation to Theed, the capital city on the surface.

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They rescue Queen Amidala, the ruler of the Naboo people, and escape the planet on her royal starship en route to the Republic capital planet of Coruscant. Amidala's ship is damaged as they pass the Federation blockade and becomes unable to use its hyperdrive, landing for repairs on the desert planet Tatooine. Qui- Gon, Jar Jar, astromech droid. R2- D2, and Amidala (in disguise as one of her handmaidens) visit the settlement of Mos Espa to purchase new parts at a junk shop.

They meet the shop's owner, Watto, and his nine- year- old slave, Anakin Skywalker, who is a gifted pilot and engineer, and has created a protocol droid called C- 3. PO. Qui- Gon senses a strong presence of the Force within Anakin, and is convinced that he is the "chosen one" of Jedi prophecy who will bring balance to the Force. Qui- Gon wagers Anakin's freedom with Watto in a Podrace, which Anakin wins. Anakin joins the group to be trained as a Jedi, leaving his mother Shmi behind.

En route to their starship, Qui- Gon encounters Darth Maul, Darth Sidious's apprentice, who was sent to capture Amidala. A duel ensues, but Qui- Gon quickly disengages and escapes on board the starship. Qui- Gon and Obi- Wan escort Amidala to Coruscant, so that she can plead her people's case to Chancellor Valorum and the Galactic Senate. Qui- Gon asks the Jedi Council for permission to train Anakin as a Jedi, but the Council refuses after he is interviewed by Yoda and becomes concerned that Anakin is vulnerable to the dark side. Undaunted, Qui- Gon vows to train Anakin himself.

Meanwhile, Naboo's Senator Palpatine persuades Amidala to make a vote of no confidence in Valorum to elect a more capable chancellor to resolve the crisis on Naboo. Though she is successful in pushing for the vote, Amidala grows frustrated with the corruption in the Senate, and decides to return to Naboo. Qui- Gon and Obi- Wan are ordered by the Jedi Council to accompany the queen to Naboo, as well as to confirm the return of the Sith, whom they believe to be extinct. On Naboo, Padmé reveals herself to the Gungans as Queen Amidala, and persuades them into an alliance against the Trade Federation.

Jar Jar leads his people in a battle against the droid army while Padmé leads the hunt for Viceroy Gunray in Theed. During a battle in a starship hangar to free Naboo pilots, Anakin takes shelter in a vacant starfighter, and inadvertently triggers its autopilot, joining the battle against the Federation droid control ship in space. Anakin blunders into the hangar of the droid control ship and destroys the ship from within before escaping, deactivating the droid army. Meanwhile, Qui- Gon and Obi- Wan battle Darth Maul, who mortally wounds Qui- Gon before being bisected by Obi- Wan. As he dies, Qui- Gon requests Obi- Wan to train Anakin. Subsequently, Palpatine is elected as the new Supreme Chancellor, and Gunray is arrested. The Jedi Council promotes Obi- Wan to the rank of Jedi Knight and reluctantly accepts Anakin as Obi- Wan's apprentice.

At a festive ceremony, Padmé presents a gift of appreciation and friendship to the Gungans. Liam Neeson as Qui- Gon Jinn, a Jedi Master who discovers Anakin and insists that the boy be trained as a Jedi despite the Jedi Council's protests.

Lucas originally wanted to cast an American actor in the role, but cast Irishman Neeson because he considered that Neeson had great skills and presence. Lucas said Neeson was a "master actor, who the other actors will look up to, who has got the qualities of strength that the character demands".[5]Ewan Mc. Gregor as Obi- Wan Kenobi, Qui- Gon's Jedi Padawan, who holds his master in high regard but questions his motives at times. Mc. Gregor was cast from a shortlist of fifty actors, all of whom had to be compared to pictures of young Alec Guinness, who portrayed the elderly Obi- Wan, to make a believable younger version. Mc. Gregor had a vocal coach to help his voice sound closer to Guinness'. He also studied several of Guinness' performances, from his early work and the Star Wars movies.[5]Natalie Portman as Queen Padmé Amidala, the 1.

Queen of Naboo, who hopes to protect her planet from a blockade invasion made by the Trade Federation. Over 2. 00 actresses auditioned for the role.[7] The Production notes stated; "The role required a young woman who could be believable as the ruler of that planet, but at the same time be vulnerable and open". Portman was chosen especially for her performances in Léon: The Professional (1.

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List of Batman Family adversaries. A gathering of Batman's primary enemies from Gotham Underground #2 (January 2. Art by Jim Califiore.

The Batman Family adversaries or the rogues gallery are a collective of fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. These characters are depicted as adversaries of the superhero. Batman and his allies. Since Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #2. May 1. 93. 9), his supporting cast has expanded to include other superheroes, and has become what is now called the "Batman Family". As with most superheroes, a cast of recurring enemies to the Batman Family have been introduced throughout the years, collectively referred to as the "rogues gallery".[1][2][3][4] Many characters from Batman's rogues gallery who are criminally insane become patients at Arkham Asylum after they are apprehended. The Batman Family's rogues gallery has widely been well received, often cited as one of the greatest rogues galleries in all of comics.

Super- villains and themed criminals[edit]The following fictional characters are listed alphabetical order by the name of their supervillain persona. Each character's first appearance and brief biographies of each fictional character are also listed, pertaining to their fictional histories and characteristics in the DC Universe.

Sometimes more than one fictional character will share a supervillain persona. In those cases, the name of the character most associated with said supervillain identity will have their name in bold in their biography. Classic rogues gallery[edit]Listed below are the Batman Family's most enduring and iconic adversaries. Villain. Creator(s)First appearance. Fictional biography.

Bane[5][6][7]Chuck Dixon[8][9]Doug Moench[9]Graham Nolan[8][9]Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1(January 1. The international masked criminal known as Bane has immense strength that comes from a super- steroid called Venom.

Bane's raw power coupled with his genius level intellect makes him a considerable threat to Batman, having once succeeded in breaking Batman's back.[1. Black Mask[1. 3][1. Watch The Blind Side Online Forbes here.

Doug Moench[1. 5]Tom Mandrake[1. Batman #3. 86(August 1. Roman Sionis[1. 6] is a corrupt businessman and crime lord who has a fixation with masks. Sionis wears a black mask resembling a human skull that gives him limited mind control abilities over the weak- minded.[1. Alan Grant. Norm Breyfogle.

Shadow of the Bat #1 [Note 1](June 1. Jeremiah Arkham[1. Black Mask following the death of Roman Sionis. Arkham, the director of Arkham Asylum, began to develop split personality disorder leading to him taking on the Black Mask identity. Calendar Man[1. 9]Bill Finger[2. Detective Comics #2.

September 1. 95. 8)[2. Julian Gregory Day is known for committing crimes that correspond with holidays and significant dates. He often wears costumes to correlate with the date of the designated crime. His best- known latter day incarnation is in the miniseries Batman: The Long Halloween, where he is portrayed as a Hannibal Lecter- like figure,[2. Batman's search for Holiday, a vigilante who uses holidays as his modus operandi. Catwoman[2. 4][2. Bob Kane[2. 8]Bill Finger[2.

Batman #1 [Note 2] (April 1. Selina Kyle is an accomplished jewel thief.

Although traditionally considered a villain, she is often portrayed as an antihero. She also has an on- again, off- again romantic relationship with Batman. Clayface[2. 9][3. Bob Kane[3. 1]Detective Comics #4.

June 1. 94. 0)Actor Basil Karlo[3. Adopting the alias of the film's villain, "Clayface", his role, he attacked several of the remake's cast and crew at the points in filming when they were supposed to die before being stopped by Batman and Robin.[3. Later he gained shape- shifting powers and became the Ultimate Clayface.[3. Bill Finger[3. 7][3.

Sheldon Moldoff[3. Detective Comics #2. December 1. 96. 1)Treasure- hunter Matt Hagen[3. Clayface II by a pool of radioactive protoplasm. He now possesses super- strength and can change his claylike body into any form. Len Wein[3. 9]Marshall Rogers[3. Detective Comics #4.

July 1. 97. 8)Preston Payne[3. S. T. A. R. Labs to search for a cure. He obtained a sample of Matt Hagen's blood, isolating an enzyme which he introduced into his own bloodstream. However, his flesh began to melt, so he built an anti- melting exoskeleton to not only preserve himself, but to also prevent him from touching anyone, as he also gained the ability to melt people with a touch. This was until he learned that he needed to spread his melting contagion onto others to survive. He later met and fell in love with Lady Clay, and the two had a son named Cassius "Clay" Payne. Len Wein[3. 9]Marshall Rogers[3.

Outsiders #2. 1(July 1. Lady Clay (Sondra Fuller)[3. Clayface, Matt Hagen. She meets and falls in love with the third Clayface, Preston Payne, and gives birth to Cassius "Clay" Payne. Doug Moench. Kelley Jones. Batman #5. 50(January 1. Cassius "Clay" Payne,[3.

Claything, is the son of Preston Payne and Lady Clay who inherited the abilities of his parents. Payne was separated from his parents and was experimented on by the government. Unlike his parents, Payne can only keep his metahuman abilities while awake and, if a piece of his clay body is separated from him, it can grow a mind of its own. Doug Moench. Kelley Jones. Batman #5. 50(January 1. Dr. Peter Malley,[3.

Claything, was a DEO scientist who was transformed when he merged with a sample of Cassius Payne. Dr. Malley has the ability to melt objects simply by looking at them. Ed Brubaker. Darwyn Cooke.

Catwoman (vol. 3) #1(January 2. Todd Russell[3. 2] is a serial killer with the ability to transform into virtually any shape and size who targets prostitutes. A. J. Lieberman. Batman: Gotham Knights #6. February 2. 00. 5)Johnny Williams[4. He was manipulated by Hush and the Riddler to transform his appearance into that of Jason Todd in order to deceive Batman, which ultimately failed.[4. Grant Morrison. Chris Burnham. Batman Incorporated #6(June 2.

The Clayface of Japan[4. Clayfaces.[4. 3]Deadshot[4. Bob Kane[4. 7]David Vern Reed[4. Lew Schwartz[4. 7]Batman #5. June–July 1. 95. 0)Floyd Lawton is an excellent sniper assassin who, when wielding a gun or projectile, never misses a shot. He is often considered to be the second greatest assassin in the DC Universe, the first being Deathstroke.[citation needed]Firefly[4. France Herron[5. 1]Dick Sprang[5.

Detective Comics #1. June 1. 95. 2)Garfield Lynns is an orphan who became a pyromaniac, having developed a fireproof suit with a flamethrower to further pursue his "hobby". He invents numerous weapons that involve light to commit crimes with. Bill Finger. Sheldon Moldoff.

Batman #1. 26 (September 1. Ted Carson[5. 2][5. Desperate, Carson turned to crime, becoming the second Firefly. Harley Quinn[5. 4][5. Bruce Timm[5. 8][5.

Paul Dini[5. 8][5. The Batman Adventures #1. Note 3] (September 1. Dr. Harleen Quinzel was the Joker's psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum until she fell in love with him and subsequently reinvented herself as his madcap sidekick, Harley Quinn. She is often mistreated by the Joker, but that rarely changes how she feels about him. Hugo Strange[6. 0][6. Bob Kane[6. 3]Bill Finger[6.

Detective Comics #3. February 1. 94. 0)Professor Hugo Strange is an insane psychologist who uses his mastery of chemistry to create a serum that turns his victims into mindless brutes who obey his every command. He has succeeded in deducing that Batman is Bruce Wayne.[6. Hush[6. 5][6. 6][6. Watch Triple 9 Online (2017). Jeph Loeb[6. 9]Jim Lee[6. Batman #6. 09 (January 2.