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From the WookiepediaWookieepedia: For the most part, the Expanded Universe is considered canonical by Lucasfilm Ltd.—though subordinate to film canon. However, the issue is one of the most hotly debated topics among fans. link
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So the films take precedence: Anakin has the ability to see the future (precognition) like most Jedi, he saw Padme's death and Palpatine used that (and his anger and fear) to manipulate Anakin.
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Was Palpatine using mental domination on Ani? I don't think so, it looked like plain old manipulation in the movies.
To confirm this, you would probably have to read the novelization of the movies to see if Palpatine was using his Sith mental domination on Ani.

From the Wookiepedia: For the most part, the Expanded Universe is considered canonical by Lucasfilm Ltd.—though subordinate to film canon. However, the issue is one of the most hotly debated topics among fans. link
So the films take precedence: Anakin has the ability to see the future (precognition) like most Jedi, he saw Padme's death and Palpatine used that (and his anger and fear) to manipulate Anakin.
Was Palpatine using mental domination on Ani? I don't think so, it looked like plain old manipulation in the movies.
To confirm this, you would probably have to read the novelization of the movies to see if Palpatine was using his Sith mental domination on Ani.

From the Wookieepedia: For the most part, the Expanded Universe is considered canonical by Lucasfilm Ltd.—though subordinate to film canon. However, the issue is one of the most hotly debated topics among fans. link

So the films take precedence: Anakin has the ability to see the future (precognition) like most Jedi, he saw Padme's death and Palpatine used that (and his anger and fear) to manipulate Anakin.

Was Palpatine using mental domination on Ani? I don't think so, it looked like plain old manipulation in the movies.
To confirm this, you would probably have to read the novelization of the movies to see if Palpatine was using his Sith mental domination on Ani.

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From the Wookiepedia: For the most part, the Expanded Universe is considered canonical by Lucasfilm Ltd.—though subordinate to film canon. However, the issue is one of the most hotly debated topics among fans. link
So the films take precedence: Anakin has the ability to see the future (precognition) like most Jedi, he saw Padme's death and Palpatine used that (and his anger and fear) to manipulate Anakin.
Was Palpatine using mental domination on Ani? I don't think so, it looked like plain old manipulation in the movies.
To confirm this, you would probably have to read the novelization of the movies to see if Palpatine was using his Sith mental domination on Ani.