STAR WARS - STAR WARS EPISODE III TITLE REVEALED

The title for the next STAR WARS film has been revealed as REVENGE OF THE SITH.

According to STARWARS.COM, the moniker for the next GEORGE LUCAS film in the sci-fi film series has been welcomed by fans - and was announced this weekend (24JUL04) at a Comic convention.

LUCASFILM's head of fan relations, STEVE SANSWEET, says, "For some time now, the naming of a new Star Wars movie has taken on some special meaning among core fans, who love to take part in guessing games before a title is announced, and then engage in debate once it is."

Starwars.com explains, "The Sith are masters of the dark side of the Force and the sworn enemies of the Jedi.

"They were all but exterminated by the Jedi a thousand years ago, but the evil order continued in secrecy.

"They operated quietly, behind the scenes, acting in pairs - a Master and an Apprentice - patiently biding their time before they could take over the galaxy.

"In Episode III, they'll finally exact their revenge on the Jedi."