Star Wars title revealed

Lucasfilm have revealed that the third and final Star Wars prequel will be called "Revenge of the Sith".

14:04 25 July 2004

Lucasfilm have revealed that the third and final Star Wars prequel will be called "Revenge of the Sith".

The film, out next summer, professes to link the prequels with the original trilogy by showing how Anakin Skywalker development into Darth Vader.

And many fans of the films have been waiting with great eagerness to learn of the new title.

It was announced at the Comic-Con International science fiction convention in Los Angeles yesterday after a Lucasfilm member wore a t-shirt that also showing the logo.

Although director George Lucas did not attend the convention Steve Sansweet, Lucasfilm's head of fan relations, removed his jersey to show the "Revenge of the Sith" title.

"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 and speculation before a title is announced," he said.

He then told the 6,500-strong audience: "Let the debate begin".