EPISODE I BEHIND THE SCENES: PICTURE SEVEN - A SITH IN TRAINING

Day seven of our behind the scenes tribute to the now-in-cinemas EPISODE I in 3D, where, despite the intense 100 degrees plus heat of Tunisia during filming in the summer of 1997, even fearsome and iconic Sith Lords like Darth Maul, as memorably played by Ray Park, have to keep in shape for their constant battling against their Jedi opponents: in this case the unsuspecting Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson).

With thanks to LUCASFILM, FOX and SUBSTANCE for the above image.

EPISODE I: back on the big screen where it belongs. And in 3D.

Once believed dead and back to reality, rumoured to have been brought to life via a mixture of dark magic and droid technology, Darth Maul returns to the Prequel Universe in a big way next month as part of an epic four part story arc in THE CLONE WARS animated series. Check out THEFORCE.NET's recent sneak peek from Skywalker Ranch of the beloved baddie's return: TheForce.Net - Latest News - TCW Maul Sneak Peek From Skywalker Ranch

Let's hope that the animated team do this popular character proud in his animated debut.

Check out the ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY preview for Maul's return here: 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Darth Maul | Inside TV | EW.com