AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: 'SABER DRAMA!

A selection of behind the scenes images of the intense Carbon Freeze lightsaber duelling captured on film between Mark Hamill and Bob Anderson.

Madelyn Most reads the clapperboard.

Bob Anderson gets ready for action.

Colin Skeaping (in Luke costume) watches as Mark Hamill duels Bob Anderson as Vader.

BEHIND THE SCENES: NO 'SABER DOUBLE REQUIRED!

At the FOX Studios, Australia, during 2003, a clearly bulked up Hayden Christensen continues his lightsaber duel rehearsals/training with Kyle Rowling, resuming stunt playing of Count Dooku and later General Grievous, as filming of Anakin's heavy duty action work for EPISODE III draws near.