CLASSIC IMAGE: THE OTHER PRUNE FACE!

The stately but also slightly sinister Bat-like figure of Utapauan leader Tion Medon, as personified by one of Australia's finest cult film actors - Bruce Spence, poses for a special wardrobe/publicity photo for EPISODE III during the Summer 2003 at FOX Studios, Australia.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE TRUTH BEHIND UTAPAU'S "TENTH LEVEL"

Newly arrived on Utapau (his second visit there, if you timeline include THE CLONE WARS The Lost Missions animatic adventure), Obi-Wan Kenobi is discreetly informed by new Prime Minister Tion Medon (Bruce Spence) of General Grievous and his droid battalions unwelcome presence on the planet, in this memorable scene from EPISODE III.

A similar close-in shot of Medon subtly bearing his teeth would appear in an early trailer for the film but didn't make the final cut.

THE 'SITH' AT TEN: SINKHOLE CITIZENS

Two of the mysterious bat-like looking digniataries of the Utapaun system, colleagues to Tion Medon, pose for the publicity cameras, in this behind the scenes image for EPISODE III.

BEHIND THE SCENES: WHO's THAT GUY?!

Dave Elsey checks in on the final make-up decision making of legendary Aussie cult film and TV actor Bruce Spence's transformation into the Utapau leader, Tion Medon, at the FOX STUDIOS, Australia in 2003, for a pivotal scene in EPISODE III.

CLASSIC IMAGE: DRESSED TO IMPRESS...

Some of the wonderful costumes and make-up brought to life by Trisha Biggar and Dave/ Lou Elsey with their dedicated teams for the lavish spectacle and drama of EPISODE III. This was a composite image used as part of a well-deserved campaign effort by LUCASFILM to get their work recognised by the Academy Awards. Sadly, and as usual with modern Hollywood's frustrating attitudes towards George Lucas, it failed to happen.