There is a great spoiler out today that confirms what many die-hard Star Wars fans have believed ever since Episode IV came out in 1977. The back story that has floated around for years is that Anakin became the mechanical Darth Vader Spoilers -Highlight to read: after dueling with Obi-Wan and falling either into a pit of acid or a molten lava pit. The latter is the preferred story for most. This spoiler scene was slated in concept drawings for Return of the Jedi, but never got used. It shows Spoilers -Highlight to read: Vader at his home on the lava planet.

James Earl Jones may have made a major slip of the tongue while addressing a group at the University of Arkansas. I am sure James Earl Jones did not think about saying more than he should when answering questions. He was asked about his involvement in Episode III and if he would play the voice of Darth Vader again. His response was Spoilers -Highlight to read: "I asked Mr. Lucas do I get to work uh... in Star Wars 3, which would be...... One, two, three, Yes! Uh... He said for maybe 5 minutes after Anakin Skywalker falls into the Volcano and becomes bionic." Well there you have it boys and girls! Whether intentional or not James Earl Jones has allowed us to get a glimpse into Episode III. I sure hope this story line holds true! If you would like to hear the the clip for yourself, then head over to FantasySciFi.Net!

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