The Spectrum

Issue date: 4/28/05 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Media Credit: AP Photo / LUCASFILM LTD., ILM A now-bearded Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) battles more of those pesky droids with future Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), in "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith." The film will kick off the summer movie season when it premieres on May 19.

With finals on the brink and the lazy days of summer just around the corner, what better way to keep yourself occupied than by checking out a movie? With plenty of potential blockbusters on the way, this summer is already shaping up to be a great one for theatergoers.

"Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith." Release date: May 19

No summer movie preview list would be complete without the most anticipated film of the year. The newest, and final film of the Star Wars series, Episode III is the prequel that takes place right before 1979's "A New Hope." Fans will finally see how Anakin Skywalker transforms from a good Jedi to the malevolent Darth Vader. The trailer doesn't give away too much, but one thing's for sure: writer/director George Lucas is set to amaze his fans.

"Batman Begins." Release date: June 17

For anyone who enjoyed George Clooney's performance in "Batman and Robin," this movie is not for you. Director Christopher Nolan has assembled a completely new all-star cast, featuring Christian Bale in a nipple-less Batsuit and everyone from Michael Caine to Morgan Freeman to Liam Neeson filling out the supporting cast. As a prequel, "Batman Begins" will tell the story of Bruce Wayne from the day his parents were killed through his training. Expect this movie to be dark and full of plot twists; fans of the first two "Batman" flicks will enjoy this one.

"War of the Worlds." Release date: June 29

Steven Spielberg steps up to make an updated version of the H.G. Wells classic. Fans have been waiting for years for this movie and who better to direct it than Spielberg, who reunites with Tom Cruise. The two first worked together in 2002's "Minority Report." Expect this to be another special effects extravaganza, with a great story to back it up.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Release date: July 15

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