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Lucasfilm Exec Hints Princess Leia Would Have Been The Focus Of 'Star Wars: Episode Ix'
Interviews with the cast and crew of the upcoming eighth Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, have revealed that the late Carrie Fisher would have been “at the forefront” of the next and final film.Kathleen...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 May 2017
Mark Hamill Recalls How First 'Star Wars' Trailer Was Heckled
Mark Hamill has for four decades now been a staple of the 'Star Wars' franchise, bringing his role as Luke Skywalker to fans for the first time in 'Episode IV: A New Hope' and still...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2017
Carrie Fisher Won't Be In 'Star Wars: Episode Ix'
The world was stung with another pair of jarring losses from the world of entertainment back in late December of 2016, when both Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27, with her mother Debbie Reynolds...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2017
Carrie Fisher Will Appear In 'Star Wars: Episode Ix' Without Cgi
The late Carrie Fisher will appear as her iconic character Princess Leia in the ninth and final instalment of the Star Wars franchise, according to her brother.Todd Fisher said that he and Billie Lourd, Carrie’s...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2017
Willow Smith Features On 'Bird Song': A Song By Sean Lennon And Carrie Fisher
Sean Lennon has unveiled the demo for an enchanting new song entitled 'Bird Song', that he claims was co-written by his good friend Carrie Fisher before she died. While they never got to record the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2017
James Blunt Says Friend Carrie Fisher "Went Out With A Bang"
James Blunt has opened up about the death of his ‘American mother’ Carrie Fisher.The two, somewhat unlikely, friends met before Blunt began work on his debut album Back to Bedlam, and the actress suggested he...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 February 2017
Dan Aykroyd Writes Moving Essay About Former Fiancee Carrie Fisher
Nearly a month after the terrible news of her death that caused the world to mourn her loss, Carrie Fisher’s one-time fiancé Dan Aykroyd has penned a moving essay about his friend and former lover...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 January 2017
'Star Wars Episode Viii' Will Be Titled The Last Jedi
The title of the next chapter in the Star Wars saga has finally been revealed.The news was announced to fans in a tweet from the official Star Wars account, which read: “It’s official. STAR WARS:...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2017
Carrie Fisher Will Not Be Digitally Re-created For Any Future 'Star Wars' Movies
LucasFilm has moved to dismiss widespread rumours concerning the future of Princess Leia’s character in the Star Wars universe following Carrie Fisher’s death, saying that CGI special effects will NOT be used to restore her...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2017
Lucasfilm Is Not Planning To Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher In Future 'Star Wars' Movies
Disney and Lucasfilm have denied reports they are negotiating with the estate of Carrie Fisher to digital recreate the actress’ image in future Star Wars movies.Earlier this week a report on BBC’s ‘Newsnight’ claimed that...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2017
10 Mother-daughter Duos That We Love As Much As Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher
The world is still reflecting on how Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher were one of the greatest celebrity mother-daughter pairs in Hollywood before their deaths less than 24 hours apart from each other in December....
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 January 2017
Carrie Fisher's Ashes Were Placed In Giant Prozac-shaped Urn
Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds were laid to rest on Friday morning during at private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.Fisher had been cremated shortly after her death and on Friday...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2017
Petition Calls For Princess Leia To Be Made An Official Disney Princess
A little under a fortnight after the tragic death of Carrie Fisher, an online petition has sprung up to demand that her Star Wars character Princess Leia be made into an official Disney princess.Cody Christensen,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2017
Hbo's 'Bright Lights' Trailer Shows The Incredible Bond Between Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher
HBO have released the first trailer for Bright Lights, the upcoming documentary following Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds.The film was initially scheduled to be shown in March, but the network moved the air...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2017
Joely Fisher Remembers Her "Hero And Mentor", Sister Carrie Fisher
Joely Fisher has penned a touching tribute to her late sister Carrie, who passed away on December 27.Joely, who is also the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher, grew up living next door to her half-sister...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2017
Tributes Roll In For The Late Debbie Reynolds
Hollywood is still reeling from the passing of the Oscar nominated star Debbie Reynolds on Wednesday (December 28th 2016) just hours after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. Tributes continue to pour in from...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 January 2017
Joint Memorial Service Planned For Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds
As tributes continue to pour in, the family of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds hope to organise a joint memorial service for both daughter and mother, it has been reported, after they died within 24...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 December 2016
Debbie Reynolds Dies At 84, The Day After Her Daughter Carrie Fisher
Hollywood screen legend Debbie Reynolds has died at the age of 84, just one day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, it has been confirmed by her family.Reynolds’ son, Todd Fisher, told the...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 December 2016
Harrison Ford Leads 'Star Wars' Cast In Paying Tribute To Carrie Fisher
The cast of Star Wars have been paying tribute to co-star Carrie Fisher who passed away on Tuesday, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight home from London.The 60-year-old actress was loved...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2016
'Star Wars' Actress Carrie Fisher Dies Aged 60 Following Heart Attack
The iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has passed away in hospital at the age of 60, just a few days after suffering a serious heart attack aboard a United Airlines flight last week.On Tuesday...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 December 2016
Carrie Fisher Moved To Icu After Medical Emergency On Flight
The brother of Carrie Fisher has confirmed the actress is currently in the Intensive Care Unit of UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, after suffering a reported heart attack.Tom Fisher said there was “no good...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2016
Carrie Fisher Confirms 40-Year-old Rumours Of An Affair With Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher has confirmed she did have a secret affair with Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars in 1976, confirming a 40-year-old rumour.Speaking to People magazine, the actress opened up on the whirlwind...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 November 2016
Carrie Fisher Respond To Internet Critics Over Her Appearance In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
While Star Wars: The Force Awakens may have smashed box office records around the globe, star Carrie Fisher has had to deal with some online trolls, who have criticised the actress’ appearance in the new...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2015
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Becomes Fastest Movie To Hit $1 Billion
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was still pulling in big audiences at theatres over the Christmas weekend and has now passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The film is now the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2015
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Misses Out On Breaking Box Office World Record By $7.9m
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just missed out on setting the world record for a box-office opening by $7.9 million, according to early estimates. Although the film smashed records around the globe it’s $517m...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2015
Carrie Fisher Talks Her Return As Princess Leia In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens just weeks away, Carrie Fisher, aka Princess Leia, is getting reflective on her character’s history and how much things have changed since she first appeared on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2015
Carrie Fisher Reveals She Was Told To Lose 35 Lbs In Preparation For New Star Wars Movie
Carrie Fisher, who came to international fame when she played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, says that she was pressured into losing over 35 lbs in order to reprise her role in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2015
Jj Abrams Talks John Boyega Playing A Stormtrooper And Making 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' More Female Friendly
Star Wars: The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams stopped by ‘The Howard Stern Show’ on Monday to talk about the much anticipated sequel. Speaking to the shock-jock, Abrams discussed criticisms over the casting of black...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2015
Carrie Fisher Offers Advice To Newcomer Daisy Ridley
The actress, who starred as Princess Leia in the sci-fi franchise, will reprise her role in upcoming movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and she made the comments to the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2015
Daisy Ridley Given 'Star Wars' Wardrobe Advice By Carrie Fisher - "Don't Be A Slave Like I Was"
The female lead of the original Star Wars movies has given some sage advice to the star of the new ones, as Carrie Fisher interviewed newcomer Daisy Ridley. The Princess Leia actress, now 59, has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2015
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