Latest Peter Mayhew News
Anthony Daniels' C-3po Head Sells For Almost 850k
Anthony Daniels has sold his C-3PO head for a staggering $843,750.The 78-year-old actor, who has spent more than 40 years playing the uptight robot in ‘Star Wars’ movies and TV show spin-offs, sold off...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 March 2024
Anthony Daniels Set To Collect Up To $1 Million By Flogging C-3po Head!
Anthony Daniels is set to collect around $1 million for his C-3PO head.The 78-year-old actor, who has spent more than 40 years playing the uptight robot in ‘Star Wars’ movies and TV show spin-offs, is...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 March 2024
Harrison Ford To Attend Australian 'Star Wars' Fan Event; Speaks About Chewbacca Relationship
Harrison Ford is set to delight Star Wars fans attending a free event in Sydney next month ahead of the release of the new movie.The 73 year old actor, who reprises his Han Solo character...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2015
John Boyega Honours Tragic Star Wars Superfan After Death
Daniel Fleetwood's wife Ashley launched a campaign on social media, appealing to Disney bosses to screen the highly-anticipated sequel for her man as she feared he would not make it to the film's...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2015
Simon Pegg: I'm In Star Wars Heaven
Simon Pegg will star in 'Star Wars The Force Awakens'.The 45-year-old actor is set to fulfill a life-long dream and appear in the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise as an alien.The news was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2015
First Three Star Wars Films Hit Chinese Theatres At Last
Festival chiefs are screening all six Star Wars films this week (beg15Jun15), giving movie fans the chance to see 1977's Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi on...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2015
Lupita Nyong'o Proud To Be 'Space Cadet' In Star Wars
Lupita Nyong'o is thrilled she gets to be a ''space cadet'' in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.The 32-year-old actress portrays Maz Kanata - a pirate and galactic traveller - in the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
Lupita Nyong'o Proud To Be 'Space Cadet' In Star Wars
Lupita Nyong'o is thrilled she gets to be a ''space cadet'' in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.The 32-year-old actress portrays Maz Kanata - a pirate and galactic traveller - in the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
'Chewbacca' Actor Peter Mayhew Hospitalized For Pneumonia
Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew, who is reprising his role as Chewbacca for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is being treated in hospital for pneumonia. Mayhew, 70, was forced to cancel a personal appearance at...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2015
The Real 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Now Here [Trailer + Pictures]
It's finally here! The teaser trailer you've all been waiting for: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', and while it's not really giving anything away, it looks pretty intense. Vehicles have updated, the stormtroopers are looking...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2014
Millennium Falcon Photos From 'Star Wars 7' Set Leak: Could It Be?
We have been given our first look at the brand new Millennium Falcon that is being built for the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII, thanks to an alleged photo leak TMZ has published. The new...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2014
Adam Driver's Surreal Star Wars Experience
Adam Driver admits it was surreal being cast in 'Star Wars Episode VII'.The 'Girls' actor, who is believed to have signed up to play a Darth Vader-inspired character in J.J. Abrams' upcoming intergalactic adventure, admits...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2014
Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Cast Looked A Little Melted
Carrie Fisher says the original 'Star Wars' cast looked ''a little melted'' when they met ahead of shooting on 'Episode VII'.The 57-year-old actress reprises her role as Princess Leia in the blockbuster sequel alongside alongside...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 May 2014
Jj Abrams To 'Star Wars: Episode Vi' Cast & Crew: "Let's Give 'Em Something Great"
J.J. Abrams has written to the cast and crew of Star Wars: Episode VII, encouraging them in the production began shooting last Friday (16th May) in London.J.J. Abrams is directly Star Wars Episode VII.Abrams sent...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2014
'Star Wars Episode 7' Titled "The Ancient Fear", First Images Of Chewbacca
Harry Knowles, the reliable and respected movie man at Ain't It Cool News, is quoting a source as saying JJ Abrams' new Star Wars movie is titled The Ancient Fear. Harry says his insider told...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2014
Star Wars Cast Announced
The 'Star Wars: Episode VII' cast has been officially announced.Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker will all return to the franchise, while as previously rumoured, John Boyega, Adam...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2014
With The "Episode Vii" Cast, Jj Abrams Is Banking On Emerging Young Talent As Well As Franchise Veterans
Star Wars nerds, this is your time – the full cast of J.J. Abrams’ Episode VII has been announced and, while some suspicions were confirmed, there are a few new faces to look forward to....
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2014
Guess Who? 'Star Wars 7' Cast Revealed In Team Photo
The cast of the new Star Wars movie has been revealed in a new teaser photo posted on the Star Wars website. The team shot shows includes John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac,...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2014
Original Star Wars Cast Leave Breadcrumb Trail In London As Ep Vii Prepares To Shoot
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are all currently in London, prompting speculation over whether the original Star Wars trio will be reuniting to film JJ Abrams' upcoming Star Wars Episode VII. Abrams' new...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2014
Why Chewbacca Has To Return For 'Star Wars Episode Vii'
The best Star Wars Episode VII news we’ve heard so far is that Peter Mayhew will (supposedly) be getting his Wookiee on once more to reprise his role as Chewbacca. It seems only fitting that...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 April 2014
Peter Mayhew Heads To Pinewood To Play Chewbacca In Star Wars Episode 7
Peter Mayhew is to reprise his role as Chewbacca in Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming movie Star Wars Episode VII and could even have begun shooting his scenes at London's Pinewood studios. Mayhew played the Wookiee...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2014
Star Wars Episode Vii To Feature Original Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew
Intent on following one of the most ill-conceived and disassembled filming structures known to Hollywood, Star Wars Episode VII has started shooting while the full extent of the cast is yet to be finalised. But...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2014
Peter Mayhew Will Reprise 'Chewbacca' Role In 'Star Wars: Episode Vii'
British actor Peter Mayhew rose to fame after playing one of the most recognisable characters in cinematic history, 'Chewbacca.'The now 69 year-old portrayed the Wookiee in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, opposite Harrison Ford as...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2014
Wanted: One Chewbacca - Has Jj Abrams' Gone Wookiee Hunting For 'Star Wars Vii'?
JJ Abrams' new Star Wars movie, Episode VII, may include a wookiee if the rumours currently circulating the internet are true. The news that Abrams might be on the hunt for a new Chewbacca was...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2013
Peter Mayhew's Tsa Debacle: Light Sabers Don't Work Off-screen
In what is probably the first time a light saber has caused real-life trouble, Peter Mayhew got his cane, modeled on the fictional weapon, confiscated by TSA agents in Denver. The 7ft 2in actor, who...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 June 2013
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