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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
George Lucas Says Watching 'The Force Awakens' Will Be Like Being A Divorced Father At His Grown Child's Wedding
With just over a fortnight until The Force Awakens eventually hits cinemas, Star Wars creator George Lucas has spoken of his mixed feelings about seeing the new movie, comparing himself to a divorced father at...
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
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
Has Mark Hamill Just Let Slip A Major 'Star Wars:the Force Awakens' Spoiler?
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill may have let a little too much slip on his twitter account while discussing his beard on Monday (November 23rd). While his tweet may have seemed innocent enough, it has...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2015
UK Cinema Chains Are Refusing To Show Church Of England Advert Before 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Three of the UK’s leading cinema chains have refused to show an advert by the Church of England which features the Lord’s Prayer before the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens. The advert had...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2015
Star Wars, By The Sea And Peanuts! It's Worth Spending Christmas At The Movies This Year
Once Christmas Day is over and done with, there's always that disappointing anti-climax. You can no longer fake enthusiasm for the unwanted gifts, and the kids have already broken all their new toys. What's more,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 November 2015
Terminally Ill 'Star Wars' Fan Dies Days After Seeing 'The Force Awakens'
Daniel Fleetwood, a terminally ill Star Wars fan, who was granted his dying wish to see The Force Awakens film last week, has died. The 32 year old Texan, who had an aggressive form of...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 November 2015
Jj Abrams Says Star Wars 'Episode Viii' Script Is "Already Written"
There’s still a more than a month of impatient waiting to go before the world gets to see The Force Awakens, but director J.J. Abrams says that the Star Wars producers aren’t resting on their...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2015
Terminally Ill 'Star Wars' Fan Granted Dying Wish To See 'The Force Awakens'
Daniel Fleetwood, a terminally ill Star Wars fan, was granted his dying wish to view The Force Awakens on Thursday, nearly two months before it is released in cinemas. Fleetwood suffers from an aggressive form...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 November 2015
U.s. Cinemas Ban Villain Costumes From Star Wars Screenings
Officials at AMC have prohibited face masks and paint from all screenings of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, preventing fans from transforming into key villains including Darth Vader, Boba Fett...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 November 2015
Mark Hamill Backs Campaign For Sick Star Wars Fan
Daniel Fleetwood, from Houston, Texas is battling a rare form of cancer, and was told in July (15) he would be dead within two months. He is a lifelong Star Wars fan,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 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
Harrison Ford Opens Up About Near-fatal Plane Crash
Harrison Ford has spoken for the first time about his miraculous escape from a plane crash seven months ago, after a vintage light aeroplane he was piloting crash-landed on a golf course on the outskirts...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2015
New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Breaks The Internet And Helps Smash Advance Ticket Records [Watch]
On Monday evening the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit and the internet nearly broke, thanks to the reactions of excited fans. The new clip is our third look at the upcoming...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Gold Galore At Auction: Princess Leia’S Golden Bikini & Elvis’ Gold-leaf Piano
Ever wanted to own Princess Leia’s bikini or Elvis’ piano? Well, now you can. That is if you happen to have tens of thousands of dollars going spare as both items have been or are...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 October 2015
Star Wars Prop Makes History At Hollywood Memorabilia Auction
The Blockade Runner went under the hammer for a staggering $450,000 (£281,000) at Profiles in History's latest Hollywood memorabilia sale - more than double the estimated price. The winning bid set a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2015
London Commuters Transported To Star Wars World With 3d Art
On Friday (02Oct15), a 49-foot (15-metre) long painting was unveiled under Southwark Bridge, close to London Bridge station. The artwork depicts the iconic Trench Run scene from Star Wars: Episode IV A...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2015
Star Wars Filming To Resume After Weather Delays
Boats were due to leave the pier at Portmagee, County Kerry, to travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Skellig Michael for the shoot, but the 100-strong cast and crew were left...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Mark Hamill Almost Fell To Death Shooting Star Wars Sequel On Irish Mountain - Report
Sources tell Britain's Sunday Times the 63 year old, who played the original Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi franchise, was shooting on a treacherous ridge on the remote island of Skellig Michael when...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2015
Work On Star Wars Theme Parks Due To Start In 2016
The areas will be the largest single-themed expansions in the company's history, according to Thomas Staggs, chief operating officer of Walt Disney Co. The 14-acre parks will form part of the existing...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2015
Disney To Start Building Two 'Star Wars' Themed Attractions In 2016
The Disney corporation will begin construction on two new Star Wars attractions in 2016, according to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Thomas Staggs. Both will be built in Disney’s two existing theme parks in Florida...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 September 2015
'Star Wars' Actor Anthony Daniels Criticises "Ludicrous" Security Around Script
With just under three months to go before the seventh instalment of Star Wars, C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels has complained about the “ludicrous” security measures surrounding the plot and content of The Force Awakens.The 69...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
C-3po Actor Anthony Daniels Slams Star Wars Secrecy
Due to the intense interest in the seventh installment in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, director J.J. Abrams and bosses at the Disney studio have tightly controlled access...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
'Star Wars: Rogue' One To Resurrect Peter Cushing Via Cgi
The late Peter Cushing is reportedly set to appear in the upcoming spin-off Star Wars Rogue One, thanks to the magic of CGI. According to the Mail on Sunday, Cushing will rise from the dead...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2015
Disney Parks Announce New 'Star Wars', 'Toy Story' And 'Avatar' Themed Attractions
At the Disney D23 EXPO on Saturday, Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced some exciting plans for new attractions at the Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California. Star Wars, Toy Story...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 August 2015
'Jurassic World' Director Colin Trevorrow Confirmed For 'Star Wars: Episode Ix'
Following the stupendous success he’s enjoying with Jurassic World, still riding high in global box offices over two months after its release, director Colin Trevorrow has been announced as the helmsman for Star Wars: Episode...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2015
Star Wars Make-up Line In The Works
The collaboration with Max Factor comes ahead of the release of the next movie, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, later this year (15) and features a series of futuristic looks...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2015
Calista Flockhart Supports Harrison Ford’S Return To Flying After His Plane Crash
Calista Flockhart is fully supportive of her husband’s return to flying. Flockhart’s husband, Star Wars actor Harrison Ford, was involved in a plane crash earlier this year which left him in hospital for a number...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 August 2015
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