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Star Wars Celebrates 35 Years Of “The Force”
21 hours ago | Fox All Access | See recent Fox All Access news »
On May 25th, 1977, the cinematic landscape was forever transformed with the release of George Lucas’ sci-fi epic Star Wars. Although the studio hedged its bets during the opening weekend (Star Wars was initially released to just 43 theaters), the picture immediately received excellent word of mouth, sending Lucas in an entirely different stratosphere from colleagues Steven Spielberg, Brian De Palma, and Martin Scorsese. Lucas admits that he was surprised by the film’s monumental success. (Click on the audio player to hear George Lucas) george Lucas
Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the movie, admitted that she had no idea Star Wars would become a worldwide smash. The actress claims she was just trying to get all of her lines right during production, and she says learning all of her dialogue wasn’t so easy. (Click on the audio player to hear Carrie Fisher)Carrie Fisher
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- foxallaccess
'Star Wars' 35th Anniversary: Jon Favreau, Eli Roth & 11 Other Filmmakers On How George Lucas' Classic Influenced Them
24 May 2012 10:04 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
This Friday, the original "Star Wars" (or, "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," if you must) turns 35. In honor of the landmark film's landmark birthday, I asked a group of influential filmmakers -- responsible for projects such as "The Hunger Games," "Iron Man" and "Lost" -- what the biggest influence the original "Star Wars" had on them professionally or personally. Here are their quite wide-ranging answers. (Oh, and some "Star Wars" drawings, at the bottom, courtesy of an eight-year-old Eli Roth.)
Jon Favreau ("Iron Man") "Star Wars" introduced me to the writings of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey as it applies to storytelling for the screen. I was familiarized with the classic archetypes through the characters of this film. I can't think of a story meeting I've ever had without "Star Wars" being evoked at some point.
Damon Lindelof ("Lost," "Star Trek 2") For me, the »
- The Huffington Post
Carrie Fisher, Dr. Reef Karim topline Psych Week on Discovery starting June 3
23 May 2012 9:48 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Tune in alert for Discovery Fit & Health.s Psych Week beginning Sunday, June 3. Hosted by actress, noted recovering addict and former electric shock therapy patient Carrie Fisher, Discovery Fit & Health opens a meaningful dialogue on mental health with Psych Week a weeklong programming event from Sunday, June 3 to Friday, June 8. Joining her is relationship and addiction expert Dr. Reef Karim, who will host Broken Minds, based on the work of noted Dr. Oliver Sacks. Starting Sunday, June 3 at 8 Pm Et/Pt, Psych Week will profile individuals dealing with a spectrum of afflictions and addictions, from agoraphobia, sexsomnia and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, hoarding, Ocd and multiple-personality disorder. From Discovery On Sunday, June »
- April MacIntyre
Carrie Fisher to Host Psych Week
23 May 2012 7:57 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
Given her well-documented battle with bipolar disorder and her advocacy for electroconvulsive therapy, Carrie Fisher is a fitting host for Discovery Fit & Health's Psych Week, a weeklong programming event which aims to open up a meaningful dialogue on mental health.
Psych Week will run from Sunday, June 3 to Friday, June 8 on Discovery Fit & Health, and will profile individuals dealing with a number of afflictions and addictions, from agoraphobia, sexsomnia and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, hoarding, Ocd and multiple-personality disorder.
Video: Carrie Fisher Talks Electro Shock Therapy
So if you're a fan of Hoarders and My Crazy Obsession (admit it, you are), you know this is all you.
Video: 'Crazy Obsession' -- Baby Doll Maker
Psych Week kicks off with Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Next Chapter, an hour-long special chronicling a family's daily life as they navigate the process of raising a schizophrenic child, and will also feature the premiere of Broken Minds, hosted by [link »
Box Office: The Avengers Surpasses Star Wars?
22 May 2012 4:08 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
The Avengers: Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America With a cume of $463.35m after 18 days, Joss Whedon’s The Avengers has surpassed George Lucas’ Star Wars ($460.99m) at the domestic box office, thus officially becoming the fifth biggest blockbuster in history. By next weekend, The Avengers should surpass Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace ($474.54m) to become the fourth biggest domestic blockbuster in history. Impressive? Of course. Any way you look at it, The Avengers‘ box-office performance, whether in North America or abroad, has been phenomenal. The Disney / Marvel actioner has surpassed the expectations of most — if not all — prognosticators. Now, having said that, The Avengers is not a box-office phenomenon on a par with Star Wars. Not even close. Studio/media spin and p.r. b.s. aside, the true barometer of a movie’s success is how many tickets it has sold, »
- Zac Gille
5 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Empire Strikes Back'
21 May 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
After thirty years, three terrible prequels and acres of spin-off material, the "Star Wars" brand has been somewhat tarnished. The fans are still legion, but it's become harder and harder to get excited about the series, and the highlights drift further and further from memory. That being said, we'll always a place for the original trilogy in our hearts, and much of that comes down to the second (or fifth) installment, 1980's "The Empire Strikes Back" Despite the success of the original, creator George Lucas seemed to have taken some of the criticism to heart, a took a back seat for the follow-up, handing over the directorial reins to his old film school professor Irvin Kershner ("The Eyes of Laura Mars," "The Flim-Flam Man") and hiring veteran screenwriter Leigh Brackett and bright young thing Lawrence Kasdan, who'd come to fame thanks to his as-yet-unmade scripts for "The Bodyguard" and "Continental Divide. »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Image of the Day: Is Slave Leia About to Make Out with a Gamorrean Guard in This Behind-the-Scenes 'Return of the Jedi' Pic?
14 May 2012 4:20 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
A day doesn't go by without someone unearthing a set of rare behind-the-scenes Star Wars photos, showing us glimpses of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher smiling, laughing and just plain clowning around. Many of these images are beginning to surface once again in advance of Star Wars Celebration VI later this August in Orlando, Florida, which is a four-day celebration of all things Star Wars. Many of these images also appear in J.W. Rinzler's book, Making of The Empire Strikes Back, which you can snag over at Amazon. In writing about the event and book, The Daily Mail posted a bunch of said images, including this random one from the set of Return of the Jedi. We don't remember seeing this image go around a ton -- and if it has, we apologize for the...
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- Erik Davis
The John Bensalhia Column: Scream of the crop
14 May 2012 1:07 PM, PDT | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
So here is a slight change of pace – I'll be branching out into other areas apart from Doctor Who, including film franchises, TV shows and comedies. How's about kicking off with a scary movie series then? Newbies be warned – there are so many spoilers in this article, that Doctor Who's River Song would explode with smug rage.
By the middle of the 1990s, the horror film had seemingly died for good. Just like Dracula slowly rotting away to a skeleton, the horror genre had slowly ebbed away for the past decade or so. Hammer Horror classics from the 1960s and 1970s had given way to popular horror franchises in the 1980s such as Friday The 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street, but even by the mid-1990s, these had seemingly vanished into the ether. However, acclaimed director Wes Craven along with Kevin Williamson were to breathe new life into the rotting genre. »
Happy Star Wars Day and May The Fourth Be With You!
4 May 2012 10:00 AM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
May the 4th is upon us once again, which means it’s time for us to wish our awesome fans a Happy Star Wars Day! Even though Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was released on May 25th, 1977, due to the clever (force/fourth) pun, May the 4th has become known among fans as Star Wars Day. With that being said, May the Fourth be with you… always.
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was released on May 25th, 1977 and stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Peter Mayhew. The film was directed by George Lucas.
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21st, 1980 and stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker. The »
- Jason Moore
Meet the 'Beverly Hills Nannies' for Cindy Margolis' family and Marshall Faulk's kids on ABC Family
2 May 2012 6:17 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Ever wondered what it's like to live and work in the high-powered world of Beverly Hills? ABC Family can help you out this summer with its new docuseries "Beverly Hills Nannies." The hour-long show will follow the households of some famous residents of the most exclusive zip code in America:
The Margolis Family - Known as the "Most Downloaded Woman of 1999," model/actress Cindy Margolis (pictured, right) is now a mother of three to children Nicholas (9 years old), Sabrina (6 years old), Sierra (6 years old).
The Faulk Family - Lindsay Faulk, wife of former NFL running back and Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (who are currently separated), and their four children - Gabrielle (12 years old), Presley (12 years old), Farrah (9 years old) and Brooklyn (4 years old).
The Thames Family - Tricia Fisher, daughter of Eddie Fisher and Connie Stevens, sister of Joely Fisher and step-sister of Carrie Fisher, and music producer husband Byron Thames, »
- editorial@zap2it.com
What to Watch: 5 Web Series Worth Checking Out
26 April 2012 10:13 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm demonstrates how “banana peels are hilarious jokes,” Felicia Day (Eureka) participates in a musical tribute to Carrie Fisher, and PBS reveals the inspiration behind the Blue Valentine end credits. Yep, your week just got awesome-er.
All-Star Celebrity Bowling | Be a fly on the kingpin when Chris Hardwick’s Team Nerdist (including musician and talk show host Weird Al Yancovic) competes against Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm, Vincent Kartheiser, Rich Sommer and Matt Weiner for best trash-talker bragging rights and charity. Then, mouse over to the outtakes.
Off Book | The art of TV and film title »
- Sheryl Rothmuller
Catch-up TV Guide: From Diplo And Friends to Whale Wars
13 April 2012 4:06 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Radio: Diplo And Friends
It may sound a bit like a new CBeebies series, but Diplo And Friends is actually the Mad Decent chief's debut BBC 1Xtra/Radio 1 show. The first episode, from last Saturday, features a guest mix from hot new Canadian producer Lunice.
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TV: Shrink Rap
Dr Pamela Stephenson's brand new show The Fame Report explores the psychology of notoriety for More4, as she talks to celebrities including Tatum O'Neal and Mel C. But there are similar, if more direct, discussions in her earlier couch-based interview series, with the episode dedicated to Carrie Fisher in particular providing excellent value, as anyone who's seen Fisher's wickedly funny HBO special Wishful Drinking will know.
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TV: Once Upon A Time
An adult drama based on fairytale characters who have ended up stuck in the real world with no idea of who they really are sounds like a dud, »
- Sian Rowe, Rebecca Nicholson
Leslie Zemeckis Making ‘Bound By Flesh’ Docu On Siamese Vaudeville Sisters
11 April 2012 10:36 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: Leslie and Robert Zemeckis are teaming on Bound By Flesh, a documentary she will direct on Daisy and Violet Hilton, Siamese sisters joined at the hip who graduated from wax museums and the carnival sideshow circuit to become the biggest moneymaking act on vaudeville. At their peak, they worked alongside Jack Benny, Bob Hope and Burns and Allen. Robert Zemeckis, her husband, will be executive producer, with Jackie Levine producing. Born in Brighton, England, the sisters were conjoined twins and their mother, a single barmaid, sold them to her boss, who sniffed a freak show fortune. They were taught to dance and sing, and were exploited throughout their childhood until they eventually sued and won their freedom. They went on to have a successful career until the business phased out. Zemeckis is planning a spring, 2013 release. Zemeckis helmed the documentary Behind the Burly Q, and created the one-woman burlesque-inspired »
- MIKE FLEMING
Allan Arkush on Postcards From The Edge
10 April 2012 10:15 PM, PDT | Trailers from Hell | See recent Trailers from Hell news »
Carrie Fisher’s witty 1987 roman-a-clef about her Hollywood upbringing is brought to the screen in somewhat restructured form by director Mike Nichols in one of his most underrated works. Nichols stages the story of a troubled actress and her diva mother with impeccable comic timing and understated emotion. Fisher’s mom Debbie Reynolds was ready to play the mother but Nichols opted for Shirley MacLaine.
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- Danny
Films To Watch Before You Die #82 - Star Wars (1977)
10 April 2012 8:56 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
D.J. Haza presents the next entry in his series of films to watch before you die...
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, 1977.
Directed by George Lucas.
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse and James Earl Jones.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is the first film made in George Lucas’ epic six film Star Wars saga and the fourth installment in the list of episodes. Star Wars was groundbreaking in 1977 and brought about new special FX, used unconventional editing and introduced a new wave of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling to cinema. The film is one of the most successful and influential films of all time and won six Oscars, but missed out on Best Picture.
The story follows Luke Skywalker (Hamill) who comes into possession of two droids carrying a distress message »
- flickeringmyth
The Films Of Sidney Lumet: A Retrospective
9 April 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
It has been a year since Sidney Lumet passed away on April 9, 2011. Here is our retrospective on the legendary filmmaker to honor his memory. Originally published April 15, 2011.
Almost a week after the fact, we, like everyone that loves film, are still mourning the passing of the great American master Sidney Lumet, one of the true titans of cinema.
Lumet was never fancy. He never needed to be, as a master of blocking, economic camera movements and framing that empowered the emotion and or exact punctuation of a particular scene. First and foremost, as you’ve likely heard ad nauseum -- but hell, it’s true -- Lumet was a storyteller, and one that preferred his beloved New York to soundstages (though let's not romanticize it too much, he did his fair share of work on studio film sets too as most TV journeyman and early studio filmmakers did).
His directing career stretched well over 50 years, »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Meryl Streep Has Lost the Oscar 14 Times
1 April 2012 11:48 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Colin Firth, Meryl Streep Colin Firth tells Meryl Streep he should have been cast as Margaret Thatcher in Phyllida Lloyd's The Iron Lady, for he's British and Streep is not. Streep responds by telling him she can play any nationality, including Italian. As proof, she incarnates Anna Magnani in Bellissima. Well, something like that went on backstage at the 2012 Academy Awards ceremony. (Photo: Bryan Crowe / ©A.M.P.A.S.) Meryl Streep's Best Actress Oscar for The Iron Lady was her third. Streep's previous two Oscars were as Best Supporting Actress for Robert Benton's Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), featuring Dustin Hoffman, Jane Alexander, and Justin Henry; and as Best Actress for Alan J. Pakula's Sophie's Choice (1982), with Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol. Only three other performers have won three Academy Awards: Walter Brennan as Best Supporting Actor for Howard Hawks and William Wyler's Come and Get It »
- Andre Soares
Six Star Wars Identities Exhibition Posters
10 March 2012 10:09 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Star Wars Identities is a new museum exhibit set to open on April 19th in Montreal, Canada that will explore the theme of personal identity both in ourselves and in the characters that inhabit the Star Wars universe. It will arrive in Edmonton on October 27th, with further dates to be announced. Six posters have been released from this exhibit, which you can check out here.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope was released May 25th, 1977 and stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew. The film is directed by George Lucas. »
- MovieWeb
Meryl Streep Hugs Naked Bald Man with Sword
8 March 2012 3:05 AM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Meryl Streep Oscar winner Meryl Streep became a three-time Academy Award winner after getting this year's Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in Phyllida Lloyd's The Iron Lady. In the above photo, Streep poses backstage with a naked man holding a strategically placed sword during the 84th Oscar ceremony held February 26. (Photo: Richard D. Salyer / © A.M.P.A.S.) Streep's previous two Oscars were as Best Supporting Actress for Robert Benton's Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), featuring Dustin Hoffman, Jane Alexander, and Justin Henry; and as Best Actress for Alan J. Pakula's Sophie's Choice (1982), with Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol. Her Best Actress competitors this time around were Viola Davis for The Help, Michelle Williams (as Marilyn Monroe) for Simon Curtis' My Week with Marilyn, Rooney Mara (in Noomi Rapace's original role) for David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake, »
- Anna Robinson
Meryl Streep Oscar Photo: Dressed to Win
7 March 2012 1:45 AM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Dressed to Win: Best Actress Meryl Streep Best Actress Oscar winner Meryl Streep — whose dress and earring match her statuette — poses backstage at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. Streep won for her performance as Margaret Thatcher in Phyllida Lloyd's biopic The Iron Lady. That was Streep's 17th Oscar nomination and her third win. (Photo: Todd Wawrychuk / © A.M.P.A.S.) Meryl Streep's Oscar 2012 competitors were SAG Award winner Viola Davis for Tate Taylor's The Help, Michelle Williams (as Marilyn Monroe) for Simon Curtis' My Week with Marilyn, Rooney Mara for David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Glenn Close for Rodrigo García's Albert Nobbs. Streep's previous Oscar nominations were: as Best Supporting Actress for Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter (1978), with Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken; and as Best Actress for Karel Reisz's The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), with »
- Anna Robinson
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