On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony celebrated 13 creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the event was a new edition of previous IndieWire Honors ceremonies, this time focused entirely on television. We showcased their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles celebration.
“Is your desk very messy or is it very clean?”
This was the question host Alex Edelman asked renaissance man, actor, filmmaker, and documentarian Fisher Stevens before welcoming him to the stage to accept the Magnify Award at the 2024 IndieWire Honors. It’s a fair ask, as Stevens remains one of the busiest men in Hollywood and abroad. He’s a jack-of-all-trades, starring in films from Wes Anderson, as well as being a part of the hit series “Succession,” producing movies like “Swimfan” and “Uptown Girls,” and taking on...
“Is your desk very messy or is it very clean?”
This was the question host Alex Edelman asked renaissance man, actor, filmmaker, and documentarian Fisher Stevens before welcoming him to the stage to accept the Magnify Award at the 2024 IndieWire Honors. It’s a fair ask, as Stevens remains one of the busiest men in Hollywood and abroad. He’s a jack-of-all-trades, starring in films from Wes Anderson, as well as being a part of the hit series “Succession,” producing movies like “Swimfan” and “Uptown Girls,” and taking on...
- 6/7/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Carrie Fisher rose to prominence in Hollywood when she was just 19, thanks to the Star Wars role as Princess Leia. Fisher joined the ensemble film series, where she was paired with Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo. Fans celebrated the two actor’s on-screen romantic chemistry. Fisher later revealed in her book, The Princess Diarist, that she had an affair with Ford at the time when he was married to Mary Marquardt.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in a still from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
The affair with Ford was not the only thing that bothered her during Star Wars. She often shared that she wished she would never have accepted the role due to the level of fame and attention the role brought to her. Nevertheless, Fisher held the bold character of Princess Leia close to heart.
Carrie Fisher Shared That Harrison Ford...
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in a still from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
The affair with Ford was not the only thing that bothered her during Star Wars. She often shared that she wished she would never have accepted the role due to the level of fame and attention the role brought to her. Nevertheless, Fisher held the bold character of Princess Leia close to heart.
Carrie Fisher Shared That Harrison Ford...
- 6/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Star Wars saga is a truly enchanting piece of work the way it is, thanks to the magnificent brains of filmmaker cum philanthropist George Lucas. But while fans have come to love the space lore just the way it ended up being, a lot of them don’t know that it would have never been this way because of all the uncountable ideas the mastermind had for his iconic saga.
The Star Wars lore. | Credit: StarWars.com.
For instance, one of these drafts saw a different story unfold for the love triangle situation between Luke Skywalker, Leia Skywalker, and Han Solo in Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. And this version was a bit too brutally planned (emotionally) because it had Anakin Skywalker’s Darth Vader torture his own son Luke to win him over to the Dark Side through his love for Princess Leia.
George Lucas Initially Planned...
The Star Wars lore. | Credit: StarWars.com.
For instance, one of these drafts saw a different story unfold for the love triangle situation between Luke Skywalker, Leia Skywalker, and Han Solo in Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. And this version was a bit too brutally planned (emotionally) because it had Anakin Skywalker’s Darth Vader torture his own son Luke to win him over to the Dark Side through his love for Princess Leia.
George Lucas Initially Planned...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Griffin Dunne’s memoir is full of wonderful tales about Martin Scorsese, Carrie Fisher and Madonna. But the killing in 1982 of his 22-year-old sister – and the subsequent trial – overshadows everything
Griffin Dunne has just written a book. He had been meaning to do so for ages. It was one of the items on his bucket list: learn a musical instrument, master Spanish and write his damn memoir. “One down, two to go,” he says, beaming in via video link from his home in upstate New York. The actor and film-maker turns 69 this weekend. He reckons that still leaves him time for the music and Spanish.
Dunne imagined his memoir as a family portrait in the style of David Sedaris’s Me Talk Pretty One Day. He pictured something light on its toes, witty and poignant, a weave of essays and anecdotes. But then the book changed direction, as though it...
Griffin Dunne has just written a book. He had been meaning to do so for ages. It was one of the items on his bucket list: learn a musical instrument, master Spanish and write his damn memoir. “One down, two to go,” he says, beaming in via video link from his home in upstate New York. The actor and film-maker turns 69 this weekend. He reckons that still leaves him time for the music and Spanish.
Dunne imagined his memoir as a family portrait in the style of David Sedaris’s Me Talk Pretty One Day. He pictured something light on its toes, witty and poignant, a weave of essays and anecdotes. But then the book changed direction, as though it...
- 6/6/2024
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
With its enormous impact, George Lucas’ science fiction epic Star Wars revolutionized the way blockbusters were seen and promoted, forever changing the landscape of cinema in 1977. The Star Wars world permeated every corner of Western culture, and its three main stars—Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill—became symbols of the late 20th-century zeitgeist.
Fisher and Ford’s brief romance is a little-known fact, even among those who have not seen the movies. Naturally, the reports of their romantic relationship during filming caught the attention of the mainstream media, which shockingly provided scant evidence to support their reports. But as the memoir, The Princess Diarist, made clear, there was, in fact, a “three-month” affair between the married Ford and the teenage Fisher.
Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
In a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Fisher was asked about one vital detail about her affair with...
Fisher and Ford’s brief romance is a little-known fact, even among those who have not seen the movies. Naturally, the reports of their romantic relationship during filming caught the attention of the mainstream media, which shockingly provided scant evidence to support their reports. But as the memoir, The Princess Diarist, made clear, there was, in fact, a “three-month” affair between the married Ford and the teenage Fisher.
Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
In a 2016 interview with The Guardian, Fisher was asked about one vital detail about her affair with...
- 6/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
George Lucas’ Star Wars became a worldwide phenomenon upon release. The sci-fi epic was set in a galaxy far, far away and followed Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo in their journey to vanquish the Empire led by Darth Vader. The original film released in 1977 was known for its groundbreaking special effects and experience.
Though the films were meant largely for children, the second film of the original trilogy Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was notably darker than the rest. The leading characters face significant losses, which is not traditional for an epic film of this scale. However, the makers reportedly felt one scene was too intense for their younger viewers and left it on the floor.
George Lucas Cut Out Han Solo’s Torture Scene From Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back A still from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Credits: Lucasfilm
One aspect of the...
Though the films were meant largely for children, the second film of the original trilogy Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was notably darker than the rest. The leading characters face significant losses, which is not traditional for an epic film of this scale. However, the makers reportedly felt one scene was too intense for their younger viewers and left it on the floor.
George Lucas Cut Out Han Solo’s Torture Scene From Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back A still from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Credits: Lucasfilm
One aspect of the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy is currently in charge of shaping the next chapter in the galaxy far, far away. Kennedy was at the helm of affairs at the studio and worked extensively on producing the sequel trilogy of Star Wars movies under Disney. However, with the sequels in the rearview, Kennedy is looking at the future and provided some exciting updates for fans.
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher played Luke and Leia in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy spoke about the franchise’s future and that of legacy characters such as Luke and Leia Skywalker within it. The producer stated that the studio would only look to recast actors Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher on one very strong condition. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the potential recasting of Luke and Leia and the future of Star Wars.
Kathleen Kennedy Reveals the Condition...
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher played Luke and Leia in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy spoke about the franchise’s future and that of legacy characters such as Luke and Leia Skywalker within it. The producer stated that the studio would only look to recast actors Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher on one very strong condition. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the potential recasting of Luke and Leia and the future of Star Wars.
Kathleen Kennedy Reveals the Condition...
- 6/5/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
During her acting career, Carrie Fisher has delivered some of the most memorable performances that have forever etched her name in the minds of the viewers. Though she has worked in numerous films in her astounding film career, her most remarkable performance was that of Princess Leia Organa in George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa in Episode IV. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.
The character was everything that the audience wanted in a leading franchise, and she always jumped into action as she was a valuable member of the Rebel Alliance. Despite being a fan-favorite character, Fisher despised working in A New Hope, especially because there was one dialogue that did not sit well with the sequence. The line felt so bizarre to her that she decided to become a writer after delivering the out-of-place dialogue.
Carrie Fisher’s Desperate Attempt To Fit in A Broken Dialogue...
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa in Episode IV. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.
The character was everything that the audience wanted in a leading franchise, and she always jumped into action as she was a valuable member of the Rebel Alliance. Despite being a fan-favorite character, Fisher despised working in A New Hope, especially because there was one dialogue that did not sit well with the sequence. The line felt so bizarre to her that she decided to become a writer after delivering the out-of-place dialogue.
Carrie Fisher’s Desperate Attempt To Fit in A Broken Dialogue...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
From leading the most acclaimed Star Wars release, The Empire Strikes Back to starring in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Blade Runner, the ’80s saw Harrison Ford at his peak. Moreover, apart from taking leading roles in major sci-fi and fantasy releases, he also made sure to star in several acclaimed dramas, including Witness, which earned him an Oscar nod for Best Actor.
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life pays tribute to a pioneer whose irreverent humor has spanned late night TV, comedy albums, features, animated voice work and a novel. But what makes the film sing is the extended rap session between Brooks and his dear friend Rob Reiner, who directed the HBO documentary. The Hollywood legends met as teenagers at Beverly Hills High School, and Reiner structures the film around a lunch in which they swap anecdotes and punchlines about Brooks’ influential career. It’s an energizing way to frame what might otherwise be just another gushy celebrity profile.
Onscreen, Brooks tells stories about the early days of Saturday Night Live and Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, his friendships with Carrie Fisher and Stanley Kubrick, the seven movies he’s written and directed and the marriage that made him a new father in his 50s. Many of today’s wry humorists owe a debt to Brooks,...
Onscreen, Brooks tells stories about the early days of Saturday Night Live and Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, his friendships with Carrie Fisher and Stanley Kubrick, the seven movies he’s written and directed and the marriage that made him a new father in his 50s. Many of today’s wry humorists owe a debt to Brooks,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While filming the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope, its leading stars Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford had a brief relationship. Despite keeping their relationship private at the time and in the subsequent years, Fisher revealed details about their affair in her memoir The Princess Diarist. The memoir discusses how they met, how their relationship started, and her enduring love for Ford over time.
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford | Credit: Lucasfilm
However, she noted that her co-star never seemed to feel the same about her, calling it unreciprocated love as they hardly discussed their relationship. Her brief relationship had a significant impact on Fisher’s future relationships, she also disclosed how her subsequent romantic partner resembled Ford in many ways, except for one important difference, for which she felt profound, except for one important difference, for which she felt profoundly grateful.
Carrie Fisher’s Relationship with Harrison Ford Influenced Her...
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford | Credit: Lucasfilm
However, she noted that her co-star never seemed to feel the same about her, calling it unreciprocated love as they hardly discussed their relationship. Her brief relationship had a significant impact on Fisher’s future relationships, she also disclosed how her subsequent romantic partner resembled Ford in many ways, except for one important difference, for which she felt profound, except for one important difference, for which she felt profoundly grateful.
Carrie Fisher’s Relationship with Harrison Ford Influenced Her...
- 6/3/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford, who made headlines in 1977 for his portrayal of the likable smuggler Han Solo in George Lucas’ blockbuster space opera Star Wars, is recognized for having brought to life a number of iconic genre figures. His appearances in movies such as Blade Runner, Witness, and the Indiana Jones film series have helped him become popular among both seasoned and novice viewers.
Ford selects roles that resonate with his genuine interests, ensuring that any potential sequel bearing his mark not only promises a continuation of a story but also the promise of a character. For example, his return to the neo-noir universe as Rick Deckard in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was no accident; it was the result of a script that spoke to him, a narrative that provided a familiar setting for the fan-favorite character.
Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Did we mention that...
Ford selects roles that resonate with his genuine interests, ensuring that any potential sequel bearing his mark not only promises a continuation of a story but also the promise of a character. For example, his return to the neo-noir universe as Rick Deckard in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017) was no accident; it was the result of a script that spoke to him, a narrative that provided a familiar setting for the fan-favorite character.
Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Did we mention that...
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Within the ever-growing universe of our living room screens, in a galaxy not too far away, a question as old as the celebrated Star Wars seems to be taking place: Are the industry titans of narrative—Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars—dipping into the ‘Sarlacc’ hole of overexposure to content on Disney+?
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Star Wars is a unique franchise in many ways, but perhaps its most phenomenal achievement is that it consists of countless elements that look like they just can’t work — and still, combined, they result in the most celebrated sci-fi saga in history. From weird alien races to high fantasy elements in a sci-fi setting to hairstyles, Star Wars makes the most questionable choices work, and here’s yet another example.
Carrie Fisher Hated Her Leia Hairstyle
Famous for portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies, Carrie Fisher apparently didn’t like her hairstyle one bit at first.
According to Fisher’s best friend Griffin Dunne — or rather, his upcoming book, The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir — she was extremely frustrated with the way she looked in the movie.
“Carrie grew anxious as the release date for Star Wars — May 25, 1977 — neared. ‘You should see what they did to my hair!
Carrie Fisher Hated Her Leia Hairstyle
Famous for portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies, Carrie Fisher apparently didn’t like her hairstyle one bit at first.
According to Fisher’s best friend Griffin Dunne — or rather, his upcoming book, The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir — she was extremely frustrated with the way she looked in the movie.
“Carrie grew anxious as the release date for Star Wars — May 25, 1977 — neared. ‘You should see what they did to my hair!
- 6/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Actor John Boyega starred in three of the extant 16 "Star Wars" movies*, playing the rogue-Stormtrooper-turned-good guy Finn in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (2017), and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019). Boyega liked playing Finn, but has gone on record (notably in a 2020 GQ interview) about his disappointment with how the series treated his character; Finn was set up to be a leading man, and was sidelined for what appeared to be racism-based reasons. Boyega was also off-put by Disney's habit of micromanaging "Star Wars," feeling that every one of the franchise's actors ran the risk of being roped into "Star Wars" projects exclusively. "You ain't going to Disney+ me," he once laughingly said to Variety.
There hasn't been a "Star Wars" movie since 2019, as Disney+ kind of killed their Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs. The theatrical market was oversaturated, audiences didn't respond terribly well...
There hasn't been a "Star Wars" movie since 2019, as Disney+ kind of killed their Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs. The theatrical market was oversaturated, audiences didn't respond terribly well...
- 6/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Star Wars: A New Hope opened with Darth Vader confronting the ever-crafty Leia Organa about Death Star plans that were smuggled to the rebellion. Not knowing how the rebel spies found the data at the time, the scene was genuinely terrifying, given the context. However, thanks to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the opening scene of A New Hope has not only lost some of its tension but has become infinitely funnier.
Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
The end of Rogue One sees Leia personally receiving the files that reveal the secret weakness of the Empire’s Death Star. However, the opening of A New Hope, which is set perhaps five minutes afterward, has Leia lying through her teeth about the files, her mission, and her association with the rebels. And the fact that she is doing it with all the Skywalker sass she could muster,...
Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
The end of Rogue One sees Leia personally receiving the files that reveal the secret weakness of the Empire’s Death Star. However, the opening of A New Hope, which is set perhaps five minutes afterward, has Leia lying through her teeth about the files, her mission, and her association with the rebels. And the fact that she is doing it with all the Skywalker sass she could muster,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Who could have imagined that the fiery on-screen chemistry between Princess Leia and Han Solo, portrayed by the legendary Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, would leap off the silver screen and blossom into a real-life romance? Indeed, the revelation of their affair was a breathtaking twist worthy of a Hollywood epic, capturing the imaginations of both Star Wars fans and cinephiles.
Alas, their brief affair was marred by more sadness than romance. Despite its complexity, this slice of trivia never fails to stir the pot of fan discussions, especially considering their shared time on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, instead of chatting about themselves & their own story, they talked about another romantic couple on the set.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
Well, the late actress said of the flirting couple, “they had a big age difference like we had”, but...
Alas, their brief affair was marred by more sadness than romance. Despite its complexity, this slice of trivia never fails to stir the pot of fan discussions, especially considering their shared time on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, instead of chatting about themselves & their own story, they talked about another romantic couple on the set.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
Well, the late actress said of the flirting couple, “they had a big age difference like we had”, but...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The late Carrie Fisher was one of the prime contributors to the success of Star Wars. She along with Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford impressed the fans with the iconic Star Wars Original Trilogy. The late actress returned to the franchise after three decades in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Sadly, Carrie Fisher did not have a pleasant return to the epic space opera franchise. She realized a major issue female physique in Hollywood. The Princess Leia fame was disheartened to see the industry being so appearance-driven even after so many years.
Carrie Fisher in a still from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Presently, the late actress has once again been subjected to headlines after her close friend and musician James Blunt made some disappointing revelations. He admitted that Fisher had intense pressure to meet the physical demands of the Sequel Trilogy.
Carrie Fisher...
Sadly, Carrie Fisher did not have a pleasant return to the epic space opera franchise. She realized a major issue female physique in Hollywood. The Princess Leia fame was disheartened to see the industry being so appearance-driven even after so many years.
Carrie Fisher in a still from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Presently, the late actress has once again been subjected to headlines after her close friend and musician James Blunt made some disappointing revelations. He admitted that Fisher had intense pressure to meet the physical demands of the Sequel Trilogy.
Carrie Fisher...
- 5/30/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Guy Ritchie is now set to direct another project surrounding the iconic character Sherlock Holmes with the English actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The filmmaker previously directed two Sherlock Holmes films, starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role alongside Jude Law and Rachel McAdams. There have also been discussions surrounding a third film in the series.
Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes | Credit: IMDb
And the announcement of a new TV series with Fiennes Tiffin has stirred a significant backlash, with fans expressing their desire for a third movie with Downey Jr. returning to the lead role, potentially alongside Johnny Depp as the antagonist.
Amazon Greenlit a Sherlock Holmes TV Series With Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Amazon Prime Video has recently announced an eight-episode TV series based on Andy Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes novels with Hero Fiennes Tiffin taking on the lead role. Guy Ritchie will be...
Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes | Credit: IMDb
And the announcement of a new TV series with Fiennes Tiffin has stirred a significant backlash, with fans expressing their desire for a third movie with Downey Jr. returning to the lead role, potentially alongside Johnny Depp as the antagonist.
Amazon Greenlit a Sherlock Holmes TV Series With Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Amazon Prime Video has recently announced an eight-episode TV series based on Andy Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes novels with Hero Fiennes Tiffin taking on the lead role. Guy Ritchie will be...
- 5/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
One of the big reasons why fans were initially excited about Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the prospect of seeing the characters from the original Star Wars trilogy return to the franchise after 30 years. Seeing Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher all back in a galaxy far, far away was something fans had wanted for decades.
Unfortunately, the reunion was cut short. Actress Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27th, 2016, due to a heart attack on a plane flight. Not only did fans across the world mourn her passing, but the then-unfilmed third installment, The Rise of Skywalker, now had to rely on stock footage and edits to incorporate her into the story (and effectively kill the character off).
Nearly eight years later, British singer-songwriter James Blunt, who was friends with Carrie, will release a memoir titled Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story. When appearing at the recent...
Unfortunately, the reunion was cut short. Actress Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27th, 2016, due to a heart attack on a plane flight. Not only did fans across the world mourn her passing, but the then-unfilmed third installment, The Rise of Skywalker, now had to rely on stock footage and edits to incorporate her into the story (and effectively kill the character off).
Nearly eight years later, British singer-songwriter James Blunt, who was friends with Carrie, will release a memoir titled Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story. When appearing at the recent...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
As The Acolyte is set to make its premiere next week, Kathleen Kennedy has a take on why female characters haven’t been working in the Disney Star Wars era. Kennedy puts the blame on the toxic male fans of Star Wars who allegedly unleashed personal attacks on the actresses playing female characters. However, fans replied to Kennedy’s accusation sharing that Disney’s Star Wars has failed to create a single likeable female character.
Daisy Ridley in a still from Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars franchise | Lucasfilm Ltd
The Acolyte will feature Amandla Stenberg in the lead role as Mae, a former Padawan learner who becomes a dangerous warrior. The show will introduce several female characters and Kennedy’s comments have made fans doubt whether they are written well in the series.
Fans Counter Kathleen Kennedy Who Blames Male Fans For Making Star Wars Toxic
Kelly Marie Tran as...
Daisy Ridley in a still from Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars franchise | Lucasfilm Ltd
The Acolyte will feature Amandla Stenberg in the lead role as Mae, a former Padawan learner who becomes a dangerous warrior. The show will introduce several female characters and Kennedy’s comments have made fans doubt whether they are written well in the series.
Fans Counter Kathleen Kennedy Who Blames Male Fans For Making Star Wars Toxic
Kelly Marie Tran as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Artists are now, officially, in residence in Hollywood.
Officials from developer Thomas Safran & Associates, the Entertainment Community Fund and the City of Los Angeles gathered for a ribbon cutting and open-house celebration at the Hollywood Arts Collective’s Cicely Tyson Residential Building on Wednesday to launch the 151-unit tax credit property in the heart of Hollywood.
The seven-story property — named after the late icon and located at 1630 Schrader Blvd., near the Hollywood Walk of Fame — houses apartments, all of which are occupied exclusively by artists (defined as someone who has regularly engaged in an artistic, creative or cultural practice and who pursues such practice on a professional basis) and their families. Residents were selected first by lottery, then based on income requirements and other factors.
Speakers and attendees at Wednesday’s event included Safran, Keith McNutt, Ecf’s executive director of the Western region, Garrett Gin, senior vp of global marketing at Bank of America,...
Officials from developer Thomas Safran & Associates, the Entertainment Community Fund and the City of Los Angeles gathered for a ribbon cutting and open-house celebration at the Hollywood Arts Collective’s Cicely Tyson Residential Building on Wednesday to launch the 151-unit tax credit property in the heart of Hollywood.
The seven-story property — named after the late icon and located at 1630 Schrader Blvd., near the Hollywood Walk of Fame — houses apartments, all of which are occupied exclusively by artists (defined as someone who has regularly engaged in an artistic, creative or cultural practice and who pursues such practice on a professional basis) and their families. Residents were selected first by lottery, then based on income requirements and other factors.
Speakers and attendees at Wednesday’s event included Safran, Keith McNutt, Ecf’s executive director of the Western region, Garrett Gin, senior vp of global marketing at Bank of America,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Many generations have grown up loving the Star Wars film franchise, which is among the most adored of all time. It is a hit, and so is its cast, which included the unforgettable late Carrie Fisher. While fans continue to mourn her death, a recent touching revelation from her friend James Blunt reflected on the pressures she faced in the industry, particularly those demanding she maintain a youthful, slender figure.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Indeed, the global shock that followed Fisher’s unexpected demise in 2016 still reverberates through the hearts of fans and cinephiles alike. At 60, she had just reignited our collective nostalgia with her return to the galaxy far, far away as Princess Leia in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Yet according to Blunt, Star Wars executives had “put pressure on her to be thin”, which is why Fisher was “mistreating...
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Indeed, the global shock that followed Fisher’s unexpected demise in 2016 still reverberates through the hearts of fans and cinephiles alike. At 60, she had just reignited our collective nostalgia with her return to the galaxy far, far away as Princess Leia in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Yet according to Blunt, Star Wars executives had “put pressure on her to be thin”, which is why Fisher was “mistreating...
- 5/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
British singer James Blunt said that his friend Carrie Fisher’s death in 2016 came as she was “mistreating her body” to reprise her iconic role as Princess Leia and allegedly receiving pressure about her weight for her Star Wars return.
Blunt was at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales over the weekend discussing his memoir, Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story, when he began to discuss Fisher, a close friend who he’d at one point lived with while writing his smash-hit debut album, 2004’s Back to Bedlam. The singer told the crowd about seeing Fisher the day before her death; she was found unresponsive on a plane, having had a heart attack and died days later on Dec. 27, 2016.
“I was with her the day before she died, when she came down to my house,” Blunt told the crowd. “And she’d been really mistreating her body, and she’d...
Blunt was at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales over the weekend discussing his memoir, Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story, when he began to discuss Fisher, a close friend who he’d at one point lived with while writing his smash-hit debut album, 2004’s Back to Bedlam. The singer told the crowd about seeing Fisher the day before her death; she was found unresponsive on a plane, having had a heart attack and died days later on Dec. 27, 2016.
“I was with her the day before she died, when she came down to my house,” Blunt told the crowd. “And she’d been really mistreating her body, and she’d...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Portraying the role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series, Carrie Fisher has become one of the most legendary pop culture icons. The actress, who starred alongside Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford in the film series, captivated the audience with her charm and her on-screen chemistry with Han Solo. However, things behind the scenes were far more complex.
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford | Credit: Lucasfilm
In her memoir The Princess Diarist, the actress revealed her whirlwind affair with Ford while filming the 1977 film A New Hope. She revealed that they had a brief fling for three months, however, she always felt that her love for her co-star was unreciprocated, while wondering if Ford ever truly understood the depth of her feelings for him.
Carrie Fisher Had a Brief Affair While Filming Star Wars: Episode I
Carrie Fisher opened up about her brief relationship with her Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford in her memoir,...
Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford | Credit: Lucasfilm
In her memoir The Princess Diarist, the actress revealed her whirlwind affair with Ford while filming the 1977 film A New Hope. She revealed that they had a brief fling for three months, however, she always felt that her love for her co-star was unreciprocated, while wondering if Ford ever truly understood the depth of her feelings for him.
Carrie Fisher Had a Brief Affair While Filming Star Wars: Episode I
Carrie Fisher opened up about her brief relationship with her Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford in her memoir,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Hayden Christensen couldn’t simply figure out his steps while filming George Lucas’s Star Wars prequel trilogy. Christensen kept falling frequently, especially during the filming of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. In a resurfaced bloopers gag reel, Natalie Portman is seen having way too much fun at Christensen’s misery.
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Star Wars prequel trilogy | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Christensen and Portman played the protagonists Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala respectively in Lucas’s prequel films. They are the parents of the original trilogy characters Luke and Leia, played by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Bloopers Show Hayden Christensen’s Clumsiness
Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hayden Christensen‘s clumsy falls and Natalie Portman‘s infectious laughs were the highlights of the bloopers from...
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Star Wars prequel trilogy | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Christensen and Portman played the protagonists Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala respectively in Lucas’s prequel films. They are the parents of the original trilogy characters Luke and Leia, played by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Bloopers Show Hayden Christensen’s Clumsiness
Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hayden Christensen‘s clumsy falls and Natalie Portman‘s infectious laughs were the highlights of the bloopers from...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Carrie Fisher fell ill in December 2016 after collapsing shortly before her flight from London landed in Los Angeles. The Star Wars icon suffered a cardiac arrest and, after spending four days in intensive care, died at the age of 60 in hospital.
A coroner's report later found that Fisher had cocaine in her system, as well as traces of heroin, other opiates, and Mdma. However, it was unable to determine whether those contributed to her death.
The actress spent years struggling with substance abuse issues and Fisher's close friend and singer James Blunt has claimed Disney and Lucasfilm had put "pressure on her to be thin."
He and Fisher formed an unlikely friendship in the early 2000s and wrote his first album, 2004's "Back to Bedlam," while staying in her house. Following her death, he performed a tribute to the actress which we've embedded below in case you're curious.
"I was...
A coroner's report later found that Fisher had cocaine in her system, as well as traces of heroin, other opiates, and Mdma. However, it was unable to determine whether those contributed to her death.
The actress spent years struggling with substance abuse issues and Fisher's close friend and singer James Blunt has claimed Disney and Lucasfilm had put "pressure on her to be thin."
He and Fisher formed an unlikely friendship in the early 2000s and wrote his first album, 2004's "Back to Bedlam," while staying in her house. Following her death, he performed a tribute to the actress which we've embedded below in case you're curious.
"I was...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Musician James Blunt recently said at the Hay Festival in Wales (via People) that his close friend Carrie Fisher faced tremendous pressure to be thin for “Star Wars” when she reprised her iconic role of Princess Leia in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Fisher previously told Good Housekeeping U.K. in 2015 shortly before “The Force Awakens” opened in theaters that she lost 35 pounds for the movie. She died one year later in December 2016 after going into cardiac arrest while flying from London to Los Angeles.
“She’d been really mistreating her body, and she’d just got the job again of being Princess Leia in a new ‘Star Wars’ movie,” said Blunt at the arts festival, where he was speaking about his memoir, “Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story.”
Blunt became friends with Fisher in the 2000s and even lived with her and her mother, the late Debbie Reynolds, when...
“She’d been really mistreating her body, and she’d just got the job again of being Princess Leia in a new ‘Star Wars’ movie,” said Blunt at the arts festival, where he was speaking about his memoir, “Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story.”
Blunt became friends with Fisher in the 2000s and even lived with her and her mother, the late Debbie Reynolds, when...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Carrie Fisher was one of the pioneering members of the trio that led the original Star Wars trilogy. Her character Princess Leia was a far cry from the damsel in distress characters that Hollywood usually gave to women. She was the leader of the Rebel Alliance and was hell-bent on bringing down The Empire.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi | Lucasfilm
The original trilogy ended with Return of the Jedi in 1983. The actress reprised her role in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In addition to being nervous about playing the beloved character after 30 years, one annoying demand made Fisher furious about Hollywood’s obsession with the perfect lean physique for women.
Carrie Fisher Was Pissed At Being Asked to Lose Weight For Her Return as Princess Leia Carrie Fisher felt anxious while returning to play Princess Leia in The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm
Carrie Fisher returned to the Star Wars franchise,...
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi | Lucasfilm
The original trilogy ended with Return of the Jedi in 1983. The actress reprised her role in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In addition to being nervous about playing the beloved character after 30 years, one annoying demand made Fisher furious about Hollywood’s obsession with the perfect lean physique for women.
Carrie Fisher Was Pissed At Being Asked to Lose Weight For Her Return as Princess Leia Carrie Fisher felt anxious while returning to play Princess Leia in The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm
Carrie Fisher returned to the Star Wars franchise,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Selena Gomez Movie Emilia Perez Director Makes Startling Confession ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Emilia Perez director Jacques Audiard made a stunning confession about Global superstar Selena Gomez. The singer and actress, who boasts over 400 million followers on Instagram, is arguably one of the biggest stars in the world.
However, Selena Gomez’s Global fame somehow failed to penetrate Jacques Audiard’s world, who recently confessed he was unaware of her heightened popularity when casting her in the critically acclaimed crime musical film Emilia Perez.
According to Money Control, the ‘Rust and Bone’ director said, “I was completely unaware of it. I’m not familiar at all with this social network, Instagram, or TikTok generation. I have no access to all of that.”
Trending James Blunt Calls Out Disney Star Wars Producers Over Carrie Fisher’s Drug Relapse; Says Studio Put “Pressure On Her To Be Thin” Before Death Brandt Is Back?...
Emilia Perez director Jacques Audiard made a stunning confession about Global superstar Selena Gomez. The singer and actress, who boasts over 400 million followers on Instagram, is arguably one of the biggest stars in the world.
However, Selena Gomez’s Global fame somehow failed to penetrate Jacques Audiard’s world, who recently confessed he was unaware of her heightened popularity when casting her in the critically acclaimed crime musical film Emilia Perez.
According to Money Control, the ‘Rust and Bone’ director said, “I was completely unaware of it. I’m not familiar at all with this social network, Instagram, or TikTok generation. I have no access to all of that.”
Trending James Blunt Calls Out Disney Star Wars Producers Over Carrie Fisher’s Drug Relapse; Says Studio Put “Pressure On Her To Be Thin” Before Death Brandt Is Back?...
- 5/28/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
James Blunt Weighs In On Carrie Fisher’s Drug Relapse ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
James Blunt is blaming Disney Star Wars Producers for allegedly contributing to his late friend Carrie Fisher’s death. While discussing his memoir “Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story” at the Hay Festival, the “You’re Beautiful” singer, 50, opened up about his late friend, who portrayed Princess Leia in George Lucas’ Star Wars films.
According to the Independent, James Blunt and Carrie Fisher struck up an unlikely friendship after meeting through mutual friends. The singer even recorded his first album, 2004’s Back to Bedlam, at Fisher’s Los Angeles home, where he stayed for a spell after moving to the States.
While promoting his book, Blunt told the Hay Literature Festival audience Carrie Fisher felt so pressured by the Star Wars bosses to be thin that it compelled her to abuse drugs again, which led to her untimely...
James Blunt is blaming Disney Star Wars Producers for allegedly contributing to his late friend Carrie Fisher’s death. While discussing his memoir “Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story” at the Hay Festival, the “You’re Beautiful” singer, 50, opened up about his late friend, who portrayed Princess Leia in George Lucas’ Star Wars films.
According to the Independent, James Blunt and Carrie Fisher struck up an unlikely friendship after meeting through mutual friends. The singer even recorded his first album, 2004’s Back to Bedlam, at Fisher’s Los Angeles home, where he stayed for a spell after moving to the States.
While promoting his book, Blunt told the Hay Literature Festival audience Carrie Fisher felt so pressured by the Star Wars bosses to be thin that it compelled her to abuse drugs again, which led to her untimely...
- 5/28/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Carrie Fisher’s Star Wars movies made her a global star. The actor joined the franchise when she was just 19. Starring alongside Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, Fisher’s Princess Leia has been one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe. The creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, once fell victim to a friendly roast from Fisher at the AFI Life Achievement Award in her tribute to Lucas.
Carrie Fisher on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis
Following Fisher’s legacy, MCU star Natalie Portman joined the franchise. She was 16 when the actor made her debut in the franchise with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Fisher humorously referred to Portman in her joke about Lucas as he had once told her that there was no underwear in space.
Carrie Fisher Roasted Star Wars Creator George...
Carrie Fisher on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis
Following Fisher’s legacy, MCU star Natalie Portman joined the franchise. She was 16 when the actor made her debut in the franchise with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Fisher humorously referred to Portman in her joke about Lucas as he had once told her that there was no underwear in space.
Carrie Fisher Roasted Star Wars Creator George...
- 5/28/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
A career spanning six decades has had Harrison Ford rise to fame as one of the most versatile stars in Hollywood. Famed as the charismatic Han Solo from Star Wars and the lead protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise, the star has left an indelible mark on the action, adventure, and fantasy genres. Moreover, these staple outings have often portrayed him as a charming yet roguish actor with quite a serious persona.
Harrison Ford | Credit: Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Regardless of his movie stereotypes, the legendary actor does, in fact, know how to tickle the funny bones. Aside from his humor-laced dialogue in the movies, Ford has thrown open numerous instances of being non-serious and a bearer of jokes in everyday life as well. Standing out among those is one banter regarding broccoli that once had the audience rolling in splits.
The Harrison Ford broccoli joke that had him...
Harrison Ford | Credit: Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Regardless of his movie stereotypes, the legendary actor does, in fact, know how to tickle the funny bones. Aside from his humor-laced dialogue in the movies, Ford has thrown open numerous instances of being non-serious and a bearer of jokes in everyday life as well. Standing out among those is one banter regarding broccoli that once had the audience rolling in splits.
The Harrison Ford broccoli joke that had him...
- 5/28/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Carrie Fisher blamed Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens for Harrison Ford’s 2015 plane crash and her near-fatal car accident. She was convinced that the movie was cursed and even made a call to Mark Hamill to make sure that he was okay. Fisher returned to her role as Princess Leia in the film after 32 years in The Force Awakens and took some time to get settled in.
Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
However, once she got into the groove, she was an impeccable leader of the resistance. Fisher reprised her role in the sequel film The Last Jedi before she passed away in 2016. However, she made it into the third Star Wars sequel trilogy film as well in a digital recreation of her role as Princess Leia.
Carrie Fisher Believed Star Wars: The Force Awakens Was Cursed
Carrie Fisher in a still...
Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Lucasfilm Ltd.
However, once she got into the groove, she was an impeccable leader of the resistance. Fisher reprised her role in the sequel film The Last Jedi before she passed away in 2016. However, she made it into the third Star Wars sequel trilogy film as well in a digital recreation of her role as Princess Leia.
Carrie Fisher Believed Star Wars: The Force Awakens Was Cursed
Carrie Fisher in a still...
- 5/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill shared the screen with the late Carrie Fisher in the original trilogy of Star Wars movies crafted by George Lucas. The franchise has become a global pop-culture phenomenon and fans continue to revisit the original trilogy, which is held in the highest regard. However, according to Hamill, Fisher was apparently unhappy with one of the scenes in the very first film.
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill first shared the screen in 1977’s Star Wars (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview held shortly after Fisher’s untimely passing, Hamill opened up about the experience of working with Fisher. At the same time, Hamill also revealed the one scene Fisher always regretted until her demise. Here is what Hamill had to say about the scene from the 1977’s Star Wars that Fisher was unhappy with and wanted to reshoot.
Mark Hamill Reveals the Star Wars Scene Carrie Fisher Always Regretted...
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill first shared the screen in 1977’s Star Wars (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview held shortly after Fisher’s untimely passing, Hamill opened up about the experience of working with Fisher. At the same time, Hamill also revealed the one scene Fisher always regretted until her demise. Here is what Hamill had to say about the scene from the 1977’s Star Wars that Fisher was unhappy with and wanted to reshoot.
Mark Hamill Reveals the Star Wars Scene Carrie Fisher Always Regretted...
- 5/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the Hollywood duo who have had a significant cultural impact with their creative partnership on franchises like Indiana Jones. After the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lucas reportedly wanted to continue their collaborative journey with the third installment in the epic space opera, Return of the Jedi.
Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
Lucas had stepped away from the director’s chair after Episode I – A New Hope. After Irvin Kershner helmed the sequel, he sought Spielberg with the offer to direct the third installment of his epic space opera. However, his plans did not come to fruition due to Lucas’ feud and Spielberg’s association with the Directors Guild of America.
Steven Spielberg Could Not Direct Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Following their successful collaboration on Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode VI seemed like an...
Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
Lucas had stepped away from the director’s chair after Episode I – A New Hope. After Irvin Kershner helmed the sequel, he sought Spielberg with the offer to direct the third installment of his epic space opera. However, his plans did not come to fruition due to Lucas’ feud and Spielberg’s association with the Directors Guild of America.
Steven Spielberg Could Not Direct Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Following their successful collaboration on Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode VI seemed like an...
- 5/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Madonna‘s “Cherish” sounds like a normal, if abnormally infectious, hit song. Notably, the Material Girl said she was not in a normal frame of mind when she wrote it. The track has an interesting connection to several other Madonna hits.
Madonna revealed what she thinks when she writes hit songs
In the late 1980s, Madonna’s image became even more provocative. With the release of her album Like a Prayer, the singer attacked the church with the album’s title track, embraced feminism with “Express Yourself,” and denounced her father in the tune “Oh Father.” One of the least inflammatory tracks on the album is the peppy love song “Cherish.” While much of Like a Prayer sounded current and hip, “Cherish” sounds like it’s from the 1950s or early 1960s.
During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, Carrie Fisher asked Madonna if she had ever written tunes during a manic high.
Madonna revealed what she thinks when she writes hit songs
In the late 1980s, Madonna’s image became even more provocative. With the release of her album Like a Prayer, the singer attacked the church with the album’s title track, embraced feminism with “Express Yourself,” and denounced her father in the tune “Oh Father.” One of the least inflammatory tracks on the album is the peppy love song “Cherish.” While much of Like a Prayer sounded current and hip, “Cherish” sounds like it’s from the 1950s or early 1960s.
During a 1991 interview with Rolling Stone, Carrie Fisher asked Madonna if she had ever written tunes during a manic high.
- 5/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actress Carrie Fisher became a global icon when she played Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars. The actress was twenty-one when the film was released and it immediately launched her into worldwide fame as the film became a phenomenon. Princess Leia was considered to be one of the best female characters in sci-fi.
Fisher was reportedly cast in the role of Leia after George Lucas considered multiple actresses. The late star was only one-film-old at the time and had only been in a couple of stage shows. According to an old interview with Fisher from 1977, Lucas chose her because she fulfilled one particular quality of the character that he had written.
Carrie Fisher Was Cast As Princess Leia Due To One Condition Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd./20th Century Fox
Late actress Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa, the sister of Luke Skywalker and...
Fisher was reportedly cast in the role of Leia after George Lucas considered multiple actresses. The late star was only one-film-old at the time and had only been in a couple of stage shows. According to an old interview with Fisher from 1977, Lucas chose her because she fulfilled one particular quality of the character that he had written.
Carrie Fisher Was Cast As Princess Leia Due To One Condition Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope | Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd./20th Century Fox
Late actress Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa, the sister of Luke Skywalker and...
- 5/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
George Lucas’ epic Star Wars franchise took the world by storm for its creator’s genius in visualizing an unforgettable sci-fi fantasy world. The prequels and sequels that covered decades of cinema saw stars like Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill go down in history as evergreen Hollywood actors.
A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
While it is common knowledge that the films required a high level of technical expertise and research to bring to life, certain scenes proved to be extremely challenging for members of the cast. Fisher in particular, recalled a seriously cringeworthy segment with the huge alien Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, for which she got her revenge later.
Carrie Fisher Had the Last Laugh After This Challenging Star Wars Scene
Judging by the massive scale of George Lucas’ Star Wars saga, it goes without saying that...
A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
While it is common knowledge that the films required a high level of technical expertise and research to bring to life, certain scenes proved to be extremely challenging for members of the cast. Fisher in particular, recalled a seriously cringeworthy segment with the huge alien Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, for which she got her revenge later.
Carrie Fisher Had the Last Laugh After This Challenging Star Wars Scene
Judging by the massive scale of George Lucas’ Star Wars saga, it goes without saying that...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Established in 1977 with Episode IV – A New Hope, the Star Wars saga has gained a tremendous edge in the industry to be regarded as one of the greatest franchises in cinematic history. If anything, it has immaculately succeeded in creating the atomic age of cinema and winning the hearts of millions of fans worldwide with its brilliant masterpiece of a storyline.
The Star Wars lore. | Credit: StarWars.com.
However, many don’t know that this absolutely breathtaking universe from a figment of George Lucas’ imagination actually would have never made its way to the public had one other project of the mastermind gotten the greenlight: A movie adaptation of the comic strip Flash Gordon. Thankfully, Lucas faced rejection from that and ended up giving birth to a saga that created history.
Star Wars Came About Because George Lucas’ Flash Gordon Film Fell Apart
People say when one door closes, another...
The Star Wars lore. | Credit: StarWars.com.
However, many don’t know that this absolutely breathtaking universe from a figment of George Lucas’ imagination actually would have never made its way to the public had one other project of the mastermind gotten the greenlight: A movie adaptation of the comic strip Flash Gordon. Thankfully, Lucas faced rejection from that and ended up giving birth to a saga that created history.
Star Wars Came About Because George Lucas’ Flash Gordon Film Fell Apart
People say when one door closes, another...
- 5/26/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In today’s day and age, there are multiple franchises that have won the hearts of many to create fandoms of their own. While some of the positions in this respective list have been retained by superhero sagas like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe, perhaps none comes as close to celebrating almost a half-century of its existence as the Star Wars lore.
The Star Wars franchise. | Credit: StarWars.com.
Yes, you read it right, because George Lucas’ mammoth saga will actually soon be celebrating its Golden Jubilee within less than half a decade. This is because the massive fan-favorite saga surpassed 47 years of existence today in the cinematic entertainment industry to become one of the greatest franchises in history to pretty much create the atomic age of cinema.
47 Years Ago Today, the Star Wars Franchise was Born
47 years ago, today, one of the most impactful sagas in...
The Star Wars franchise. | Credit: StarWars.com.
Yes, you read it right, because George Lucas’ mammoth saga will actually soon be celebrating its Golden Jubilee within less than half a decade. This is because the massive fan-favorite saga surpassed 47 years of existence today in the cinematic entertainment industry to become one of the greatest franchises in history to pretty much create the atomic age of cinema.
47 Years Ago Today, the Star Wars Franchise was Born
47 years ago, today, one of the most impactful sagas in...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Actress Carrie Fisher carved a special place in the hearts of millions of cinemagoers with her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. Fisher debuted as Leia in the original trilogy of films, which catapulted her to superstardom. She later reprised her role in the sequels produced by Disney, until her untimely passing.
Carrie Fisher debuted in the role of Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
Despite the unprecedented success of the first installment, Fisher wasn’t exactly confident about the film. Instead, as a young actress, Fisher was concerned that the sci-fi film might bomb, adversely affecting her acting aspirations and ending her career prematurely. Here is how Fisher felt prior to the release of Star Wars and why she thought it would be career-ending.
Carrie Fisher Was Convinced Star Wars Would Be the End of Her Acting Career
Carrie Fisher initially thought...
Carrie Fisher debuted in the role of Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
Despite the unprecedented success of the first installment, Fisher wasn’t exactly confident about the film. Instead, as a young actress, Fisher was concerned that the sci-fi film might bomb, adversely affecting her acting aspirations and ending her career prematurely. Here is how Fisher felt prior to the release of Star Wars and why she thought it would be career-ending.
Carrie Fisher Was Convinced Star Wars Would Be the End of Her Acting Career
Carrie Fisher initially thought...
- 5/25/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
J. J. Abrams is one of the most proficient filmmakers in the sci-fi fantasy genre, having helmed both the Star Trek and Star Wars films. Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness is one film that has both ardent fans and haters among Trekkies. Before the film was released in theaters, Abrams admitted that Paramount Pictures forced him to convert it to 3D in post-production.
A still from J. J. Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness | Paramount Pictures
Abrams shared that he was not a fan of the idea to begin with, but went along with the studio’s plan and ended up loving it. The visual effects of the film turned out to be great and it was even up for an Academy Award in the category, but didn’t win.
Paramount Forced J. J. Abrams To Post-Format Star Trek Into Darkness Into 3D
Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine in...
A still from J. J. Abrams’s Star Trek Into Darkness | Paramount Pictures
Abrams shared that he was not a fan of the idea to begin with, but went along with the studio’s plan and ended up loving it. The visual effects of the film turned out to be great and it was even up for an Academy Award in the category, but didn’t win.
Paramount Forced J. J. Abrams To Post-Format Star Trek Into Darkness Into 3D
Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine in...
- 5/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
11 Most Chronically Online Star Wars Memes to Binge before The Acolyte Arrives - Main Image
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
Star Wars is known for having a passionate and loyal fanbase as fans have always supported the new releases and show their love for the franchise by creating fan art and sharing memes on social media.
In anticipation of The Acolyte's release this June, let's explore some of the hilarious chronically online Star Wars memes you can enjoy while waiting for the show's premiere in less than two weeks.
Star Wars Fans Are 'Too Seated' for The Acolyte
A lot of fans have expressed their excitement for The Acolyte thanks to the hype brought by the trailers, clips, and TV spots that have been released so far.
As X user @camandfilm stated (inspired by the infamous Ayo Edebiri comment), they are "simply too seated" for its release and can't wait for its premiere on Disney+.
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
George Lucas vetted several options before roping in Richard Marquand to helm Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Some directors were not interested in directing Lucas’s epic space film, while the creator rejected a few others. One of the directors whom Lucas didn’t want for the film was the Basic Instinct director Paul Verhoeven.
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in a still from George Lucas’s Return of the Jedi | Lucasfilm Ltd.
While he was a director with a vision, Verhoeven was known for including graphic scenes depicting violence and s*xual content in his films. Lucas wasn’t impressed by these scenes in one of the director’s films and decided to look for another director.
George Lucas Didn’t Want Paul Verhoeven To Direct Return Of The Jedi
Paul Verhoeven on the sets of Elle | Sbs Productions
Paul Verhoeven worked in the Dutch...
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in a still from George Lucas’s Return of the Jedi | Lucasfilm Ltd.
While he was a director with a vision, Verhoeven was known for including graphic scenes depicting violence and s*xual content in his films. Lucas wasn’t impressed by these scenes in one of the director’s films and decided to look for another director.
George Lucas Didn’t Want Paul Verhoeven To Direct Return Of The Jedi
Paul Verhoeven on the sets of Elle | Sbs Productions
Paul Verhoeven worked in the Dutch...
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
After the Hays Code was finally dropped in the late ’60s, it allowed filmmakers to make films without any restrictions, which led to the rise of some of the greatest names in filmmaking. This included acclaimed filmmaker George Lucas, who rose to prominence following the success of American Graffiti, starring Harrison Ford, which hit the shelves in ’73.
But it was his next collaboration with Ford that would go on to change Hollywood forever, kickstarting one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. However, making Star Wars: A New Hope was pretty taxing for the filmmaker, as the sci-fi juggernaut almost fumbled after Lucas underwent some medical issues.
George Lucas’s Medical Emergency Almost Halted Star Wars’ Production
George Lucas on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
With A New Hope George Lucas not only created one of the most influential sci-fi releases of all time,...
But it was his next collaboration with Ford that would go on to change Hollywood forever, kickstarting one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. However, making Star Wars: A New Hope was pretty taxing for the filmmaker, as the sci-fi juggernaut almost fumbled after Lucas underwent some medical issues.
George Lucas’s Medical Emergency Almost Halted Star Wars’ Production
George Lucas on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
With A New Hope George Lucas not only created one of the most influential sci-fi releases of all time,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Star Wars franchise has been around for over four decades and continues to enjoy an iconic status in pop culture. However, despite grossing over $10 billion, the franchise has recently experienced a slump, especially due to the mixed reception of its recent entries, both on the big screen and streaming.
George Lucas launched the Star Wars franchise with the 1977 film (Image via Lucasfilm).
Meanwhile, director Matthew Vaughn, known for his work on the Kingsman franchise, has suggested a complete reboot of the Star Wars universe. Vaughn cited the Spider-Man series a template for his proposed reboot of the space opera franchise created by George Lucas. Here is what Vaughn had to say about the rebooting of Star Wars and why it makes sense.
Kingsman Director Matthew Vaughn Reveals His Condition to Make a Star Wars Movie
Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the Star Wars franchise. (Image via Happy Sad Confused...
George Lucas launched the Star Wars franchise with the 1977 film (Image via Lucasfilm).
Meanwhile, director Matthew Vaughn, known for his work on the Kingsman franchise, has suggested a complete reboot of the Star Wars universe. Vaughn cited the Spider-Man series a template for his proposed reboot of the space opera franchise created by George Lucas. Here is what Vaughn had to say about the rebooting of Star Wars and why it makes sense.
Kingsman Director Matthew Vaughn Reveals His Condition to Make a Star Wars Movie
Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the Star Wars franchise. (Image via Happy Sad Confused...
- 5/22/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Han Solo as a character looks like he was built to deliver one-liners. Harrison Ford brought the character to life with his signature charm, which didn’t miss a beat when he returned to play the character in The Force Awakens. The actor’s handling of the role, along with lines that he improvised, has not only become important for Star Wars history but have become important moments in cinema history too.
Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford from Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
One of the most iconic scenes from Empire Strikes Back has Princess Leia Organa confessing her love for Han Solo, to which the character simply responds with ‘I know’. Held in pretty high regard by cinema enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike, this particular line of dialogue was improvised by Harrison Ford on the set of the film.
Suggested“That might be the...
Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford from Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm
One of the most iconic scenes from Empire Strikes Back has Princess Leia Organa confessing her love for Han Solo, to which the character simply responds with ‘I know’. Held in pretty high regard by cinema enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike, this particular line of dialogue was improvised by Harrison Ford on the set of the film.
Suggested“That might be the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Fred Roos, the longtime producing and casting collaborator of Francis Ford Coppola, has died at age 89.
Roos famously found Jack Nicholson and Harrison Ford, launching both actors’ respective careers, and even helped cast Carrie Fisher alongside Ford in “Star Wars.” He is credited for also boosting the careers of Kirsten Dunst, Diane Keaton, Laurence Fishburne, Frederic Forest, Diane Lane, Nicolas Cage, Richard Dreyfuss, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Bob Thorton, Marshall Bell, and more.
Roos later served as the casting director for Coppola’s “The Godfather,” leading auteur Coppola to deem Roos “one of the great casting talents in the last 40 years of American movies” in a 2004 interview with the Chicago Tribune.
Roos produced follow-up film “The Godfather: Part II,” “Apocalypse Now,” and Coppola’s recent “Megalopolis,” for which he also helped cast the star-studded ensemble. In 1974, both Roos and Coppola earned two Oscar...
Roos famously found Jack Nicholson and Harrison Ford, launching both actors’ respective careers, and even helped cast Carrie Fisher alongside Ford in “Star Wars.” He is credited for also boosting the careers of Kirsten Dunst, Diane Keaton, Laurence Fishburne, Frederic Forest, Diane Lane, Nicolas Cage, Richard Dreyfuss, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Bob Thorton, Marshall Bell, and more.
Roos later served as the casting director for Coppola’s “The Godfather,” leading auteur Coppola to deem Roos “one of the great casting talents in the last 40 years of American movies” in a 2004 interview with the Chicago Tribune.
Roos produced follow-up film “The Godfather: Part II,” “Apocalypse Now,” and Coppola’s recent “Megalopolis,” for which he also helped cast the star-studded ensemble. In 1974, both Roos and Coppola earned two Oscar...
- 5/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Fred Roos, the casting director turned producer who jump-started the career of Jack Nicholson and collaborated often with Francis Ford Coppola, sharing a best picture Oscar with the filmmaker for The Godfather Part II, has died. He was 89.
Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.
It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).
And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)
Roos, however,...
Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.
It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).
And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)
Roos, however,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Chris Koseluk
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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