Carrie Fisher

'Star Wars' sisters hail girl-powered galaxy

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Carrie Fisher's death caused a huge disturbance in the Force, but the women of "The Last Jedi" vowed Sunday to honor her legacy in the latest girl-powered "Star Wars" chapter. The cast came together in a secret location in Los Angeles with director Rian Johnson to build buzz for the latest chapter in the blockbuster space saga, which hits theatersRead more

Harrison Ford wary of discussing affair with Carrie Fisher

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Actor Harrison Ford has commented on his affair with late actress Carrie Fisher, but remained wary of talking too much on it especially after her demise. They were dating during the filming of 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope. Fisher passed away on December 27, 2016. She had revealed her secret affair with Ford in her memoir, TheRead more

Mark Hamill pays tribute to 'space sis' Carrie Fisher

Los Angeles - AFP

"Star Wars" icon Mark Hamill paid emotional tribute to his "space sis" Carrie Fisher Friday, as both were bestowed with Disney's "Legend" status at the entertainment giant's D23 fan convention. Fisher -- who died at the age of 60 in December -- and her co-star have been friends since they played twins Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker in the epicRead more

Tears and laughter for Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Friends, family and hundreds of wellwishers gathered in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday to celebrate the lives of beloved celebrity mother and daughter Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. Comedy actor Dan Aykroyd and singer James Blunt were among the stars who made their way to the Forest Lawn cemetery, where the pair are interred side by side following their deathsRead more

Lucasfilm lost sleep over uncanny resurrections of 'Rogue One'

Los Angeles - Arab Today

It grossed $1 billion and picked up numerous awards nominations, but a particular aspect of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" proved one of the most controversial moments in the entire franchise. Fans were polarized by the computer-generated appearances of the long-dead Peter Cushing and a youthful Carrie Fisher, with some admiring the technical wizardry but many dismissing their inclusionRead more

Public memorial for Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Stars and fans will gather on Saturday for a public memorial to honour late actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher nearly three months after their deaths. The ceremony honoring the lives of the mother-daughter duo will be held at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, the storied cemetery that is their final resting place. People will be granted attendance at the event onRead more

‘Last Jedi’ not changed due to Fisher’s death

Santa Monica - Arab Today

Disney CEO Bob Iger says the upcoming “Star Wars” sequel has not been changed due to the death of Carrie Fisher. Fisher completed filming her role as Princess Leia in “The Last Jedi” before her death following a heart attack in December. Iger said in an interview at a University of Southern California tech conference Thursday that Fisher “appears throughout”Read more

Carrie Fisher in ‘Star Wars’: No plans to digitise

hollywood - ArabToday

The makers of Star Wars have put a quick end to rumours that while Carrie Fisher has died, her Princess Leia may live on. Making a rare foray into the sprawling world of Star Wars speculation, Lucasfilm said Friday night that there are no plans to digitally recreate Fisher to appear in future episodes of the movie saga. “There is a rumour circulating thatRead more

‘Star Wars’ without Princess Leia: What happens next?

Dubai - ArabToday

The repercussions of the death of Carrie Fisher for the Star Wars franchise are to be discussed by key Disney staff in Los Angeles. Fisher, who died on December 27, had completed scenes on Star Wars: Episode VIII, which is set for release in December — including, apparently, reunions with Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker and her son, Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver.Read more

Steve Martin deletes Carrie Fisher tweet

Hollywood - ArabToday

Actor Steve Martin received backlash on Twitter for a tribute he paid to late actress Carrie Fisher. He deleted the tweet later. “When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well,” the actor tweeted on Tuesday. Some said Martin’s tweet had aRead more