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
Supermodel-slash-actress Kate Upton is set to host “Dress My Tour,” a new reality competition series that has been ordered by Hulu. The ten-episode unscripted series will follow 11 fashion designers as they compete to create designs and style for music stars. The winner receives $100,000.
Emmy-winning costume designer Marina Toybina will serve as judges on “Dress My Tour,” while guest judges on Season 1 include JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, Coi Leray, Jt (The City Girls), French Montana and Jessie James Decker.
Reads the show’s logline: “’Dress My Tour’ takes fans behind the curtain of the unpredictable fashion and music industries. The series follows 11 aspiring fashion designers on the raw, emotional journey of creating stunning fashion pieces worthy of the music world’s biggest names like JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. As these designers compete to make their mark in the fashion...
Emmy-winning costume designer Marina Toybina will serve as judges on “Dress My Tour,” while guest judges on Season 1 include JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, Coi Leray, Jt (The City Girls), French Montana and Jessie James Decker.
Reads the show’s logline: “’Dress My Tour’ takes fans behind the curtain of the unpredictable fashion and music industries. The series follows 11 aspiring fashion designers on the raw, emotional journey of creating stunning fashion pieces worthy of the music world’s biggest names like JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Toni Braxton, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. As these designers compete to make their mark in the fashion...
- 4/4/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Elizabeth Taylor’s son will be interviewed on TV for the first time about his mother in the upcoming Kim Kardashian-produced doc about one of Hollywood’s ultimate leading ladies.
Kari Lia, one of the EPs behind Passion Pictures’ Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar [working title] for the BBC, revealed to Deadline that Chris Wilding, Taylor’s son with her second husband Michael Wilding, will speak after many decades.
Former film editor Wilding will feature in the upcoming doc series alongside Todd Fisher, Carrie Fisher’s brother, and Aileen Getty, Taylor’s daughter-in-law who campaigned alongside her to help those with HIV/Aids. The new interviewees will contribute alongside the likes of Kardashian, Joan Collins and Margaret O’Brien, all of whom knew Taylor personally.
Lia said Wilding had been “shy” in the past to discuss his mother’s legacy but, as what would have been her 92nd birthday approaches, he felt...
Kari Lia, one of the EPs behind Passion Pictures’ Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar [working title] for the BBC, revealed to Deadline that Chris Wilding, Taylor’s son with her second husband Michael Wilding, will speak after many decades.
Former film editor Wilding will feature in the upcoming doc series alongside Todd Fisher, Carrie Fisher’s brother, and Aileen Getty, Taylor’s daughter-in-law who campaigned alongside her to help those with HIV/Aids. The new interviewees will contribute alongside the likes of Kardashian, Joan Collins and Margaret O’Brien, all of whom knew Taylor personally.
Lia said Wilding had been “shy” in the past to discuss his mother’s legacy but, as what would have been her 92nd birthday approaches, he felt...
- 2/27/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
On Oct. 28, TMZ was first to report Matthew Perry’s drowning death. The media outlet, which over the past two decades has become a byword for hard-edged celebrity coverage, cited law enforcement sources and ran a redacted audio clip it’d obtained of a dispatcher communicating with emergency personnel before running photos of the actor’s stricken parents arriving at his home.
The site has been renowned and reviled for such lightning scoops. Its casualties include Todd Fisher, who has uniquely experienced its force as a merciless reaper. TMZ broke the news of the death of his sister Carrie. Then, the next day, it was first to report that his mother, Debbie Reynolds, had been transported from his home, where she’d been discussing funeral plans for Carrie, to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center because of a possible stroke. (TMZ had audio of the dispatch call.) She soon died there. “They have...
The site has been renowned and reviled for such lightning scoops. Its casualties include Todd Fisher, who has uniquely experienced its force as a merciless reaper. TMZ broke the news of the death of his sister Carrie. Then, the next day, it was first to report that his mother, Debbie Reynolds, had been transported from his home, where she’d been discussing funeral plans for Carrie, to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center because of a possible stroke. (TMZ had audio of the dispatch call.) She soon died there. “They have...
- 11/16/2023
- by Gary Baum, Ryan Gajewski and Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andrews McMeel Publishing (Amp), a leading independent publishing house, will partner with Wonkybot Entertainment, the award-winning content company and global podcast network, to release a series of prose and graphic novel books starring Wonkybot’s flagship character Tara Tremendous, announced Kirsty Melville, Amp president and publisher.
The prose books, Tara Tremendous And The Multiverse Mystery and Tara Tremendous And The Dark Matter Machine, will be written by Tara Tremendous creator and award-winning writer Stewart St John, with a planned release date in the Fall of 2024 and Spring 2025 priced at $14.99 (paperback) and $22.99 (hardcover). St John will also pen the graphic novel, Tara Tremendous And The Superhero Quest, releasing in Fall 2025.
“We are delighted to introduce this lively, vivid adventure series in book form to the passionate and loyal fan base of Tara Tremendous,” said Kirsty Melville. “The graphic novel format is an ideal showcase for the artwork and action-packed story.”
“We...
The prose books, Tara Tremendous And The Multiverse Mystery and Tara Tremendous And The Dark Matter Machine, will be written by Tara Tremendous creator and award-winning writer Stewart St John, with a planned release date in the Fall of 2024 and Spring 2025 priced at $14.99 (paperback) and $22.99 (hardcover). St John will also pen the graphic novel, Tara Tremendous And The Superhero Quest, releasing in Fall 2025.
“We are delighted to introduce this lively, vivid adventure series in book form to the passionate and loyal fan base of Tara Tremendous,” said Kirsty Melville. “The graphic novel format is an ideal showcase for the artwork and action-packed story.”
“We...
- 7/18/2023
- Podnews.net
Billie Lourd has issued a statement confirming and explaining why she did not invite her late mother Carrie Fisher’s siblings — Todd, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher — to Carrie’s upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday, May 4 (U.S. Pacific Time), reports ‘Variety’.
Lourd’s statement, ‘Variety’ points out, came after Fisher’s siblings expressed shock over being left out of the ceremony, which is taking place on Star Wars Day to honour the actress who’s synonymous with the character of Princess Leia. Lourd called out her relatives for capitalising on Carrie’s death through interviews and book deals.
“I have seen the postings and press releases issued by my mother’s brother and sister,” Lourd said, according to ‘Variety’. “I apologise to anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly from these family members. But unfortunately, because they publicly attacked me, I have to publicly respond.
Lourd’s statement, ‘Variety’ points out, came after Fisher’s siblings expressed shock over being left out of the ceremony, which is taking place on Star Wars Day to honour the actress who’s synonymous with the character of Princess Leia. Lourd called out her relatives for capitalising on Carrie’s death through interviews and book deals.
“I have seen the postings and press releases issued by my mother’s brother and sister,” Lourd said, according to ‘Variety’. “I apologise to anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly from these family members. But unfortunately, because they publicly attacked me, I have to publicly respond.
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Drag performer Shangela, best known as one of the stars of HBO’s acclaimed docuseries “We’re Here,” has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles.
The performer, whose real name is Darius Jeremy Pierce, denied the accusations in a statement provided to the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed by a “We’re Here” production assistant named Daniel McGarrigle, who says that on Feb. 25, 2020, he was raped by Pierce in the performer’s Louisiana hotel room after a crew party. McGarrigle says he had passed out, and woke up to find Pierce attempting to penetrate him. He says he attempted to struggle but was unable to escape.
McGarrigle says he didn’t initially report the assault out of fear for his job which, among other things, he says included serving as a driver and personal assistant for Pierce. He...
The performer, whose real name is Darius Jeremy Pierce, denied the accusations in a statement provided to the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed by a “We’re Here” production assistant named Daniel McGarrigle, who says that on Feb. 25, 2020, he was raped by Pierce in the performer’s Louisiana hotel room after a crew party. McGarrigle says he had passed out, and woke up to find Pierce attempting to penetrate him. He says he attempted to struggle but was unable to escape.
McGarrigle says he didn’t initially report the assault out of fear for his job which, among other things, he says included serving as a driver and personal assistant for Pierce. He...
- 5/4/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The late Carrie Fisher will be posthumously immortalized with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the ceremony appropriately set to take place on Thursday, May 4th a.k.a. “Star Wars” Day.
Ahead of the ceremony, however, Fisher’s siblings have been publicly griping that they haven’t been invited to attend.
“It’s heartbreaking and shocking to me that I was intentionally omitted from attending this important legacy event for my sister, Carrie,” Fisher’s brother, Todd Fisher, told TMZ on Tuesday.
Read More: Billie Lourd Remembers Mom Carrie Fisher 6 Years After Her Death
The following say, Fisher’s sisters, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher, made the same complaint in a joint statement they issued via Instagram.
“For some bizarre, misguided reason our niece has chosen not to include us in this epic moment in our sister’s career,” the statement reads. “This is something...
Ahead of the ceremony, however, Fisher’s siblings have been publicly griping that they haven’t been invited to attend.
“It’s heartbreaking and shocking to me that I was intentionally omitted from attending this important legacy event for my sister, Carrie,” Fisher’s brother, Todd Fisher, told TMZ on Tuesday.
Read More: Billie Lourd Remembers Mom Carrie Fisher 6 Years After Her Death
The following say, Fisher’s sisters, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher, made the same complaint in a joint statement they issued via Instagram.
“For some bizarre, misguided reason our niece has chosen not to include us in this epic moment in our sister’s career,” the statement reads. “This is something...
- 5/4/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
On the eve of Carrie Fisher receiving a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the actress’ daughter, Billie Lourd, said in a statement that her mother’s siblings, Todd Fisher, Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher, were intentionally excluded from the ceremony because they profited off her mother’s death. Now, Todd Fisher is disputing those accusations.
In a statement provided to TheWrap, Todd Fisher said, “We made every attempt to speak with Billie’s team regarding the invitation prior to making any public comments. Keeping the focus on Carrie Fisher, let’s put our differences aside for the hour long ceremony and move on from there. I was told It was a no go and why would I want to heighten level of emotion for his niece, going further to say if I showed up, she would not.”
Fisher went on to say that “I never capitalized...
In a statement provided to TheWrap, Todd Fisher said, “We made every attempt to speak with Billie’s team regarding the invitation prior to making any public comments. Keeping the focus on Carrie Fisher, let’s put our differences aside for the hour long ceremony and move on from there. I was told It was a no go and why would I want to heighten level of emotion for his niece, going further to say if I showed up, she would not.”
Fisher went on to say that “I never capitalized...
- 5/4/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Billie Lourd has issued a statement confirming and explaining why she did not invite her late mother Carrie Fisher’s siblings — Todd, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher — to Carrie’s upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday, May 4. Lourd’s statement came after Fisher’s siblings expressed shock over being left out of the ceremony, which is taking place on Star Wars Day to honor the late Princess Leia actor. Lourd called out her relatives for capitalizing on Carrie’s death through interviews and book deals.
“I have seen the postings and press release issued by my mother’s brother and sister,” Lourd said. “I apologize to anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly from these family members. But unfortunately, because they publicly attacked me, I have to publicly respond. The truth is I did not invite them to this ceremony. They know why.”
“Days after my mom died,...
“I have seen the postings and press release issued by my mother’s brother and sister,” Lourd said. “I apologize to anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly from these family members. But unfortunately, because they publicly attacked me, I have to publicly respond. The truth is I did not invite them to this ceremony. They know why.”
“Days after my mom died,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Billie Lourd has issued a public statement saying that the siblings of her mother, Carrie Fisher — Todd, Joely, and Tricia Leigh Fisher — would not be invited to the ceremony commemorating Fisher’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday.
“Days after my mom died, her brother and her sister chose to process their grief publicly and capitalize on my mother’s death, by doing multiple interviews and selling individual books for a lot of money, with my mom and my grandmother’s deaths as the subject,” she wrote...
“Days after my mom died, her brother and her sister chose to process their grief publicly and capitalize on my mother’s death, by doing multiple interviews and selling individual books for a lot of money, with my mom and my grandmother’s deaths as the subject,” she wrote...
- 5/3/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Billie Lourd has long preferred to keep her personal life as private as possible but the actress has taken the rare step of releasing a public statement to quiet family discord by offering her side of the story ahead of a special ceremony honoring her late mother Carrie Fisher.
In a statement received by The Hollywood Reporter, Lourd first apologizes to “anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly” from the family members, adding that she’s only doing so after being “publicly attacked by them” via statements given to TMZ and posted on social media. She then confirms that she did not invite Fisher’s siblings Todd, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher to Thursday’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and “they know why.”
“Days after my mom died, her brother and her sister chose to process their grief publicly and capitalize on my mother’s death,...
In a statement received by The Hollywood Reporter, Lourd first apologizes to “anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly” from the family members, adding that she’s only doing so after being “publicly attacked by them” via statements given to TMZ and posted on social media. She then confirms that she did not invite Fisher’s siblings Todd, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher to Thursday’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and “they know why.”
“Days after my mom died, her brother and her sister chose to process their grief publicly and capitalize on my mother’s death,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following the recent release of Wonkybot’s new YA sci-fi series Historynauts, the company has dropped the trailer and pilot episode for kids series The Owlsteins, a full-cast production based on creator Stewart St John’s popular rhyming podcast The Owlsteins Rhyme Time.
“I’m thrilled that audiences around the world will finally be able to hear the voices of the adorable Owlstein family for the very first time in this brand new series,” said St John, who is executive producing alongside Wonkybot co-founders and partners Todd Fisher and Michael Plahuta. “I’ve heard these characters talking in my head for years, so finding the right voices to bring them to life was no easy task. But in the end, we assembled an amazing cast who infused them with warmth, humor and plenty of personality.”
“Stewart is a prolific creator whose versatility in coming up with new shows that appeal...
“I’m thrilled that audiences around the world will finally be able to hear the voices of the adorable Owlstein family for the very first time in this brand new series,” said St John, who is executive producing alongside Wonkybot co-founders and partners Todd Fisher and Michael Plahuta. “I’ve heard these characters talking in my head for years, so finding the right voices to bring them to life was no easy task. But in the end, we assembled an amazing cast who infused them with warmth, humor and plenty of personality.”
“Stewart is a prolific creator whose versatility in coming up with new shows that appeal...
- 11/4/2022
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: Kids podcast company Wonkybot has found agency. The company behind the hit children’s audio series Tara Tremendous has signed with CAA.
The agency will work with the producer to identify and create opportunities in TV, film, publishing, brand partnerships and live events as well as helping to grow its podcast business.
It comes as Wonkybot is in development on a feature film adaptation of Tara Tremendous. The project, which the company describes as Mean Girls meets Spider-Man, is in development with Marc Platt Productions, run by Cruella, The Little Mermaid and The Trial of the Chicago 7 producer Marc Platt. Written by Wonkybot co-founder Stewart St John, The musical centers on popular high schooler Tara Callahan, whose queen bee status is jeopardized after she accidentally acquires the powers of every superhero in the world.
Wonkybot was founded by St John, Todd Fisher and Michael Plahuta in 2015. It is also...
The agency will work with the producer to identify and create opportunities in TV, film, publishing, brand partnerships and live events as well as helping to grow its podcast business.
It comes as Wonkybot is in development on a feature film adaptation of Tara Tremendous. The project, which the company describes as Mean Girls meets Spider-Man, is in development with Marc Platt Productions, run by Cruella, The Little Mermaid and The Trial of the Chicago 7 producer Marc Platt. Written by Wonkybot co-founder Stewart St John, The musical centers on popular high schooler Tara Callahan, whose queen bee status is jeopardized after she accidentally acquires the powers of every superhero in the world.
Wonkybot was founded by St John, Todd Fisher and Michael Plahuta in 2015. It is also...
- 8/31/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Family and friends of Carrie Fisher honored the late actress on Wednesday, marking what would have been her 64th birthday.
Her brother, Todd Fisher, posted multiple pictures of them from their youth. “Year-round Christmas Trees, endless unique birthday parties and lots of kisses – all things a future princess must learn,” he wrote with the pictures. Another post he shared was of his sister being “classic,” flipping off the camera.
Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, posted a picture of her pregnant mother to Instagram. The caption was a bunch of emojis, which was her mother’s favorite form of ...
Her brother, Todd Fisher, posted multiple pictures of them from their youth. “Year-round Christmas Trees, endless unique birthday parties and lots of kisses – all things a future princess must learn,” he wrote with the pictures. Another post he shared was of his sister being “classic,” flipping off the camera.
Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, posted a picture of her pregnant mother to Instagram. The caption was a bunch of emojis, which was her mother’s favorite form of ...
- 10/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Family and friends of Carrie Fisher honored the late actress on Wednesday, marking what would have been her 64th birthday.
Her brother, Todd Fisher, posted multiple pictures of them from their youth. “Year-round Christmas Trees, endless unique birthday parties and lots of kisses – all things a future princess must learn,” he wrote with the pictures. Another post he shared was of his sister being “classic,” flipping off the camera.
Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, posted a picture of her pregnant mother to Instagram. The caption was a bunch of emojis, which was her mother’s favorite form of ...
Her brother, Todd Fisher, posted multiple pictures of them from their youth. “Year-round Christmas Trees, endless unique birthday parties and lots of kisses – all things a future princess must learn,” he wrote with the pictures. Another post he shared was of his sister being “classic,” flipping off the camera.
Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, posted a picture of her pregnant mother to Instagram. The caption was a bunch of emojis, which was her mother’s favorite form of ...
- 10/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
6 random things that happened on this day, September 26th, in film history
1949 the Hollywoodland is sign torn down for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new shorter "Hollywood" sign.
1955 "America's Sweetheart" Debbie Reynolds (23) marries the hugely popular singer Eddie Fisher (27). They quickly have two children, Carrie and Todd Fisher. Their marriage will last only three and a half years and end in one of the biggest showbiz scandals of the 20th century when Eddie leaves her for her Bff Elizabeth Taylor...
1949 the Hollywoodland is sign torn down for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new shorter "Hollywood" sign.
1955 "America's Sweetheart" Debbie Reynolds (23) marries the hugely popular singer Eddie Fisher (27). They quickly have two children, Carrie and Todd Fisher. Their marriage will last only three and a half years and end in one of the biggest showbiz scandals of the 20th century when Eddie leaves her for her Bff Elizabeth Taylor...
- 9/26/2020
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
The Force is strong with this little one! On Sept. 24, Billie Lourd shocked fans when she announced the birth of her and fiancé Austen Rydell's newborn son, Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell. The baby's moniker is a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Star Wars actress and Billie's mom, Carrie Fisher. Billie's uncle, Todd Fisher, told E! News exclusively, "I was very touched Billie chose to honor her mother by naming her son Kingston Fisher. It was very unexpected. Billie has been known as Billie Lourd her whole life. It is a very loving thing to give that homage back to Carrie." The 28-year-old actress never publicly disclosed that she was...
- 9/25/2020
- E! Online
Billie Lourd has been keeping a big secret! The Booksmart actress surprised fans by revealing the birth of her son, Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell, on Thursday, Sept. 24. She posted a photo of the baby's feet on Instagram with the caption, "Introducing: Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell" using blue heart emojis and crowns to welcome her little king. Billie's uncle, Todd Fisher, also confirmed the baby news to E! News. "I was very touched Billie chose to honor her mother by naming her son Kingston Fisher. It was very unexpected," Todd told E! News exclusively. "Billie has been known as Billie Lourd her whole life. It is a very loving thing to give that homage back to...
- 9/25/2020
- E! Online
One of the biggest talking points around “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” prior to its release was the role Carrie Fisher’s General Leia would play in the narrative. Fisher passed away before production on the latest “Star Wars” film began, so “Rise of Skywalker” director J.J. Abrams repurposed unused footage of the actress from “The Force Awakens” to ensure Leia would have a role in “Skywalker.” Fans now know Leia appears briefly but significantly in the new “Star Wars” film, training Rey as a Jedi and using the Force at a critical moment to help distance son Kylo Ren from the dark side. However, the footage of Leia seen in “Skywalker” is not the entirety of the unused Fisher footage that was available.
“There is stuff out there,” “Rise of Skywalker” co-writer Chris Terrio recently told The Wrap about the unused Leia footage. “It may be on deleted scenes or something,...
“There is stuff out there,” “Rise of Skywalker” co-writer Chris Terrio recently told The Wrap about the unused Leia footage. “It may be on deleted scenes or something,...
- 12/24/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Mere days after the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Carrie Fisher‘s brother has revealed an emotional note that the actress jokingly wrote about her own death when she was alive.
Fisher’s sudden passing took a heavy toll on the many fans, friends, and relatives who still remember the actress and pay tribute to her every once in a while. And the last movie in the Skywalker Saga itself is emotional for a lot of people in the sense that it marks her final appearance in a feature film with the use of unreleased footage from previous installments.
But among many other things, the beloved icon of the Star Wars franchise was always known to have a strong sense of humor. So, it probably doesn’t come off as much of a surprise to hear that her brother Todd has recently discovered a sarcastic letter that...
Fisher’s sudden passing took a heavy toll on the many fans, friends, and relatives who still remember the actress and pay tribute to her every once in a while. And the last movie in the Skywalker Saga itself is emotional for a lot of people in the sense that it marks her final appearance in a feature film with the use of unreleased footage from previous installments.
But among many other things, the beloved icon of the Star Wars franchise was always known to have a strong sense of humor. So, it probably doesn’t come off as much of a surprise to hear that her brother Todd has recently discovered a sarcastic letter that...
- 12/23/2019
- by Jonathan Wright
- We Got This Covered
John Saavedra Nov 7, 2019
Leia would have been revealed to be "the last Jedi" in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had Carrie Fisher not passed away in 2016.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi's two most memorable moments involve incredible uses of the Force: Luke projecting himself across the galaxy to face the entire First Order on Crait, and Leia's ability to shield herself from the vaccuum of space and float back to her capital ship. While it makes perfect sense that Luke would have become a master of the Force in the 30 years since Return of the Jedi, the movie doesn't really delve into how Leia learned her own Force abilities.
According to Carrie Fisher's real brother, Todd Fisher, The Rise of Skywalker would have revealed much more about Leia's connection to the Force and the Jedi. In fact, Leia was originally meant to be the "last Jedi" after Luke's passing in Episode VIII.
Leia would have been revealed to be "the last Jedi" in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had Carrie Fisher not passed away in 2016.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi's two most memorable moments involve incredible uses of the Force: Luke projecting himself across the galaxy to face the entire First Order on Crait, and Leia's ability to shield herself from the vaccuum of space and float back to her capital ship. While it makes perfect sense that Luke would have become a master of the Force in the 30 years since Return of the Jedi, the movie doesn't really delve into how Leia learned her own Force abilities.
According to Carrie Fisher's real brother, Todd Fisher, The Rise of Skywalker would have revealed much more about Leia's connection to the Force and the Jedi. In fact, Leia was originally meant to be the "last Jedi" after Luke's passing in Episode VIII.
- 11/7/2019
- Den of Geek
Carrie Fisher’s Brother Reveals Original Plans for Leia to Be Full-Blown Jedi in ‘Rise of Skywalker’
Disney and Lucasfilm surprised “Star Wars” fans when they announced in July 2018 the late Carrie Fisher would appear as General Leia one last time in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” using footage director J.J. Abrams shot but never used for “The Force Awakens.” Just how Fisher’s “Force Awakens” footage will be integrated into “The Rise of Skywalker” storyline is one of the big questions on “Star Wars” fans’ minds heading into the upcoming film’s December release. Carrie Fisher’s brother, Todd, tells Yahoo Entertainment that Abrams only had a minimal amount of footage to work with in order to ensure Fisher would make her mark in the last Skywalker saga film.
“The truth is that J.J. Abrams was great friends with Carrie…he had an extraordinary sense of love for her,” Todd said. “They had eight minutes of footage. They grabbed every frame and analyzed it...
“The truth is that J.J. Abrams was great friends with Carrie…he had an extraordinary sense of love for her,” Todd said. “They had eight minutes of footage. They grabbed every frame and analyzed it...
- 11/7/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Carrie Fisher sadly passed away in December 2016, but General Leia Organa’s story will continue in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. It’s previously been revealed that unused footage from The Force Awakens will be respectively utilized to include the all-important character in the closer to the trilogy. And at D23 today, director J.J. Abrams promised that Leia will be key to the narrative.
“The character of Leia is really, in a way, the heart of this story,” Abrams told the crowd at the expo, according to Variety. “We realized we could not possibly tell the end of these nine films without Leia. We realized that we had footage from Episode VII, and we could use it in a new way.”
Rise is not just due to wrap up the Sequel Trilogy but is also being touted as the end of the entire Skywalker saga. So, Abrams is right...
“The character of Leia is really, in a way, the heart of this story,” Abrams told the crowd at the expo, according to Variety. “We realized we could not possibly tell the end of these nine films without Leia. We realized that we had footage from Episode VII, and we could use it in a new way.”
Rise is not just due to wrap up the Sequel Trilogy but is also being touted as the end of the entire Skywalker saga. So, Abrams is right...
- 8/24/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Director J.J. Abrams said it wasn’t easy finding a way to include Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” His choices were limited: he needed Leia to tell the story properly, but recasting the iconic character wasn’t an option, and he wasn’t going to use a digital version of Fisher, who died in late 2016.
But, in a new Vanity Fair feature published on Wednesday, Abrams said the production team ultimately “found the impossible answer to the impossible question.” The director ended up digging up old footage of Fisher from 2015’s “The Force Awakens,” writing scenes around the clips, wedging her dialogue into a new context while at the same time using a bit of creative lighting.
Also Read: Is 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Trying to Undo 'The Last Jedi'?
“It was a bizarre kind of left side/right...
But, in a new Vanity Fair feature published on Wednesday, Abrams said the production team ultimately “found the impossible answer to the impossible question.” The director ended up digging up old footage of Fisher from 2015’s “The Force Awakens,” writing scenes around the clips, wedging her dialogue into a new context while at the same time using a bit of creative lighting.
Also Read: Is 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Trying to Undo 'The Last Jedi'?
“It was a bizarre kind of left side/right...
- 5/22/2019
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Disney and Lucasfilm announced last year Carrie Fisher would appear in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” through the use of unused footage J.J. Abrams shot on “The Force Awakens.” News broke in March the footage would be primarily used in the new “Star Wars” movie to strengthen the relationship between Fisher’s Leia and Oscar Isaac’s Poe, but Abrams has now revealed to Vanity Fair the footage will also be used to reunite Fisher with her daughter Billie Lourd on screen.
Lourd has played a small role in “Star Wars” since “The Force Awakens” as a Resistance officer named Lieutenant Connix. Abrams told Vanity Fair he purposely wrote Lourd’s character out of the scenes with Leia because he figured it would be too hard for the actress to have to recreate scenes with her late mother’s character and then watch them in the film. It was...
Lourd has played a small role in “Star Wars” since “The Force Awakens” as a Resistance officer named Lieutenant Connix. Abrams told Vanity Fair he purposely wrote Lourd’s character out of the scenes with Leia because he figured it would be too hard for the actress to have to recreate scenes with her late mother’s character and then watch them in the film. It was...
- 5/22/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Lucasfilm announced last July that “Star Wars: Episode IX” would feature the late Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa through the use of unused footage J.J. Abrams shot of the actress during the making of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Since then, fans have been left wondering what exactly the footage shows. It turns out at least some of the footage includes scenes of Leia and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) that never made it into “The Force Awakens.”
During a recent interview with Sirius Xm host John Fugelsang, Isaac said the relationship between Leia and Poe continues through “Episode IX” thanks to the use of the previously shot footage. Isaac said the scenes detail the bond being forged between the two characters, which is something they worked hard on together during the making of “The Force Awakens” but was never seen after the scenes were cut.
“I wasn’t surprised...
During a recent interview with Sirius Xm host John Fugelsang, Isaac said the relationship between Leia and Poe continues through “Episode IX” thanks to the use of the previously shot footage. Isaac said the scenes detail the bond being forged between the two characters, which is something they worked hard on together during the making of “The Force Awakens” but was never seen after the scenes were cut.
“I wasn’t surprised...
- 3/15/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Star Wars: The Last Jedi may have its share of passionate detractors, but it also has a whole load of fans on its side, including Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, who recently revealed his favorite moment from Rian Johnson’s film.
Hamill’s message came in response to some artwork shared by Twitter user @Khallion in anticipation of this year’s Star Wars Celebration. The poster shows Luke and his sister Leia Organa in their final scene together, and among the many glowing responses to the image was a tweet from Hamill, who singled out this moment as a highlight from the 2017 flick:
“Thanks @Khallion for this beautiful interpretation of my favorite moment in the film!”
Luke and Leia’s last moments of shared screen time were rendered all the more poignant by the passing of Carrie Fisher in 2016. Since then, Lucasfilm has announced that the longtime star of the...
Hamill’s message came in response to some artwork shared by Twitter user @Khallion in anticipation of this year’s Star Wars Celebration. The poster shows Luke and his sister Leia Organa in their final scene together, and among the many glowing responses to the image was a tweet from Hamill, who singled out this moment as a highlight from the 2017 flick:
“Thanks @Khallion for this beautiful interpretation of my favorite moment in the film!”
Luke and Leia’s last moments of shared screen time were rendered all the more poignant by the passing of Carrie Fisher in 2016. Since then, Lucasfilm has announced that the longtime star of the...
- 2/26/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Debbie Reynolds' famous dance studio, where tons of celebs rehearsed over the last 4 decades, isn't recognizable anymore -- because it's a giant pile of rubble now. The building that housed Debbie Reynolds' Legacy Studios was torn down over the weekend ... and as you can see, all that remains on the North Hollywood site are mounds of bricks. It's a super sad ending for a dance studio frequented by tons of A-listers ... Debbie opened the...
- 2/11/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kirsten Howard Jan 3, 2019
Carrie Fisher will appear in Star Wars: Episode IX, and her brother appears to be very pleased with the way it has been handled.
Christmas is over, but it's never too early to start thinking about next Christmas (yes it is - Ed) and Christmas 2019 will be a Star Wars Christmas.
J.J. Abrams is back to direct Episode IX, the final part of the most recent Star Wars trilogy, which is lined up for release this December, but he didn't want to complete the story without including the late Carrie Fisher, and her iconic character, Leia Organa.
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said a while back. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor...
Carrie Fisher will appear in Star Wars: Episode IX, and her brother appears to be very pleased with the way it has been handled.
Christmas is over, but it's never too early to start thinking about next Christmas (yes it is - Ed) and Christmas 2019 will be a Star Wars Christmas.
J.J. Abrams is back to direct Episode IX, the final part of the most recent Star Wars trilogy, which is lined up for release this December, but he didn't want to complete the story without including the late Carrie Fisher, and her iconic character, Leia Organa.
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said a while back. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor...
- 1/3/2019
- Den of Geek
Princess Leia Organa will appear in the next Star Wars movie, slated for released in December 2019, some three years after the death of the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher.
Carrie’s brother, Todd Fisher, 60, recently spoke to ABC News about his sister’s inclusion in the film and what fans can expect will come of her legacy within the next few years. Carrie suffered a heart attack on Dec. 27, 2016 at age 60, and her mother, iconic actress Debbie Reynolds, famously died the next day at 84 years old.
“There’s a lot of minutes of footage. I don’t mean just outtakes,...
Carrie’s brother, Todd Fisher, 60, recently spoke to ABC News about his sister’s inclusion in the film and what fans can expect will come of her legacy within the next few years. Carrie suffered a heart attack on Dec. 27, 2016 at age 60, and her mother, iconic actress Debbie Reynolds, famously died the next day at 84 years old.
“There’s a lot of minutes of footage. I don’t mean just outtakes,...
- 1/2/2019
- by Maura Hohman
- PEOPLE.com
After taking a break from the Christmas box office season, “Star Wars” will be back in a big way at the end of 2019 with the release of the still-untitled “Episode IX.” “The Force Awakens” helmer J.J. Abrams is back in the director’s chair for the sequel to Rian Johnson’s “The Last Jedi.” Lucasfilm confirmed in July 2018 that “Episode IX” would feature the late Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa through the use of unused footage of the character from “The Force Awakens.”
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said in an official statement at the time. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in ‘Episode IX’ by using unseen...
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said in an official statement at the time. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in ‘Episode IX’ by using unseen...
- 1/2/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
We’ve known for awhile already that there would be some unused footage of Carrie Fisher from the previously made Star Wars films that would be incorporated into J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode IX.
Abrams initially talked about using the unused footage of Carrie Fisher, he only mentioned footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Here's that statement:
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."
It was later revealed that there would be unused footage from The Last Jedi as well. ABC News’ Clayton Sandell, previously talked to Carrie's brother Todd, and...
Abrams initially talked about using the unused footage of Carrie Fisher, he only mentioned footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Here's that statement:
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."
It was later revealed that there would be unused footage from The Last Jedi as well. ABC News’ Clayton Sandell, previously talked to Carrie's brother Todd, and...
- 12/31/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Star Wars: Episode IX remains a project shrouded in mystery, and that goes especially for the role of Leia Organa in this trilogy-closing work. But while the late Carrie Fisher’s brother Todd Fisher is prohibited from offering any details on how the upcoming release will use its old footage of Leia, he at least seems very happy with what director J.J. Abrams has planned.
Speaking on Good Morning America, Todd expressed his excitement about the send-off lined up for Carrie Fisher’s character:
“We’re not allowed to talk about the details of anything. But we’re thrilled at what’s been done.”
The inclusion of late actors has been a source of controversy for Lucasfilm in the past. While the return of Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story showed that digital technology is capable of doing wondrous things with old characters, many felt it...
Speaking on Good Morning America, Todd expressed his excitement about the send-off lined up for Carrie Fisher’s character:
“We’re not allowed to talk about the details of anything. But we’re thrilled at what’s been done.”
The inclusion of late actors has been a source of controversy for Lucasfilm in the past. While the return of Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story showed that digital technology is capable of doing wondrous things with old characters, many felt it...
- 12/31/2018
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
We’re less than a year away from the release of “Star Wars: Episode IX,” and with it, the release of the final footage of the late Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa. And the actress’ brother, Todd Fisher, says he and his family are “thrilled” by how director J.J. Abrams is sending her off.
In an interview with “Good Morning America,” Fisher said that Abrams is using several minutes of unused footage Fisher filmed prior to her death to give Leia a role in how the new “Star Wars” trilogy will end.
“There’s a lot of minutes of footage. I don’t mean just outtakes,” he said. “This is unused, new content that could be woven into the storyline. That’s what’s going to give everybody such a great kick. It’s going to look like it was meant to be. Like it was shot yesterday.”
“We...
In an interview with “Good Morning America,” Fisher said that Abrams is using several minutes of unused footage Fisher filmed prior to her death to give Leia a role in how the new “Star Wars” trilogy will end.
“There’s a lot of minutes of footage. I don’t mean just outtakes,” he said. “This is unused, new content that could be woven into the storyline. That’s what’s going to give everybody such a great kick. It’s going to look like it was meant to be. Like it was shot yesterday.”
“We...
- 12/30/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Billie Lourd is paying tribute to her mom, Carrie Fisher, with a song on the two-year anniversary of her death Thursday, while author/producer Todd Fisher also remembered his sister Carrie and mother, Debbie Reynolds.
“It has been two years since my Momby’s death and I still don’t know what the “right” thing to do on a death anniversary is (I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way about your loved ones),” said Lourd’s statement on Instagram. “So I decided to do something a little vulnerable for me, but something we both loved to do together – sing.”
“This is the piano her father gave her and this was one of her favorite songs,” she continues. “And as the song says, we must ‘“keep on moving’”. I’ve found that what keeps me moving is doing things that make me happy, working hard on the...
“It has been two years since my Momby’s death and I still don’t know what the “right” thing to do on a death anniversary is (I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way about your loved ones),” said Lourd’s statement on Instagram. “So I decided to do something a little vulnerable for me, but something we both loved to do together – sing.”
“This is the piano her father gave her and this was one of her favorite songs,” she continues. “And as the song says, we must ‘“keep on moving’”. I’ve found that what keeps me moving is doing things that make me happy, working hard on the...
- 12/27/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In April of 2017, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said that the late Carrie Fisher would not appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode 9, despite the claims of Todd Fisher, Carrie’s brother. But it looks like Todd ended up being right in the long run, because the production ultimately figured out a way to include General Leia […]
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- 8/10/2018
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Even in a world without Carrie Fisher, there’s no question that the actress remains synonymous with the role of Leia Organa, the galaxy’s favorite princess-turned-general who was last seen during The Last Jedi.
Sadly, Fisher passed away before Rian Johnson’s Star Wars sequel saw the warm light of day, leading the Powers That Be to dedicate Episode VIII to the actress and her long-lasting legacy.
Turns out we haven’t seen the last of General Leia, though, as it’s since been confirmed that J.J. Abrams has carved out room for the Resistance leader in Star Wars: Episode IX. Further details on that role remain under lock and key, but that hasn’t stopped Internet forums from running amok with speculation.
Today brings news from Todd Fisher himself though, the sole surviving brother of Carrie, who opened up to Et Canada about her involvement in Episode IX.
Sadly, Fisher passed away before Rian Johnson’s Star Wars sequel saw the warm light of day, leading the Powers That Be to dedicate Episode VIII to the actress and her long-lasting legacy.
Turns out we haven’t seen the last of General Leia, though, as it’s since been confirmed that J.J. Abrams has carved out room for the Resistance leader in Star Wars: Episode IX. Further details on that role remain under lock and key, but that hasn’t stopped Internet forums from running amok with speculation.
Today brings news from Todd Fisher himself though, the sole surviving brother of Carrie, who opened up to Et Canada about her involvement in Episode IX.
- 8/9/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Fans were taken aback at last week’s announcement that Carrie Fisher’s General Leia would indeed be making an appearance in Star Wars: Episode IX, courtesy of unused footage shot during The Force Awakens. At the time, I thought it was curiously specific that they’d singled out footage from the 2015 film for use as logically, they must have a similar amount of unused Leia material from The Last Jedi, right?
Well, it’s looking like that was just an omission on Lucasfilm’s part. The Resistance Broadcast spoke to Carrie’s brother, Todd recently and he told them he’s been liaising with J.J. Abrams in order to ensure that she’s treated respectfully and tastefully on screen, saying:
“I talked to Todd Fisher today about all of this and he has been talking with Jj Abrams about it. I asked him, because the press release only said...
Well, it’s looking like that was just an omission on Lucasfilm’s part. The Resistance Broadcast spoke to Carrie’s brother, Todd recently and he told them he’s been liaising with J.J. Abrams in order to ensure that she’s treated respectfully and tastefully on screen, saying:
“I talked to Todd Fisher today about all of this and he has been talking with Jj Abrams about it. I asked him, because the press release only said...
- 8/3/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
When Lucasfilm sent out the press release that announced the casting for Star Wars: Episode IX, we surprisingly learned that Carrie Fisher would be in the film. This is made possible thanks to some unused footage that was shot in the previously made Star Wars movies.
When director J.J. Abrams initially talked about using the unused footage of Carrie Fisher, he only mentioned footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Here's that statement:
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."
Now we've learned that there will also be unused footage from Rian Johnson...
When director J.J. Abrams initially talked about using the unused footage of Carrie Fisher, he only mentioned footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Here's that statement:
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."
Now we've learned that there will also be unused footage from Rian Johnson...
- 8/3/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Last Friday brought the shock announcement that Leia would be part of Star Wars: Episode IX, after all, as the late Carrie Fisher will be featured in the movie via unused footage from The Force Awakens. While this has left some fans conflicted as to whether it’s a good idea or not, Fisher’s own brother – Todd – is over the moon about the news, as he’s released a statement commending Lucasfilm for continuing Leia’s story without recasting or CGI.
While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Fisher revealed that it was director J.J. Abrams who pushed for Leia to be involved in Star Wars 9 in some form. “J.J. really made this happen,” he told THR, suggesting that the Resistance General’s return was not planned before Abrams signed on to the production late last year.
This makes sense, as we heard in April 2017, back when Colin Trevorrow...
While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Fisher revealed that it was director J.J. Abrams who pushed for Leia to be involved in Star Wars 9 in some form. “J.J. really made this happen,” he told THR, suggesting that the Resistance General’s return was not planned before Abrams signed on to the production late last year.
This makes sense, as we heard in April 2017, back when Colin Trevorrow...
- 7/31/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Mark Hamill has weighed in via Twitter on the news that Carrie Fisher will appear in the upcoming Star Wars, sending out a tweet calling it “bittersweet.” He also confirmed that he and Billy Dee Williams will be in the upcoming installment.
“It’s bittersweet facing my final chapter without her-She is simply irreplaceable,” said Hamill. “I’m finding solace in the fact that she won’t Be replaced & would love the worldwide outpouring of affection from those who loved her when they heard the news.#CarrieOnForever
Hamill earlier tweeted the news that he would again appear in the film, and dropped another choice tidbit by confirmingBilly Dee Williams will be back.
It's finally fine to admit #ImInIX-Billy Dee @realbdw too-which is long overdue (No one's ever really gone) Now only 17 months of "no comment"s when asked about it to avoid revealing details or fueling speculation #SeeYouAroundKids https://t.
“It’s bittersweet facing my final chapter without her-She is simply irreplaceable,” said Hamill. “I’m finding solace in the fact that she won’t Be replaced & would love the worldwide outpouring of affection from those who loved her when they heard the news.#CarrieOnForever
Hamill earlier tweeted the news that he would again appear in the film, and dropped another choice tidbit by confirmingBilly Dee Williams will be back.
It's finally fine to admit #ImInIX-Billy Dee @realbdw too-which is long overdue (No one's ever really gone) Now only 17 months of "no comment"s when asked about it to avoid revealing details or fueling speculation #SeeYouAroundKids https://t.
- 7/29/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Carrie Fisher’s announced appearance in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: Episode IX” gets a thumbs up from the late actress’s brother, Todd Fisher, saying “my sister and Princess Leia are the same thing.”
“They have arranged it in the script and what was shot to bring her into the story in a way as if they filmed it yesterday,” Fisher told Et Canada. “It is not just me as a brother. I have a connection to this thing that is different but I am also a fan of the story line, but it is my sister. My sister and Princess Leia are the same thing. And the idea of that story stopping and her not carrying forward is very disturbing to me.
“I kept saying to people, ‘No, no, this needs to continue.’ I know I was even a little annoying to Disney. I kept saying from the brother...
“They have arranged it in the script and what was shot to bring her into the story in a way as if they filmed it yesterday,” Fisher told Et Canada. “It is not just me as a brother. I have a connection to this thing that is different but I am also a fan of the story line, but it is my sister. My sister and Princess Leia are the same thing. And the idea of that story stopping and her not carrying forward is very disturbing to me.
“I kept saying to people, ‘No, no, this needs to continue.’ I know I was even a little annoying to Disney. I kept saying from the brother...
- 7/28/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
The news that Star Wars: Episode IX will indeed feature an appearance by Carrie Fisher took the internet by surprise. Most had assumed that her untimely death, in combination with the fact that digitally recreating her would feel tasteless, meant that her character would die in the narrative gap between movies. Authoritative sources even claimed that it was a dead cert that Episode IX would commence with her funeral.
So, J.J. Abrams’ announcement that they were going to use unused footage from The Force Awakens to bring back the character for the film raised a few eyebrows. Thankfully, then, the news came with the caveat that her daughter, Billie had approved and now, her brother Todd Fisher has joined that chorus, saying:
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia is forever entrenched in the franchise and...
So, J.J. Abrams’ announcement that they were going to use unused footage from The Force Awakens to bring back the character for the film raised a few eyebrows. Thankfully, then, the news came with the caveat that her daughter, Billie had approved and now, her brother Todd Fisher has joined that chorus, saying:
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia is forever entrenched in the franchise and...
- 7/28/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
The family of Carrie Fisher has expressed its approval of her recently announced presence in the next “Star Wars” film via use of previously unreleased footage from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
“I couldn’t be more personally thrilled and happy that our Carrie will reprise her role as Princess Leia in the new and final ‘Star Wars Episode IX,’ using previously unreleased footage of her shot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,'” said Fisher’s brother Todd in a statement.
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia’ is forever entrenched in the franchise and her indelible presence is fundamental to the film. J.J. Abrams understood Carrie’s iconic role, and he has masterfully re-crafted this final entry to include this unused and very last footage of Carrie ever taken, without resorting to CGI or animatronics.
“I couldn’t be more personally thrilled and happy that our Carrie will reprise her role as Princess Leia in the new and final ‘Star Wars Episode IX,’ using previously unreleased footage of her shot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,'” said Fisher’s brother Todd in a statement.
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia’ is forever entrenched in the franchise and her indelible presence is fundamental to the film. J.J. Abrams understood Carrie’s iconic role, and he has masterfully re-crafted this final entry to include this unused and very last footage of Carrie ever taken, without resorting to CGI or animatronics.
- 7/28/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Todd Fisher, the brother of the late Carrie Fisher, says he “couldn’t be more personally thrilled and happy that our Carrie will reprise her role as Princess Leia in the new and final Star Wars Episode IX using previously unreleased footage of her shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Fisher issued a statement today in the wake of announcements that Carrie Fisher would appear in the upcoming film using previously filmed footage.
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia is forever entrenched in the franchise and her indelible presence is fundamental to the film,” Todd Fisher said. “J.J. Abrams understood Carrie’s iconic role, and he has masterfully re-crafted this final entry to include this unused and very last footage of Carrie ever taken, without resorting to CGI or animatronics. Our family and her...
Fisher issued a statement today in the wake of announcements that Carrie Fisher would appear in the upcoming film using previously filmed footage.
“As we, her family, as well as her extended family of fans around the world so believe, Carrie’s ‘Princess Leia is forever entrenched in the franchise and her indelible presence is fundamental to the film,” Todd Fisher said. “J.J. Abrams understood Carrie’s iconic role, and he has masterfully re-crafted this final entry to include this unused and very last footage of Carrie ever taken, without resorting to CGI or animatronics. Our family and her...
- 7/28/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Todd Fisher was correct after all.
In April 2017, the brother of the late Carrie Fisher said in an interview that Princess Leia would be featured in Episode IX via unused footage — a statement that was quickly shot down by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who said he was "confused."
Well, Fisher was correct.
On Friday, it was revealed that unused footage taken during the production of 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used in the upcoming film, bookending the new trilogy.
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher," returning director J.J. Abrams said in a ...
In April 2017, the brother of the late Carrie Fisher said in an interview that Princess Leia would be featured in Episode IX via unused footage — a statement that was quickly shot down by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who said he was "confused."
Well, Fisher was correct.
On Friday, it was revealed that unused footage taken during the production of 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used in the upcoming film, bookending the new trilogy.
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher," returning director J.J. Abrams said in a ...
- 7/28/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Todd Fisher was correct after all.
In April 2017, the brother of the late Carrie Fisher said in an interview that Princess Leia would be featured in Episode IX via unused footage — a statement that was quickly shot down by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who said he was "confused."
Well, Fisher was correct.
On Friday, it was revealed that unused footage taken during the production of 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used in the upcoming film, bookending the new trilogy.
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher," returning director J.J. Abrams said in a ...
In April 2017, the brother of the late Carrie Fisher said in an interview that Princess Leia would be featured in Episode IX via unused footage — a statement that was quickly shot down by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who said he was "confused."
Well, Fisher was correct.
On Friday, it was revealed that unused footage taken during the production of 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used in the upcoming film, bookending the new trilogy.
"We desperately loved Carrie Fisher," returning director J.J. Abrams said in a ...
- 7/28/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX will feature unused footage of Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa to give the character a “truly satisfying conclusion” following the actress’ December 2016 death.
With production on the J.J. Abrams-directed Episode IX set to begin August 1st, Star Wars producers revealed that, contrary to previous announcements, Fisher would appear in the trilogy’s closing film.
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said in a statement. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast,...
With production on the J.J. Abrams-directed Episode IX set to begin August 1st, Star Wars producers revealed that, contrary to previous announcements, Fisher would appear in the trilogy’s closing film.
“We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” Abrams said in a statement. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Carrie Fisher will appear from beyond the grave in the upcoming Star Wars film.
On Friday, Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the official cast list for the ninth trip to a galaxy far, far away and it contained one major surprise: Fisher is back as Princess General Leia Organa, despite her shocking death in 2016.
According to the studio’s online announcement, production on the newest Star Wars adventure is expected to commence next week, on Aug. 1, and Fisher is among the listed cast members returning for the film, thanks to some unused footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Returning director J.J. Abrams,...
On Friday, Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the official cast list for the ninth trip to a galaxy far, far away and it contained one major surprise: Fisher is back as Princess General Leia Organa, despite her shocking death in 2016.
According to the studio’s online announcement, production on the newest Star Wars adventure is expected to commence next week, on Aug. 1, and Fisher is among the listed cast members returning for the film, thanks to some unused footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Returning director J.J. Abrams,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Amanda Bell
- PEOPLE.com
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