Tag: Carrie Fisher
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Star Tours | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 28, 1997
On this day in 1997, a 10th anniversary rededication ceremony for the Star Tours attraction was held at Disneyland. Chewbacca and Carrie Fisher, famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia, were on hand to carry out a lightsaber ribbon cutting. The ceremony was reminiscent of the medal ceremony at the end of ‘A New Hope.’…
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Carrie Fisher Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Star Wars Day in Hollywood, Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously. In her stead, daughter Billie Lourd accepted the honor. Wearing a dress with Princess Leia on it as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, complete with space buns. She also wore glittery makeup in…
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Carrie Fisher to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On May 4, 2023, Carrie Fisher will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. This date is also known as Star Wars Day. Her star will be the 2,754th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will be emceed by…
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Star Wars Actors Carrie Fisher, Ewan McGregor, and Ming-Na Wen to Receive Hollywood Stars
Three actors from a Galaxy Far, Far Away will soon have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce released the names of individuals who will be a part of the class of 2022 Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. This list included Carrie…
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Cast and Crew Share About Making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Star Wars Celebration
This morning the title and first trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX was released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, it began with a funny yet heartfelt opening. During his opening, he shared that his friend J.J. Abrams invited him to visit the Episode IX set.…
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Daughter Billie Lourd Celebrates Memory of Mother Carrie Fisher Through Song Two Years After Death
On December 27, 2016, the galaxy lost Carrie Fisher. The world mourned collectively at the loss of this vibrant personality who really was every Star Wars fan’s princess. She not only played that role in front of the cameras, but she lived that role behind them. In many ways, she contributed to the heart of…
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Cast Announced for Star Wars: Episode IX as Production Begins August 1
The cast for Star Wars: Episode IX has been announced ahead of production beginning on August 1st. The movie, being directed by J.J. Abrams will see the return of multiple characters. This includes the newer cast that has come to the new trilogy. There also will be familiar, and perhaps unexpected, faces coming to the…
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The Director and the Jedi Premieres at SXSW Film Festival
This week a new full-length documentary premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. The Director and the Jedi was unveiled by Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman. The Director and the Jedi director Anthony Wonke and producer Tylie Cox were also in attendance. This documentary gives an…
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Remembering Carrie Fisher – The Legacy of a Princess
This weekend, Carrie Fisher’s last performance hit theaters with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. After 40 years, our time growing closer to Princess Leia has come to an end, as we lost Carrie Fisher last year. Since Star Wars originally hit theaters in 1977, Carrie has served as a trailblazer for the entire industry and has left behind…
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The Last Jedi: The Good and the Bad (SPOILER HEAVY!)
All right, it’s been a bit since The Last Jedi dropped, but just in case you haven’t had the chance to see the latest Star Wars film… I want to begin by saying that I loved this film, but even the best movies aren’t without their flaws. I’d like to point out what I see…
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Behind the Scenes Look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi Shown at D23 Expo
A new behind-the-scenes look at STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI just debuted at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Director Rian Johnson surprised fans with on-stage appearances by cast members Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro. In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Star Wars Celebration 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 60
Murray and Mikey discuss the highlights of Star Wars Celebration 2017…while at Star Wars Celebration. They recap the big announcements and what it’s like to be at the convention.
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Time to Celebrate Star Wars!
It’s time to celebrate Star Wars! After this last weekends Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017, it’s time to geek out about all that has happened in the world of Star Wars! This includes highlights of the weekend that include Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars themed lands at Disney Parks, 40 Years of Star…
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The Top 4 Stories That Shouldn’t Be Missed from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Celebration has come and gone again, this time in Orlando, Florida. It was a weekend full of Jedi, Sith, Storm Troopers, and of course bounty hunters. Really though, it was a weekend that both celebrated the past 40 years of Star Wars while also looking to the future! And the future of Star…
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5 Takeaways From Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Day One!
Star Wars Celebration Orlando is now in full swing and the first day was eventful, to say the least. While there is a lot of new things happening in the Star Wars galaxy, the classics were celebrated as well. The celebration began with a panel looking back at the last 40 years of Star Wars.…
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Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Kicks off with 40 Years of Star Wars
Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off in Orlando in grand fashion with the 40 Years of Star Wars Panel. Hosted by Warwick Davis aka Wicket the Ewok, the panel began with him introducing Kathleen Kennedy who said, “You’ll be pleased with what we’ll have for you today, and for those who were around in 1977, it’s truly…
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Disney Legends Award Winners Announced Ahead Of D23 Expo
With the D23 Expo quickly approaching, the recipients of this year’s Disney Legends Award have been announced, adding to the legacy of honorees thirty years strong! Past winners have included many different actors, artists, celebrities and craftspeople, all with the common thread of contributing to the Disney legacy in a notable way. This year’s list…
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Carrie Fisher and 2016 In Review – DAPsCast Episode 47
Annie, Mikey, Mr. Daps and Murray reflect on the passing of Carrie Fisher and her work. After, the group thinks about 2016 and what was the biggest Disney story covered in DAPsCast. What do you think it was? Feel free to let us know!
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See Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill on Set of Star Wars Episode VIII in This Tribute to Carrie Fisher
With tributes coming in to Carrie Fisher from around the Galaxy, Oscar Isaac shared a tribute that showed a picture taken during the filming of Star Wars Episode VIII. Isaac captioned the picture saying, “She had no patience for pretense or small talk. She saw through things, at a different angle, with the gritty wisdom that comes…
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Goodbye Carrie – Geeks Corner – Episode 613
Welcome to Geeks Corner. This week is a rough week in the world of the geek. Star Wars star Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60. Princess Leia herself has become one with the Force and the geeks of course have to discuss this tragic turn of events. She died after a massive…
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George Lucas, Bob Iger, and Kathleen Kennedy React to News of Carrie Fisher’s Death
The passing of Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia herself, is being felt around the world. The current and former leaders of Lucasfilm and also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company also joined in to share their thoughts. George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, and Bob Iger shared their thoughts today on StarWars.com. Read them…
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Carrie Fisher, and Why Fans Mourn Stars Passing
This has been a rough year of loss friends, full of the unfortunate passing of many beloved stars. Just this morning, it was announced that Carrie Fisher was taken away, adding her name to the tragically long list of losses for 2016. Gene Wilder. David Bowie. Alan Rickman. And far too many more. As it…
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Star Wars Galaxy Reacts to Carrie Fisher’s Death
The Star Wars galaxy was heartbroken to hear the news of Carrie Fisher’s death and immediately took to twitter to share their thoughts and condolences. Stars from the Star Wars films and throughout Hollywood shared their grief at the loss of Fisher. From Mark Hamill, to Peter Mayhew, to William Shatner, stars took to twitter…