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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Mark Hamill's Done with Luke Skywalker, and He Thinks ‘Star Wars' Should Be, Too
The longtime Luke Skywalker thinks Star Wars should start looking forward and prioritizing its newer cast of characters. Since the original Star Wars back in 1977, Mark Hamill has been a constant for the franchise alongside Original Trilogy costars Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. From gazing out longingly at the twin suns of Tattooine to rocking the Chanel boots and schooling his nephew in front of the First Order, audiences have watched him bring Luke Skywalker to mostly live-action life time and again. But now, Hamill thinks it's time to officially move on. In a recent interview with ComicBook for his upcoming movie Life of Chuck, the actor said he's appreciative to George Lucas 'letting me be a part of [ Star Wars ] back in the humble days when he called it ' the most expensive low-budget movie ever made.' We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time.' (That, and with Luke dead as of Last Jedi, he has no desire to come back as a nude Force ghost.) Going forward, Hamill thinks the people in charge of Star Wars should 'focus on the future and all the new characters.' He's not wrong, but it's a funny as hell time to say it, as it's been a tough ask for this franchise ever since Force Awakens came out nearly a decade ago. (The actor has even been a part of those complications!) And for all of Hollywood, well, Awakens pretty much wrote the book on legacy sequels that feature new, younger-generation characters hanging with returning elders, a formula that's been copied in Scream, Jurassic Park, Marvel (several times), and even Karate Kid. What is the future if not the past revisited? We'll see how Star Wars handles the future with the post- Rise of Skywalker Rey movie and 2027's Starfighter. Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Mark Hamill Has No Plans for Star Wars or Luke Skywalker Return
Since the original Star Wars back in 1977, Mark Hamill has been a constant for the franchise alongside Original Trilogy costars Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. From gazing out longingly at the twin suns of Tattooine to rocking the Chanel boots and schooling his nephew in front of the First Order, audiences have watched him bring Luke Skywalker to mostly live-action life time and again. But now, Hamill thinks it's time to officially move on. In a recent interview with ComicBook for his upcoming movie Life of Chuck, the actor said he's appreciative to George Lucas 'letting me be a part of [Star Wars] back in the humble days when he called it 'the most expensive low-budget movie ever made.' We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time.' (That, and with Luke dead as of Last Jedi, he has no desire to come back as a nude Force ghost.) Going forward, Hamill thinks the people in charge of Star Wars should 'focus on the future and all the new characters.' He's not wrong, but it's a funny as hell time to say it, as it's been a tough ask for this franchise ever since Force Awakens came out nearly a decade ago. (The actor has even been a part of those complications!) And for all of Hollywood, well, Awakens pretty much wrote the book on legacy sequels that feature new, younger-generation characters hanging with returning elders, a formula that's been copied in Scream, Jurassic Park, Marvel (several times), and even Karate Kid. What is the future if not the past revisited? We'll see how Star Wars handles the future with the post-Rise of Skywalker Rey movie and 2027's Starfighter.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adam Driver Vowed To Not Watch Himself In Movies Until He Had The Chance To Do It With Carrie Fisher And Daisy Ridley. (He Still Has Regrets.)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Adam Driver is one of the most versatile actors out there. Whether his best movie performances can make you laugh, like in What If?, or break your heart, like in Marriage Story, Driver knows how to win over an audience. Even if fans love seeing him onscreen, Driver still vowed not to watch himself in his movies until he had the chance to do so with Star Wars co-stars Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. On the other hand, it doesn't mean he still doesn't have regrets about that. With the help of Star Wars, House of Gucci and BlacKkKlansman, Adam Driver's movies have grossed over $2 billion. Fans may be lining up to see the American actor, but it doesn't mean Driver is doing the same. The Girls actor explained on The Howard Stern Show why he can't watch his own movies, and his reasoning makes sense: Because I saw all the mistakes, the things that I wish I could change, but I can't because it's permanent. I don't want to know how it looks. Plus, I came from a theater background where you don't get to see it. I feel like I would be my own critic as well, constantly seeing all of the flaws in my performance that I wish I could change. But like Adam Driver said, what's in the final product is out there with no way to call for a do-over. Maybe that's why a lot of great actors become great directors of their own movies; to have that control of doing multiple takes of their own performance. The Hollywood leading man wouldn't be the only actor to stay away from their own films. Keira Knightley only watches her movies once for the same reason as Adam Driver, in that she only sees the bad in her performance and doesn't like to hear the sound of her voice. Denzel Washington also doesn't rewatch his old movies, feeling he'd rather look forward than back. Driver got real about what movies made him break his vow not to watch himself and see if you can guess which movie: We did so much work on it afterwards and a lot of ADR, and I was watching. It kind of seemed like maybe I should just try getting over it and maybe that's not the right way to go. And it's Star Wars. I can't really believe that I was in it. The Star Wars movies truly were a standout time for Adam Driver. His performance as Kylo Ren was so haunting with uncertainty and longing in his eyes. Compared to the 'angry bad guy' stereotype we see in a lot of villains, Driver was able to show that Kylo Ren was a confused and misdirected guy trying to live up to the impossible legacy of Darth Vader. Even with each drastic choice the Sequel Trilogy's antagonist makes, you can't help but feel sorry for him. Even though Adam Driver was dead set on staying away from seeing his movies, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was clearly the exception. The talented actor said the heartwarming reason he gave the movie a chance was due to seeing it with Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. However, it doesn't mean he still wasn't his own critic. Since Driver's vow is broken, does that mean he'll continue watching his movies? Here's his honest answer to Howard Stern on why he won't: You feel like you want to have control and that's not really conducive maybe, to acting. That's understandable, not to continue watching your own movies due to knowing you have no control over the outcome. Previously, Adam Driver said he's changed the way he watches his own movies by defending his acting choices compared of criticizing them. I feel like that would be the only way to view your movies in trusting that a director knows what works well for their film. It may have been painful for Adam Driver to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens after vowing not to watch his own works, but at least it's nice he had Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley there to take in the awkward experience. Even if Driver continues to stay away from his films, the legacy he left behind as Kylo Ren will continue to resonate with fans.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Original Star Wars poster from 1977 to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction – do you have one in your attic?
AN ORIGINAL Star Wars poster from 1977 is set to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction. Sc-fi nuts have the chance to own a piece of movie history with a poster depicting the first ever Jedi film. 5 5 5 Originally titled 'Star Wars', the film was renamed in 1981 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' when more films were made. The poster features iconic characters including Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Harrison Ford's maverick hero Han Solo. Princess Leia, portrayed by the late actress Carrie Fisher, is also featured on the poster with her iconic sci-fi hairdo. The 30 by 40 inch poster was designed by Tom Chantrell for George Lucas' iconic film franchise and is now being sold at the Ewbank's vintage poster auction. The sale ends on 19 May and is taking place in Woking, Surrey. Movie fans can also get their hands on a poster for the 1967 horror classic 'Frankenstein Created Woman'. Star Wars icon Peter Cushing - who played the villain in a New Hope - can be seen on the poster starring as Victor Frankenstein. The piece of movie history has an estimated value of £4,000. Quentin Tarantino's cult classic 'Pulp Fiction' is next on the sales list with a lucky strike style poster. The poster, featuring the Uma Thurman's iconic character Mia Wallace on the cover, is expected to go for £2,500. A poster of Steven Spielberg's shark thriller Jaws poster is also heading under the hammer with the poster being one of the most iconic film pictures of all time. The poster from the 1975 film, which is widely considered the first ever summer blockbuster movie, has an estimated value of £1,500. A £1,200 priced 'Dial M for Murder' poster from the 1954 mystery thriller, is also featuring in the auction. The whodunit featured Grace Kelly - better known as Grace of Monaco - and Welsh-American actor Ray Milland. Finally, a poster for Kurt Russel's 1986 action comedy 'Big Trouble in Little China' is set to fetch £800. Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986 and was directed by John Carpenter - the man behind Halloween and Escape from New York. It also featured Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall and has become a cult classic. Rare posters regularly sell for up to £5000 as fans race to take home a piece of music or cinema history. Posters for events such as the Isle of Wight festival in 1970 and The Bath Festivals of 1960 and 1970 are especially popular, thanks to performances from bands including Fleetwood Mac. One James Bond fan announced his plan to sell his huge collection of 007 memorabilia, which experts valued at £1 million. Steve Oxenrider owned over 32,000 items related to the British secret agent, including a Dr No poster which was valued at £15,000.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd talks 'complicated' Mother's Day as she still mourns after mom's death
For Billie Lourd, Mother's Day is a complicated holiday. The 32-year-old actress wrote about her feelings in a sweet essay on social media celebrating her own motherhood and that of her own mom, the late Carrie Fisher. Her new post comes after the Force Awakens actress revealed that she honored her mother — and the Star Wars franchise — by watching 1983's Return Of The Jedi on Star Wars Day (May the fourth) with her children. 'There is absolutely nothing in the world more magical than being a mother to my two tiny humans,' she wrote of her children Kingston, four, and Jackson, two, whom she shares with her husband Austen Rydell. 'Being their mom fills me with an indescribable joy and sense of purpose I could've never imagined even existed,' she continued 'But there would be no Mother's Day for me without my mother. She was my person (swipe for a sweet story)' she wrote of the beloved actress who died at age 60 in 2016. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billie Lourd (@praisethelourd) She shared a childhood memory, explaining, 'When I was little she used to breathe in the scent of my head like it was oxygen and I would always wriggle away from her and laugh. 'But now I regret any wriggling I ever did because now I do the same to my kids. I wish I could wear the scent of their heads like an oxygen mask.' She added a bit of humor, advising children to 'let your moms sniff your heads today!? It may sound weird but it's not?!' 'Happy Mother's Day but as I say every year Mother's Day isn't just solely the hallmark happy so happy / griefy / complicated / numb / lonely / insert pretty much any adjective on the spectrum here. 'You are not alone. Sending my love out there to anyone who needs it today ❤️,' she concluded. The message gave comfort to many women who found themselves in a similar situation. 'Today is my first Mother's Day without my mom and oh boy did I need this sweet story from you! Happy Mother's Day,' wrote a fan. 'As a fellow Motherless Mother, happy Mother's Day ❤️ thank you for reminding people they are not a motherless daughter is hard and then when you become a motherless mother it's like your world is shaken again,' wrote another, adding,' 'Your Mama was an amazing woman woman I bet you're just as awesome ❤️.' Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher's mother, tragically died one day after her daughter on December 28, 2016 at age 84. Fisher was 60 when she dies on December 27, 2016; Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2015 One fan shared a sweet memory of her own. 'I will always keep the memory of selling her a Minnie Mouse watch for you at Disneyland. It was just the two of you, she was pushing you in the stroller. I just sold a mom a watch for her daughter, that's what that moment was. I just happened to recognize the mom.' Tragically, Fisher's mom and Lourd's grandmother, Debbie Reynolds died one day after her only daughter on December 28, 2016, at age 84. Lourd shared a photo of her grandmother standing with the Oscar winning songwriters Robert and Richard Sherman which was on display at the Magic Kingdom. 'Mother's Day Abadaba sighting @disneyland,' captioned the photo in her Instagram Stories referring to her nickname for Reynolds.
