Carrie Fisher News

Today we're taking a look back into our archive with this flashback photo of Carrie Fisher after a performance of Censored Scenes From King Kong in 1980.

Deadline reports that a scene in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' that depicts a same-sex kiss has been cut out of the film in Singapore.

A couple weeks ago, Carrie Fisher shut off the lights at a Rise of Skywalker press conference. Someone asked about how Princess Leia would be integrated into the new movie, and JJ Abrams said something about loving Carrie Fisher and something else about lights, and then there were no more lights. It was a spectral technical malfunction, a prank from beyond the grave, something wholly natural in its unnaturalness. Carrie Fisher, who died three years ago on Friday, was indisputably in the room.

Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. 

Cast and filmmakers from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker pose in front of United Airlines' Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-800 aircraft, created to celebrate the upcoming film—the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.

Following a much-buzzed about DragonCon sneak peek, SYFY Wire has acquired the 7-episode short-form series LOOKING FOR LEIA from independent filmmaker Annalise Ophelian and her production company, Floating Ophelia Productions. Set for a multiplatform debut Saturday, December 21, all seven episodes will be available on SYFY.com, VOD, YouTube and NBCU's OneApp, with two episodes airing back-to-back on the SYFY linear television network at 11/10c.

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) hosted its 28th annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala presented by Lifetime today, honoring Reese Witherspoon with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award and Ronan Farrow with the Equity in Entertainment Award. This year's honorees were joined by best-selling author, entrepreneur and political activist Stacey Abrams, who delivered the keynote speech. The event – held at MILK Studios in Los Angeles – coincided with the publication of THR's annual Power 100 Women in Entertainment issue, guest edited by Olivia Wilde.

 'Surely, you can't be serious!' In 2020, 14 of movie history's greatest romances, funniest comedies, scariest monsters, boldest visions, ultimate adventures, and most unforgettable dramas will be back in movie theaters across the country as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies present the fourth annual, yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.

Join fans around the world in celebrating the unparalleled legacy of Star Wars by enjoying and sharing the special look that was shown tonight on ABC's “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” in a salute to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the epic conclusion of the Skywalker saga.

Joe The Shark and Cherry Pitz Present: Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's Tribute to  The Star Wars Holiday Special! Jedi Ghosts of Episodes Past Present and Future... at The Slipper Room NYC, 167 Orchard Street, NYC, Thursday, December 12th, 2019. Admission: $15 / $25 pre-sold reserved seating

J.J. Abrams is the director for 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' and he talks about an eerie message the late Carrie Fisher left him in her last book.

Abrams talks about missing Carrie Fisher, who almost spoiled the film and what fans can expect in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

Take a look back at Star Wars' impact on pop culture over four decades of storytelling in this new STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER special look that aired during The American Music Awards. 

A photo has hit Twitter that features Lin-Manuel Miranda suited up in costume on the set of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.

Delaware Theatre Company will present Naked!, a solo performance by the world's first black supermodel Beverly Johnson. Co-written by Johnson and Joshua Ravetch, Naked! tells Johnson's story beginning with her groundbreaking photo on the cover of Vogue Magazine.

Character posters for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER debuted today and are now available.

The world premiere adaptation of KEY LARGO, already in previews, will open tonight, November 14, 2019 at the Geffen Playhouse. Packed with award winners all around, Oscar nominated actor Andy Garcia stars as Johnny Rocco in his co-adaptation with Jeffrey Hatcher (based on the play by Maxwell Anderson and the screenplay by Richard Brooks and John Huston). I had the wonderful opportunity to grill Johnny Rocco's moll Gaye Dawn, or rather, to ask a few questions of the wonderful actress who plays her - Joely Fisher.

A special 30th Anniversary screening of When Harry Met Sally, featuring exclusive content from Turner Classic Movies, comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm, part of the Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series. Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) meet when they share a car on a trip from Chicago to New York right after both graduate from college. As the two build their lives and careers in Manhattan, they find love and heartache–with other people–but their paths continue to cross and their friendship continues to grow over the years…until they confront the decision whether to let their friendship develop into romance.

Watch the final, exciting trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker that debuted during halftime of ESPN's “Monday Night Football” NFL game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.

Actress Billie Lourd honored her late mother, Carrie Fisher, in an Instagram video posted earlier today.