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Mark Hamill thought Star Wars was a Flash Gordon parody after reading script

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill initially thought George Lucas' 1977 space opera was a spoof of Flash Gordon when he first read the script and the director nor his co-star Harrison Ford gave him any advice on how to approach his character Luke Skywalker.

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Star Wars fans are debating the series' second most iconic character, because everyone agrees that Darth Vader is number one

Would you vote for Chewbacca? Princess Leia? Jar Jar Binks?

Total Film

‘It was simply mind-blowing’: readers remember seeing Star Wars for the first time

As the original 1977 theatrical version screens in London this week, fans recall being ‘blown away’ by their first impressions of the mesmerising space opera

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Carrie Fisher told Mark Hamill to ‘get over himself’ after he omitted Star Wars from Broadway bio

Originator of Luke Skywalker has performed in five Broadway productions

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Mark Hamill once tried to hide his Star Wars credit, but Carrie Fisher talked him out of it: "Hey, get over yourself. You're Luke Skywalker. I'm Princess Leia. Embrace it."

Mark Hamill shares the moment Carrie Fisher gave him some solid advice

Total Film

Star Wars star Carrie Fisher urged Mark Hamill to 'embrace' life as Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher taught Mark Hamill to "embrace" his 'Star Wars' fame as the biggest part of his career.

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Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy says a Princess Leia cameo was considered for season 2, but it didn't happen: "It became a distraction"

It would've made sense, but it would've been too big

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Artist paints out of this world Star Wars-inspired scenes on used tea bags

Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and R2-D2 are just some of the Star Wars characters artist Caroline West has painted on used tea bags.

The Independent UK

Who Plays Bail Organa? Star Wars Just Recast A Crucial Character For Good Reason

'Andor' proved what we already knew about recasting legacy characters. Here's why Season 2's new Bail Organa works.

Inverse

32 Iconic Photos of Princess Anne as a Young Woman

Her bold outfits and unforgettable facial expressions stretch back decades.

Marie Claire

5 Years Later, Star Wars Could Finally Fix a Disappointing Character Arc

'The Rise of Skywalker' is finally getting a comic adaptation that could fix the sequel trilogy's biggest mistake.

Inverse

Elrond actor gives his take on the Galadriel kiss, as Rings of Power co-star has the perfect Star Wars comparison: "It's very Leia and Luke, if we're being honest"

Exclusive: Elrond actor Robert Aramayo explains to GamesRadar+ why *that* kiss was all about practicality, not passion

Total Film

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is back and everyone's saying the same thing about Claudia

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 fans had a lot to say during the first live show!

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Princess Leia’s Star Wars gold bikini fetches $175,000 at auction

The famous costume, worn by Carrie Fisher in Return of the Jedi, was sold alongside a miniature aircraft used in A New Hope that fetched $1.6m

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Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K

An auction house says the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000

The Independent UK

Star Wars: Princess Leia bikini costume sells for more than £130,000

Carrie Fisher wore iconic outfit when strangling gigantic slug-monster Jabba the Hutt

PC Gamer

Dyson's humongous ANC headphones look great for Princess Leia impressions from the side, but from the front, I'm not convinced

We'll have to get a review set in to see if they suck. Boo. I'm booing myself.

The Independent UK

James Blunt says Star Wars bosses put pressure on Carrie Fisher to be thin before her death

Singer, who was friends with the late actor, has previously claimed Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd partly blames him for her mother’s death

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Lego Tantive IV (75376) review: "A gorgeous little display piece"

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Lego Star Wars Tantive IV review

Escape from the Empire in style with the Lego Star Wars Tantive IV.

Fashion Times

Completely Saturated Strands and Smoky Eyes Set the Beauty Scene at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024

There's a bit of a balancing act brands have to master because you want the hair and makeup to complement the clothing, but not upstage it.

The Guardian - UK

Say it with a kiss! The 20 greatest smooches on film – ranked!

As Valentine’s Day looms, we rate some of the greatest moments of passion on celluloid

The Guardian - UK

Jodie Foster as Princess Leia? Here’s what Star Wars would have looked like

The actor has revealed she nearly beat Carrie Fisher to the role, which would have made for a very different film and a very different career

Cinemablend

Jodie Foster Reveals She Was Offered The Role Of Princess Leia, And Why She Didn’t Take It

Jodie Foster explains why she had to turn down the role of Princess Leia.

Marie Claire

Carrie Fisher's Daughter Billie Lourd Honored the 7-Year Anniversary of Her Death

"Grief has infused my life with a sense of appreciation I had never had before."

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