Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Actor Richard Donat Dead at 84

Richard Donat, best known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Deej in the 1980s animated series Ewoks, has died at 84. Per the Daily...

Entertainment1 year ago

The Most Beloved Movies of the 1970s: Star Wars, Grease, Rocky and More Films From the Decade

These films ignited the box office during a decade of big change in Hollywood.

James Earl Jones’ Transformation: Photos Then and Now

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James Earl Jones’ Hollywood Career Spanned More Than 6 Decades: Photos of the Actor’s Transformation

Late actor James Earl Jones established himself as one of Hollywood’s top performers when he began his career more than six decades ago. The Tony winner...

Billy Dee Williams on How He Cried His Way Into Show Business

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‘Star Wars’ Actor Billy Dee Williams Recalls How He ‘Cried’ His Way Into Show Business 80 Years Ago

Billy Dee Williams approached Lando Calrissian, his character in The Empire Strikes Back, as a swaggering intergalactic buccaneer. “When I got the cape, that sort of...

Paul Simon Recalls Being ‘Exhausted’ in Carrie Fisher Marriage

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Paul Simon Recalls Being ‘Exhausted’ in 1-Year ‘Whirlwind’ Marriage to Carrie Fisher

Paul Simon is looking back at his one-year marriage with Carrie Fisher and admitted he was “exhausted” by the end of it. The singer-songwriter, 82, candidly...

Katee Sackhoff Bikini Photos: Actress' Swimsuit Pictures

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‘The Mandalorian’ Star Katee Sackhoff’s Bikini Photos Are Out of This World! See Swimsuit Pictures

When Katee Sackhoff isn’t wearing Mandalorian armor on the set of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian, the actress loves wearing bikinis! The Battlestar Galactica alum...

James Earl Jones Rare Photos Before ‘Star Wars’ Retirement

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See Rare Photos of James Earl Jones Amid His Retirement From the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

For more than six decades, James Earl Jones has voiced iconic movie characters, captivated Broadway audiences and shown that there are no limits to what he...

Harrison Ford Net Worth: How Much Money He Makes

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Harrison Ford Is the Star of the Show! Check Out His Impressive Net Worth

Action films are always full of jaw-dropping moments, shocking plots and incredible actors like Harrison Ford. The Star Wars alum has proven that his skills truly...

Harrison Ford Facts: Acting Career, Marriage Details

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Harrison Ford Was a Carpenter Before ‘Star Wars’ Fame! Learn 5 Surprising Facts About the Actor

Beginning in the early ‘60s, Harrison Ford searched for his big break in the entertainment industry. In 1973, he landed the role of Bob Falfa in...

Entertainment6 years ago

May the 4th Be With You: Four Darth Vader Battles You’ll Never See in ‘Star Wars’ — Watch!

As we proclaim “May the 4th Be With You,” we celebrate Star Wars with one simple question: Who in their right mind would want to go...

Entertainment6 years ago

The Defining Movies of the 2010s, According to the ‘Closer Weekly’ Staff

It’s truly been a fantastic decade for movies, from those that garnered tons of Oscar attention to films that reignited the imaginations of fans (Star Wars)...

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Carrie Fisher’s Brother Todd ‘Cried’ Watching His Sister in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Now that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is out in theaters, people are touching on late star Carrie Fisher‘s role in it, especially her brother Todd,...

News7 years ago

Billie Lourd Pens Emotional Essay About How She Now Views Princess Leia As Her ‘Guardian Angel’

It has been nearly thee years since Carrie Fisher passed away, but her only daughter, Billie Lourd, still has her mom on her mind — especially the iconic...

Ewan McGregor Relieved to Finally Speak About 'Star Wars' Role

Entertainment7 years ago

Ewan McGregor Says It’s ‘a Relief’ He Doesn’t Have to ‘Lie’ About Reprising ‘Star Wars’ Role Anymore

May the ratings be with you! Ewan McGregor confirmed that he’ll be returning to the small screen to play Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in an upcoming...

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Billie Lourd and the ‘Star Wars’ Cast Honor Carrie Fisher on What Would Have Been Her 63rd Birthday

Not a day goes by that we don’t mourn Carrie Fisher, but days like today are especially important to remember her. That’s because today — Monday,...

Entertainment7 years ago

The New Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Is Here and the Force is Strong With This One!

The story of the family Skywalker is coming to an end with this December’s release of Episode IX of the Star Wars saga — given the title The Rise...

Entertainment7 years ago

Of Carrie Fisher’s Return in the New ‘Star Wars’ Film, Director J.J. Abrams Says, ‘She Is the Heart of This Story’

The death of Carrie Fisher over two years ago was a shock to a great many people, not the least of whom were Star Wars fans....

Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford in 'Star Wars'

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See the Moment Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford Met in Their Unearthed ‘Star Wars’ Screen Test — Watch the Video!

For Star Wars fans, it’s hard to imagine a time before Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford were an iconic movie duo — but that’s how it was a...

News7 years ago

Look for a Big Screen Reunion Between Carrie Fisher and Daughter Billie Lourd in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

While George Lucas‘ space saga that began in 1977 will be coming to a close — 42 years and a total of nine films later —...

Misc7 years ago

Mark Hamill Does the Perfect Impersonation of ‘Star Wars’ Costar Harrison Ford — Watch the Hilarious Video!

Actor Mark Hamill (who perhaps you know from his Star Wars role as Luke Skywalker?) has never taken himself too seriously, a point he made yet...

Misc7 years ago

Carrie Fisher’s French Bulldog Gary Has Retired To Florida 2 Years After Her Death — See The Pic!

There’s a few things that should come to mind when you first hear the name Carrie Fisher. One of those should be her fantastic movie career,...

Misc7 years ago

Mark Hamill Pays Tribute To His ‘Star Wars’ Co-Star Carrie Fisher On 2-Year Anniversary Of Her Death

On Thursday, Dec. 27, plenty of tributes poured in for actress Carrie Fisher, who sadly died on the same day just two years ago and one...

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Couples8 years ago

Mark Hamill Shares Sweet Photos With Wife Marilou As They Celebrate ’40 Years And Counting’ Of Marriage — See The Pics!

There’s no denying that Mark Hamill loves his wife, Marilou Hamill, to the galaxy and back. The Star Wars actor shared sweet photos of him and his lady on Instagram...

News8 years ago

The Women Of ‘Star Wars’ Finally Come To Power — And It’s About Time! (EXCLUSIVE)

The women of Star Wars have finally risen to a point of equality to their male counterparts, as proven by the fact that so much of the action...

News8 years ago

It’s ‘Star Wars’ Day — See the Original Trilogy Cast Then and Now!

May the fourth be with you! Today is Star Wars Day — all because of a super awesome pun. What better way to celebrate this “official”...

News8 years ago

Mark Hamill Pays Tribute to ‘Star Wars’ Co-Star Carrie Fisher a Year After Her Passing

It's been one year since Carrie Fisher's death from a heart attack and the world is still mourning over such a loss. Carrie, best known for...

News9 years ago

Mark Hamill Recalls “Making out With” ‘Star Wars’ Co-Star Carrie Fisher!

Things clearly got a little PG-13 on the set of Star Wars back in the day! In a new interview, one of the movie’s biggest faces,...

Royals9 years ago

Prince William and Prince Harry Attend Premiere for Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Seemingly Prove They’ll Be in It

This is so cool! Prince William and Prince Harry seemingly confirmed that they will make a cameo in the upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: The...

Couples9 years ago

Harrison Ford Finally Speaks out About His ‘Star Wars’ Affair With Carrie Fisher: “It Was Strange”

Nearly a year after the late Carrie Fisher revealed she and her Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford had an affair during the movie's filming, Harrison has...

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Is Debbie Reynolds Related to Burt Reynolds? A Breakdown of the Reynolds in Hollywood

Grief struck the world when Debbie Reynolds, 84, and her daughter Carrie Fisher, 60, passed away within one day of each other. These women had powerful...

News10 years ago

DIY Friday: Craft Your Own ‘Star Wars’ Bar!

Happy DIY Friday! This week, family members Matt Iseman and Mark Steins stopped by Hallmark Channel's hit daytime talk show Home & Family to demonstrate how...

News11 years ago

It’s Carrie Fisher’s 59th Birthday — See the Original Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Cast Then and Now!

Happy 59th Birthday, Carrie Fisher! To celebrate the actress' big day, click through the gallery above to see the original trilogy Star Wars cast then and...

News11 years ago

It’s Mark Hamill’s 64th Birthday — See the Original Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Cast Then and Now!

Happy 64th Birthday, Mark Hamill! In honor of the actor's special day, click through the gallery above to see the cast of the original Star Wars...

News11 years ago

It’s Harrison Ford’s 73rd Birthday — See the Original Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Cast Then and Now!

Happy 73rd Birthday, Harrison Ford! In honor of the actor's special day, click through the gallery above to see the cast of the original Star Wars...

News11 years ago

See Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and the Rest of the Original Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Cast Then and Now!

In honor of Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You!), click through the gallery above to see the cast of the original trilogy —...

News12 years ago

Watch This Adorable ‘Star Wars’ Trailer, as Told By Puppies and Kittens!

"In a galaxy fur, fur away…" When the trailer for the newest installment of the Star Wars franchise hit the Internet on Nov. 28, it immediately...

News12 years ago

Carrie Fisher Rings in 58 at Dinner With Her ‘Star Wars’ Co-Stars

Almost 40 years ago, Carrie Fisher hit theaters as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films—so it's only appropriate the actress had her co-stars on...

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Picture Perfect

Mariska Hargitay embraces NYC's cooler weather, Gwyneth Paltrow steps out in support of her mom and MORE in this week's Picture Perfect!

News12 years ago

Carrie Fisher’s Daughter Billie Lourd to Play Young Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’ Film (REPORT)

This latest bit of Star Wars casting news comes as a no-brainer! According to reports, Carrie Fisher's only child, Billie Lourd, will play a young Princess...

News12 years ago

George Lucas Reveals Harrison Ford Wanted to Be Killed Off in Second ‘Star Wars’ Film!

Kill off Han Solo?! What, are you crazy?! Lucky for Star Wars fans, George Lucas didn't listen to Harrison Ford when he suggested the director kill...

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