Carrie Fisher has remained one biggest icons in fandom for a reason. If it wasn’t her role as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars franchise, then it was her work as an author. She was the voice for young women everywhere, and she used her platform to talk about mental illness, drug addiction, and what it meant to accept yourself for who you are. Read More here

When Carrie Fisher’s health deteriorated rapidly and she passed away suddenly in late December of 2016, movie fans of all kinds were in mourning. Regardless of whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, her passing was tragic and unfortunate, to say the least. She was a natural-born talent, obviously inheriting a knack for show business from her mom and dad. The daughter of Old Hollywood powerhouse Debbie Reynolds and pop musician and actor Eddie Fisher, Carrie was initially reluctant to assimilate into the Hollywood lifestyle of her parents. She’d dabbled in acting, but her role of Princess Leia was definitely her big break—it arrived while she was in school, trying to finish her degree. From that point forward, she would be remembered for her outspokenness when it came to mental health and her signature sardonic sense of humor in addition to her numerous famous roles, as well as her lesser-known role as a Hollywood script doctor. Read more here

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‘Shampoo’ will be coming on ‘Talking Pictures’ (Sky 328 / Freeview 81 / Virgin 445 / Freesat 306) on Saturday 11 August @ 23.50!

J.J. Abrams has stepped into the lion’s den known as Twitter — beware, sir — and the Star Wars: Episode IX producer’s first missive name-checks some heavy hitters. Read More here

Mark Hamill has weighed in via Twitter on the news that Carrie Fisher will appear in the upcoming Star Wars, sending out a tweet calling it “bittersweet.” He also confirmed that he and Billy Dee Williams will be in the upcoming installment. Read More here

Carrie Fisher will appear from beyond the grave in the upcoming Star Wars film. On Friday, Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the official cast list for the ninth trip to a galaxy far, far away and it contained one major surprise: Fisher is back as Princess General Leia Organa, despite her shocking death in 2016. Read More here

In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing The Naked Prey, Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day, Shampoo, Sisters, and The Princess Bride for Blu-ray throughout the month of October. Read More here

Billie Lourd paid tribute to her late mom Carrie Fisherat her birthday party this week. The American Horror Story and Star Wars actress turned 26 on Tuesday and posted on Instagram on Wednesday a video of her celebration with loved ones, which shows her conducting their singing of “Happy Birthday.” Read More here