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'Star Wars Episode Viii' Will Be Titled The Last Jedi
The title of the next chapter in the Star Wars saga has finally been revealed.The news was announced to fans in a tweet from the official Star Wars account, which read: “It’s official. STAR WARS:...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2017
Harrison Ford Leads 'Star Wars' Cast In Paying Tribute To Carrie Fisher
The cast of Star Wars have been paying tribute to co-star Carrie Fisher who passed away on Tuesday, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight home from London.The 60-year-old actress was loved...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2016
The Ten Most Anticipated Films Of 2017
As always, there are far too many sequels, spin-offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but hopefully they'll be better than 2016's lacklustre batch. (Release dates are subject to change.)Star Wars: Episode Viii - Daisy...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 December 2016
Has The Title Of The Next 'Star Wars' Instalment Been Accidentally Revealed?
The title of the next Star Wars instalment, Episode VIII may have been accidentally uncovered.Website AVS Forum has been doing some detective work and found that Lucasfilm has just applied for a new trademark, which...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2016
Daisy Ridley Is Envious Of Felicity Jones
Daisy Ridley is slightly envious of Felicity Jones. The 24-year-old actress has admitted she wants to be in Felicity's shoes and be on the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' press tour, and although Daisy has...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2016
Daisy Ridley And Judi Dench To Join Johnny Depp On Board 'Murder On The Orient Express'
The ensemble cast of Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express is shaping up to be pretty special.Branagh, who will direct and star in the adaptation, is to be joined by Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2016
Daisy Ridley Signs On For 'Peter Rabbit' Movie With James Corden
Star Wars: The Force Awakens actress Daisy Ridley has signed on to star in Sony’s upcoming Peter Rabbit film. Alongside Ridley, the film will feature James Corden as the voice of Beatrix Potter’s mischievous rabbit.Daisy...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2016
Daisy Ridley Signs On For New Ya Franchise
After her massive success in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Daisy Ridley has signed on for what she’ll be hoping is another blockbuster franchise. Variety reports that the 24-year-old will star in the first film...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2016
Daisy Ridley Taking A Break From Instagram After Gun Violence Comments Backlash
Star Wars heroine Daisy Ridley has temporarily quit Instagram after being on the receiving end of a backlash regarding comments on gun violence.The trolling started on Sunday (July 31st) when Ridley attended the Teen Choice...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 August 2016
Alicia Vikander Lands Lara Croft Role In 'Tomb Raider' Re-boot
Alicia Vikander has landed the role of Lara Croft in an upcoming Tomb Raider movie, favoured in the end over Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley whom many had tipped for the part.The Swedish star, 27, who...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2016
Here's 6 Reasons Why Daisy Ridley Is The Perfect Role Model
Sometimes a star arises who is just absolutely necessary as a role model for young girls and boys. The latest is Daisy Ridley, who recently took to Instagram to share a very important, very genuine...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 April 2016
Could Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Be The Next Lara Croft?
Fresh off making her big screen debut in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey, Daisy Ridley is eying a role as another heroine. The 23-year-old has confirmed there have been talks about her starring...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Steals The Show At 2016 Empire Awards
Just when you thought film awards season was over, the 2016 Jameson Empire Awards rolled in last night (March 20th 2016) to heap some much deserved praise on the epic of the year 'Star Wars:...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 March 2016
Daisy Ridley Brings Out Her Inner Rey To Blast Body-shamers
In a world where people are trying to break down beauty stereotypes and body-shaming, seeing a celebrity get criticized because of their slender frame seems rather pathetic. As much as women and girls are being...
By Holly Williams in Fashion / Beauty on 10 March 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Leads Mtv Movie Awards Nominations
Star Wars: The Force Awakens received the most nominations for this year’s MTV Movie Awards, after being selected in a total of 11 categories ahead of next month’s ceremony in Los Angeles.Having been snubbed in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 March 2016
John Boyega, Adele And Hozier Feature In Forbes' List Of '30 Most Influential Europeans Under 30'
Musicians Hozier and Adele and Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega are among those named by Forbes magazine in their first ever list of the 30 most influential Europeans under 30. The magazine...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2016
Hasbro Backs Down In Face Of Fan Outrage At Absence Of Rey From 'Star Wars Monopoly'
Toy manufacturer Hasbro has backed down in the face of Star Wars fans outraged that Rey, the young female lead in The Force Awakens, was missing from their new edition of 'Star Wars Monopoly'.The special...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 January 2016
'Star Wars' Actors Daisy Ridley And John Boyega Make Forbes 30 Under 30 List
John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, the young stars of the new Star Wars movie, are included on the annual Forbes list ’30 Under 30’, alongside fellow Brit Emilia Clarke from ‘Game of Thrones’.The stars are...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2016
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Becomes Fastest Movie To Hit $1 Billion
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was still pulling in big audiences at theatres over the Christmas weekend and has now passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The film is now the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2015
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Misses Out On Breaking Box Office World Record By $7.9m
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just missed out on setting the world record for a box-office opening by $7.9 million, according to early estimates. Although the film smashed records around the globe it’s $517m...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2015
Star Wars Puts Ridley And Boyega In The Big Time
Daisy Ridley has mainly appeared in TV series, while John Boyega won awards for his first film role in Attack the Block (2011). But of course all of that changes this weekend.Both have spoken about...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2015
Carrie Fisher Talks Her Return As Princess Leia In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens just weeks away, Carrie Fisher, aka Princess Leia, is getting reflective on her character’s history and how much things have changed since she first appeared on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2015
Harrison Ford: 'Adam Driver Is Perfect For Star Wars'
Adam is one of a group of new actors to sign up for the latest instalment of the franchise, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, in which he will play Kylo Ren. Everything...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2015
Jj Abrams Talks John Boyega Playing A Stormtrooper And Making 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' More Female Friendly
Star Wars: The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams stopped by ‘The Howard Stern Show’ on Monday to talk about the much anticipated sequel. Speaking to the shock-jock, Abrams discussed criticisms over the casting of black...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2015
Carrie Fisher Offers Advice To Newcomer Daisy Ridley
The actress, who starred as Princess Leia in the sci-fi franchise, will reprise her role in upcoming movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and she made the comments to the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2015
Daisy Ridley Given 'Star Wars' Wardrobe Advice By Carrie Fisher - "Don't Be A Slave Like I Was"
The female lead of the original Star Wars movies has given some sage advice to the star of the new ones, as Carrie Fisher interviewed newcomer Daisy Ridley. The Princess Leia actress, now 59, has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2015
New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Breaks The Internet And Helps Smash Advance Ticket Records [Watch]
On Monday evening the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit and the internet nearly broke, thanks to the reactions of excited fans. The new clip is our third look at the upcoming...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Daisy Ridley Overcome With Emotion By Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
Daisy Ridley was overcome with emotion after watching the new trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.The 23-year-old actress - who's been cast in the role of Rey in the JJ Abrams-directed sci-fi movie -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2015
Star Wars Actors Kick Off Force Friday In London
John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, who saw off competition from thousands of hopefuls to land parts in the new film, joined in the celebrations to mark the launch of a new collection of...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
Daisy Ridley: I Offended Harrison Ford
Daisy Ridley offended Harrison Ford on the first day of filming 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.The 23-year-old actress, who was cast alongside the Hollywood icon in the J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi movie, has revealed how she...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2015
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