Scientology has been in the news a lot recently after Danny Masterson, a member, was found guilty of rape.
06.06.2023 - 15:46 / thewrap.com
“Star Wars,” but the blessing of being one of the most famous movie heroes in film history also proved to be a curse when he tried to move his career beyond the galaxy far, far away – and into the 18th century to play composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Hamill discussed how his career changed dramatically on CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” recalling how he and co-stars Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher were blown away by the immediate success of “Star Wars” in 1977 and seeing fans dressed like their characters, “homemade lightsabers and all.”That popularity got even more intense after “The Empire Strikes Back” was released in 1980, and with it the most famous twist in movie history. At that point, Hamill wanted to stretch his acting muscles and show that there’s more to him than Luke, and so he was cast as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Tony-winning Broadway play “Amadeus” during its original Broadway run, taking over for original lead actor Tim Curry.
But when director Milos Forman was casting for his 1984 film adaptation of “Amadeus,” Hamill’s attempt to convert his stage experience with the role into a big post-“Star Wars” job in Hollywood was flatly denied. “I said, ‘You know, I’d really love a chance at playing Mozart,'” recalled Hamill, who did his best impression of the Czech filmmaker to respond to his own comment.
“And he said, ‘Oh, no, no, no. The Luke Skywalker is not to be being the Mozart.’ So, I thought, well, at least he’s honest! […] “I mean, I at least admired the fact that he said it right to my face.
Scientology has been in the news a lot recently after Danny Masterson, a member, was found guilty of rape.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Prime Video has unveiled 12 new unscripted reality and entertainment series coming to the Nordics, including an adaptation of the hit format “LOL: Last One Laughing” for Denmark and Norway. The streamer has also renewed the Swedish version of “LOL: Last One Laughing” for a second season. All Nordic versions of “LOL: Last One Laughing” are filmed and produced in Sweden by Jarowskij in Sweden, Metronome in Denmark and Nordisk Banijay in Norway. New Prime Video shows also include the Norwegian docu-reality series “Girls of Oslo,” a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of of well-known influencers Sophie Elise, Isabel Raad, Nora Haukland and Anniken Englund Jørgensen. “Girls of Oslo” is produced by Salto Film and will launch this Fall on Prime Video in Norway.
Worth Green died on June 8, his star sister took to Instagram to share a moving tribute to him.«Not enough words can encapsulate who Worth was and the impact he left behind,» Taylor began of her brother, who was 36 at the time of his death. «June 8th, 2023 The Lord called you home.»«We are going to miss your goofiness, your bear hugs, and that infectious laugh,» she continued.
Fans caught a glimpse of Carrie Fisher‘s last-ever onscreen appearance in the new “Wonderwell” trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher’s final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress’ death in 2016.
Mark Duplass is an actor, producer and filmmaker who has featured in a plethora of television and film projects, with one of his notable roles being in Apple+’s The Morning Show. His performance in the series earned him an Emmy nomination in 2020 and a Golden Globe nom in 2022.
Carrie Fisher's last-ever onscreen appearance in the new trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher's final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress' death in 2016. Following several delays due to Fisher's death, COVID lockdowns and budget constraints for visual effects, the film is now set to be released on June 23.
In the recent teaser trailers for the Star Wars: Ahsoka series we see many familiar characters. One of which is the Mandalorian Sabine Wren. Sabine made her debut in Star Wars Rebels and quickly became a fan favorite. For casual Star Wars fans, these trailers may be confusing.
There have been plenty of Star Wars games over the years, but nothing like what Star Wars Outlaws could be. This completely open-world game developed by Ubisoft is set to release sometime in 2024. Star Wars games have mostly been focused on action adventure games and shooters in recent years.
Shannon Beador had some revelations while filming season 17 of .«I have a few a-ha moments about certain cast members and maybe what their motivations are that just kind of hit me,» she teases to ET, going on to divulge the co-star who provided the biggest a-ha moment's «last name might start with a D.»That points to Heather Dubrow, who returned to last year and immediately faced off with Shannon, accusing her of helping to plot a takedown of Heather by bringing up a years-old lawsuit between a would-be Housewife and Heather's husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow.
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Bert Kreischer has recounted a drunken conversation he had with his The Machine co-star Mark Hamill. While chatting with Fox News at the premiere of his new movie The Machine, the 50-year-old comedian admitted he inundated his co-star Hamill with questions about Star Wars while talking "trash" with the sci-fi icon on a plane.
Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna have never met, but as Christensen puts it, they’ve occupied the “same galaxy” for years. Christensen rocketed from teenage obscurity in Canada when George Lucas cast him as Anakin Skywalker for 2002’s “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” and 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith,” which chronicled the young Jedi’s transformation into the iconic villain Darth Vader. The Mexican-born Luna — who rose to prominence in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2001 coming-of-age masterpiece “Y tu mamá también” — joined “Star Wars” for 2016’s “Rogue One,” a prequel about the band of rebel spies, led by Luna’s Cassian Andor, that steal the plans for the Death Star.
Star Wars icon Mark Hamill figured this out the hard way when he apparently tried to give an up-and-coming Arnold Schwarzenegger some career advice at an early point of the bodybuilder’s arc. Thankfully, for the eventual star of Predator, Total Recall, The Terminator and a few more of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made, Ah-nold ignored Hamill’s suggestions, and it all worked out for the best. Both men continue to prove their Hollywood longevity by appearing in projects that recently dropped.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor has been confirmed to be in the year 9 BBY. That so happened to be the same year that the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi show is set in. 10 years after the events of Revenge Of The Sith and 9 before A New Hope this is pretty uncharted territory for Star Wars canon.
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told “CBS Sunday Morning.” “But that’s enough.” However, when forced to reconsider that statement, the legendary actor seemed to leave a carbo bay door open on the Millennium Falcon.“So, even though you say you won’t go back, there’s always a chance that you could go back?” asked reporter Tracy Smith.“Well, you never say never,” responded Hamill, who played the Jedi Master from 1977’s “A New Hope” all the way to 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.”“I just don’t see any reason to. Let me put it that way: I mean, they have so many stories to tell, they don’t need Luke anymore,” he added.The Post reached out to Hamill for comment. Smith argued that fans of the saga will “always need Luke,” which elicited a laugh from Hamill, who was also questioned about how he felt being connected to Skywalker for all eternity.
Mark Hamill is opening up about whether he’d be open to returning to a galaxy far, far away to revive his most iconic screen role.
Mark Hamill is ready to hang up his lightsaber for good. In a new interview with "CBS Sunday Morning," the "Star Wars" star said he’s happy with his legacy as the character, but content to be done with Luke Skywalker. "You know, I had my time, and that’s good.
Mark Hamill is opening up about whether he’d be open to returning to a galaxy far, far away to revive his most iconic screen role.
EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed actress Abby Ryder Fortson, the 15-year-old up-and-comer known for leading Lionsgate‘s recent coming-of-age dramedy Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, based on the classic Judy Blume novel published in 1970.