The Rise Of Skywalker screenwriter Chris Terrio has been speaking with TheWrap about the process of completing Leia's story after the passing of Carrie Fisher.

Conventions & Events

Carrie Fisher memorabilia on display at Chinese Theatre

Mark Newbold - December 22, 2019

Visit the Carrie Fisher Pop-Up Museum at the Chinese Theatre.

Film, Music & TV

Carrie Fisher in The Rise of Skywalker: “She’s beautiful in the film. It’s shockingly successful.”

Mark Newbold - December 10, 2019

The insertion of unused Carrie Fisher footage into The Rise of Skywalker appears to have been 'shockingly successful'.

Interviews

Daisy Ridley on filming General Leia scenes: “It was definitely difficult”

Mark Newbold - December 9, 2019

Daisy Ridley discusses the difficulty of filming General Leia scenes without Carrie Fisher.

Film, Music & TV

J.J. Abrams explains which scenes the unused Carrie Fisher footage came from

Mark Newbold - November 26, 2019

J.J. Abrams explains where the unused Carrie Fisher footage came from.

Interviews

J.J. Abrams on Carrie Fisher: “Saying Leia had passed away felt like a cheat”

Mark Newbold - November 20, 2019

J.J. Abrams explains the magic behind Leia appearing in The Rise of Skywalker.

Interviews

Carrie Fisher: She was “incredibly inspirational” says James Blunt

Mark Newbold - November 19, 2019

Singer James Blunt remembers Carrie Fisher.

Interviews

Billie Lourd, the keeper of Princess Leia

Mark Newbold - November 7, 2019

Billie Lourd discusses her mother Carrie Fisher and how she protects the legacy of Leia.

Film, Music & TV

Another galaxy, another time: Carrie Fisher could have been the last Jedi

Mark Newbold - November 7, 2019

Episode IX would have told a vastly different story if Carrie Fisher was still with us according to her brother Todd.

Film, Music & TV

Fan Warning: Carrie Fisher’s Family Disavows Upcoming Book

Brian Cameron - October 25, 2019

Carrie Fisher's family have issued a statement distancing themselves from an upcoming book on the late actress, and warning fans before they may consider making the purchase of it.

Interviews

Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams discuss Carrie Fisher in The Rise of Skywalker

Mark Newbold - August 25, 2019

J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy discuss Carrie Fisher and General Leia in The Rise of Skywalker.

Film, Music & TV

The Rise of Skywalker: Daisy Ridley discusses her hug with Carrie Fisher

Mark Newbold - July 1, 2019

Daisy Ridley talks with Vulture about The Rise of Skywalker and filming with Carrie Fisher.

Film, Music & TV

Digital artistry involved in incorporating Leia into The Rise of Skywalker

Clair Henry - May 22, 2019

Digital artistry will be involved in incorporating Leia into The Rise of Skywalker.

Film, Music & TV

Carrie Fisher explaining Star Wars on Nationwide back in 1977

Mark Newbold - May 5, 2019

Watch Carrie Fisher explain just why Star Wars was the magical concoction we've grown to love over the past 40+ years.

Interviews

Mark Hamill on Carrie Fisher: “She’d get a real kick out of the fact she had a hit movie years after she left us.”

Mark Newbold - March 6, 2019

Mark Hamill talks Carrie Fisher and Episode IX.

Film, Music & TV

00:02:16

Catastrophe season four will end with a tribute to Carrie Fisher

Mark Newbold - February 6, 2019

Catastrophe season four will end with a tribute to Carrie Fisher.

Interviews

Todd Fisher discusses Carrie Fisher in Episode IX: “There’s a lot of minutes of footage”

Mark Newbold - January 1, 2019

Todd Fisher talks Carrie Fisher and the unused footage used to bring her back for Episode IX.

Misc

Billie Lourd pays tribute to Carrie Fisher 2 years after she passed on

Mark Newbold - December 27, 2018

Billie Lourd remembers her Mother Carrie on the second anniversary of her passing.

Film, Music & TV

00:01:42

Family Guy: Peter Speaks At Angela’s Funeral: Tribute to Carrie Fisher

Mark Newbold - December 11, 2018

Family Guy give a classic Family Guy tribute to cast member, the late Carrie Fisher.

Film, Music & TV

Oscar Isaac: Episode IX honours Carrie Fisher’s memory ‘in a really beautiful way’

Mark Newbold - November 20, 2018

Episode IX will honour Carrie Fisher and her legacy as Leia Organa.

Film, Music & TV

Meet the Bun Brigade: Five Princess Leia voice actors toast Carrie Fisher

Mark Newbold - October 17, 2018

The Bun Brigade toast Carrie Fisher ahead of her birthday on 21st October.

Film, Music & TV

Oscar Isaac says Carrie Fisher’s still ‘with us’ filming ‘Episode IX’

Mark Newbold - August 29, 2018

Oscar Isaac delves into the state of the Resistance in Episode IX.

Conventions & Events

Carrie Fisher on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: How can we make it happen?

Mark Newbold - August 14, 2018

Carrie Fisher has no star on the Walk of Fame. Here's what Mark Hamill and William Shatner think of that.

Film, Music & TV

Fantha Tracks talk Episode IX on BBC World Service

Mark Newbold - July 31, 2018

Fantha Tracks talk Episode IX and the return of Carrie Fisher on BBC World Service.

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“FORCEFEST” VIRTUAL CONVENTION FILLS VOID FOR FANS WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Online Star Wars convention created and organized by a group of fan content creators to take place on August 28-30
Created to connect fans worldwide and raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation
ForceFest offers a platform where fans and content creators can discuss the passion that unites them.

[GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY, July 16, 2020] When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the official Star Wars Celebration fan convention scheduled for August, 2020 in Anaheim California, a group of fans leapt into action to create FORCEFEST, an on-line event that will bring the fandom together leveraging streaming platforms while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The virtual conference will be held on the GetVokl platform and will take place on August 28-30, to coincide with the dates that Star Wars Celebration 2020 was to be held.

“Star Wars Celebration has always been a huge part of Star Wars fandom,” said Sarah Woloski, one of the event’s organizers. “Fans gather from all over the world to celebrate the Star Wars saga and meet up with new and old friends. We knew we could use technology to mimic that feel virtually.”

FORCEFEST will stream in six different themed “stages” on the GetVokl platform covering Content Creators, A Virtual Meetup “Cantina Lounge,” Interviews and Discussions, Live Action, Comics/Animation/Books, and a Miscellaneous stage. On these tracks, fans will be able to view streamed video versions of various fan-created podcasts that register to be a virtual presenter or host. [REGISTRATION LINK]

“The Star Wars fandom has always been active online creating their own content out of love for the saga,” said David Jesse of Tatooine Sons, one of the organizing shows. “FORCEFEST will create a larger platform for shows of all themes and sizes to share their unique brand of streaming in a shared environment.”

One of the objectives of FORCEFEST: Celebrating The Saga is to give the opportunity for all voices in the Star Wars fandom to be heard. The organization committee has made a commitment to providing a platform for diverse hosts and topics in a family-friendly environment. Application for participation as a show host or volunteer is open now at forms.gle/h3Br82ebAFx6Jr… and https://forms.gle/KFZYm1ZBEpVchJnY9 respectively. Registration closes on August 1, 2020.

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