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'I had my time': Mark Hamill rules out Star Wars return as Luke Skywalker
Mark Hamill doesn't intend to return to 'Star Wars'.The 73-year-old star first played the role of Luke Skywalker in the original movie 'A New Hope' back in 1977 but has no wish to return as the protagonist as he would prefer franchise bosses to focus on the "future" with different characters at the heart of the stories.In an interview with ComicBook.com, Mark said: "I am so grateful to George (Lucas) for letting me be a part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called 'Star Wars' the most expensive low-budget movie ever made."We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I think they should focus on the future and all the new characters."Mark's last significant appearance was as a...
See full article at Bang Showbiz
  • 6/1/2025
  • by Joe Graber
  • Bang Showbiz
‘Big Rock Burning,’ Documentary On Devasting L.A. Wildfires, Being Shopped In Cannes
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Exclusive: Buyers in Cannes are getting a look at a documentary on the L.A. wildfires directed by Conscious Contact CEO David Goldblum, a resident of the Big Rock community in Malibu that was devastated by the runaway blazes.

Production just wrapped on Big Rock Burning: An Untold Story of the 2025 LA Fires, executive produced by actor Mark Hamill, Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel (Icarus), Secret Sauce Media founder Julie Parker Benello, Trevor Burgess, and Marilou Hamill.

“The film captures the raw aftermath of a harrowing night when residents were left to fend for themselves after officials deemed the area too dangerous to enter,” notes a release. “With no help coming, neighbors turned into first responders — some fighting back flames with garden hoses, others forced to flee through walls of fire.”

Goldblum, who narrowly escaped his own home “with nothing but his life, began filming within days,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 5/22/2025
  • by Matthew Carey
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Bvlgari's Ee BAFTA Film Awards Nominees' Party 2025 - See All the Stars in Attendance!
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The stars are in London for BAFTAs weekend!

Demi Moore, Sebastian Stan, Anna Kendrick, and Mikey Madison stepped out for Bvlgari’s 2025 Ee BAFTA Film Awards Nominees’ Party on Saturday night (February 15) held at National Gallery in London, England.

The party is held annually to celebrate the nominees across all of the movie categories.

Following the event, we compiled photos of all the stars in attendance so that you can see who was there and what they wore!

The 2025 BAFTAs are taking place on Sunday, February 16 at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London with host David Tennant. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…

Adam Pearson

Adrien Brody & Georgina Chapman

Anna Kendrick

Fyi: Anna is wearing a Marc Jacobs dress and Bvlgari jewelry.

Aurora Perrineau

Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold

Camila Cabello

Coralie Fargeat...
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  • 2/15/2025
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
'Star Wars' Mark Hamill Recounts Being Caught in Terrifying Los Angeles Wildfires
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Mark Hamill is one of numerous celebrities who had to flee their homes as a result of the dangerous wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles. The Star Wars and The Fall of the House of Usher actor posted an update to his Instagram account on the evening of January 7, 2025, letting fans know he was okay, but just barely.

Hamill writes that he, his wife Marilou York and their dog Trixie "evacuated Malibu so last-minute there were small fires on both sides of the road as we approached Pch (Pacific Coast Highway)." He continues, stating that by 8:15 that night, he and his family were safe at his daughter Chelsea's house in Hollywood. Hamill called these latest fires the "most horrific since '93" and advised his fans to "stay safe."

He's referring to a string of fires that hit L.A. in late October and early November 1993, considered the most destructive wildfires at the time.
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  • 1/8/2025
  • by Christopher Shultz
  • MovieWeb
"Stay Safe": Mark Hamill Shares Harrowing Update After Malibu Evacuation
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Mark Hamill has shared a harrowing update after evacuating Malibu with his wife Marilou York and their dog Trixie. More than 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate from wildfires raging in Californian suburbs, including Hollywood celebrities from Malibu. It's not traditional wildfire season, but the Santa Ana winds are fanning these flames after months of drought.

Mark Hamill has taken to Instagram to share a harrowing account of his own evacuation, speaking of his family "fleeing for [their] lives." According to Hamill, there were fires burning on both sides of the road as they fled, but they are safe. "Most horrific fire since '93," Hamill observed, appealing to everyone to stay safe.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mark Hamill (@markhamill) Why This Year's Wildfires Are So Dangerous Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires. Los Angeles is in a...
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  • 1/8/2025
  • by Thomas Bacon
  • ScreenRant
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Mark Hamill Shares How He, His Wife, Dog Trixie Evacuated Malibu: “Most Horrific Fire Since ’93”
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“Luke Skywalker” Mark Hamill is among the people who have evacuated Malibu amid the fires raging across parts of L.A. The Star Wars actor shared on Instagram how he and his family left their home amid the spreading fire.

Starting in Pacific Palisades, the fires have overnight also hit parts of Malibu and Santa Monica.

“7pm – Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on both sides of the road as we approached Pch,” Hamill posted on his Instagram account on Tuesday night. The Pch is the Pacific Coast Highway.

At 8:15 p.m., Hamilton, wife Marilou York, and their dog Trixie arrived at their daughter “Chelsea’s house in Hollywood,” he added. “Most horrific fire since ’93,” he concluded, expressing hope that other people would also “stay safe.”

Other Hollywood stars have also spoken out about the blaze and its impact. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, as well as...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 1/8/2025
  • by Georg Szalai
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Hamill admits ‘the heart was gone’ from Star Wars after Carrie Fisher’s death
Mark Hamill felt "the heart was gone" from ‘Star Wars’ once Carrie Fisher passed away.The 72-year-old actor had starred as Luke Skywalker opposite the late Hollywood icon’s Princess Leia in the sci-fi series’ original and sequel trilogies but admits that his experience in the franchise was diminished by her death from a sudden cardiac arrest in 2016.During his ‘Mark Hamill Live’ panel at Fan Expo Chicago at the weekend, he said: "My wife (Marilou York) came into the bedroom - she gets up earlier than I do - I was still asleep. She had tears rolling down her face saying that Carrie had … "It forever altered how I reacted to ‘Star Wars’ in general. The heart was gone. I don’t talk about it because I don’t like reliving it."Reflecting on the original 1977 movie, Hamill paid tribute to his late co-star for bringing an "effortless feminism...
See full article at Bang Showbiz
  • 8/19/2024
  • by Alex Getting
  • Bang Showbiz
Mark Hamill Says His The Fall of the House of Usher Casting Was ‘Thinking Outside the Box'
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Mark Hamill delivers an exceptional and intimidating performance as Arthur Pym in The Fall of the House of Usher, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Despite not being a fan of horror films, Hamill's wife encouraged him to take on the role, and her guidance has paid off as the series has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews. Hamill's portrayal of the sleazy attorney adds a source of dark comedy to the series, showcasing his ability to bring unique and unexpected elements to his characters.

Mark Hamill is best recognized for his decades-long portrayal of Star Wars' heroic Jedi Luke Skywalker, but his most recent role is galaxies away. On Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher, Hamill portrays Arthur Pym, a disreputable attorney tasked with handling the legal matters of the Ushers, the corrupt family behind Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. As the right-hand man to the Usher family patriarch, Roderick (Bruce Greenwood...
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  • 10/20/2023
  • by Patricia Abaroa
  • MovieWeb
Mark Hamill’s Wife Pushed For His Fall of the House Of Usher Casting (Despite Hating Horror)
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Mark Hamill's wife encouraged him to take on a role in Netflix's horror drama The Fall of the House of Usher, despite not being a fan of the genre herself. Hamill, known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker, has experience in the horror genre, having previously appeared in Village of the Damned and Airborne. Despite not having a major role in The Fall of the House of Usher, Hamill delivers a masterful performance, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Mark Hamill reveals that his wife Marilou York pushed him to feature in Netflix’s new horror drama The Fall of the House of Usher. Loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe’s 1839 short story of the same name, The Fall of the House of Usher is a gothic television miniseries that follows an unnamed narrator summoned to the house of his friend, a corrupt pharmaceutical CEO named Roderick Usher,...
See full article at ScreenRant
  • 10/16/2023
  • by Boluwatife Adeyemi
  • ScreenRant
Star Wars' John Boyega & Kelly Marie Tran Pose Together After His Apology for Implying She's Weak
John Boyega in Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
It looks like there’s no bad blood between Star Wars costars John Boyega and Kelly Marie Tran.

The two actors posed together at the premiere for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Monday night outside the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California.

Boyega, 27, wore a sharp blue suit for the anticipated event, while Tran, 30, opted for a floor-length, off the shoulder sequined gown. The two stars were photographed several times together on the blue carpet with Boyega’s hand around Tran’s waist, and they also posed for a shot with Mark Hamill and Marilou York.

The photos...
See full article at PEOPLE.com
  • 12/17/2019
  • by Ashley Boucher
  • PEOPLE.com
Alden Ehrenreich
Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Premiere (Photos)
Alden Ehrenreich
Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Premiere (Photos)

Cast and crew of the latest installment of the Lucasfilm franchise fill the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

Marilou York and Mark Hamill

Thandie Newton

Brian Grazer

Woody Harrelson

Ron Howard

Ewan McGregor

George Lucas

Paul Bettany

Joonas Suotamo Chewbacca

Read original story Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Premiere (Photos) At TheWrap...
See full article at The Wrap
  • 5/11/2018
  • by Debbie Emery
  • The Wrap
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