Mark Hamill is opening up about his Star Wars experience.
09.05.2023 - 14:17 / nypost.com
went viral on Twitter Monday, forcing the Hollywood star to embrace the not-so-glamorous side of fame. In the nearly 40-second clip — which has gained 4.8 million views — Hamill is seen sitting in the backseat of a black SUV following his speech at Carrie Fisher’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony while fans jostle around the car pushing various things in front of the actor. Several of the 71-year-old actor’s admirers can be heard pleading with the beloved icon to prioritize their items over others.Hamill, who remained calm throughout the mob and did his best to sign everyone’s memorabilia, was jabbed in the neck accidentally by a fan and let out an audible groan before rolling up his window and driving off.
The actor, who is known on Twitter for his uplifting messages, practical jokes and witty replies, retweeted the video captioning it “#TheDownsideOfCelebrity.” Twitter user @skywalkuzzy, who initially posted the video, also slammed fans for their rude behavior. “I am beside myself. Inconsolably sickened.
THIS IS NOT HOW TO TREAT YOUR HERO’S,” read the tweet. “Everyone in this video owes @MarkHamill a written f–king apology for their greed and selfishness.”“How he manages to remain a kind soul after decades of this behavior toward him is beyond me.”The Post reached out to Hamill for comment. Several other Twitter users embraced the dark side over the rude treatment of “The Batman” star.
“These aren’t fans, these are people willing to get signed s–t so they can sell it,” slammed one angry person. “Absolute abhorrent behavior. Utter selfishness,” said another.
Mark Hamill is opening up about his Star Wars experience.
The ceremonial dress was last worn almost half a century ago in 1977 by Carrie as she played Princess Leia in the closing scenes of the film and has spent the better part of the last 45 years scrunched up in a plastic bag in a London homeowner by a member of the films crew.
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Masters of the Universe: Revolution” in an all-new role, as the ancient sorceress of technology, Motherboard, Mattel announced Monday. Foster returns to the “He-Man” franchise after starring in the 1987 live-action film “Masters of the Universe” as Evil-Lyn. “Revolution” picks up after the 2021 animated series “Masters of the Universe: Revelation,” chronicling the epic battle between He-Man and Skeletor’s ongoing rivalry for Eternia. Foster’s Motherboard is a nefarious A.I. sent to conquer Eternia by Hordak, the classic villain from the 1980s “She-Ra” animated series. Foster joins Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Chris Wood as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela and William Shatner in a still-to-be-announced role. Fred Soulie, Rob David, Christopher Keenan, Ted Biaselli and Kevin Smith serve as executive producers on the animated series.
“Masters of the Universe” alum Meg Foster will return to the franchise for Netflix’s upcoming animated series “Masters of the Universe: Revolution.”After voice acting as Evil-Lyn in the 1987 live-action film, Foster will assume a new role as Motherboard, an ancient sorceress of technology in the fight for the soul of Eternia, who stands as a formidable force against the Masters. Motherboard is a sentient AI force that serves as Hordak’s liasion on Eternia while she conspires against Skeletor and the people of Eternia.Foster joins the voice cast alongside Chris Wood as He-Man, Melissa Benoist as Teela, Mark Hamill as Skeletor and William Shatner, whose role has yet to be announced.
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Mike Flanagan sure does love Stephen King stories, huh? Though his career has always been horror-focused, it wasn’t until “Gerald’s Game,” based on a King story, that people started to really take notice. Then he’d go off and do the ‘Haunting’ series over at Netflix, but then he came back to film with “Doctor Sleep,” the controversial sequel to “The Shining.” Now, it appears Flanagan can’t spend too much time away from a new King adaptation (in addition to a planned “Dark Tower” series), as he preps to film “The Life of Chuck.” READ MORE: ‘The Dark Tower’: Mike Flanagan Has A TV Series Adaptation Of The Epic Stephen King Books In The Works According to Deadline, Mike Flanagan is set to write, direct, and produce an adaptation of the Stephen King story, “The Life of Chuck.” Not only that but he’s already cast two of the roles, landing Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill for the film.
Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill are gearing up to star in a new adaptation of a Stephen King short story.
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Mark Hamill and Billy Lourd paid an emotional tribute to the late Carrie Fisher as her Hollywood Walk of Fame star was unveiled on Star Wars Day (May 4).Before the Princess Leia star’s daughter, Lourd, delivered a moving speech, Hamill opened the ceremony with some words of his own about Fisher.“Carrie was one of a kind who belonged to us all, whether we liked it or not,” Hamill said. “She was our princess, dammit, and the actress who played her blurred into one gorgeous, fearlessly independent, ferociously funny, take charge woman who took our collective breath away.
The Force is strong with Carrie Fisher's family, friends and fans. On Thursday, May 4 – also known as "Star Wars Day" ("May the Fourth"), the late actress who played the iconic Princess Leia in the beloved film saga was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, was in attendance and spoke about how much the honor would have meant to her mother. "I'd like to say thank you so much to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for this incredible honor.
Carrie Fisher finally received a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Carrie Fisher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, a May the Fourth tribute to a beloved “Star Wars” actor that had a touch of stardust.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Mark Hamill was in attendance at Carrie Fisher’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and brought with him the note he wrote six years ago in the aftermath of her tragic death. Fisher was only 60 years old when she passed away in late December 2016. Hamill and Fisher’s careers are forever intertwined thanks to their iconic roles as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise. During his Walk of Fame speech, Hamill noted that it was “really hard to come up with words to do Carrie justice.” He originally “got out a notebook to write down some of my thoughts,” but then he found a note he wrote about Fisher shortly after her death.
Billie Lourd was surrounded by family members and one of Carrie Fisher‘s Star Wars castmates while accepting her mom’s posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in her honor on Thursday (May 4) in Hollywood, Calif.
Carrie Fisher posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near the historic El Capitan Theatre from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The late star's daughter, Billie Lourd, tearfully accepted the star on behalf of her mother. The day was particularly poignant since May 4 has been dubbed by fans of the franchise as Star Wars Day.iHeartMedia personality Ellen K served as emcee for a ceremony attended by stormtroopers, R2-D2 and C-3PO, and scores of fans dressed to celebrate and honor the late actress, who played the beloved Princess Leia in the original trilogy. Fisher died on Dec.
Happy Star Wars Day!
uttered by a rather minor character named General Dodonna (played by the late actor Alex McCrindle) in the franchise’s first film “Star Wars: A New Hope” in 1977. The memorable line was delivered as members of the Rebel Alliance planned to attack the Galactic Empire’s Death Star battle station at the film’s climax. Since then, the phrase has found its way into different aspects of everyday life.
Laura Prudom News Editor In her 2011 memoir, “Shockaholic,” Carrie Fisher opens with a quote from Jewish poet, playwright and paratrooper Hannah Senesh: “There are stars whose radiance is visible on Earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark. They light the way for humankind.” Self-deprecating to a fault, it’s unlikely Fisher would’ve ever referred to herself in such complimentary terms, but six years after her death, and soon to be bestowed with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, it’s impossible to ignore the way her brilliance continues to permeate our cultural consciousness, and how much dimmer the world seems without her.
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