Los Angeles, July 23 (Ians) British pop star and actress Rita Ora has reflected on what it was like to work with the late Carrie Fisher, her co-star in ‘Wonderwell’ that was finally released in June.
In an interview with People magazine, Ora termed the experience of working with the beloved Star Wars actress as “an amazing experience.”
Carrie Fisher died in 2016. ‘Wonderwell’ was released seven years after her passing. Fisher had completed her work on the movie just weeks before her death, but post-production work, as well as Covid lockdowns, delayed the release.
Ora, whose new album ‘You & I’ is out, said she’ll forever treasure those memories of working with Fisher.
“I’m really actually surprised and happy that this film’s finally getting the light that it deserves. To say I’ve been in scenes with Carrie Fisher, it’s insane. She’s an icon — a legend,...
In an interview with People magazine, Ora termed the experience of working with the beloved Star Wars actress as “an amazing experience.”
Carrie Fisher died in 2016. ‘Wonderwell’ was released seven years after her passing. Fisher had completed her work on the movie just weeks before her death, but post-production work, as well as Covid lockdowns, delayed the release.
Ora, whose new album ‘You & I’ is out, said she’ll forever treasure those memories of working with Fisher.
“I’m really actually surprised and happy that this film’s finally getting the light that it deserves. To say I’ve been in scenes with Carrie Fisher, it’s insane. She’s an icon — a legend,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rita Ora is opening up about working with Carrie Fisher on her final movie before she died in 2016 after suffering from a heart attack.
Fisher’s final project, Wonderwell, was released in June. The magical coming-of-age story set in Italy follows a young girl named Violet (newcomer Kiera Milward) after she becomes the face of a world-renowned designer’s (Ora) fashion label. When Violet wanders into a forest near the village she and her family are staying in, she meets the “fabled” witch of the forest, Hazel, portrayed by the Star Wars actress.
Ora recalled working with Fisher as “an amazing experience,” adding, “I’m really actually surprised and happy that this film’s finally getting the light that it deserves,” the singer told People. “To say I’ve been in scenes with Carrie Fisher, it’s insane. She’s an icon — a legend.”
Wonderwell wrapped production shortly before Fisher...
Fisher’s final project, Wonderwell, was released in June. The magical coming-of-age story set in Italy follows a young girl named Violet (newcomer Kiera Milward) after she becomes the face of a world-renowned designer’s (Ora) fashion label. When Violet wanders into a forest near the village she and her family are staying in, she meets the “fabled” witch of the forest, Hazel, portrayed by the Star Wars actress.
Ora recalled working with Fisher as “an amazing experience,” adding, “I’m really actually surprised and happy that this film’s finally getting the light that it deserves,” the singer told People. “To say I’ve been in scenes with Carrie Fisher, it’s insane. She’s an icon — a legend.”
Wonderwell wrapped production shortly before Fisher...
- 7/22/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Where am I?" "On the other side..." "Of what?" Vertical released this already, but we're only now catching up with the trailer. Wonderwell is a coming-of-age film made in Italy (shot at Cinecittà Studios in Rome + in Tuscany) as an Italian-us co-production. A coming-of-age fairy tale set between modern-day Italy and an imaginary realm just beyond, Wonderwell follows Violet, a naive & inquisitive 12 year-old-girl, on a thrilling journey that transforms her world forever. It was shot back at the end of 2016, just before the great Carrie Fisher passed away, and she's featured in the film in a small role. The magic of childhood on the threshold of adolescence sweeps a young girl into a timeless adventure in director Vlad Marsavin' film. Carrie Fisher and Rita Ora join talented newcomer Kiera Milward in a coming of age fable that combines VFX tech with live-action to tell the story of a girl discovering the thrilling,...
- 7/18/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Carrie Fisher in WonderwellImage: Vertical
It’s been six and a half years since Carrie Fisher died, just six weeks after wrapping what would be her final project, an urban fantasy film titled Wonderwell. If you haven’t heard of it, that’s probably because it never had any kind of commercial release—until now.
It’s been six and a half years since Carrie Fisher died, just six weeks after wrapping what would be her final project, an urban fantasy film titled Wonderwell. If you haven’t heard of it, that’s probably because it never had any kind of commercial release—until now.
- 6/23/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
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.
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. Alongside Fisher, the movie stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Fisher plays Hazel, a mysterious leader from a magical land unearthed by Violet (Milward), a young American girl living in Italy with her parents and older sister.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” director Vlad Marsavin told Deadline. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time,...
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. Alongside Fisher, the movie stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Fisher plays Hazel, a mysterious leader from a magical land unearthed by Violet (Milward), a young American girl living in Italy with her parents and older sister.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” director Vlad Marsavin told Deadline. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Carrie Fisher’s last movie — a magical coming-of-age tale set in Italy — has released its first trailer.
Wonderwell sees a young girl named Violet (portrayed by newcomer Kiera Milward) and her American family — including sister Savannah (Tiger Free) — move to Italy after she becomes the face of a world-renowned designer’s (Rita Ora) fashion label. When Violet wanders into a forest near the enchanting medieval village her family has come to stay in, she meets a “fabled” witch of the forest, Fisher’s Hazel.
Guided by the witch into a mysterious portal, Violet glimpses what her future holds, while discovering she may be facing a journey from which there is no return. The film’s logline describes it as “a thrilling, humorous and often terrifying voyage.” Within an imaginary and enchanting realm, the inquisitive tween will have an experience that transforms her — and her world — forever.
The minute-and-a-half trailer teases...
Wonderwell sees a young girl named Violet (portrayed by newcomer Kiera Milward) and her American family — including sister Savannah (Tiger Free) — move to Italy after she becomes the face of a world-renowned designer’s (Rita Ora) fashion label. When Violet wanders into a forest near the enchanting medieval village her family has come to stay in, she meets a “fabled” witch of the forest, Fisher’s Hazel.
Guided by the witch into a mysterious portal, Violet glimpses what her future holds, while discovering she may be facing a journey from which there is no return. The film’s logline describes it as “a thrilling, humorous and often terrifying voyage.” Within an imaginary and enchanting realm, the inquisitive tween will have an experience that transforms her — and her world — forever.
The minute-and-a-half trailer teases...
- 6/16/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Late American actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia from the sci-fi space opera ‘Star Wars’ franchise, is getting her last movie ‘Wonderwell’ released after a long wait of seven years.
The actress passed away on December 27, 2016 due to heart failure at the age of 60, though she had already completed her scenes for the fantasy film, six weeks prior to her tragic passing.
As reported by Deadline, the American film distribution company Vertical Entertainment has acquired the rights for a North America and UK/Ireland release for Vlad Marsavin’s directorial debut. The film is set for a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
Explaining the reasons behind the delay, the director said: “The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself.”
He further mentioned,...
The actress passed away on December 27, 2016 due to heart failure at the age of 60, though she had already completed her scenes for the fantasy film, six weeks prior to her tragic passing.
As reported by Deadline, the American film distribution company Vertical Entertainment has acquired the rights for a North America and UK/Ireland release for Vlad Marsavin’s directorial debut. The film is set for a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
Explaining the reasons behind the delay, the director said: “The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself.”
He further mentioned,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prior to her death in December 2016, Carrie Fisher filmed a role in the film “Wonderwell”, and fans will finally get to see it later this month.
According to Deadline, Fisher completed filming her role in the fantasy flick — which also stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and Kiera Milward — just six weeks before her death.
The outlet reports that “Wonderwell” has finally been picked up by a distributor in North America, Vertical, which will be releasing the film on June 23.
Read More: Billie Lourd Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Mom Carrie Fisher On Mother’s Day
As director Vlad Marsavin explained, post-production budgetary challenges with special effects led to the lengthy delay.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” he said. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on...
According to Deadline, Fisher completed filming her role in the fantasy flick — which also stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and Kiera Milward — just six weeks before her death.
The outlet reports that “Wonderwell” has finally been picked up by a distributor in North America, Vertical, which will be releasing the film on June 23.
Read More: Billie Lourd Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Mom Carrie Fisher On Mother’s Day
As director Vlad Marsavin explained, post-production budgetary challenges with special effects led to the lengthy delay.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” he said. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on...
- 6/15/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Carrie Fisher’s final film, Wonderwell, is set to release this summer after seven “perilous” years in the making. The film’s first trailer offers a glimpse at the fantasy coming-of-age story Fisher finished filming scenes for in 2016, just weeks before she died on Dec. 27, 2016 after suffering a heart attack at age 60.
In it, Fisher stars as a witch named Hazel who lives in a fantastical world where her mortal enemy is a fashion designed named Yana, played by Rita Ora. When a young girl named Violet (Kiera Milward) wanders...
In it, Fisher stars as a witch named Hazel who lives in a fantastical world where her mortal enemy is a fashion designed named Yana, played by Rita Ora. When a young girl named Violet (Kiera Milward) wanders...
- 6/14/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Carrie Fisher’s last movie Wonderwell is finally getting released after a “perilous” seven-year journey to screen.
The Star Wars icon, who passed away in late 2016 just six weeks after wrapping on the fantasy movie, leads cast alongside singer and actress Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Vertical has acquired North America and UK/Ire rights to Vlad Marsavin’s under-the-radar directorial debut and is lining up a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” explained director Marsavin about the delayed release. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time, but we were challenged with Covid...
The Star Wars icon, who passed away in late 2016 just six weeks after wrapping on the fantasy movie, leads cast alongside singer and actress Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Vertical has acquired North America and UK/Ire rights to Vlad Marsavin’s under-the-radar directorial debut and is lining up a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” explained director Marsavin about the delayed release. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time, but we were challenged with Covid...
- 6/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The tragic loss of Carrie Fisher in December came as a devastating blow to film fans around the world. For many “Star Wars” fans, her passing also inevitably raised questions about Fisher’s role in the next installment of the franchise, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Read More: Carrie Fisher’s ‘Star Wars’ Family and More Celebrities Mourn Her Death on Twitter
As Disney CEO Bob Iger explained during a recent talk at USC’s Marshall School of Business, Fisher had finished shooting all her scenes for the eighth installement, “The Last Jedi.” “What I can say about that is she is in 8 and we’re not changing 8 to deal with her passing. So her performance, which we’re really pleased with, remains as it was in 8.”
Iger also laid to rest any theories about Fisher being digitally resurrected in future films. “In ‘Rogue One,’ we created digitally a few characters,...
Read More: Carrie Fisher’s ‘Star Wars’ Family and More Celebrities Mourn Her Death on Twitter
As Disney CEO Bob Iger explained during a recent talk at USC’s Marshall School of Business, Fisher had finished shooting all her scenes for the eighth installement, “The Last Jedi.” “What I can say about that is she is in 8 and we’re not changing 8 to deal with her passing. So her performance, which we’re really pleased with, remains as it was in 8.”
Iger also laid to rest any theories about Fisher being digitally resurrected in future films. “In ‘Rogue One,’ we created digitally a few characters,...
- 3/24/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Yesterday the entire entertainment industry, and the family and friends of Carrie Fisher, were sent into mourning as we learned of her passing at age 60 from a heart attack. While the death will be tough to get over, many fans wondered how this will affect Star Wars Episode VIII and IX. We have seen how a movie could be altered after a main cast member's death in the middle of filming, for example when Paul Walker, the production of Furious 7 used a digitally altered version of Walker to finish the final scene. Was this to be the case for Episode VIII? A source for Variety gives us an update.
Fisher's work on the eighth film has been completed, and Disney and LucasFilm will not have to address her untimely death until Star Wars Episode IX. Fisher, who played Leia Organa, was listed for the cast in the ninth film...
Fisher's work on the eighth film has been completed, and Disney and LucasFilm will not have to address her untimely death until Star Wars Episode IX. Fisher, who played Leia Organa, was listed for the cast in the ninth film...
- 12/28/2016
- by Drew Carlton
- LRMonline.com
On Tuesday, December 27, the world said goodbye to Carrie Fisher after she passed away from suffering a heart attack. The actress had recently reprised her iconic role of Princess Leia in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and was set to appear in the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode VIII.”
Following the news of her death, sources confirmed to Variety that Fisher had completed her work on the eighth installment. Shooting had wrapped in July and the film is currently in post-production, which means that they will not have to address her death until the ninth film begins shooting in 2018. Fisher was also slated to appear in “Episode IX,” though there’s no word on how Lucasfilm will address the loss of the beloved character and actress in the franchise.
Read More: Carrie Fisher Was About to Announce Stage Show ‘Wishful Drinking Strikes Back: From Star Wars to, uh, Star Wars!
Following the news of her death, sources confirmed to Variety that Fisher had completed her work on the eighth installment. Shooting had wrapped in July and the film is currently in post-production, which means that they will not have to address her death until the ninth film begins shooting in 2018. Fisher was also slated to appear in “Episode IX,” though there’s no word on how Lucasfilm will address the loss of the beloved character and actress in the franchise.
Read More: Carrie Fisher Was About to Announce Stage Show ‘Wishful Drinking Strikes Back: From Star Wars to, uh, Star Wars!
- 12/27/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Carrie Fisher, best known for her iconic role of Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise, died on Tuesday, December 27, four days after suffering a heart attack. She was 60.
The family’s spokesman Simon Halls released a statement on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd.
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” reads the statement. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Read More: Carrie Fisher: 10 Key Roles Beyond ‘Star Wars’ You May Not Have Seen
The actress was flying from London to Los Angeles on December 23 when she went into cardiac arrest. Fellow passengers on board administered CPR and, after an emergency landing, she was taken to a nearby hospital.
Fisher was currently on her book tour for her new memoir,...
The family’s spokesman Simon Halls released a statement on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd.
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” reads the statement. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Read More: Carrie Fisher: 10 Key Roles Beyond ‘Star Wars’ You May Not Have Seen
The actress was flying from London to Los Angeles on December 23 when she went into cardiac arrest. Fellow passengers on board administered CPR and, after an emergency landing, she was taken to a nearby hospital.
Fisher was currently on her book tour for her new memoir,...
- 12/27/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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