‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ will feature previously unseen footage of Carrie Fisher

The actress who played Princess Leia and died in 2016 will appear in the latest ‘Star Wars’ film without any CGI.

Image Star Wars/YouTube

Film footage of the late actress Carrie Fisher taken for the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is to be used in “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Disney confirmed that the unseen footage is to be used in the ninth episode in the sci-fi film franchise.

It turns out Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, will also be back in “Episode IX,” despite the fact that he appeared to have died in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Filming starts in London on 1 August this year according to the Disney statement. As reported by Digital Spy, the announcement was made on Friday, 27 July.

Star lineup for ‘Star Wars’ episode 9

Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack in December 2016 at the age of 60. This happened at a time when she was reviving her career in the film franchise by appearing with fellow-costars Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

The actor Mark Hamill, whose Luke Skywalker character appeared to die in last year’s "The Last Jedi," will also appear in the next movie, which will start filming in London on 1 August, Disney said in a statement.

Fisher died suddenly in December 2016, aged 60, after suffering a heart attack, just as she was enjoying a career revival with the re-invigorated "Star Wars" movie franchise that reunited her with original cast members Hamill and Harrison Ford in the 2015 film "The Force Awakens." Fisher was in “The Last Jedi” and was supposed to be a central character in episode nine. Talk had been that she would feature as a CGI character, but it turns out some previously unused footage was perfect for the task.

No ‘Star Wars’ without Carrie Fisher

The Guardian quotes “Episode IX” director, JJ Abrams as saying in a statement that they all loved Fisher, but couldn’t find a satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker story without her. He said they would never recast the role or use CGI to portray Princess Leia. However, with the blessing and support of Carrie’s daughter, Billie, they found a solution to the problem and are able to honour Fisher’s legacy in the role of Leia in the ninth episode. He said they would be using previously unseen footage from "Episode VII" for the new movie. According to Disney, the script for the ninth film was in the process of being reworked to suit.

Returning cast for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

Besides the presence of Fisher and Hamill, Billy Dee Williams will be back as Lando Calrissian, who was last seen in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” Daisy Ridley, Kelly Marie Tran, John Boyega, Adam Driver  and Lupit Nyong’o will also return for the film.

Filming for “Star Wars: Episode IX” starts in August 2018 and it is expected to premiere in cinemas worldwide during December 2019.

First date from hell as woman destroys Warhol art at Houston lawyer’s home

First date from hell as woman destroys Warhol art at Houston lawyer’s home: 

A drunken woman has been accused of damaging Andy Warhol paintings worth $500,000 each and throwing two sculptures valued at $20,000 each... read the full story here.

Watch: Viewers believe there’s an F-bomb in the latest Paddington Christmas ad

An English accent can be a tricky affair, even when it involves the beloved kids’ favourite character, Paddington the Bear.

Paddington Christmas ad for Marks & Spencer [Image: M&S/YouTube]

Paddington recently starred in the latest Marks & Spencer Christmas ad and many people believe they heard an f-bomb in the heartwarming commercial.

The ad, included below, shows Paddington lying in bed on the night before Christmas, while hoping to receive marmalade. He suddenly hears a thump on the roof. When Paddington climbs up to the roof, he bumps into a character, dressed all in red, who he immediately believes to be Santa Claus. Meanwhile, said character is actually a burglar, who has been swanning around the neighbourhood, stealing families’ Christmas gifts.

You'll never unhear this! 😂 🔊

Video credit: Marks and Spencer pic.twitter.com/UXZIAr6c6A

— This Morning (@thismorning) November 8, 2017

Paddington, being the nice bear he is, offers to help Santa Claus deliver all the gifts. He recognizes many of the names on the parcels and wants to make sure they get to their rightful owners.

As the burglar and Paddington complete their deliveries, they spot a family, hugging and happy over their Christmas gifts. The burglar is apparently moved by the whole situation and has finally discovered the true meaning of Christmas.

Before he leaves, the burglar gives Paddington a huge bear hug, and says, “Thank you, little bear.” There’s only one problem – many viewers heard this a little differently and believe the burglar actually said, “F**k you, little bear.”  Enjoy watching the video here, and let us know in the comment section exactly what you hear.

Naturally Twitter came alive to the story, with many funny posts, believing the burglar should be placed on Santa’s “naughty list.” However some people only heard the words “Thank you.” 

I swear the burglar says "Fuck you little bear" to @paddingtonbear #fuckthebear #lovethebear pic.twitter.com/Bg28RLh9p2

— DDDDSouza (@Rob_de_Souza) November 7, 2017

The Marks & Spencer’s advert is so cute until it sounds like the burglar says “fuck you little bear” 😩😂 #MarksAndSpencer #Christmasadvert

— Chelsey Sleigh (@chelsey_sleigh) November 8, 2017

Big fan of Santa saying ‘Fuck You little Bear’ to Paddington in the M&S Christmas advert. Put the marmalade obsessed little prick firmly in his place.

— Ste Davies (@StevenD1977) November 8, 2017

I just heard thank you, nothing else. Couldn’t work out what the naught word was supposed to be. Very strange over reaction from adults.

— Kay Louise (@andyflossK) November 9, 2017

Meanwhile, the new “Paddington” film is set for release in the U.S. this coming January (with no f-bombs included).

Birmingham man dies after massive firework exploded in his home

A man in Birmingham has died and his partner has suffered multiple leg fractures after an arson attack with a huge firework, leading to a murder enquiry.

Tony Nicholls' home after the arson attack - screen capture from YouTube/Showbiz Us-Uk

Tony Nicholls, 56, suffered from severe burns and smoke inhalation after a large firework, said to consist of approximately 200 tubes of explosives, was placed in his Birmingham home and set alight. The firework caused a massive blaze in the house, severely injuring Nicholls and leading to his partner jumping to safely from a window upstairs and suffering several leg fractures.

Nicholls was taken by firefighters to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday for treatment for severe burns and smoke inhalation from the fire and was placed in an induced coma. However, he didn’t regain consciousness and passed away early on Tuesday morning. Birmingham police have now launched a murder enquiry into the incident.

Murder probe launched as arson attack victim dies after yobs blast his house with huge commercial firework https://t.co/NPAhX776eC

— Media Beast (@Mediabeast3) November 7, 2017

The downstairs floor of the property was left blackened by the blaze, which ripped through the home at around 11 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters believe the massive firework likely took two minutes to fully discharge, quickly setting the home on fire.

According to a report by the Birmingham Mail, police had said in an earlier statement that the firework was a multi-shot commercial firework, around 2ft x 1ft in size and that once ignited, it would have lasted for approximately two minutes. They stated that the type of firework is normally used for an outdoor public firework display, adding that the impact inside a small house would have been terrifying.

As reported by the Guardian, West Midlands Police are urging anyone who has sold a firework of this type, or is missing one, to contact Detective Inspector Paul Joyce of the Homicide team. 

Murder inquiry launched after man dies following blaze caused by firework in homehttps://t.co/csjVYAtYCe pic.twitter.com/someTTM4hY

— ITV News (@itvnews) November 7, 2017

Joyce said the huge firework would have been heavy to carry for any distance and he urges anyone who spotted a person carrying a large box in the neighbourhood to contact police. After Nicholl’s death, Joyce said they are treating the incident as a murder enquiry. He said they are following up on several active lines of enquiry and are particularly looking into CCTV in the local community, which may have picked up the suspect.

Nicholl’s partner is still in hospital, being treated for her injuries. His daughter thanked emergency services, as well as medical staff at the hospital, for caring and treating her father.

Police have asked anyone with information relating to the incident to contact police locally on 101, or to phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

New Hampshire 6-year-old boy revived with Narcan after possible opioid overdose

As the opioid epidemic continues across the U.S., a 6-year-old boy had to be revived with Narcan after found unconscious from an alleged opioid overdose

Photo Narcan pen seen on sidewalk outside apartment screen capture from YouTube/WMUR-TV

In what is considered to be the first time the narcotic antidote had been used on a child in the state of New Hampshire, a six-year-old was revived with Narcan at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning, after suffering a possible overdose.

Child overdoses on opioids in a Manchester apartment

Police responded to a Manchester apartment on Tuesday morning to find a six-year-old boy, lying unresponsive from a possible overdose of some kind of opioid drug. According to Manchester Police, the boy came around as soon as Narcan was administered.

Now detectives are investigating the incident as a possible overdose as Narcan will only revive someone exposed to an opioid. Lt. Brian O’Keefe told WBZ that it was “gut-wrenching,” saying it was particularly tough on their officers, who regularly respond to overdose calls, but not calls involving young children. 

One of the paramedics who responded to the scene said he had never seen the anti-overdose drug used on a child in his more than two decades on the job.

In his more than two decades on the job, a New Hampshire paramedic had never seen Narcan used on a child until yesterday pic.twitter.com/HfWTV0IY9x

— David Robichaud (@RobiWBZ) July 19, 2017

So far no arrests have been made and the child was still in hospital on Thursday and in a stable condition. However the child will be placed in the care of another relative, other than those he was with when he suffered the overdose. Police have not released the type of opioid drug the six-year-old boy was exposed to, or which family members he was with at the time of the overdose. However, O’Keefe said when a young child is involved it could be something as simple as touching something in the home, like a kitchen table, sink or a doorknob. He said if there are trace amounts of an opiate derivative such as fentanyl or carfentanyl, the results could have been far worse.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, opioids are easily absorbed even with simple skin contact and the drug takes effect very quickly. They say just 2 or 3 milligrams of fentanyl could be fatal. However, when it comes to a child, it would take only 1 to 1.5 milligrams to have a fatal effect.

New Hampshire becomes a focal point in the U.S. opioid epidemic

According to AMR communications director Kim Warth, New Hampshire has become a focal point for the opioid epidemic in America. According to CNN, there have been 176 youths from 10 to 19 years of age involved in opioid-related visits to the emergency room, while five children under the age of ten have also been hospitalized.

Children should never be exposed to opioids

Neighbors in the area are shocked and concerned over the child’s overdose incident, with Al Pellerin saying you cannot let a six-year-old be exposed to something like this and almost die from the experience.

American Airlines flight evacuated due to man passing gas? Maybe not

An American Airlines flight had landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport when passengers were evacuated due to nausea and headaches.

According to an airport official at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, an American Airlines flight had to be evacuated after a man passed gas so violently it caused people to suffer headaches and nausea. However, the airline does acknowledge there was a bad odor, but says it wasn’t a passenger’s gas.

Rumors spread worldwide of American Airlines 'gassy' evacuation

These days there are many horror stories in the media about various airlines, including American Airlines. News of the latest incident soon went viral worldwide due to its almost humorous (and very human) “gassy” nature. It reportedly happened on July 16 at around 4 p.m. when the passenger on the plane allegedly “passed gas” so violently the smell was overpowering, causing fellow passengers to become ill. The RDU official reportedly said the smell was so bad, fellow passengers became nauseous and developed headaches, leading to them being rushed off the plane. While the American Airlines flight in question was not identified, it was landing at Raleigh-Durham airport to avoid being diverted.

American Airlines: A foul odor causing fliers to experience headaches and nausea wasn't "passed gas." https://t.co/HCOYI0rnhN

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 17, 2017

Officials at the airport later said in a statement that there had been a “medical issue” on the American Airlines flight after passengers suffered eye irritations and headaches, and that a passenger had been treated by Wake County Emergency Medical Services. The International Business Times reported that a lack of more information left many questions unanswered, as it is unsure whether the passenger boarded the plane in an unwell condition or became “gassy” during the flight.

Meanwhile, and as noted by the Charlotte Observer, American Airlines issued a statement to say one of their planes at the Raleigh-Durham airport was taken out of service over a bad odor, but the spokesperson said it was definitely not due to “passed gas.”  Their statement said an American Airlines plane traveling from Charlotte to the Raleigh-Durham airport had landed at 2:19 p.m. and was out of service over a mechanical issue, along with a bad odor in the cabin. The statement went on to stress that this odor was not caused by “passed gas” as had been widely reported in the media. 

CBS North Carolina later learned that it was crew members who complained about the odor and that this was after the passengers had left the plane. However this, along with the airline’s statement, went contrary to the earlier alleged statement by the airport official, so we’ll probably never know for sure.