Showing posts with label Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Star Wars Day! Daisy Ridley posts video from Episode VIII set as she wishes a Happy May The 4th while John Boyega watches twerking Storm Troopers

Star Wars Day! Daisy Ridley posts video from Episode VIII set as she wishes a Happy May The 4th while John Boyega watches twerking Storm Troopers

By HEIDI PARKER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 21:01, 4 May 2016 | UPDATED: 22:26, 4 May 2016

May 4 is Star Wars Day because May the fourth sounds like 'may the force' as in 'May the force be with you,' a popular saying in all the Star Wars films.
That day fell on Wednesday, when several past and present stars of the franchise reached out on social media to celebrate.
While Star Wars VIII actress Daisy Ridley shared a video from the set of Episode VIII with BB-8 and her co-star John Boyega posted a video of twerking Storm Troopers, vet Mark Hamill chose to use the day to help sick kids.
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A look at VIII: Daisy Ridley shared a video from the set of Episode VIII to wish everyone a Happy May the 4th

A look at VIII: Daisy Ridley shared a video from the set of Episode VIII to wish everyone a Happy May the 4th
A good girl: The 24-year-old actress also talked up  the charity Force For Change

A good girl: The 24-year-old actress also talked up  the charity Force For Change
Shock: At one point the British star was handed a gift from Force Awakens co-star John Boyega

Shock: At one point the British star was handed a gift from Force Awakens co-star John Boyega
Awkward: Turns out the gift was a Boyega doll and Daisy was not too impressed

Awkward: Turns out the gift was a Boyega doll and Daisy was not too impressed

Daisy Ridley choses Star Wars Day to help children with illness

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Daisy seen in a video posted to the official Star Wars Instagram page.
The beauty was on the set of Star Wars VIII with BB-8 in the background. She thanked fans for donating to Force For Change. And she also pretended not to be disappointed when she was handed a gift from Boyega.
Turns out that gift was a Star Wars John Boyega doll. 
'Over one million raised. One million matched. @daisyridley (and friends) thank you for being a #ForceForChange and wish you a happy #StarWarsDay! #StarWars,' read the caption.
Nice scarf: Daisy's first snap was of her grinning on the set of The Force Awakens as she wears a Jedi-approved turban. The 24-year-old star captioned the collage: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!'

Nice scarf: Daisy's first snap was of her grinning on the set of The Force Awakens as she wears a Jedi-approved turban. The 24-year-old star captioned the collage: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!'
A lot of love here: In the next snap she is holding hands with Boyega in a beige tent. Her caption for this one read: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! @jboyega_ PEANUTS'

A lot of love here: In the next snap she is holding hands with Boyega in a beige tent. Her caption for this one read: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! @jboyega_ PEANUTS'
Toucing: Next there was a split screen of her getting her makeup done in the desert as director JJ Abrams looked on. 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! This is team Dazzle; Lisa, Amanda and Callie (missing Sonny!) AKA the incredible women that kept me going the whole way through the shoot! Plus JJ in the back being a general BAWS!'

Toucing: Next there was a split screen of her getting her makeup done in the desert as director JJ Abrams looked on. 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! This is team Dazzle; Lisa, Amanda and Callie (missing Sonny!) AKA the incredible women that kept me going the whole way through the shoot! Plus JJ in the back being a general BAWS!'
On Instagram, her flashback photos were all of her.
Daisy's first snap was of her grinning on the set of The Force Awakens as she wears a Jedi-approved turban.
The 24-year-old star captioned the collage: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!'
In the next snap she is holding hands with Boyega in a beige tent. Her caption for this one read: 'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! @jboyega_ PEANUTS.'
John Boyega in shock & aw walking in on storm trooper surprise

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Jokes: Boyega's Twitter post was playful. It read: 'There is a reason I left these guys #starwarsday;
Jokes: Boyega's Twitter post was playful. It read: 'There is a reason I left these guys #starwarsday;
Awkward: Several dancers in Storm Troopers outfits were seen twerking in an alley way
Awkward: Several dancers in Storm Troopers outfits were seen twerking in an alley way
She also had 15 heart emojis.
Next there was a split screen of her getting her makeup done in the desert as director JJ Abrams looked on.
'HAPPY STAR WARS DAY Y'ALL! This is team Dazzle; Lisa, Amanda and Callie (missing Sonny!) AKA the incredible women that kept me going the whole way through the shoot! Plus JJ in the back being a general BAWS!' 
What a trooper: Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in all of the Star Wars films - including 2017's Episode VIII - shared a photo with a sick child. His caption read: 'Don't donate for me-Donate for THIS guy! #AwesomeOscar #ForceForChange #GOSH #StarWarsDay'

What a trooper: Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in all of the Star Wars films - including 2017's Episode VIII - shared a photo with a sick child. His caption read: 'Don't donate for me-Donate for THIS guy! #AwesomeOscar #ForceForChange #GOSH #StarWarsDay'
Boyega's Twitter post was playful.
It read: 'There is a reason I left these guys #starwarsday.'
Several dancers in Storm Troopers outfits were seen twerking in an alley way.
Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in all of the Star Wars films - including 2017's Episode VIII - shared a photo with a sick child.
His caption read: 'Don't donate for me-Donate for THIS guy! #AwesomeOscar #ForceForChange #GOSH #StarWarsDay.' 
He's a favorite! Mark was also with Naheem Abidoye at the ICAP MediCinema, Guy's Hospital in London celebrating Star Wars Day for Force for Change

He's a favorite! Mark was also with Naheem Abidoye at the ICAP MediCinema, Guy's Hospital in London celebrating Star Wars Day for Force for Change


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Sunday, 14 February 2016

Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens actor John Boyega takes home EE Rising Star award at the BAFTAs

Rising Star Wars! The Force Awakens actor John Boyega beams as he beats Brie Larson and Dakota Johnson to take home breakthrough award at the BAFTAs

By MARC JACKSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 21:36, 14 February 2016 | UPDATED: 23:14, 14 February 2016

He went from unknown actor to superstar-in-the-making thanks to his leading role in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
And John Boyega cemented his place in the film industry on Sunday as he picked up the EE Rising Star award at the glitzy BAFTAs.
The 23-year-old beamed with delight as he beat out competition from more established stars including 50 Shades of Grey's Dakota Johnson and Brie Larson, who was named Best Actress at the prizegiving for her turn in Room.
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Rising Star (Wars) John Boyega cemented his place in the film industry on Sunday as he picked up the EE Rising Star award at the glitzy BAFTAs
Rising Star (Wars) John Boyega cemented his place in the film industry on Sunday as he picked up the EE Rising Star award at the glitzy BAFTAs
Other nominees included Taron Egerton and Bel Powley.
Taking to the stage, he said: 'First and foremost I want to thank God for this moment.
'Guys, I haven't been doing this for a long time, it's a fluke! I'm gonna share this award with all the young dreamers who are determined, who are hard working, who are quite frankly amazing. This is also for you. Blessings for your path and God bless.' 
The star certainly looked like an A-list as he hit the red carpet in a dapper black velvet jacket and bow tie as he greeted his growing fan base waiting to see the celebrity guests. 
Speaking of his meteoric rise to fame, the Londoner exclaimed on the red carpet: 'I was in South West London just this morning buying some bread and now I've put on a tux and here I am.'
Spencer McHugh, Director of Brand at EE, said: 'All of the 2016 EE Rising Star nominees have shown exceptional talent – starring in some of the biggest films of the last year.
See our full BAFTAs coverage on all the winners, losers and red carpet fashion 
John Boyega jokes about 'fluke' BAFTA Rising Star Award win
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Bright future: Boyega joins the likes of previous recipients Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy to win the prize
Bright future: Boyega joins the likes of previous recipients Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy to win the prize
'For the dreamers': John dedicated the prize to other hopeful actors while admitting his recent success was a 'fluke'
'For the dreamers': John dedicated the prize to other hopeful actors while admitting his recent success was a 'fluke'
Dapper gent: The star certainly looked like an A-list as he hit the red carpet in a dapper black velvet jacket and bow tie
Dapper gent: The star certainly looked like an A-list as he hit the red carpet in a dapper black velvet jacket and bow tie
Popular: The London lad looked thrilled to mingle with his growing fanbase as he arrived at the prizegiving
Popular: The London lad looked thrilled to mingle with his growing fanbase as he arrived at the prizegiving
The 23-year-old beat out competition from more established stars including 50 Shades of Grey's Dakota Johnson and an absent Brie Larson, who was named Best Actress at the prizegiving for her turn in Room
The 23-year-old beat out competition from more established stars including 50 Shades of Grey's Dakota Johnson and an absent Brie Larson, who was named Best Actress at the prizegiving for her turn in Room
Lost out: The 23-year-old beat out competition from more established stars including 50 Shades of Grey's Dakota Johnson and an absent Brie Larson, who was named Best Actress at the prizegiving for her turn in Room
Breakthough: Other nominees included Taron Egerton, who starred alongside Tom Hardy in Legend and Bel Powley, who played Princess Margaret in TV drama A Royal Night Out
Breakthough: Other nominees included Taron Egerton, who starred alongside Tom Hardy in Legend and Bel Powley, who played Princess Margaret in TV drama A Royal Night Out
Breakthough: Other nominees included Taron Egerton, who starred alongside Tom Hardy in Legend and Bel Powley, who played Princess Margaret in TV drama A Royal Night Out
'Any one of them is deserving of the title but the public have spoken, and we are very pleased for John Boyega. His star has truly risen.'
Boyega joins the likes of previous recipients Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy.
Boyega had his screen debut in the critically acclaimed BBC series, Becoming Human before playing the lead in cult sci-fi film, Attack the Block.
The jury who selected the five nominees from the hundreds suggested by BAFTA members included actress Olivia Colman, Jonathan Ross and a host of leading industry experts including producer and jury chair, Marc Samuelson; film critic James King; Philomena producer, Gabrielle Tana; Pirates of the Caribbean and Testament of Youth casting director, Lucy Bevan; director of Harry Potter and Four Weddings and a Funeral, Mike Newell, and renowned casting director for Star Wars Episode VII and Nina Gold, alongside a group of esteemed film and arts journalists.
John Boyega comments on BAFTA Blackout on red carpet
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Next generation: Boyega joins the likes of previous recipients Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy to win the prize. 
Next generation: Boyega joins the likes of previous recipients Will Poulter, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, Noel Clarke, Eva Green and James McAvoy to win the prize. 


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