Star Wars Franchise Taking Risks, As Usual

By Rachel Giffin photo from wikimedia commons  The Star Wars franchise started anew in the winter of 2015 with J. J. Abrams’ addition to the series, Episode VII, The Force Awakens. Since then, Star Wars, a story which seemed to have drawn to a close with The Return of the Jedi released in 1983, has been expanded into a new universe of characters and story lines spanning the galaxy. The first expansion to the … Continue reading Star Wars Franchise Taking Risks, As Usual

Carrie Fisher: A Farewell to Star Wars’ Iconic Princess

Photo courtesy of http://www.elle.my  by Rachel Giffin Carrie Fisher died in the early morning hours of on Tuesday, December 27, following four days of intensive care after a heart attack. Millions mourn the loss of this iconic actress. While Fisher played in many successful films, her most remembered and probably most adored role was in George Lucas’ space adventure saga, Star Wars, where she portrayed the character … Continue reading Carrie Fisher: A Farewell to Star Wars’ Iconic Princess