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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Cast Celebrate Launch of United Plane!

The cast of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker are taking it to the sky… literally!

The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker cast and filmmakers posed in front of United Airlines’ Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-800 aircraft, created to celebrate the upcoming film-the conclusion of the Skywalker saga.

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Keri Russell, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Kelly Marie Tran, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Joonas Suotamo, Ian McDiarmid and writer-director J.J. Abrams and more were all in attendance to celebrate the launch of the plane.

United worked with Lucasfilm on the exciting exterior design, which features THE RESISTANCE on one side of the aircraft and the First Order on the other. Inside the plane, passengers will be treated to custom headrests embossed with emblems of the film’s dueling factions, THE RESISTANCE and the First Order. The special-edition Star Wars aircraft will operate for a limited time, and fans can track the plane with its tail number (N36272) on FlightAware, where it will display as a special Star Wars icon.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens in U.S. theaters on December 20!

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Harrison Ford Joins Mark Hamill & 'Star Wars' Cast at 'Rise of Skywalker' Premiere!

Harrison Ford suits up for the premiere of the new movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Monday night (December 16) in Hollywood.

While the actor is not in the new movie, he still stepped out to support his former co-stars, including franchise vets Mark Hamill, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Daniels.

Also in attendance were co-stars Joonas Suotamo, Dominic Monaghan, Richard E. Grant, and Greg Grunberg, among others. Composer John Williams was seen posing for photos with the guys as well.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters on Friday!

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J.J. Abrams Says 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Will Introduce New Force Powers That 'Will Infuriate Some People'

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams has revealed Episode IX features previously unknown Force powers that could potentially divide fans.

“It was really important that we not just redo the things you’ve seen, but add new elements—which we knew will infuriate some people and thrill others,” the 53-year-old writer-director told Vanity Fair.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of J.J. Abrams

“Among those things are not just new ways of doing sort of traditional, must-have sequences, whether it’s chases or lightsaber battles, or what have you,” J.J. added. “We wanted to make sure that this picture also showed aspects of the Force in ways that go beyond what you’ve seen before.”

Pictured: J.J. Abrams joining the cast of Star Wars: The Rise Of SkywalkerRichard E. Grant, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Naomi Ackie, Joonas Suotamo and Anthony Daniels – at the global press conference for the film at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday (December 4) in Pasadena, Calif.

READ MORE: Every ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ranked From Worst to Best, Ahead of Rise of Skywalker’s Release!

FYI: John is wearing Daniel Patrick pants.

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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Final Trailer Debuts Online - Watch Now!

The final trailer for the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has arrived and you can watch it right here!

The highly anticipated trailer debuted during halftime on ESPN’s Monday Night Football on Monday night (October 21).

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams, is the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, with Ian McDiarmid and Billy Dee Williams.

Tickets to public screenings of the movie are now on sale. The movie hits theaters on December 20!

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Olivia Colman Honored With BFI Fellowship from 'The Favourite' Director Yorgos Lanthimos!

Olivia Colman flashes a smile on the red carpet while attending the 2019 BFI Chairman’s Dinner held at Rosewood London on Wednesday evening (March 6) in London, England.

The 45-year-old Oscar winner was in attendance to receive the BFI Fellowship by Yorgos Lanthimos, who directed her in The Lobster and The Favourite.

“There isn’t an actor who can infuse each moment onscreen with such great humanity, drama and humour. No one can appear so fragile, magnetic, fierce, funny and real from one second to the next, or all at the same time,” Yorgos said during his speech (via Deadline).

Also in attendance to show their support were Olivia‘s husband Ed Sinclair, David Tennant, Richard E. Grant and his wife Joan Washington, as well as Olivia‘s The Crown co-stars Helena Bonham Carter and Tobias Menzies, who is stepping into the role of Prince Philip for the new season.

“I didn’t know what to expect this evening, turns out it’s a bit like a surprise birthday party… on the back of a lovely year,” Olivia said during her speech.

FYI: Olivia is wearing Atelier Swarovski fine jewelry.

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Richard E. Grant's Oscars 2019 Date Is His Daughter Olivia!

Richard E. Grant arrives on the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards on Sunday (February 24) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The 61-year-old actor was joined on the carpet by his daughter Olivia.

Richard is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me? He won the award the day before at the Spirit Awards.

Also nominated in the category are Green Book‘s Mahershala Ali, BlacKkKlansman‘s Adam Driver, A Star Is Born‘s Sam Elliott, and Vice‘s Sam Rockwell.

FYI: Richard is wearing Brunello Cucinelli.

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Tessa Thompson & Robin Wright Step Out Looking Chic at Chanel Oscars Pre-Party!

Tessa Thompson and Robin Wright are getting glam at the 2019 Annual Pre-Oscars Dinner hosted by Chanel and Charles Finch at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.

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The 35-year-old Creed II actress and the 52-year-old House of Cards star both looked beautiful while in attendance at the event.

Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow, Dominic West, Jason Clarke, Richard E. Grant, Michael Keaton and Alfonso Cuaron all attended the dinner as well.

Frances McDormand was also in attendance, spotted giving Willem Dafoe a hug.

FYI: Tessa is wearing a Chanel dress, bag, jewelry and shoes. Robin is wearing a Chanel blouse, pants, bag, jewelry and shoes. Leslie is wearing Chanel jeans, bag, jewelry and shoes.

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