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Emperor Palpatine returns in "Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, file photo, actress Carrie Fisher attends a special screening of, &quot;Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds,&quot; at Alice Tully Hall in New York. J.J. Abrams says he will use unreleased footage of Fisher in the next &quot;Star Wars&quot; film to give the latest trilogy a &quot;satisfying conclusion.&quot; Lucasfilm and writer-director Abrams announced Friday, July 27, 2018, that footage Fisher shot for 2015's &quot;Star Wars: The Force Awakens&quot; will be used in the ninth film in the space opera's core trilogies about the Skywalker family. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Next ‘Star Wars’ film to use unreleased Fisher footage

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The First Order's version of the infamous Walkers as seen in "Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, Ultimate Collector's Edition," now available on 4K Ultra HD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi, Ultimate Collector’s Edition’ 4K Ultra HD review

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

Actress Carrie Fisher appears as General Leia in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". (Lucasfilm via AP) ** FILE **

Star Wars cast reflects on Carrie Fisher’s and Leia’s legacy

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017 file photo, actor Mark Hamill poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Hamill returns as Luke Skywalker in the upcoming &quot;Star Wars: The Last Jedi,&quot; in theaters December 15. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

Mark Hamill on Luke Skywalker’s return, losing Carrie Fisher

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment shows, Mark Hamill, from left, as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, and Harrison Ford as Hans Solo in the original 1977 &quot;Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.&quot; The four-day Star Wars Celebration kicked off Thursday, April 14, 2017 in Orlando, Fla., marking the 40-year anniversary of Lucas’ space saga. (Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment via AP) ** FILE **

Carrie Fisher had cocaine, heroin and MDMA in system at time of death, coroner says

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. fficials say actress Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors, but they could not conclusively determine what caused her death. Los Angeles coroner's officials said in a news release late Friday, June 16, 2017 that Fisher had buildup of fat in the walls of her arteries. The release states that Fisher had taken multiple drugs prior to her death, but that investigators could not determine whether they contributed to her death in December. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Coroner: Cocaine among drugs found in Carrie Fisher’s system

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY - Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. fficials say actress Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors, but they could not conclusively determine what caused her death. Los Angeles coroner's officials said in a news release late Friday, June 16, 2017 that Fisher had buildup of fat in the walls of her arteries. The release states that Fisher had taken multiple drugs prior to her death, but that investigators could not determine whether they contributed to her death in December. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Coroner: Sleep apnea among causes of Carrie Fisher’s death

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY - Associated Press

This combination photo of two images released by Profiles in History show a costume worn by Debbie Reynolds from the iconic &quot;Belly Up to the Bar, Boys&quot; musical number in the film, &quot;The Unsinkable Molly Brown,&quot; left, and a lavender silk chiffon dress Reynolds wore from the &quot;You Were Meant For Me&quot; musical sequence in &quot;Singin' in the Rain.&quot; These costumes are among many items belonging to Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher that will be up for auction beginning September 23. (Profiles in History via AP)

Reynolds, Fisher collectibles up for auction, home for sale

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, file photo, actress Carrie Fisher attends a special screening of, &quot;Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds,&quot; at Alice Tully Hall in New York. The creators of Amazon's &quot;Catastrophe,&quot; which stars Fisher in one of her final roles, said news of her death Dec. 27, 2016, was &quot;utterly shocking.&quot; &quot;We had no idea. I don't think she had any idea,&quot; said series star and co-creator Rob Delaney of possible warning signs or health concerns for the 60-year-old actress. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Carrie Fisher’s ‘Catastrophe’ co-stars recall her final days

By NICOLE EVATT - Associated Press

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment shows, Mark Hamill, from left, as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, and Harrison Ford as Hans Solo in the original 1977 &quot;Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.&quot; The four-day Star Wars Celebration kicked off Thursday, April 14, 2017 in Orlando, Fla., marking the 40-year anniversary of Lucas’ space saga. (Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment via AP) ** FILE **

Mark Hamill: Carrie Fisher Star Wars tribute is ‘therapy’

By SANDY COHEN - Associated Press

Costumed fans of the Star Wars franchise wait in a massive line outside the Orange County Center, in Orlando, Fla., to attend the 2017 Star Wars Celebration, Thursday, April 13, 2017, marking the 40th anniversary of the original 1977 Star Wars film. Thousands of fans waited for hours in the line, estimated to be more than a mile long. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Harrison Ford visit, Fisher tribute launch Star Wars event

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as they arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The mother-daughter actresses will be honored at a public memorial on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the storied Hollywood Hills cemetery where both have been laid to rest. Fisher and Reynolds died one day apart in late December 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Reynolds and Fisher honored with humor, music and dance

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as they arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The mother-daughter actresses will be honored at a public memorial on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the storied Hollywood Hills cemetery where both have been laid to rest. Fisher and Reynolds died one day apart in late December 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

The Latest: Reynolds, Fisher remembered for wit at memorial

Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Lucasfilm, the company behind “Star Wars,” says there are no plans to digitally recreate the late Carrie Fisher to play Princess Leia in future episodes of the movie saga. The Disney-owned Lucasfilm made the rare foray into the world of “Star Wars” speculation Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 by issuing the statement denying any plans to digitize Fisher, who died Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

No plans to digitize Fisher in future ‘Star Wars’ films

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Fisher's death certificate confirms that the actress died of a heart attack, but it says more investigation is needed to try to determine the underlying cause. The Los Angeles County death certificate was obtained Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Latest: Debbie Reynolds’ death certificate confirms stroke

Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Fisher's death certificate confirms that the actress died of a heart attack, but it says more investigation is needed to try to determine the underlying cause. The Los Angeles County death certificate was obtained Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Debbie Reynolds’ death certificate confirms stroke

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2011 file photo shows Carrie Fisher at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. Fisher's death certificate confirms that the actress died of a heart attack, but it says more investigation is needed to try to determine the underlying cause. The Los Angeles County death certificate was obtained Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Carrie Fisher’s death certificate confirms heart attack

Associated Press

This image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)

Streep wins Globe DeMille award, excoriates Trump

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press