In light of the recent and unexpected deaths of bothCarrie FisherandDebbie Reynolds, the documentaryBright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynoldswill debut Saturday, January 7 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The story of a family’s complicated love, this documentary is an intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity. Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, live in the same Beverly Hills compound.
The 84-year-old grand dameDebbie Reynoldsstill had a Las Vegas act, before her untimely death, but performing is taking its toll.Carrie’s response is both hilarious and heart-rending. Featuring vintage family films that bring iconic old-world Hollywood to life, as well as extensive vérité footage, the film is directed byAlexis BloomandFisher Stevens.Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynoldshas already received audience and critical acclaim at many prestigious film festivals, including the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
In addition, as previously announced, the 2010 specialWishful Drinkingwill receive an encore presentation this Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) onHBO. Debuting in 2010, this feature-length adaptation of theHollywood icon’s hit autobiographical stage production tells the intoxicating tale of her life, combining her raucous one-woman stage performance, interviews with family and friends, and archival footage. Produced and directed by World of Wonder’sRandy BarbatoandFenton Bailey, the special received two Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.
Carrie Fishersuffered an unexpectedheart attackduring an international flight from London to Los Angeles last Friday, shortly before the plane landed. The actress was quickly rushed to the UCLA Medical Center where she was said to be in stable condition. However, it was confirmed by the actress' daughter,Billie Lourd, thatCarrie Fisherpassed away on the morning of December 27. Just one day later, on December 28, her mother,Debbie Reynolds, passed away at the age of 84.
Debbie Reynoldssuffered a stroke on Wednesday, December 28, with her sonTodd Fisher,Carrie Fisher’s brother, revealing that his mother complained about breathing problems before being rushed to the hospital, and that she “wanted to be withCarrie.“Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynoldswas originally slated to debut in March on HBO, but now fans can pay tribute to both of these cherished stars of the silver screen next weekend.
