Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin provides insight on responding to drone attacks in Ukraine on'America Reports.' "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill donated 500 drones to assist Ukraine in its efforts to push back Russian forces. "Very simply: Ukraine needs drones," Hamill told host Joe Mathieu during an appearance on Bloomberg Radio's "Sound On." "They define war outcomes, they protect their land, their people, they monitor the border, they're eyes in the sky," Hamill said, adding that he was "honored" to support the mission, which would include raising funds to support Ukraine's UNITED24 "Army of Drones" project. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the program's launch last year, including Hamill's role as an ambassador for the program. So far, donations through UNITED24 have reached more than $210 million. CONOR KENNEDY, RFK'S GRANDSON AND TAYLOR SWIFT'S EX, REVEALS UKRAINE SERVICE: 'I WAS … WILLING TO DIE' "I was really shocked because they give me these updates at least two or three times a week about what's going on, and they said they've received over 500 drones since I started this," the actor revealed.

"Star Wars" star Mark Hamill has been appointed as the ambassador of UNITED24, a fundraising platform supporting the "Army of Drones" project for the benefit of Ukraine. The 71-year-old veteran actor, famous for his role as Luke Skywalker in the galactic franchise, was introduced as the ambassador via an online call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday, according to CNN. The president reportedly "expressed his gratitude" toward Hamill, who had been actively showing his support to his home country, which was invaded by Russia earlier this year. "Mark, you have become the first ambassador to help Ukraine raise funds to support its defenders," Zelenskyy said. "For Ukrainians, this means a lot. As in'Star Wars,' good will triumph over evil, and light will overcome darkness. Hamill responded and said he was "honored" to have such a vital role in this "long and unequal fight" between Russia and Ukraine because the latter needed "continuous additional support." "I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land, their freedom, and the values of the entire democratic world.

The season 2 finale of The Mandalorian was an emotional roller coaster for a lot of fans (including me), but there was one big reveal that'll most likely have fans debating until the hit show returns for another season in 2021 on Disney Plus. Though Lucasfilm, via Industrial Light & Magic, is known for its cutting-edge digital mastery, one Star Wars fan thought the shocking cameo of you-know-who could use a touch-up using deepfake software. Deepfakes are fake videos that convincingly show people appearing to be doing or saying things they never did. In the season 2 finale, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) shows up to save the day with his lightsaber in hand, after getting Baby Yoda/Grogu's Force message. The digital re-creation of Hamill's 1983 film face is impressive.

Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 13 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was recently reunited with a long-lost piece of memorabilia from the iconic movie franchise that was gifted to him many years ago. Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Flagstaff, Ariz., returned the soundtrack for the 1977 film, "Star Wars: A New Hope," to the actor known to many as Luke Skywalker. The record was a gift to Hamill from film composer John Williams.

It's no longer unusual to see big-name actors in video game roles – and usually it works out fine. Ellen Page in Beyond: Two Souls, Kristen Bell in Assassin's Creed and Charles Dance in Witcher 3 were all perfectly cast, bringing their talent and star quality to fitting roles, and featured prominently in those games' promotion. But sometimes, famous faces pop up in video games where you're not expecting them, whether it's someone at the start of their career who later turns into a huge star, or an ageing legend looking for a quick buck. Here are some of our favourite improbable appearances. Malek is typically convincing as sinister dudebro Josh Washington, one of eight teenagers (including Heroes' Hayden Panettiere) getting bumped off in a secluded cabin. Sadly we're unlikely to see the Oscar recipient gracing the forthcoming sequel.

That is, if you were fortunate enough to get an invite. While last year's invite-only conference, held in southern California's Palm Springs, produced striking images of Bezos strolling with a robotic dog designed by Boston Dynamics, the CEO this time took to the stage with a flying robo-dragonfly. Much of this year's buzz, however, has come straight from the stars; among the attendees is actor Mark Hamill, who portrayed'Star Wars' protagonists'Luke Skywalker' in the films' original trilogy. Bezos demonstrated a robotic dragon fly on stage that circled around his head. As Hamill, who recently revived Skywalker for the latest iteration of the Star Wars franchise, mingled with guests, the conference's other attendees showcased their newest and most exciting revelations in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more.

British actor Kenny Baker, who starred as R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, has died aged 81 after a long illness, his niece has confirmed. Baker made his name as the robot in the first Star Wars film in 1977 alongside Anthony Daniels's C-3PO character. Star Wars creator George Lucas paid tribute to a "real gentleman" and Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker in the films - said he had lost "a lifelong friend". Born in Birmingham, Baker's other films include Time Bandits and Flash Gordon. After starring in the original Star Wars film he went on to appear in the sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and the three prequels between 1999 and 2005.

Mark Hamill is a lot busier this time around in Star Wars Episode VIII. The actor, who reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, took a break after a long day of filming the franchise's eighth installment at London's Pinewood Studios to talk about his return to video games. Hamill is part of an all-star cast that spent time with game designer Chris Roberts (creator of Wing Commander) to bring full performance-capture acting to the characters in Squadron 42. The upcoming PC action game is part of the massive crowdfunded Star Citizen universe. Hamill talks about his second stint with Roberts, and how much technology has advanced in the PC gaming space, in this exclusive interview.