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Wyler’s Daughter and Husband Found Dead in Parked Car Amid Heat Wave
inarts-entertainment17 days ago

Wyler’s Daughter and Husband Found Dead in Parked Car Amid Heat Wave

Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler, and her husband Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead in their running Jeep along California’s Interstate 5 near Redding on June 15, as heat warnings were in effect (temperatures around 109°F). Autopsy results were pending to determine the cause. A close friend described the deaths as “bizarre,” saying the couple did not crash but stopped and died there while en route to Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival. Judith had minor film roles in Wyler-era classics and served on the San Francisco Silent Film Festival board, highlighting the family’s deep cinema legacy.

via The Independent|
#director#films#hollywood
Rob Reiner Reflects on His Iconic Film Career from 'This is Spinal Tap' to 'Spinal Tap II'
entertainment9 months ago

Rob Reiner Reflects on His Iconic Film Career from 'This is Spinal Tap' to 'Spinal Tap II'

Rob Reiner, an acclaimed actor and director, reflects on his over 40-year career, starting with acting in 'All in the Family' and moving to directing iconic films like 'Spinal Tap,' 'The Princess Bride,' and 'When Harry Met Sally.' He discusses the challenges of filmmaking, the improvisational style of 'Spinal Tap,' and his ongoing projects, including a sequel to 'Spinal Tap.' Despite success, he admits he never knows if his films will resonate with audiences.

via CBS News|
#acting#director#entertainment
Oscar-winning actor and activist Robert Redford passes away at 89
entertainment9 months ago

Oscar-winning actor and activist Robert Redford passes away at 89

Robert Redford, an iconic American actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at 89 at his home in Utah. Known for his roles in films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President’s Men,' he also made significant contributions to independent cinema and environmental causes. Redford was a celebrated figure in Hollywood and beyond, recognized for his advocacy and artistic achievements.

via Al Jazeera|
#actor#director#entertainment
Robert Redford, Hollywood Legend and Activist, Dies at 89
obituaries9 months ago

Robert Redford, Hollywood Legend and Activist, Dies at 89

Robert Redford, a legendary Hollywood actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, passed away at 89. Renowned for films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President’s Men,' he also made significant contributions to independent cinema and received numerous awards, including an Oscar and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His legacy continues through the Sundance Institute, supporting new artists and independent films.

via NBC News|
#actor#director#hollywood
"Quentin Tarantino Abandons 'The Movie Critic' as His Last Film"
entertainment2 years ago

"Quentin Tarantino Abandons 'The Movie Critic' as His Last Film"

Quentin Tarantino has decided not to move forward with his planned 10th film, "The Movie Critic," which was rumored to be his last as a director. The project, which would have potentially reunited Tarantino with Brad Pitt, was set in 1977 and centered around a movie critic writing reviews for a porn magazine. Despite previously expressing enthusiasm for shooting in California, where he received a substantial subsidy for the film, it remains uncertain if Tarantino will utilize the funding for a different project.

via Rolling Stone|
#brad-pitt#director#entertainment
"Quentin Tarantino's Final Film 'The Movie Critic' Abandoned Amid Controversy"
entertainment2 years ago

"Quentin Tarantino's Final Film 'The Movie Critic' Abandoned Amid Controversy"

Quentin Tarantino has decided not to move forward with "The Movie Critic," which was supposed to be his final film as a director. Despite initial plans and casting Brad Pitt in a lead role, Tarantino has scrapped the project and is now looking to pursue something new, following his previous decision against an R-rated "Star Trek" film and an eight-episode TV series.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#brad-pitt#director#entertainment
"Quentin Tarantino Abandons 'The Movie Critic' as His Last Film"
entertainment2 years ago

"Quentin Tarantino Abandons 'The Movie Critic' as His Last Film"

Quentin Tarantino has decided to abandon "The Movie Critic," previously intended to be his final film, and will not be rewriting the script or reviving the project. Despite having Brad Pitt cast in a lead role, the director has opted to move on to something new, leaving the $20 million tax subsidy from California and the project behind. Tarantino's next film project remains uncertain, as he had previously turned down an R-rated "Star Trek" film and the idea of an eight-episode TV series.

via Variety|
#brad-pitt#director#entertainment
"Eleanor Coppola, Renowned Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Passes Away at 87"
obituary2 years ago

"Eleanor Coppola, Renowned Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Passes Away at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, the Emmy award-winning director, artist, and writer, known for her documentary Hearts of Darkness and romantic comedies Paris Can Wait and Love Is Love Is Love, has passed away at the age of 87. She leaves behind a legacy as the matriarch of a successful filmmaking family, having raised three children who entered the movie business, including Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola. Her visual art and memoirs also contributed to her multifaceted career.

via The Guardian|
#artist#director#eleanor-coppola
"Paramount Secures Damien Chazelle's Next Film"
entertainment2 years ago

"Paramount Secures Damien Chazelle's Next Film"

Damien Chazelle, after signing an overall deal with Paramount Pictures, is set to direct a new untitled film for the studio based on an original script he wrote, with plot details still vague but rumors suggesting it will be set in a prison. The film is expected to attract A-list talent, and Chazelle's track record of success with diverse genres, from musicals to biopics, has generated anticipation for his take on a prison drama.

via Deadline|
#damien-chazelle#director#entertainment