Jon Landau, Oscar-Winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ Producer, Dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on two of the biggest blockbusters of all time, “Titanic” and “Avatar,” has died. He was 63. Landau’s family announced his death on Saturday. The cause of death was not disclosed. Landau and Cameron’s team-up led to three Oscar […]
‘Avatar’ And Oscar-Winning ‘Titanic’ Producer Jon Landau Dies At 63
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANSunday, July 7, 2024, 10:57 AM Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on the two “Avatar” films and “Titanic,” has died at the age of 63. advertisement Landau’s family announced his death on Saturday but did not disclose the cause of […]
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of ‘Titanic,’ ‘Avatar,’ dead at 63
Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and its sequel “Waterloo,” has died. He was 63. Landau’s death was confirmed by Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, who called him a “visionary.” “John was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the big screen,” Bergman […]
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
Legendary screenwriter Robert Towne, who won an Academy Award for “Chinatown,” has passed away at the age of 89. Towne died Monday at his Los Angeles home surrounded by his family, his publicist Carrie McClure said. In addition to Chinatown (1974), starring Jack Nicholson as a private investigator hired by Faye Dunaway to investigate her […]
Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dead at 89
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of the neo-noir classic Chinatownpassed away this week at the age of 89. Towne’s publicist, Carrie McClure, confirmed that the legendary writer-director died this week at his home in Los Angeles. variety: Towne rose to prominence in the 1970s with three critically and commercially successful films released within a 14-month period: […]
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of Chinatown, dies aged 89 | Movies
Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Chinatown” and considered one of the greatest screenwriters of all time, has died at the age of 89. Towne, a screenwriter whose other films “Shampoo” and “The Last Detail” were nominated, died Monday at his Los Angeles home surrounded by his family, a spokesman said, without disclosing the cause […]
Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies At 89
Veteran screenwriter Robert Towne died Monday at age 89 at his Los Angeles home, TMZ reports. The screenwriter best known for winning an Oscar for his script for the 1974 classic “Chinatown” has passed away. according to His publicist, Carrie McClure, confirmed his death on Tuesday, but the cause of death was not disclosed. Oscar-winning […]
Oscar-winning director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi: ‘The world is full of mystery and absurdity’ | Movies
TThe winter sky in the opening shot of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” is a brilliant white, visible through a tangle of thin tree branches. Against the backdrop of glorious orchestral music, the scene looks sublime. But then I hear a dissonance in the music. And one more thing. Not everything is as it […]
Adam McKay: Hollywood’s Oscar-winning climate extremist
You may not know Adam McKay’s name, but you probably love his movies and TV shows. “Anchorman” “Step Brothers” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” “Succession.” McKay is one of Hollywood’s most prolific and profitable creators. He is also obsessed with promoting climate change issues on and off screen. The idea that Oscar-winning filmmakers […]
CNN to re-air Oscar-winning ‘Navalny’ documentary after Putin rival’s death
CNN announced Friday a special encore screening of the Oscar-winning film “Mr. Navalny” in response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The film, about the life of Navalny, a political rival of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will air Saturdays at 9pm ET. The encore screening came after Russia’s Federal Prison Service announced […]