New Biography of THE GENERAL Co-Director Clyde Bruckman Now Available from The Critical Press
(Sep 15, 2015 | The Critical Press)
The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy By Matthew Dessem"Wonderfully engaging." - The New RepublicThough today he is barely remembered, Clyde Bruckman was a key figure in early film comedy, collaborating with icons like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, W.C. Fields, Laurel & Hardy, and the Three Stooges. Working while screenwriting was still in its infancy, Bruckman...read more
New Book: The Charlie Chaplin Archives, releasing September 15th...
(Sep 15, 2015 | Taschen)
Brilliance in a bowler hat: Delving into the archives of slapstick genius Within a year of arriving in Hollywood in 1914, British-born Charlie Chaplin had become the slapstick king of America. By the end of his second year on the silver screen, Chaplin's fame had spread worldwide. He was the first international film star and rapidly one of the richest men in the world,...read more
Library of Congress Acquires Jerry Lewis' Personal Archive
(Sep 14, 2015 | ABC News)
By brett zongker, associated press WASHINGTON - Sep 14, 2015, 10:20 AM ETAn extensive archive from comedian Jerry Lewis' career, including rarely seen films, long-lost TV recordings and home videos, will have a new home at the Library of Congress, curators announced Monday. The collection includes thousands of documents and recordings. Lewis is donating some items, while others are...read more
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Coming to Amazon Fire TV
(Sep 14, 2015 | TCM)
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Coming to Amazon Fire TVNetwork Ramping Up Digital Efforts with Enhancements to Watch TCM App and Launch of New Emoji Keyboard AppTCM Hosting Download Week Sept. 14-19 Leading To Dedicated "Let's Movie" Holiday on September 19 Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is expanding its footprint with the launch on Amazon Fire TV this fall, making it the first network in...read more
Jean Darling, Child Actress in 'Our Gang' Series, Dies at 93
(Sep 12, 2015 | New York Times)
Jean Darling, who appeared in the "Our Gang" comedy films as a child and performed in the original Broadway production of "Carousel," died on Friday in Rödermark, Germany. She was 93.Her death was confirmed by her friend Rene Riva, a Dutch actor and singer, who directed her in 2013 in "The Butler's Tale," a short silent comedy film styled after the ones Ms. Darling starred in as a child. Ms....read more
'Little Rascals' Actor Dickie Moore Dies At 89
(Sep 11, 2015 | NPR.org)
John Richard Moore Jr., who starred in the Our Gang shorts of the 1930s that later became TV's The Little Rascals, has died just days short of his 90th birthday. Moore's busy career as a child actor included scores of films; in one, he shared a kiss with Shirley Temple. That kiss came in 1942's Miss Annie Rooney, in which Moore and Temple played teenagers in love. By then, Moore was 16...read more
Sophia Loren to be Honored at France's Lumiere Film Festival
(Sep 11, 2015 | Hollywood Reporter)
by Rhonda Richford9/11/2015 4:11am PDTCannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux's classic film festival will also draw Nicolas Winding Refn and Mads Mikkelsen, alongside Martin Scorsese.France's Lumiere Film Festival, which shines a light on classic films, will honor legendary actress Sophia Loren and Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat (The Grand Budapest Hotel) during this...read more
Dickie Moore, Child Actor Known for a Screen Kiss, Dies at 89
(Sep 10, 2015 | New York Times)
By BRUCE WEBERSEPT. 10, 2015Dick Moore, a public relations executive who was known as Dickie when he was a Hollywood child star, playing the movies' first talking Oliver Twist and later giving Shirley Temple what was widely publicized as her first on-screen kiss, died on Monday in Connecticut. He was 89.Helaine Feldman, who works for his company, Dick Moore & Associates, confirmed the death...read more
New Book - A Real American Character: The Life of Walter Brennan
(Sep 9, 2015 | University Press of Mississippi)
The first biography of the prodigiously hard-working actor who embodied the Western ideal Walter Brennan (1894-1974) was one of the greatest character actors in Hollywood history. He won three Academy Awards and became a national icon starring as Grandpa in The Real McCoys. He appeared in over two hundred motion pictures and became the subject...read more
Kino Lorber Releases The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, on Blu-ray and DVD
(Sep 8, 2015 | Kino Lorber)
Kino Lorber Releases the Original Silent Horror Classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney Available on Blu-ray and DVD October 13th Digitally restored two-disc collection includes both the 1929 theatrical version, restored from 35mm archival elements, and the original 1925 theatrical cut, packed with bonus features including choice of alternate music scores and lengthy excerpts...read more
Martin Milner, Star of 'Adam-12,' 'Route 66,' Dies at 83
(Sep 7, 2015 | Variety)
COURTESY OF NBCSEPTEMBER 7, 2015 | 10:29AM PTCarmel DaganMartin Milner, who starred on TV on "Adam-12" with Kent McCord and, earlier, on "Route 66" with George Maharis, died Sunday night, Diana Downing, a representative for his fan page, confirmed. He was 83.Milner was also known for his roles as a jazz guitarist in the brilliant 1957 film "Sweet Smell of Success" and in the 1967...read more
Liza Minnelli Sells Big Apple Condo, Heads for West Coast
(Sep 3, 2015 | Variety)
By Mark DavidLOCATION: New York, N.Y.PRICE: $8,372,591SIZE: Unknown SELLER: Liza Minnelli YOUR MAMA'S NOTES: Liza has left the building. No, children, the iconic entertainer, 69, didn't pass on to the other side; ...read more
Cate Blanchett to Star in Lucille Ball Biopic From Aaron Sorkin
(Sep 3, 2015 | Variety)
Cate Blanchett will star as Lucille Ball in a biopic that's being produced by her two children - Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. - and Escape Artists. James McCauley/REX September 2, 2015 | 02:12PM PTDave McNary, Film...read more
Dean Jones, 'The Love Bug' Star, Dies at 84
(Sep 2, 2015 | Variety)
Actor Dean Jones, best known for his acting work in such Disney films as "The Love Bug" and "That Darn Cat," died of Parkinson's disease Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 84. Alex Stedman, News Editor, Variety.com Moviestore/REX Shutterstock September 2, 2015 | 01:10PM PT In addition to his appearances in films such as "Under the...read more
TCM Celebrates Women's Contributions to The Film Industry With "Trailblazing Women" Initiative
(Sep 2, 2015 | TCM)
TCM Announces Trailblazing Women Initiative Celebrating Women's Contribution To The Film Industry Month-Long Programming Event Hosted by Illeana Douglas Begins Oct. 1 and Airs Every Tuesday & Thursday in October Initiative Launches A Multi-Year Partnership with Women In Film, Los Angeles Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced Trailblazing Women, a multi-year...read more