James Cameron is on the line from southern California, taking a rare break from work on his four upcoming “Avatar” sequels, which he’s shooting concurrently. The three-time Oscar-winning “Titanic” writer-director says he’s “charging full-tilt into production” on the followups to his 2009 smash “Avatar.”
Category: History Movies
William Burroughs and Howard Brookner during the shoot of “Burroughs: The Movie” (1983).
Fans of cult author William S. Burroughs will delight in this double dip of documentaries at the Roxie Theater this weekend. But these two films are also about another man: forgotten filmmaker Howard Brookner.
Stars we’ve lost in 2017
Neil Fingleton , who was Britain’s tallest man, died of heart failure at age 36. He played “Game of Thrones” character Mag the Mighty, a giant on the northern side of the great ice wall that was guarded by Lord Commander Jon Snow and the black-clad men of the Night’s Watch. Fingleton was 7-foot 7-inch.
Bill Paxton’s 15 best performances
Actor Bill Paxton, who died from complications after surgery over the weekend, was frequently the butt of jokes in Hollywood for his less than stellar performances. Paxton is best-known for playing supporting roles, many of which are overshadowed by the bigger stars alongside him.
Killed by Alien, Predator, Terminator
In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Bill Paxton , the prolific actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in Apollo 13 and a treasure hunter in Titanic, has died from complications of surgery.
Tom Hanks and More Celebrities Pay Tribute to Bill Paxton After His Death
Bill Paxton died at age 61 on Saturday , leaving behind an onscreen legacy. Throughout his life in the spotlight , Paxton gained the respect and admiration of his costars and fellow actors and filmmakers.
Reaction to the death of actor Bill Paxton
Reaction to the death of film and TV actor Bill Paxton, of “Titanic,” ”Aliens,” ”The Terminator,” ”Apollo 13″ and the HBO series “Big Love” fame: “Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone.
Bill Paxton fought Aliens and The Terminator, but he was always just a guy from Fort Worth
I was driving with my son Sunday morning when I caught the tail end of a radio report I was sure I’d heard incorrectly. I pulled over to check Twitter to confirm the unfathomable.
Celebrities, fans react to sudden death of actor Bill Paxton, star of a Twister,a a Big Lovea
This photo provided by History shows Jeff Fahey, left, as Thomas Rusk, and Bill Paxton as Sam Houston, in a scene from the television series, “Texas Rising.” The new show debuts on the History channel on Monday, May 25, 2015, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Bill Paxton, the actor who starred in the HBO series “Big Love,” “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” and “Twister” died due to complications from surgery, his family announced Sunday morning.
Bill Paxton dies
The ‘Twister’ actor reportedly suffered complications after undergoing heart surgery and passed away after a massive stroke aged 61 on Saturday . His family confirmed the sad news, which was originally reported by TMZ, in a statement describing him as an “adored husband and father”.
Family representative: ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton has died
In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61: family representative
Bill Paxton, the prolific and charismatic actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.
Bill Paxton Dies at 61: Tom Hanks, Aaron Paul and More Celebs Pay Tribute to Actor
… hearted,hilarious,brilliant Bill Paxton. Sad day. Tony Hawk: “Goodbye Bill Paxton. Thank you for decades of entertainment and for giving us some of the most quotable characters that still endure. #RIPchet” Goodbye Bill Paxton. Thank you for decades …
There are some Best Picture Oscar winners that you only need to
For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more than a handful of films like “Slumdog Millionaire” or “The Artist” that are good for one viewing and nothing further. For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more Hey, it could have been worse.
Expressing emotion through music: Hawaiian ukulele artist to perform at the Fox Theatre Sunday
Jake Shimabukuro was just 4 years old when the Hawaii native’s mother placed a ukulele in his hands and sparked a now 36-year career that is sustained by human connections with family, fans and other musicians. On Sunday, Feb. 19, Peninsula residents will have the opportunity to connect with Shimabukuro’s music, which spans a range of musical styles.
Dear ‘SNL,’ Please Let Christine Baranski Play Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
If there’s a silver lining to be found in Trump’s America, it’s legendary character actresses offering up their talents to parody every last member of his cabinet on ” Saturday Night Live .” “It would seem somewhat logical – we have that strong jawline, don’t we?” she told Vanity Fair .
Canadian actor Victor Garber recalls ‘Titanic’ memories ahead of 20th anniversary
… huge tank and all these people in it and it was just crazy,” he said of the epic set in Mexico. As Cineplex Entertainment gets set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the romance disaster – with screenings on Feb. 5 and Feb. 15 to launch its …
James Cameron Hates Mythbusters
The controversy of whether Jack could have fit on that board with Rose at the end of Titanic is one of the internet’s longest-raging and dumbest controversies. If you’ve debated this for any period of time, or even posed the question, the answer is, “Here, play in traffic with this loaded gun for a while.”
Maisie Williams showcases figure at SAG nominees event
… Americans killed by Islamic jihadist immigrants But Maisie Williams cut a ladylike figure as she attended an Entertainment Weekly celebration honouring the SAG nominees sponsored by Maybelline At Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The 19-year-old star …
See the first trailer for Selena Gomez series filmed in Bay Area
Selena Gomez is back in the spotlight, and she’s inching further away from her Disney Channel roots with each step. The pop star is producing a Netflix series called “13 Reasons Why,” and she just shared the first trailer on her Instagram page.
James Cameron Planning New ‘Terminator’ With ‘Deadpool’ Director
Released when he was just 32, James Cameron’s The Terminator immediately established him as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. The sci-fi thriller, made for an estimated $6.4 million, earned more than $80 million worldwide, an enviable return on investment for a movie that wasn’t made for a major studio.
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner to Appear in Ocean’s 8
… is set for release in Summer 2018 and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures , a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
Broadway stars to sing on day of inauguration
Some of Broadway’s biggest stars – including Chita Rivera, Kelli O’Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Betty Buckley, Jessie Mueller and Billy Porter – will be spending Inauguration Day at a concert in New York City that raises money for human rights organizations. “Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out!” will be held at the Town Hall in Manhattan on Friday.
James Corden Joins Ocean’s Eight
… is set for release in Summer 2018 and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures , a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. What do you think of the addition of James Corden to the …
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Karlie Kloss winks as she shows off her famous figure in black bikini in St Barts
Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)
Lena Dunham bares cleavage in lingerie for New Year’s Day photo-shoot
Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)
Celebrities Who Broke Their Promise And Are Still Here in America
Back in late October I presented a list of so-called ” celebrities ” who vowed to leave the country if Donald Trump won the election. Although many of the “celebrity” names will be unfamiliar to most Americans, it is now the new year and it’s time to check back to see if any of them have bid goodbye.