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Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013)
Much has now been written about Ray Harryhausen, the singular puppet animation technician, who died this week at the age of 92. Over the years, there have been a mountain of articles, interviews, books, documentaries and museum exhibits which have illuminated his lauded career achievements, spanning over 40 professional years and igniting the imaginations... »
Jack Shea Passes Away at 84
Former president of the Directors Guild of America Jack Shea passed away Sunday at the age of 84. Shea’s credits included such series as The Waltons (1972-1975), Sanford and Son (1972-1974) and The Jeffersons (1975-1979), as well as several Bob Hope specials. »
Jane Henson (1934-2013)
Jane Henson died in her Connecticut home April 2 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial mass is planned for next week. Donations may be sent in memory of Jane Henson to the following: »
Fay Kanin (1917 – 2013)
Former Writers Guild of America, West vice president, past AMPAS president, and award-winning writer Fay Kanin died at age 95 at her home in Santa Monica, Calif. »
Bill Lovell
Bill Lovell, head of digital and 3D development for ARRI Media, passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife and three children. »
Cinema Audio Society Plans Tribute to Stefan Kudelski
Stefan Kudelski, inventor of the first portable professional recorder, the renowned Nagra, passed away Jan. 26 in Switzerland. Kudelski, 84, was the founder of the Kudelski Group. In 1983, Kudelski entered the hall of fame of motion picture and television by receiving the John Grierson International Gold Medal, joining luminaries of the Society of... »
Thomas O’Donnell Passes Away at 83
Long-time labor leader Thomas R. O'Donnell passed away on Nov. 30 in Livingston, Mont., after leaving his home in New York state, which was destroyed in hurricane Sandy. O’Donnell was 83. »
Roman Kroitor (1926 – 2012)
IMAX Corporation announced the passing of co-founder Roman Kroitor Sunday at the age of 85. Kroitor, along with Graeme Ferguson, Robert Kerr and Bill Shaw, founded IMAX. »
Tony Scott (1944-2012)
Director Tony Scott passed away yesterday at the age of 68 after jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor in an apparent suicide. Police have indicated that a suicide note was later found in his office. »
Mel Stuart (1928-2012)
Mel Stuart, director of the 1971 feature film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, died of cancer at his Los Angeles home Thursday night, according to his daughter, Madeline Stuart. »