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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. »
Carlo Rambaldi (1925-2012)
Special mechanical effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, who died Friday at age 86, may have had a lengthy career in Italy, often working with producer Dino De Laurentiis, but he became legendary in the United States for a series of projects in the 1970s and 1980s while working in America. These films cemented his legacy... »
Frank Pierson Passes Away at 87
Oscar-winning screenwriter Frank Pierson passed away Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 87 following a short illness. A three-time Academy Award nominee, Pierson won an Oscar for his original screenplay of Dog Day Afternoon. He received nominations for Cat Ballou and Cool Hand Luke. Pierson’s writing credits also include Presumed Innocent and A... »
Mark Roberts (1931-2012)
Mark Roberts, founder of Mark Roberts Motion Control, (MRMC) passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening with his family beside him. He is survived by his children Matthew and Sophie and eight grandchildren. »
Woogie Thomas Passes Away at 58
Woogie Thomas, a 32 year resident of Hollywood, Venice Beach and the South Bay, passed away on April 4 in Hollywood, CA. Born in Jamaica, NY and raised in Hallandale Beach, FL, Woogie was 58 when he died. He attended South Broward High School, Hollywood, FL Class of '74, completed Motion Picture Production Technical... »
John D. Lowry (1932 – 2012)
John D. Lowry passed away Jan. 21. Details have not been released, but Lowry was to receive a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation at the Beverly Wilshire on Feb. 11. »
Gil Cates Passes Away at 77
Emmy-winning producer/director Gil Cates died Monday evening at the age of 77. In addition to his numerous directing credits, Cates was founding Dean of the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television, and founder and producing director at the Geffen Playhouse. Cates is perhaps best known for producing the Academy Awards 14 times between 1990... »
Costume Designer Ray Aghayan Passes Away at 83
Costume designer Ray Aghayan – who was honored in 2008 by the Costume Designers Guild with a career achievement in television award – died Oct. 10 at the age of 83 of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. He is survived by his lifetime partner, costume designer Bob Mackie. »
Steve Jobs Passes Away at 56
Apple founder and CEO, Steve Jobs passed away this afternoon at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. A statement on the Apple website reads: "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and... »
Iconic Film And Television Director Reza Badiyi Dies
Film and television director Reza Badiyi died peacefully on Aug. 20 at the UCLA Medical Center due to medical complications. He was surrounded by his immediate family and loved ones. He was 81 years old... Badiyi directed such classics as, Mission Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, Barretta, The Six Million Dollar Man, Cagney & Lacey, The... »