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Patrick Swayze Cremated
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Classics, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors
Patrick Swayze has been cremated.
The Dirty Dancing star’s ashes are currently being held at his lawyer’s office, his death certificate states. It is understood that the remains will stay at the office until Patrick’s wife Lisa Niemi arranges for them to be moved.
Website RadarOnline reports, “Patrick Swayze has been cremated and his wife Lisa is moving ahead with plans to scatter his remains on his New Mexico ranch.”
It is unknown whether there are plans to hold a family memorial service for Patrick, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last Monday; however, a public memorial service took place in the town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, where much of 1987 movie Dirty Dancing was filmed.
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Patrick Swayze Dies at Age 57
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries
Patrick Swayze, the three-time Golden Globe-nominated actor and dancer, died Monday after a public battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. According to a statement from his publicist, Patrick’s family was by his side at the time of his passing.
Swayze, who is best remembered for teaching Baby how to dance, boasted a number of memorable projects on his resume. In addition to Dirty Dancing, Patrick also starred in Ghost, The Outsiders, Red Dawn, Point Break and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. People’s former “Sexiest Man Alive” also appeared in several television projects including A&E’s The Beast (it was canceled this year after only one season) and the popular miniseries North and South.
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Beloved Hollywood Actor Karl Malden Dead at 97
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Disney, Celeb News, Obituaries
You may remember him from a couple of Marlon Brando movies, or perhaps from a Disney classic or two, but the truth is that Karl Malden’s celebrated career encompassed more than fifty films. He was not a leading man, but he was definitely an acting powerhouse. Now, Malden’s fire has been snuffed out at the age of 97.
The actor died, surrounded by his family, of natural causes at his Brentwood home. It was a quiet end for the man with the resonant voice, who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire (Marlon Brando’s first major film; actress Vivien Leigh won her second Best Actress Oscar for the same movie).
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LaToya Jackson Scene Removed from Bruno
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Comedy, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases
Sacha Baron Cohen may be known for pushing the boundaries, but he won’t - at least in this situation - be labeled insensitive.
Shortly after Michael Jackson’s death, the producers of Borat made quick edits before their film’s premiere. A scene that featured a Jackson sibling was cut from the film.
“Out of respect for the Jackson family, the filmmakers have decided to remove a small scene involving La Toya Jackson,” a Universal Pictures spokesperson said.
In previous screenings, critics saw the flamboyant title character trick Michael’s sister doing an interview with him. Bruno then went on to talk about the King of Pop’s high-pitched voice and trademark glove. He also attempted to retrieve the singer’s number from LaToya’s cell phone.
Although it was initially unsure whether the edit would be temporary, the studio confirmed today that the scene would be left out of the theatrical release.
Bruno opens on July 10.
Read More | Hollywood Reporter
Carradine’s Death Forces Production Changes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Casting, Obituaries, Scripts, Upcoming Releases
The sudden - and currently unsolved - death of David Carradine last week has forced several projects to readjust.
According to TMZ, the producers of Stretch, the movie David was filming in Thailand, are now working on retooling the script. The 72-year-old still had critical scenes yet to complete at the time of his passing.
Meanwhile, two other movies will simply replace the actor altogether: Portland, an indie film that was nearing the principal photography phase, and Beyond Legend, Johnny Kakota. The producers of the latter project are now hoping to fill the void with Jon Voight.
Read More | Hollywood Reporter
Kill Bill’s David Carradine Found Dead
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries
UPDATE: It now appears that David’s death may have been an accident - a result of autoerotic asphyxiation.
David Carradine, the actor best known for playing Kwai Chang Caine on the TV series Kung Fu and the title character in Kill Bill, was found dead in Thailand today. He was 72 years old.
The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated star had been in the country to work on a new film titled Stretch. According to his manager, Chuck Binder, Carradine was found dead at his hotel. Although no official cause of death has been released, there are sad reports that David may have taken his own life. A Thai newspaper claims a hotel worker found the actor hanging in his room.
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TCM to Air Paul Newman Marathon
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Classics, Drama, Celeb News, Home Entertainment, Obituaries
In honor of Paul Newman’s recent passing, Turner Classic Movies will devote an entire day of programming to the Oscar winner.
Here are the films scheduled to air on Sunday, October 12:
- 6:00 AM: The Rack (1956)
- 8:00 AM: Until They Sail (1957)
- 10:00 AM: Torn Curtain (1966)
- 12:15 PM: Exodus (1960)
- 3:45 PM: Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
- 6:00 PM: Hud (1963)
- 8:00 PM: Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
- 10:00 PM: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
- 12:15 AM: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
- 2:15 AM: Rachel, Rachel (1968)
- 4:00 AM: The Outrage (1964)
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Actor Paul Newman Dies at 83
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries
Paul Newman, the Academy Award-winning actor and philanthropist, died Friday at his home near Westport, Conn. The 83-year-old passed away after a long a battle with cancer.
Newman, best known by children today as the voice of Doc Hudson in Cars, was last seen on the big screen in 2002’s Road to Perdition (a role he was nominated for). In 2005, he starred in Empire Falls, an HBO production for which he won an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
In 2007, Paul told Good Morning America that he intended to put acting behind him. At that point, Newman had already starred in a string of classic films including The Hustler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Cool Hand Luke. He had also received three Oscars—one for his role in 1986’s The Color of Money and two others for his career achievements and humanitarian work.
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Soul Men: Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes’ Upcoming Project
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Comedy, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases
UPDATE: You can preview several clips from Soul Men after the jump.
Strangely enough, this week won’t be the only time we will be mentioning Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes’ names in the same sentence. Both stars coincidentally worked together on a movie to be released later this fall.
In Soul Men, Mac stars with Samuel L. Jackson as members of The Real Deal, a 1970’s soul group. Despite a falling out, the two reunite 20 years later when they agree to tribute their recently deceased band member.
Isaac Hayes - who has his music performed by the twosome - makes a small cameo as himself.
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Tributes to Heath Ledger
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Upcoming Releases
If you’re the type of person who immediately heads to the bathroom once a movie ends, you may want to limit your liquids during The Dark Knight. Exit quickly and you’ll miss Warner Bros.’ posthumous tribute to Heath Ledger.
The film’s closing credits will acknowledge two Batman contributors who have died since the project began. In addition to Ledger, the crew said goodbye last year to a special-effects worker killed after a car crash during a stunt test. The simple farewell will read:
“In memory of our friends Heath Ledger & Conway Wickliffe.”
Meanwhile, the residents of Perth, Australia (Heath’s hometown) have just paid tribute to the actor in a much grander fashion. On Tuesday, an $87 million theater was named in Ledger’s honor.
Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter said they hope the Heath Ledger Theater will help others who have been inspired by the Oscar-nominee’s work. “Heath Ledger was totally dedicated to the craft of being an actor and that’s what made him successful. I think what we’re doing is continuing that support for young people who want to make a career in the arts and acting, stage and in film, whatever it happens to be.”
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