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Fred White
White, the original drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire who played on their 1980 hit “Shining Star,” died Jan. 1 of undisclosed causes. He was 67.
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Gangsta Boo
The Tennessee-based former member of the Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia, whose real name was Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, died Jan. 1 of undisclosed causes, though an autopsy is pending. She was 43.
James D. Brubaker
Brubaker, who started out as a driver on Hollywood sets before rising through the ranks to become a producer on films including “Rocky IV” and “Right Stuff,” died Jan. 3 after a series of strokes. He was 85.
Peter Rawley
Rawley, a longtime talent agent for ICM Partners and former MGM executive, died on Jan. 3. He was 85.
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Gregory Yee
Yee, a breaking news reporter for the LA Times, died Jan. 4 from complications from a respiratory illness. He was 33.
Earl Boen
Boen,...
Fred White
White, the original drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire who played on their 1980 hit “Shining Star,” died Jan. 1 of undisclosed causes. He was 67.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Gangsta Boo
The Tennessee-based former member of the Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia, whose real name was Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, died Jan. 1 of undisclosed causes, though an autopsy is pending. She was 43.
James D. Brubaker
Brubaker, who started out as a driver on Hollywood sets before rising through the ranks to become a producer on films including “Rocky IV” and “Right Stuff,” died Jan. 3 after a series of strokes. He was 85.
Peter Rawley
Rawley, a longtime talent agent for ICM Partners and former MGM executive, died on Jan. 3. He was 85.
Photo credit: Gregory Yee/Twitter
Gregory Yee
Yee, a breaking news reporter for the LA Times, died Jan. 4 from complications from a respiratory illness. He was 33.
Earl Boen
Boen,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Peter Rawley, a longtime talent agent for ICM Partners and former MGM executive, has died at the age of 85, according to his wife.
Rawley died Tuesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico, his wife Betty Kaplan said Thursday.
Rawley was born in London in 1938 and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Oxford University. After a career producing theater, he joined ICM predecessor CMA in 1966, where he would serve as managing director of the London office and head of European operations.
In 1972, Rawley became head of production for MGM Europe, where he produced “Ransom,” the first film about an airline hijacking starring Sean Connery. The film would later be released as “The Terrorist” by 20th Century Fox.
In 1978, he returned to ICM as executive vice president and head of international operations.
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Rawley died Tuesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico, his wife Betty Kaplan said Thursday.
Rawley was born in London in 1938 and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Oxford University. After a career producing theater, he joined ICM predecessor CMA in 1966, where he would serve as managing director of the London office and head of European operations.
In 1972, Rawley became head of production for MGM Europe, where he produced “Ransom,” the first film about an airline hijacking starring Sean Connery. The film would later be released as “The Terrorist” by 20th Century Fox.
In 1978, he returned to ICM as executive vice president and head of international operations.
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- 1/5/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
James D. Brubaker, who was a producer on some of the most popular films of comedians Eddie Murphy and Jim Carrey as well as the high-profile astronaut drama The Right Stuff, died today at his home in Beverly Hills of complications from a series of strokes. He was 85.
Launching his Hollywood career as a Teamster driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico, Brubaker was closely associated with the Rocky film franchise, serving as a driver on the first installment in 1976, a production manager on Rocky II in 1979, and Associate Producer on the third in 1982. He then exec produced Rocky IV in 1985.
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Launching his Hollywood career as a Teamster driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico, Brubaker was closely associated with the Rocky film franchise, serving as a driver on the first installment in 1976, a production manager on Rocky II in 1979, and Associate Producer on the third in 1982. He then exec produced Rocky IV in 1985.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
James D. Brubaker, who began his career as a driver on John Wayne movies and went on to producing films starring the likes of Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey and Sylvester Stallone, died Tuesday morning after a series of strokes. The Beverly Hills resident was 85 years old.
Often called “Bru” by his colleagues and coworkers, he served in the Army and studied at Cal State L.A. before taking a job as a driver for MGM. Brubaker started out in the industry driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico as a Teamster and served as a driver for “Harold and Maude” and “Diamonds Are Forever.”
He was also a driver for the first “Rocky” movie in 1976 and was a production manager on “Rocky II” in 1979. He was an associate producer on “Rocky III” in 1982 and an executive producer of “Rocky IV” in 1985.
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Often called “Bru” by his colleagues and coworkers, he served in the Army and studied at Cal State L.A. before taking a job as a driver for MGM. Brubaker started out in the industry driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico as a Teamster and served as a driver for “Harold and Maude” and “Diamonds Are Forever.”
He was also a driver for the first “Rocky” movie in 1976 and was a production manager on “Rocky II” in 1979. He was an associate producer on “Rocky III” in 1982 and an executive producer of “Rocky IV” in 1985.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
James D. Brubaker, who started out as a driver for John Wayne movies and went on to amass producing credits on high-profile titles including “The Right Stuff,” “Cobra” and “Rocky IV,” died Jan. 3 in Beverly Hills, Calif. after a series of strokes. He was 85.
Brubaker produced three movies with Eddie Murphy: “The Nutty Professor,” “The Klumps” and “Life,” in which he had a cameo appearance as the judge.
Jim Carrey starred in two movies he produced, “Liar, Liar” and “Bruce Almighty.”
His other production credits include “A Walk in the Clouds,” “Dragonfly” with Kevin Costner and “Gia” with Angelina Jolie.
He served as unit production manager on films including “Raging Bull,” “Comes a Horseman,” “New York, New York,” “Rhinestone,” “True Confessions,” “Patty Hearst,” “Godfather Part II” and “Staying Alive.” His final credit was as executive producer on “Chef,” starring Jon Favreau.
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Brubaker produced three movies with Eddie Murphy: “The Nutty Professor,” “The Klumps” and “Life,” in which he had a cameo appearance as the judge.
Jim Carrey starred in two movies he produced, “Liar, Liar” and “Bruce Almighty.”
His other production credits include “A Walk in the Clouds,” “Dragonfly” with Kevin Costner and “Gia” with Angelina Jolie.
He served as unit production manager on films including “Raging Bull,” “Comes a Horseman,” “New York, New York,” “Rhinestone,” “True Confessions,” “Patty Hearst,” “Godfather Part II” and “Staying Alive.” His final credit was as executive producer on “Chef,” starring Jon Favreau.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
“I must break you!”
Sylvester Stallone has made an ultimate director’s cut of Rocky IV, titled Rocky vs. Drago, that will hit theaters on Nov. 11 for an exclusive engagement via MGM and Fathom followed by the feature being available on-demand the next day. In St. Louis, it opens at Marcus Ronnies, Marcus O’Fallon, Regal Gravois Bluffs, Marcus St. Charles, and AMC Chesterfield. Go to those theater’s sites for showtimes. Here’s a trailer for the new director’s cut:
Stallone has added 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage to the 1985 feature made during the U.S. Cold War with the Soviet Union, the movie having the Italian Stallion traveling to the Ussr to defend his title again against Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the film, which grossed over $300M WW back in the day.
When Rocky IV was released in 1985, the pic became the...
Sylvester Stallone has made an ultimate director’s cut of Rocky IV, titled Rocky vs. Drago, that will hit theaters on Nov. 11 for an exclusive engagement via MGM and Fathom followed by the feature being available on-demand the next day. In St. Louis, it opens at Marcus Ronnies, Marcus O’Fallon, Regal Gravois Bluffs, Marcus St. Charles, and AMC Chesterfield. Go to those theater’s sites for showtimes. Here’s a trailer for the new director’s cut:
Stallone has added 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage to the 1985 feature made during the U.S. Cold War with the Soviet Union, the movie having the Italian Stallion traveling to the Ussr to defend his title again against Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the film, which grossed over $300M WW back in the day.
When Rocky IV was released in 1985, the pic became the...
- 11/11/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: We hear that the pre-sales for United Artists Releasing’s Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago, which will debut in Fathom locations on Nov. 11, are a pandemic record for the special events company, 120% ahead of the next closest title at the same point in time.
Stallone’s new cut has 40 extra minutes of never-before-seen footage of the 1985 sequel which finds Rocky Balboa in a U.S. vs. the Soviet Union Cold War boxing match against Mother Russia’s Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone is also doing a live streamed Q&a in select Fathom locations, and there’s even a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the re-cut.
The original movie grossed $300.4M WW. At the time of its release, the sequel became the highest-grossing of all the Rocky films, as well as the highest-grossing sports drama in cinema for nearly a quarter-century. Stallone wrote, directed and...
Stallone’s new cut has 40 extra minutes of never-before-seen footage of the 1985 sequel which finds Rocky Balboa in a U.S. vs. the Soviet Union Cold War boxing match against Mother Russia’s Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone is also doing a live streamed Q&a in select Fathom locations, and there’s even a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the re-cut.
The original movie grossed $300.4M WW. At the time of its release, the sequel became the highest-grossing of all the Rocky films, as well as the highest-grossing sports drama in cinema for nearly a quarter-century. Stallone wrote, directed and...
- 10/26/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Sylvester Stallone has made an ultimate director’s cut of Rocky IV, entitled Rocky vs. Drago which will hit theaters on Nov. 11 for an exclusive engagement via MGM and Fathom followed by the feature being available on digital demand on Nov. 12.
Stallone has added 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage to the 1985 feature made during the U.S. Cold War with the Soviet Union, the movie having the Italian Stallion traveling to the Ussr to defend his title again against Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the film which grossed over $300M WW back in the day.
Stallone will broadcast live a Q&a in select Fathom locations nationwide along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the recut film. Tickets are on sale today and a complete list of theater locations are available on the Fathom Events website.
When Rocky IV was first released in 1985, the...
Stallone has added 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage to the 1985 feature made during the U.S. Cold War with the Soviet Union, the movie having the Italian Stallion traveling to the Ussr to defend his title again against Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the film which grossed over $300M WW back in the day.
Stallone will broadcast live a Q&a in select Fathom locations nationwide along with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the recut film. Tickets are on sale today and a complete list of theater locations are available on the Fathom Events website.
When Rocky IV was first released in 1985, the...
- 9/30/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
D.J. Caruso continues to ramp up casting on his passion project The Goats. Variety reports that Val Kilmer, Radha Mitchell and Kate Maberly have joined the cast of the indie drama. Principal photography began today in Georgia. The film is based on Brock Cole's critically acclaimed young adult novel Chandler Canterbury and Annalise Basso "as kids at summer camp who fall victim to a cruel prank that leaves them stranded on Goat Island. Rather than face the humiliation of returning to camp, the duo decide to run away together on a three-day journey of self-discovery." Kilmer will play a deputy sheriff, while Mitchell will play Basso's mother and Maberly will play a camp counselor.
The Goats is being produced by Ar Films founder Alexander Rodnyansky and Media Talent Group founder and chairmanGeyer Kosinski. John McAdams, Serge Bespalov, James Brubaker and Ken Aguado are set to executive produce the film.
The Goats is being produced by Ar Films founder Alexander Rodnyansky and Media Talent Group founder and chairmanGeyer Kosinski. John McAdams, Serge Bespalov, James Brubaker and Ken Aguado are set to executive produce the film.
- 10/4/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
D.J. Caruso's passion project, The Goats, has cast it's leads after over ten years in development. Variety reports that Chandler Canterbury (Knowing) and Annalise Basso (Dark House) have been cast in the indie drama, which is based on the critically acclaimed young adult novel by Brock Cole.
The story follows "two kids at summer camp who fall victim to a cruel prank that leaves them stranded on Goat Island. Rather than face the humiliation of returning to camp, the duo decide to run away together; what follows is a three-day journey of self-discovery."
The Goats is being produced by Ar Films founder Alexander Rodnyansky and Media Talent Group founder and chairman Geyer Kosinski. John McAdams, Serge Bespalov, James Brubaker and Ken Aguado are set to executive produce the film, which is schedule to start this October in Georgia.
Canterbury will soonn be seen alongside Jason Ritter and Rebecca Hall in A Bag of Hammers,...
The story follows "two kids at summer camp who fall victim to a cruel prank that leaves them stranded on Goat Island. Rather than face the humiliation of returning to camp, the duo decide to run away together; what follows is a three-day journey of self-discovery."
The Goats is being produced by Ar Films founder Alexander Rodnyansky and Media Talent Group founder and chairman Geyer Kosinski. John McAdams, Serge Bespalov, James Brubaker and Ken Aguado are set to executive produce the film, which is schedule to start this October in Georgia.
Canterbury will soonn be seen alongside Jason Ritter and Rebecca Hall in A Bag of Hammers,...
- 10/3/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
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