Norman S. Powell, the veteran Hollywood producer, director and network executive known for his award-winning documentary “Brothers at War,” has died. He was 86.
Powell’s career in television and film spanned six decades and included work on “24,” “The Big Valley,” “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The Bob Crane Show.” He was the son of Hollywood Golden Age stars Joan Blondell and Dick Powell.
At the time of his death, Powell was writing a memoir and working on a sequel to his Iraq War-set documentary “Brothers at War” with partner Jake Rademacher and executive producers Gary Sinise and Phil Gurin.
After graduating from the Lawrenceville School and Cornell University, Powell started his career working on Westerns like “Wanted Dead or Alive” with Steve McQueen, “Gunsmoke” with James Arness and “The Rifleman” with Chuck Connors.
Powell earned Emmy nominations for producing Season 2 of “24” and “Washington: Behind Closed Doors,...
Powell’s career in television and film spanned six decades and included work on “24,” “The Big Valley,” “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The Bob Crane Show.” He was the son of Hollywood Golden Age stars Joan Blondell and Dick Powell.
At the time of his death, Powell was writing a memoir and working on a sequel to his Iraq War-set documentary “Brothers at War” with partner Jake Rademacher and executive producers Gary Sinise and Phil Gurin.
After graduating from the Lawrenceville School and Cornell University, Powell started his career working on Westerns like “Wanted Dead or Alive” with Steve McQueen, “Gunsmoke” with James Arness and “The Rifleman” with Chuck Connors.
Powell earned Emmy nominations for producing Season 2 of “24” and “Washington: Behind Closed Doors,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Even though some people may think the video rental giant is on it last legs due to competition from companies like Netflix, they still rent a heck of a lot of movies. So many, in fact, they make a list of the top rentals and we’ve got that list from last week to share with you today, direct from the official press release. Check it out.
Topping the Hit List of “Top 10 Rented DVD Titles” for the week ending Jan. 3 is Paranormal Activity. This release media includes an alternative ending not seen in theatrical version.
Blockbuster Hit List
Top 10 Renting DVD Titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week ending Jan. 3, 2009:
1. Paranormal Activity
2. The Hangover
3. District 9
4. Inglorious Basterds
5. All About Steve
6. A Perfect Getaway
7. Jennifer’s Body
8. Public Enemies
9. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
10. 500 Days of Summer
Top 10 Selling DVD Titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week ending Jan.
Topping the Hit List of “Top 10 Rented DVD Titles” for the week ending Jan. 3 is Paranormal Activity. This release media includes an alternative ending not seen in theatrical version.
Blockbuster Hit List
Top 10 Renting DVD Titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week ending Jan. 3, 2009:
1. Paranormal Activity
2. The Hangover
3. District 9
4. Inglorious Basterds
5. All About Steve
6. A Perfect Getaway
7. Jennifer’s Body
8. Public Enemies
9. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
10. 500 Days of Summer
Top 10 Selling DVD Titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week ending Jan.
- 1/7/2010
- by Joe Gillis
- The Flickcast
Brothers at War is the latest score from Lee which posed a special challenge in a way that he had to write a sublime score that wouldn't overpower the movie. The film is directed by Jake Rademacher's who goes to Iraq to understand what his brothers are fighting for. Apart from providing a rare glimpse of frontline life, the Brothers at War also examines the effect of the war on families. The movie was brought added publicity when Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump) signed up as an executive producer in order to promote this unique approach to the subject. One could argue that this is not the type of film that needs a score, but Holdridge manages to bring some great music to the table without becoming an overpowering entity that would crush the realistic approach to the war. We're closing this special week with Lee's thoughs about scoring Rademacher's directorial debut.
- 4/28/2009
- Daily Film Music Blog
Q & A: Actor Gary Sinise Helps "Brothers At War" And Grapples With The Iraq War's Effect on A Family
Presently known for playing Detective Mac Taylor on the hit TV series, CSI: NY, the talented Gary Sinise has done it all--acting, directing, making music and producing everything from plays to films. Now, Sinise plays the role of executive producer for the recently released documentary feature, Brothers At War. Since Sinise has been nominated for an Oscar (Forrest Gump), a couple of Emmys and a Tony (for directing Sam Shepard's Buried Child), he's a good man to have on board. Though he only got involved pretty much after the principal shooting and editing was done, Sinise signed on to give the film's creator, director and producer Jake Rademacher, a boost in getting the public to come see his family film. Rademacher not only makes his directorial debut, creating this intimate portrait of an American family during a time of...
- 4/2/2009
- by Brad Balfour
- Huffington Post
Jake Rademacher’s Brothers At War is an atypical Iraq War documentary. In a sea of furious anti-war jeremiads angrily shaking their collective fist at George W. Bush and his compatriots, Rademacher’s film is notable for the complete absence of criticism. The film depicts serving in the Gulf as a terrific way to make friends, bond with brothers—familial and otherwise—and build character. It’s practically a feature-length infomercial for the military. The film stems from Rademacher’s efforts to understand the lives of two of his brothers serving in Iraq. Isaac is a muscled, confident super-soldier who ...
- 3/12/2009
- avclub.com
We are pleased to offer you the trailer, poster and gallery for Samuel Goldwyn Films' war documentary "Brothers at War." Jake Rademacher makes his directorial debut on the project as well as having a role in the film as himself. Additionally, he produces alongside Norman S. Powell. Brothers At War is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. The documentary film follows Jake Rademacher in his directorial debut as he sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. Unprecedented access to Us and Iraqi combat units take Jake behind the camouflage curtain with secret reconnaissance troops on the Syrian border, into sniper "hide sites" in the Sunni Triangle, through raging machine gun battles with the Iraqi Army. Brothers At War is a rare look at the bonds and service of our soldiers on the frontlines and the profound...
- 1/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We are pleased to offer you the trailer, poster and gallery for Samuel Goldwyn Films' war documentary "Brothers at War." Jake Rademacher makes his directorial debut on the project as well as having a role in the film as himself. Additionally, he produces alongside Norman S. Powell. Brothers At War is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. The documentary film follows Jake Rademacher in his d...
- 1/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We are pleased to offer you the trailer, poster and gallery for Samuel Goldwyn Films' war documentary "Brothers at War." Jake Rademacher makes his directorial debut on the project as well as having a role in the film as himself. Additionally, he produces alongside Norman S. Powell. Brothers At War is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. The documentary film follows Jake Rademacher in his d...
- 1/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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