Lynne Marta, an actor who maintained a steady and prolific TV and film career for nearly 40 years best known for roles on Love, American Style and the 1984 film Footloose, died of cancer in Los Angeles January 11. She was 78.
Calling Marta “a beautiful light,” the actor’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook, “My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly.”
Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, Marta began her TV career in 1966 with appearances on Gidget and The Monkees, and relatively few years went by without a film or TV credit through her 2004 role in an episode of the NBC drama series American Dreams. She appeared in 24 episodes of the soap Days of Our Lives between 1983 and 2003.
A steady presence...
Calling Marta “a beautiful light,” the actor’s friend Joan Sobel wrote on Facebook, “My friend, Lynne Marta lost her good fight. A wonderfully talented actress and a beautiful singer whose voice was of the angels. A dear heart who adored her friends both human and furry. I will miss her terribly.”
Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, NJ, Marta began her TV career in 1966 with appearances on Gidget and The Monkees, and relatively few years went by without a film or TV credit through her 2004 role in an episode of the NBC drama series American Dreams. She appeared in 24 episodes of the soap Days of Our Lives between 1983 and 2003.
A steady presence...
- 1/17/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Lynne Marta, the actress who appeared in films including Joe Kidd and Footloose, as a regular on Love, American Style and as a guest star on dozens of other TV shows, has died. She was 78.
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter.
The New Jersey native also showed up on episodes of such Aaron Spelling-produced series as The Mod Squad, The Rookies, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie’s Angels, Vega$ and Matt Houston and on Quinn Martin productions like The F.B.I., Dan August, Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The Manhunter and Caribe.
As the companion of a wealthy landowner (Robert Duvall), Marta caught the eye of a bounty hunter (Clint Eastwood) in John Sturges’ Joe Kidd (1972), and she portrayed Lulu Warnicker, the aunt of Kevin Bacon’s Ren, in the Herbert Ross-directed Footloose (1984).
The younger of two daughters,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Mork & Mindy" originated as a spin-off from the "Happy Days" season 5 episode "My Favorite Orkan" which aired in 1978. According to the Robin Williams documentary "Come Inside My Mind," the episode was created to capitalize on a little-known movie called "Star Wars" that "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshal's son loved.
At the time, Williams was a recent Julliard graduate still awaiting his big break and quickly gaining a reputation as an off-the-wall local street performer. Faster than you can say "Nanu Nanu," Robin Williams' casting on "Mork & Mindy" launched him to stardom. His quirky, quick-witted improvisations, voices, and pratfalls were perfect for the out-of-this-world character of Mork. The show itself aired for four solid seasons from 1978 to 1982. Since then, several members of the series' cast — including the beloved Williams — have sadly passed away. However, one of the main stars is still living to this day.
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At the time, Williams was a recent Julliard graduate still awaiting his big break and quickly gaining a reputation as an off-the-wall local street performer. Faster than you can say "Nanu Nanu," Robin Williams' casting on "Mork & Mindy" launched him to stardom. His quirky, quick-witted improvisations, voices, and pratfalls were perfect for the out-of-this-world character of Mork. The show itself aired for four solid seasons from 1978 to 1982. Since then, several members of the series' cast — including the beloved Williams — have sadly passed away. However, one of the main stars is still living to this day.
Read more: The 15 Best...
- 12/12/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
In Hollywood’s long and illustrious history, thousands of young starlets have arrived with big dreams and plans. Some make it, establishing successful careers that last so long we’re duped into believing they’ll be with us forever. Who didn’t believe Betty White would make it to 100? How many of us were stunned when she died 18 days before that landmark birthday? Sadly, some don’t get that many years, and stun the world when they die suddenly at the height of their fame. Then there are those who die young and tragically when their careers have just begun, and are remembered more for their manners of death than their work. In more than 100 years of Hollywood history, there have been several deaths that have made the headlines.
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- 7/22/2022
- by Susan Pennington and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
In Hollywood’s long and illustrious history, thousands of young starlets have arrived with big dreams and plans. Some make it, establishing successful careers that last so long we’re duped into believing they’ll be with us forever. Who didn’t believe Betty White would make it to 100? How many of us were stunned when she died 18 days before that landmark birthday? Sadly, some don’t get that many years, and stun the world when they die suddenly at the height of their fame. Then there are those who die young and tragically when their careers have just begun, and are remembered more for their manners of death than their work. In more than 100 years of Hollywood history, there have been several deaths that have made the headlines.
One of the earliest Hollywood scandals involved the sudden death of a young actress. In 1921, 26-year-old Virginia Rappe died from a...
One of the earliest Hollywood scandals involved the sudden death of a young actress. In 1921, 26-year-old Virginia Rappe died from a...
- 7/21/2022
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Some stories just demand the full investigative treatment. And if so, you can bet that E! True Hollywood Story was on top of it. Starting in 1996 when the series first premiered with a deep dive into the murder of Rebecca Schaeffer, Ths revealed everything you wanted to know and then some about actors, singers, models, royalty and athletes; the making of shows and movies; the rise and fall of businesses; the most explosive scandals; and the most unspeakable crimes. Over the course of 501 episodes, including the flagship series' six-episode return in 2019, Ths explored some of the most nefarious, heinous, heartbreaking and truly bizarre acts committed over the past half...
- 6/19/2020
- E! Online
Exclusive: Prolific TV director-producer Brad Silberling has signed with ICM Partners.
Silberling serves as an executive producer and director on the CW’s drama series Dynasty, currently in its third season and renewed for a fourth for 2020-2021. He also is directing and executive producing the first two episodes of the upcoming Netflix series Dash & Lilly.
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Silberling directed the CW/CBS Studios pilots Charmed, Reign, Jane the Virgin and No Tomorrow, all of which went to series. His company, Reveal, is under a deal with CBS TV Studios.
On the film side, Silberling is known for directing such features as Casper, City of Angels, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events and Moonlight Mile, based on...
Silberling serves as an executive producer and director on the CW’s drama series Dynasty, currently in its third season and renewed for a fourth for 2020-2021. He also is directing and executive producing the first two episodes of the upcoming Netflix series Dash & Lilly.
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Silberling directed the CW/CBS Studios pilots Charmed, Reign, Jane the Virgin and No Tomorrow, all of which went to series. His company, Reveal, is under a deal with CBS TV Studios.
On the film side, Silberling is known for directing such features as Casper, City of Angels, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events and Moonlight Mile, based on...
- 5/1/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Rebecca Schaeffer thought it was sweet that a fan was sending her stuffed animals and other little gifts at the studio lot where her sitcom My Sister Sam was filmed. The CBS show, on which she played a spunky teen who goes to live with her photographer sister in San Francisco, was her big break after just a few acting jobs, and she had quickly become a favorite of the Seventeen-reading set. My Sister Sam ended in 1988 after two seasons, but the work kept coming. Schaeffer co-starred in the racy big-screen farce Scenes From the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills, which hit theaters in June...
- 7/18/2019
- E! Online
If you watched television in the late 1980s, you probably remember the My Sister Sam TV show on CBS. The sitcom revolves around San Francisco freelance photographer Samantha "Sam" Russell (Pam Dawber). Sam's world is turned upside down when her 16-year-old sister, Patti (Rebecca Schaeffer), comes to live with her. Others in the cast include Jenny O'Hara, Joel Brooks, and David Naughton. Executive produced by Diane English (pre-Murphy Brown), the series did well enough in its first season to be renewed but the ratings saw a big decline in year two and was cancelled in May 1988 with 12 installments left unaired.
While My Sister Sam didn't last, it looked clear that Schaeffer was destined for bigger things. Tragically, in July 1989, the actress was fatally shot by an obsessed fan in the doorway of her Los Angeles apartment. He had been stalking her for three years.
While My Sister Sam didn't last, it looked clear that Schaeffer was destined for bigger things. Tragically, in July 1989, the actress was fatally shot by an obsessed fan in the doorway of her Los Angeles apartment. He had been stalking her for three years.
- 4/12/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
E! has announced six new series, including a talk show hosted by Busy Philipps, and a new docuseries featuring Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband Evan Ross. In addition, E! is bringing back long-running franchise E! True Hollywood Story with new episodes. The network also set three unscripted projects in development, including a competition elimination series for stuntwomen from the team behind American Ninja Warrior, a twins docuseries and a comedy that brings celebrity autobiographies to the small screen.
Talk show Busy Tonight, hosted by Philipps, will feature comedic commentary, interviews, and segments that go behind her most popular Instagram stories. Philipps executive produces with Julie Darmody and Eric Gurian for Little Stranger.
Ashlee and Evan
This new docu-series will follow actress and singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband actor and artist Evan Ross. We’ll get an inside look into this young millennial couple as they try to balance life as new parents with a solid foundation of humor and love. Coming from two famous music families, Ashlee and Evan will take viewers inside the recording of their first duet album. Fans will see Evan’s rising star in music and Ashlee cautiously jumping back into the music world. We will watch as they face challenges and success in their marriage and music while receiving the unwavering support from their legendary families and life-long friends. “Ashlee and Evan” is produced by Citizen Jones and Cinema Giants with Jonah Bekhor, Jonas Bell Pasht, Jessy Terrero, Angela Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross serving as Executive Producers.
“Busy Tonight” (working title)
Hosted by actress Busy Philipps, “Busy Tonight” features comedic commentary, interviews, and segments that go behind her most popular Instagram stories. Unfiltered, in-the-know and always entertaining, Busy will give us her unique and hilarious point of view on literally everything. Executive Producers for “Busy Tonight” are Busy Philipps, Julie Darmody and Eric Gurian for Little Stranger.
“E! True Hollywood Story”
The series that told Hollywood’s most compelling stories is back. “E! True Hollywood Story” is taking a modern approach, and providing a voice to the moments that are reshaping popular culture. Each self-contained documentary will explore a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution, change or shift in culture, told by the people who were on the frontlines of the story. “E! True Hollywood Story” is produced by Wilshire Studios.
“The Funny Dance Show” (working title)
For more than a year, “Stand Up 2 the Streets” has played to sold-out crowds at the #1 Comedy Club in the country, The Comedy Store. Created and hosted by comedians Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet, this one-hour format harnesses the conventions and spectacle of dance pop culture found in movies like the wildly popular “Step Up” franchise and TV shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” but with a comedic Pov. In each stand-alone episode, four comic celebrities compete for a donation to the charity of their choice. Anchored by comedian and pop culture expert, Justin Martindale, an irreverent judging panel critiques the performances so that the audience can ultimately vote on the winning team. The series is produced by Ugly Brother with Mike Duffy, Tim Duffy, Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet serving as Executive Producers.
“The LadyGang” (working title)
What happens when you mix the “Girls Trip” sense of female community with juicy pop culture commentary, no-holds-barred celebrity interviews, and three equally gorgeous and hilarious La ladies? You not only get a “Podcast of the Year” winner with over 22 million listens, but a phenomenon that graced People Magazine and made Entertainment Weekly’s “Must List.” Welcome to the LadyGang, the TV show based on the podcast created by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek. “The LadyGang” is produced by Purveyors of Pop and Entertainment One (eOne) with Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Cooper Green for Purveyors of Pop, Tara Long for eOne, Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek serving as Executive Producers.
“Nat & Liv” (working title)
Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson are influencers, designers, and fashion & beauty bloggers that have over five million followers on Instagram alone. But more importantly they are family. Cousins and best friends, this docu-series will take us to a part of their lives that we’ve never seen before from Vancouver to Los Angeles. From their hilariously direct older brothers, to Nat’s hippy sister, to their hysterical parents, Nat and Liv’s family will make you laugh and cry… sometimes at the same time. “Nat & Liv” is produced by Machete Productions & Cineflix with Amber Mazzola, Kim Bondi and Dave Hamilton serving as Executive Producers.
Three unscripted projects in development include:
“The Twins Project” (working title)
Three vibrant sets of twins all have their sights set on conquering each of their own worlds. From radio DJs, to pop artists and social media fame, the docs-series will explore their dynamics as siblings, best friends and co-workers while reaching new heights in their careers and choosing to do so together, rather than alone. “The Twins Project” is produced by World of Wonder with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell serving as Executive Producers.
“Written by the Stars” (working title)
“Written by the Stars” takes the most ridiculous first-hand excerpts from celebrity autobiographies and transports them from the page to the screen. Quoting directly from the books and with the help of a hilarious SNL-esque troop, the most epic celebrity stories come to life – viewers will see their favorite celebrities’ hazy nights, crazy affairs, behind the scene antics, and Hollywood secrets. “Written by the Stars” is produced by Haymaker with Aaron Rothman and Irad Eyal serving as Executive Producers.
“Wonder Women” (working title)
The need for stuntwomen in the entertainment industry has never been greater. This competition-elimination docu-series will follow a stunt director on a journey to find the next great stuntwoman. Each week, hopefuls will face challenges that test their physical, mental, and emotional strength – requiring them to give their all if they want to become the next breakthrough female stunt performer. “Wonder Women” is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, with Arthur Smith and Toby Gorman serving as executive producers.
Talk show Busy Tonight, hosted by Philipps, will feature comedic commentary, interviews, and segments that go behind her most popular Instagram stories. Philipps executive produces with Julie Darmody and Eric Gurian for Little Stranger.
Ashlee and Evan
This new docu-series will follow actress and singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband actor and artist Evan Ross. We’ll get an inside look into this young millennial couple as they try to balance life as new parents with a solid foundation of humor and love. Coming from two famous music families, Ashlee and Evan will take viewers inside the recording of their first duet album. Fans will see Evan’s rising star in music and Ashlee cautiously jumping back into the music world. We will watch as they face challenges and success in their marriage and music while receiving the unwavering support from their legendary families and life-long friends. “Ashlee and Evan” is produced by Citizen Jones and Cinema Giants with Jonah Bekhor, Jonas Bell Pasht, Jessy Terrero, Angela Aguilera, Ashlee Simpson-Ross and Evan Ross serving as Executive Producers.
“Busy Tonight” (working title)
Hosted by actress Busy Philipps, “Busy Tonight” features comedic commentary, interviews, and segments that go behind her most popular Instagram stories. Unfiltered, in-the-know and always entertaining, Busy will give us her unique and hilarious point of view on literally everything. Executive Producers for “Busy Tonight” are Busy Philipps, Julie Darmody and Eric Gurian for Little Stranger.
“E! True Hollywood Story”
The series that told Hollywood’s most compelling stories is back. “E! True Hollywood Story” is taking a modern approach, and providing a voice to the moments that are reshaping popular culture. Each self-contained documentary will explore a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution, change or shift in culture, told by the people who were on the frontlines of the story. “E! True Hollywood Story” is produced by Wilshire Studios.
“The Funny Dance Show” (working title)
For more than a year, “Stand Up 2 the Streets” has played to sold-out crowds at the #1 Comedy Club in the country, The Comedy Store. Created and hosted by comedians Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet, this one-hour format harnesses the conventions and spectacle of dance pop culture found in movies like the wildly popular “Step Up” franchise and TV shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” but with a comedic Pov. In each stand-alone episode, four comic celebrities compete for a donation to the charity of their choice. Anchored by comedian and pop culture expert, Justin Martindale, an irreverent judging panel critiques the performances so that the audience can ultimately vote on the winning team. The series is produced by Ugly Brother with Mike Duffy, Tim Duffy, Justine Marino and Heidi Heaslet serving as Executive Producers.
“The LadyGang” (working title)
What happens when you mix the “Girls Trip” sense of female community with juicy pop culture commentary, no-holds-barred celebrity interviews, and three equally gorgeous and hilarious La ladies? You not only get a “Podcast of the Year” winner with over 22 million listens, but a phenomenon that graced People Magazine and made Entertainment Weekly’s “Must List.” Welcome to the LadyGang, the TV show based on the podcast created by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek. “The LadyGang” is produced by Purveyors of Pop and Entertainment One (eOne) with Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Cooper Green for Purveyors of Pop, Tara Long for eOne, Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek serving as Executive Producers.
“Nat & Liv” (working title)
Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson are influencers, designers, and fashion & beauty bloggers that have over five million followers on Instagram alone. But more importantly they are family. Cousins and best friends, this docu-series will take us to a part of their lives that we’ve never seen before from Vancouver to Los Angeles. From their hilariously direct older brothers, to Nat’s hippy sister, to their hysterical parents, Nat and Liv’s family will make you laugh and cry… sometimes at the same time. “Nat & Liv” is produced by Machete Productions & Cineflix with Amber Mazzola, Kim Bondi and Dave Hamilton serving as Executive Producers.
Three unscripted projects in development include:
“The Twins Project” (working title)
Three vibrant sets of twins all have their sights set on conquering each of their own worlds. From radio DJs, to pop artists and social media fame, the docs-series will explore their dynamics as siblings, best friends and co-workers while reaching new heights in their careers and choosing to do so together, rather than alone. “The Twins Project” is produced by World of Wonder with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell serving as Executive Producers.
“Written by the Stars” (working title)
“Written by the Stars” takes the most ridiculous first-hand excerpts from celebrity autobiographies and transports them from the page to the screen. Quoting directly from the books and with the help of a hilarious SNL-esque troop, the most epic celebrity stories come to life – viewers will see their favorite celebrities’ hazy nights, crazy affairs, behind the scene antics, and Hollywood secrets. “Written by the Stars” is produced by Haymaker with Aaron Rothman and Irad Eyal serving as Executive Producers.
“Wonder Women” (working title)
The need for stuntwomen in the entertainment industry has never been greater. This competition-elimination docu-series will follow a stunt director on a journey to find the next great stuntwoman. Each week, hopefuls will face challenges that test their physical, mental, and emotional strength – requiring them to give their all if they want to become the next breakthrough female stunt performer. “Wonder Women” is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, with Arthur Smith and Toby Gorman serving as executive producers.
- 5/1/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Holly Hunter missed out on a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Oscars for “The Big Sick” despite reaping SAG, Critics Choice, and Indie Spirit bids, but she’ll have a chance to pick up an Emmy later this year in the Best Drama Actress category for “Here and Now.” Created by Alan Ball (“American Beauty,” “Six Feet Under,” “True Blood”), the HBO series focuses on a multi-racial family whose bond is tested when one of their children begins seeing things which the rest cannot. Hunter plays Audrey Bayer, a therapist and the family matriarch. In honor of her recent small-screen achievement, let’s take a look back at some of the actress’s best big-screen performances. Tour through our photo gallery above of Hunter’s 12 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
Despite her recent snub, Hunter has been popular at the Oscars. She won Best Actress for “The Piano...
- 3/24/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Danna Schaeffer can vividly recall the moment she learned her daughter, up-and-coming actress Rebecca Schaeffer, had been murdered.
It was a July morning in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, and Dana, a writer and teacher, was working on a play. So when her phone started ringing at about 11:30 a.m., she let it go to her answering machine.
Then she heard the message an ABC executive had left for her, and she called back.
“I still remember how sunny my voice sounded when he picked up the phone,” Danna told Entertainment Weekly. “Then he said, and these words are inscribed in my brain,...
It was a July morning in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, and Dana, a writer and teacher, was working on a play. So when her phone started ringing at about 11:30 a.m., she let it go to her answering machine.
Then she heard the message an ABC executive had left for her, and she called back.
“I still remember how sunny my voice sounded when he picked up the phone,” Danna told Entertainment Weekly. “Then he said, and these words are inscribed in my brain,...
- 3/28/2017
- by People Staff
- PEOPLE.com
In 1982, an actress named Theresa Saldana nearly died when an obsessed fan attacked her with a knife outside her apartment. She survived but took four months to recover. Seven years later, Rebecca Schaeffer wasn’t as fortunate. Another obsessive fan shot her to death in the doorway of her apartment complex.
Those two West Hollywood tragedies pushed the California Legislature to enact the nation’s first anti-stalking laws. They also forced film and TV performers and their handlers to reconsider how they interacted with the public. The result for many stars: though they were safer, they also were more insulated from fans, reclusive, and walled off.
Now, in the wake of Christina Grimmie’s June 11 murder, online stars who weren’t even alive when Schaeffer died face an almost existential question. How can they protect themselves while still maintaining and building their most valuable resource: a direct relationship with their ardent fans?...
Those two West Hollywood tragedies pushed the California Legislature to enact the nation’s first anti-stalking laws. They also forced film and TV performers and their handlers to reconsider how they interacted with the public. The result for many stars: though they were safer, they also were more insulated from fans, reclusive, and walled off.
Now, in the wake of Christina Grimmie’s June 11 murder, online stars who weren’t even alive when Schaeffer died face an almost existential question. How can they protect themselves while still maintaining and building their most valuable resource: a direct relationship with their ardent fans?...
- 6/22/2016
- by David Bloom
- Tubefilter.com
Snapchat has made Evan Spiegel the world's youngest billionaire -- but it's also part of the reason he's calling in Lapd to nab a seriously creepy alleged cyberstalker. In a not-at-all-funny case of live by the sword, die by the sword ... police say Spiegel received harassing messages through Snapchat, Twitter and email from a man identifying himself as Ramon Martinez. According to docs, one email Spiegel received referenced JFK, slain actress Rebecca Schaeffer, Molotov cocktails,...
- 7/12/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Stalker" creator Kevin Williamson walked into a room full of hostile critics at the TCA 2014 summer press tour, but that's when you get when your pilot opens with a random woman getting doused with gasoline and set on fire in her own car by a stalker. Williamson's attempts to deflect the logical questions provoked by such ugly exploitation ranged from humor to self-importance to flat out frustration. His stars, Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott, sat on either side and remained largely silent throughout the panel (save for a few direct, and totally generic, questions that came their way). There's no doubt a good deal of the reaction was driven by Williamson's recent work fetishizing murder sprees on a weekly basis for Fox's "The Following," although he doesn't see much similarity himself. "I'm really curious to see what people do when they compare the two shows," Williamson allowed. "To me it's apples and oranges.
- 7/18/2014
- by Geoff Berkshire
- Hitfix
Finally creepy exes who won’t take a hint are getting a TV drama devoted to their crimes.
Kevin Williamson’s new drama project about cops who go after stalkers just received a CBS pilot order. The Vampire Diaries and The Following writer-producer’s show is a described as a “psychological thriller centered around a pair of detectives who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Management Unit of the Lapd.”
It case you’re wondering, the show is based on a real police unit. The Lapd created the country’s first Threat Management Unit in the early 1990s after actress...
Kevin Williamson’s new drama project about cops who go after stalkers just received a CBS pilot order. The Vampire Diaries and The Following writer-producer’s show is a described as a “psychological thriller centered around a pair of detectives who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Management Unit of the Lapd.”
It case you’re wondering, the show is based on a real police unit. The Lapd created the country’s first Threat Management Unit in the early 1990s after actress...
- 1/28/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Big congrats to Chris Colfer, who won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedic Actor last night.
Birthday shoutouts go to Shawn Colvin, who is 57, and Pat Benatar is 60. This year's biggest Oscar snubs. Did anyone really believe Matthew McConaughey was going to get a nomination?ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee insists that the network loves Happy Endings, and that's why it's now also seen on Sunday, "To raise sampling," but no decision about its future has been made.In a bit of a surprise, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower beat The Vow and Magic Mike for Favorite Dramatic Film at the People's Choice Awards.In ratings news, Stars In Danger wasn't ready for the deep end.Chris Colfer blogs about Struck By Lightning. Speaking of, here he is with Lea Michele, who won the People's Choice award for Favorite TV Comedic Actress.
Below you can see a very brief Nsfw!
Birthday shoutouts go to Shawn Colvin, who is 57, and Pat Benatar is 60. This year's biggest Oscar snubs. Did anyone really believe Matthew McConaughey was going to get a nomination?ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee insists that the network loves Happy Endings, and that's why it's now also seen on Sunday, "To raise sampling," but no decision about its future has been made.In a bit of a surprise, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower beat The Vow and Magic Mike for Favorite Dramatic Film at the People's Choice Awards.In ratings news, Stars In Danger wasn't ready for the deep end.Chris Colfer blogs about Struck By Lightning. Speaking of, here he is with Lea Michele, who won the People's Choice award for Favorite TV Comedic Actress.
Below you can see a very brief Nsfw!
- 1/10/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Nothing says "I love you" quite like the gift of imploding large buildings. I know that probably sounds like a rather odd, not to mention extreme, way by which to prove your love for a woman, but then none of you is "The Love Bomber". Woman can't resist a man that can make shit blow up. Why do you think Michael Bay gets laid as much as he does?
Today being Valentine's Day, what better time to pay homage to one of cinema's most lovelorn maniacs? "The Love Bomber" was the villain of the 1984 made-for-tv thriller City Killer, the terrifyingly romantic tale of a deranged stalker's quest to prove his worth to the woman he loves by demolishing infrastructure.
The big three TV networks rarely make original movies anymore; cable networks have been left to pick-up the slack. Were it made today, City Killer would almost assuredly be a Lifetime...
Today being Valentine's Day, what better time to pay homage to one of cinema's most lovelorn maniacs? "The Love Bomber" was the villain of the 1984 made-for-tv thriller City Killer, the terrifyingly romantic tale of a deranged stalker's quest to prove his worth to the woman he loves by demolishing infrastructure.
The big three TV networks rarely make original movies anymore; cable networks have been left to pick-up the slack. Were it made today, City Killer would almost assuredly be a Lifetime...
- 2/14/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Deborah Gibson is speaking out about the man who allegedly stalked her earlier this April. In her restraining order application filed on Tuesday, Gibson, 37, alleges that Bassas Jorge Puigdollers has continually shown up at Gibson's hotel and house. The last straw was when Puigdollers came to her home and knocked on her door. "That was crossing a line, so that was really scary," she tells People. "I am a single female, so I reacted like anyone would and called 911. I'm very good at reacting calmly in the moment, but then I fall apart later." Police detained Puigdollers, but did not charge him with any crime.
- 4/18/2008
- by Steve Helling
- PEOPLE.com
The killing of his actress girlfriend stunned Hollywood. Now Brad Silberling has shared his tale of a household's time of mourning
In 1989, Rebecca Schaeffer, a 21-year-old television actress, answered the door of her West Hollywood apartment to a flower delivery man. Moments later, Robert Bardo shot her in the chest at point-blank range. He was a crazed fan who had been following her for weeks and adopted the disguise to gain entry to her home. The case caused a sensation, eventually leading to anti-stalking legislation, and for months was the talk of Hollywood. Schaeffer's fiancé, Brad Silberling, then 26, a film graduate, was caught up in the story as he struggled to come to terms with his loss. Minutes before she died, he had spoken to her on the phone and wished her luck for an audition later that day for The Godfather Part III.
'It stopped me cold in my tracks.
In 1989, Rebecca Schaeffer, a 21-year-old television actress, answered the door of her West Hollywood apartment to a flower delivery man. Moments later, Robert Bardo shot her in the chest at point-blank range. He was a crazed fan who had been following her for weeks and adopted the disguise to gain entry to her home. The case caused a sensation, eventually leading to anti-stalking legislation, and for months was the talk of Hollywood. Schaeffer's fiancé, Brad Silberling, then 26, a film graduate, was caught up in the story as he struggled to come to terms with his loss. Minutes before she died, he had spoken to her on the phone and wished her luck for an audition later that day for The Godfather Part III.
'It stopped me cold in my tracks.
- 2/16/2003
- by Akin Ojumu
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood A-lister Dustin Hoffman is furious with mega studio Disney for failing to promote his latest film adequately. The veteran Oscar winner stars in Moonlight Mile, which is loosely on the life of writer/director/producer Brad Silberling, who saw his girlfriend Rebecca Schaeffer killed by an obsessed fan in 1989. The $20 million dollar film was pulled from American screens in December after only recouping some $7 million. Hoffman rages, "Disney dumped it. They didn't even watch it. There was no advertising. I think it really hurt Brad. That's why I am here...to support a piece of work that I am really proud of."...
- 2/14/2003
- WENN
The parents of murdered actress Rebecca Schaeffer have praised director Brad Silberling for turning their traumatic story into a hit new film. Silberling was dating Schaffer when she was killed by a stalker in 1989, and was even a suspect at one point. But he's turned the harrowing tale of grief into acclaimed new film Moonlight Mile, starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan Sarandon. And Benson and Danna Schaeffer are calling his project a masterpiece. Benson Schaefer says, "This movie will bring her back to people's minds." His wife Danna adds, "It's really hard to see it both as a participant and as a moviegoer, but it's a great movie, a classic about grief." Benson states he was particularly moved by something Silberling said in a recent interview about trying to figure out a way to allow all concerned a way to live the rest of their lives. He adds, "That was so powerful and very well said. After the murder of your daughter it's very easy to sink into bitterness and I've sunk there from time to time. What he said made sense." The Schaeffers admit the film has presented a few problems for them - because moviegoers can't help but try and empathize with them. Danna explains, "One lady said, 'I know just how you felt, my dog died last week, ' and she meant it."...
- 10/4/2002
- WENN
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