Lawrence Turman Dies: Oscar-Nominated Producer Of ‘The Graduate’, ‘American History X’ & More Was 96
Oscar-nominated producer Lawrence Turman died Saturday at the Motion Picture and Television Country Home and Hospital. He was 96. He had a stellar career not only as a producer of such seminal films as The Graduate (1967), The Great White Hope (1970), American History X (1998) and many more in a producing career that lasted six decades, but he also took a significant turn when he left his partnership with producer David Foster to head the prestigious Peter Stark Producing Program at USC in 1991, an association that continued until his retirement just two years ago.
His son, John Turman, confirmed the death to Deadline. “Our father Lawrence Turman passed away late yesterday,” he said. “It’s sad, but he had a long and storied life, and it’s the passing of an era.” He added that the MPTF is planning a memorial service as well as USC at a later date.
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His son, John Turman, confirmed the death to Deadline. “Our father Lawrence Turman passed away late yesterday,” he said. “It’s sad, but he had a long and storied life, and it’s the passing of an era.” He added that the MPTF is planning a memorial service as well as USC at a later date.
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- 7/3/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Maybe refrain from tweeting on set while a strike is happening, Kim Kardashian.
On Friday, the reality show superstar decided to check in with her 74.9 million followers by writing “I’m on the set of AHS and we have some time between shows. What are you all up to????” Kardashian is starring in the 12th season of American Horror Story — one of several Ryan Murphy productions that have remained in production during the WGA strike.
Instead of getting the usual inquiries about her Skims, her fam and her dating status, she was immediately answered by striking writers — lots of them.
“Picketing, thanks for asking,” wrote one writer.
“Not being a scab,” said another.
“Can you post a cute selfie with the call sheet (advance schedule facing the camera)?” added a strike captain.
“Kim, this is a beautiful opportunity to show some solidarity and tell us if anyone is making script mods on site,...
On Friday, the reality show superstar decided to check in with her 74.9 million followers by writing “I’m on the set of AHS and we have some time between shows. What are you all up to????” Kardashian is starring in the 12th season of American Horror Story — one of several Ryan Murphy productions that have remained in production during the WGA strike.
Instead of getting the usual inquiries about her Skims, her fam and her dating status, she was immediately answered by striking writers — lots of them.
“Picketing, thanks for asking,” wrote one writer.
“Not being a scab,” said another.
“Can you post a cute selfie with the call sheet (advance schedule facing the camera)?” added a strike captain.
“Kim, this is a beautiful opportunity to show some solidarity and tell us if anyone is making script mods on site,...
- 6/24/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
From left: Hulk (Courtesy of Universal Pictures); The Incredible Hulk (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Some superheroes get multiple screen incarnations simply because they are challenging to capture cinematically. The Fantastic Four will be on their fourth iteration in 2025. The Punisher has been portrayed by four different actors,...
Some superheroes get multiple screen incarnations simply because they are challenging to capture cinematically. The Fantastic Four will be on their fourth iteration in 2025. The Punisher has been portrayed by four different actors,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Bryan Reesman
- avclub.com
2003's "Hulk" is an anomaly. We haven't had a filmmaker in Ang Lee's mold direct a superhero movie since and probably won't for a long time, if ever again. As /Film as argued before, "Hulk" doesn't always work, but it grasps for heights the Marvel Cinematic Universe wouldn't dream of even trying to reach.
Lee's filmography tells a story, that of a director who never stops experimenting. He has the style of an auteur but traverses genres like a journeyman. Lee began by making comedy films in his native Taiwan, such as "The Wedding Banquet" and "Eat Drink Man Woman." In 1995, he adapted Jane Austen with "Sense and Sensibility." The story's genre wasn't that unfamiliar of territory for him, but it was his first primarily English language film.
He went further west in the rest of the 1990s, first helming the drama "The Ice Storm" before going for the...
Lee's filmography tells a story, that of a director who never stops experimenting. He has the style of an auteur but traverses genres like a journeyman. Lee began by making comedy films in his native Taiwan, such as "The Wedding Banquet" and "Eat Drink Man Woman." In 1995, he adapted Jane Austen with "Sense and Sensibility." The story's genre wasn't that unfamiliar of territory for him, but it was his first primarily English language film.
He went further west in the rest of the 1990s, first helming the drama "The Ice Storm" before going for the...
- 11/5/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
At the time of writing, Marvel have not yet confirmed a third standalone Hulk movie, but without giving anything away, the closing events of Avengers: Age of Ultron definitely leave that door wide open. With that in mind, it seems like the perfect time to re-appraise ol' greenskin's first big screen outing, Ang Lee's multi-million dollar psychodrama, Hulk.
Released in 2003, Hulk took a total of $132.2 million at the Us box office, just short of its reputed £137 million budget. Though it eventually took over $245 million worldwide, it was perceived as a flop, significantly under-performing compared to the likes of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man or Bryan Singer's X-Men movies. Hulk not box-office Smash, in other words. Critics weren't overly kind either – it earned 62% on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, indicating decidedly mixed reviews albeit with a positive slant.
Based on the Marvel comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
Released in 2003, Hulk took a total of $132.2 million at the Us box office, just short of its reputed £137 million budget. Though it eventually took over $245 million worldwide, it was perceived as a flop, significantly under-performing compared to the likes of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man or Bryan Singer's X-Men movies. Hulk not box-office Smash, in other words. Critics weren't overly kind either – it earned 62% on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, indicating decidedly mixed reviews albeit with a positive slant.
Based on the Marvel comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
- 5/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Concept Art by Christopher Ross Get ready for larger-than-life action as the Marvel Superhero bursts from comic book pages to the big screen in The Hulk! Eric Bana stars as David Banner, whose involvement in a freak lab accident exposes him to gamma radiation. As a result, whenever the mild-mannered man becomes angry, he transforms in to a huge, rampaging creature that destroys everything in this path. Banner's ex-girlfriend Betty Ross (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly) believes that his father (Nick Nolte) may hold the answer o the desperate situation, but can she make the connection in time to save a terrified world? Directed by Academy Award winner Ang Lee, The Hulk is bursting with heart-pounding adventure and explosive special effects! Hulk (2003) was directed by Ang Lee, from a screenplay written by James Schamus, Michael France and John Turman.
- 11/5/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Concept Art: Jim Carson Get ready for larger-than-life action as the Marvel Superhero bursts from comic book pages to the big screen in The Hulk! Eric Bana stars as David Banner, whose involvement in a freak lab accident exposes him to gamma radiation. As a result, whenever the mild-mannered man becomes angry, he transforms in to a huge, rampaging creature that destroys everything in this path. Banner's ex-girlfriend Betty Ross (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly) believes that his father (Nick Nolte) may hold the answer o the desperate situation, but can she make the connection in time to save a terrified world? Directed by Academy Award winner Ang Lee, The Hulk is bursting with heart-pounding adventure and explosive special effects! Hulk (2003) was directed by Ang Lee, from a screenplay written by James Schamus, Michael France and John Turman. The cast included: Eric Bana as Dr. Bruce Banner / Hulk, Jennifer...
- 10/15/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the film, David Banner calls his son Bruce, and tells him that he has sent his dogs, that have been genetically altered, after Betty (Jennifer Connelly). Bruce tries to alert Talbot (Josh Lucas) of his father's evil plans, but a confrontation ensues which forces Bruce to become the Hulk. He soon heads off to Betty's cabin in the woods. Betty comes across the Hulk hiding behind a large tree, and soon realizes that the big green monster is actually Bruce. As Betty drinks in this revelation, a sound alerts the Hulk to the arrival of the three Hulk-ified dogs. Concept Art by Sang Jun Lee Concept Art by Kevin Nowlan Hulk (2003) was directed by Ang Lee, from a screenplay written by James Schamus, Michael France and John Turman. The cast included: Eric Bana as Dr. Bruce Banner / Hulk, Jennifer Connelly as Betty Ross, Sam Elliott as General Thunderbolt Ross,...
- 9/6/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
In its second full development cycle, Working Title Television has sold six series projects in broadcast and cable. This is the largest slate in the 21-month history of the TV production company, a joint venture between NBCUniversal International and Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner that in July tapped Daniel Pipski as its new head. Four of Working Title TV’s six projects are at NBC and Universal Television, which have a first-look deal with the company through the joint venture arrangement: dramas We, The Potters written by David Sussman, McMafia written by Matt Johnson & John Turman and Gypsy Tea Room written by Chris Monger, and comedy My Nuclear Family penned by Lucy Dahl. Universal TV also produces The Outside Man, a light drama Working Title TV has in the works at NBCU’s flagship cable network USA with Matt Johnson and John Turman writing. The company’s remaining project,...
- 11/16/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Sony have been in touch with us again to offer you, our lovely readers the chance to win now just a copy of their new movie, Ticking Clock (available to buy on DVD here or rent here) but also a Sony Dvp-SR600H Slimline DVD player with HD upscaling for your favourite movies on! (Midi size (W320mm), Bravia® Sync, 1080p upscaling, PhotoTV HD, DVD Video, Dolby Digital, DTS, DivX.)
Ticking Clock stars Oscar Winner, Cuba Gooding Jr. in a Race Against Time to Stop A Diabolical Killer In the Pulse-Pounding Action Thriller. The movie is directed by Ernie Barbarash and also stars Neal McDonough, Austin Abrams and Yancey Arias.
Synopsis: In one of his grittiest and most intense performances yet, Gooding Jr. plays an investigative crime journalist caught in a race against time to stop a deadly serial killer, chillingly played by Neal McDonough (upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger,...
Ticking Clock stars Oscar Winner, Cuba Gooding Jr. in a Race Against Time to Stop A Diabolical Killer In the Pulse-Pounding Action Thriller. The movie is directed by Ernie Barbarash and also stars Neal McDonough, Austin Abrams and Yancey Arias.
Synopsis: In one of his grittiest and most intense performances yet, Gooding Jr. plays an investigative crime journalist caught in a race against time to stop a deadly serial killer, chillingly played by Neal McDonough (upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger,...
- 1/14/2011
- by Dave Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Cartoon Network is moving forward with a live-action/CGI telefilm based on its animated series "Ben 10: Alien Force," tapping Alex Winter to direct and John Turman to write the script.
The movie follows November's live-action movie "Ben 10: Race Against Time," which Winter also directed. That telefilm was based on the original "Ben 10" series, in which 10-year-old Ben Tennyson found a watchlike device that allowed him to transform into different alien life forms, each with its own unique powers.
"Alien Force" will be based on the network's second animated "Ben 10" series, where Ben is now a teenager and has discovered the ability to transform into a new set of aliens. The show debuted in April as the network's most-watched original series premiere among kids 6-11.
Winter also will executive produce "Alien Force," which Cartoon chief content officer Rob Sorcher said will be a "visually brilliant film." The movie is in preproduction, with casting under way at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank.
Winter is repped by Apa and Evolution. Turman is with Apa and Circle of Confusion.
The movie follows November's live-action movie "Ben 10: Race Against Time," which Winter also directed. That telefilm was based on the original "Ben 10" series, in which 10-year-old Ben Tennyson found a watchlike device that allowed him to transform into different alien life forms, each with its own unique powers.
"Alien Force" will be based on the network's second animated "Ben 10" series, where Ben is now a teenager and has discovered the ability to transform into a new set of aliens. The show debuted in April as the network's most-watched original series premiere among kids 6-11.
Winter also will executive produce "Alien Force," which Cartoon chief content officer Rob Sorcher said will be a "visually brilliant film." The movie is in preproduction, with casting under way at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank.
Winter is repped by Apa and Evolution. Turman is with Apa and Circle of Confusion.
- 7/22/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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