James L. Brooks

After 'Gatsby' sank at Sony, it swam to Warner Bros.

2013-05-09 15:10:00

It may seem strange that anybody would pass on financing a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But when Baz Luhrmann was trying to make “The Great Gatsby,” with the “Titanic” star cast in the lead role, every studio in town said no...

Oscars by the Numbers

2012-02-02 16:41:14

Polly Platt dies at 72; Oscar-nominated art director

2011-07-28 00:00:00

Polly Platt, the Oscar-nominated production designer of such films as "The Last Picture Show" and "Terms of Endearment" and producer of "Broadcast News" and "Say Anything," has died. She was 72. Platt died Wednesday of Lou Gehrig's disease at her home in...

Dakota Johnson takes the plunge in Oliver Peoples' latest short

2012-04-24 16:32:49

Laura Ziskin dies at 61; 'Spider-Man' producer

2011-06-14 00:00:00

When disagreements between some of Hollywood's most powerful people began to roil plans for a fourth "Spider-Man" movie several years ago, some in the entertainment industry were advising filmmakers to walk away. But Laura Ziskin, the franchise's...

Don't have a cow but News Corp. may be better off without 'Simpsons'

2011-10-04 16:33:27

The Morning Fix: Gervais back. Rosenblum wins! Google's new song

2011-11-17 16:33:35

TV This Week for July 31st - August 6th

2011-07-29 16:36:28

Film critics on 'Morning Glory': Hollywood has a bad case of Knock Off Fever

2010-11-10 16:32:36

Movie Projector: Tyler Perry's latest 'Madea' film should trample 'Water for Elephants'

2011-04-21 16:33:37

The Morning Fix: Disney withdraws trademark application for SEAL Team 6! Universal gets new marketing chief. Another big exit at NBC Sports.

2011-05-26 16:33:43

Sony Pictures revenue falls, operating income flat

2011-05-26 16:33:42

), takes care of her. The onscreen mother and daughter were pitted against each other in the Oscar race, and apparently behind the scenes, where spats led to MacLaine leaving the production.

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Veteran director James L. Brooks' comedy/drama flop cost $120 million to produce, and it grossed $48.6 million worldwide.

2012-03-09 12:53:32

In Springfield: The series hits its milestone 300th episode; Marge gets a boob job; Moe the bartender attempts suicide. Beyond Springfield: Iraq war begins; President George W. Bush declares "Mission Accomplished." Notable guests:Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, George Plimpton, Marisa Tomei, James L.

2012-02-16 12:34:19