Taylor Hackford

Robert Redford's 'new territory' with 'Captain America' sequel

2013-03-29 08:00:00

Though Robert Redford may be the very platonic ideal of a movie star -- a matinee idol from films such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Sting," "The Way We Were," "The Electric Horseman" and "Out of Africa" -- he has of late been involved...

Oscars: Pes aims for a long shelf life with 'Fresh Guacamole' buzz

2013-02-23 10:00:00

Steven Spielberg was inspired by Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Ben Affleck was provoked by a Middle Eastern hostage tale. Adam Pesapane wanted to transform a hand grenade into an avocado. All three directors will walk the red carpet...

'Sugar Man,' 'Queen of Versailles' among DGA documentary nominees

2013-01-14 12:16:00

The Directors Guild of America nominated two female documentarians, Lauren Greenfield ("The Queen of Versailles") and Alison Klayman ("Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry"), among three male directors for outstanding directorial achievement in documentaries for 2012....

'Parker' offers standard Statham mayhem, critics say

2013-01-25 14:05:00

One of the more prolific butt-kickers in recent years, Jason Statham has carved out a nice niche playing the antihero with a heart of gold. His characters may break the law from time to time, but they ultimately do the right thing, stop the bad guy,...

'Hansel & Gretel' will bewitch box office this weekend

2013-01-24 13:58:00

The witch hunters are headed for a box-office bull's-eye this weekend. "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" has a lock on No. 1 at the box office with an expected opening of about $30 million, according to peole who have seen pre-release audience surveys....

Helen Mirren's star gets a prime spot on Hollywood Walk of Fame

2013-01-03 16:57:00

Helen Mirren, Oscar winner for her performance in 2007's "The Queen," was queen for a day in Hollywood on Thursday, receiving the 2,488th star on the Walk of Fame.� She even had a king to attend to her in her new home. "The 'queen's' star," said Leron...

'Hitchcock's' triple play

2012-12-13 06:00:00

The original title of director Sacha Gervasi's "Hitchcock" was "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho," the name of Stephen Rebello's book on which the film is based. Anthony Hopkins, who plays the famed filmmaker in the movie, thought the longer name...

'Argo,' 'Beasts,' 'Lincoln' among Scripter Award nominees

2013-01-15 05:00:00

The authors and screenwriters of "Argo," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," �"Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "Silver Linings Playbook" have been nominated for the 25th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award.� Usually only five...

Milos Forman to receive Directors Guild's highest tribute

2012-11-28 12:17:00

Milos Forman, 80, will receive the Directors Guild of America's Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion Picture Direction at the 65th annual DGA Awards on Feb. 2. The ceremony will be held at Hollywood & Highland's Ray Dolby...

'An Officer and a Gentleman' writer hits back at critic

2012-05-23 07:05:00

A scathing review of the new stage musical "An Officer and a Gentleman" has prompted the show's writer to hit back in an editorial that recently ran in the Australian press. Douglas Day Stewart co-wrote the book for the musical, which is based on his...

John Rich dies at 86; director of landmark sitcoms

2012-01-30 00:00:00

As a top television comedy director who won an Emmy directing "The Dick Van Dyke Show"in the early 1960s, John Rich was faced with a tough choice in 1970. On the same day he received a phone call from Mary Tyler Moore wanting to set up a meeting to...

Patt Morrison Asks: Hollywood's pol, Chris Dodd

2012-02-25 00:00:00

Hollywood loves comeback stories. Will SOPA/PIPA be one of them? The anti-piracy bills that were working their way through Congress with Hollywood's blessing got tanked by a massive online campaign — petitions, website blackouts, even T-shirts. From...

Jason Statham as Parker in Taylor Hackford's crime thriller "Parker."

2013-01-26 00:00:00

Dame Helen Mirren with her husband, director Taylor Hackford.

2012-11-18 00:00:00

Actress Helen Mirren is spotted at the Weinstein Co. after-party at the Beverly Hilton with husband, producer-director Taylor Hackford.

2012-01-16 11:46:00