Legendary Producer Saul Zaentz Dies at 92

After presenting such major acts as Creedence Clearwater Revival on his Fantasy Records label, Zaentz moved into producing and shared three Academy Awards for best picture -- for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Amadeus (1984) and The English Patient (1996).

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Phil Everly, One Half of The Everly Brothers, Dies at 74

The singer passed away Friday in Burbank of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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With WGA Nom for 'August: Osage County,' Tracy Letts Joins Elite Club

When the Writers Guild of America announced its nominees for the 66th WGA Awards, it recognized Tracy Letts with a best adapted screenplay nom for August: Osage County, which he adapted from his Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play. I was curious to know how many other people, over the years, have been nominated for adapting for the big screen a theatrical production that they also wrote -- which is not an easy thing to do, practically or emotionally.

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Sci-Fi Producer Bernard Glasser Dies at 89

In 1950, Glasser borrowed money from his landlord, invested in the now-defunct Key West Studios lot in Hollywood and produced Gold Raiders (1951), a Western starring George O'Brien and the Three Stooges. The rarely seen film shot in five days and had a budget of $50,000. He also leased the facility to such producers as Burt Lancaster and Roger Corman.

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WGA Unveils Film Award Nominations

The Writers Guild of America on Friday unveiled the film nominees for its 2014 awards.

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Producer Noms Go to Woody Allen's Movie, The Weinstein Company Shut Out

Along with Blue Jasmine, the PGA's ten nominees for its Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures -- the guild's top prize -- include American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Saving Mr. Banks, 12 Years a Slave and The Wolf of Wall Street. The winner will be announced at the 25th annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 19.

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'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' actor James Avery dies

A Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, Avery starred in various voice-over and live-action roles, most recently in series including "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Harry’s Law."

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