Tag: Writer
TV Producer And Writer Norman Lear Dead At 101
HOLLYWOOD—Television producer and writer Norman Lear, known for TV hits from the 1970s that include “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Maude” and “Sanford...
“Scrubs” Writer Eric Weinberg Charged With Sexual Assault
LOS FELIZ—The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, October 5 that television producer Eric Weinberg, 62, was charged in an 18-count...
A Tribute To Michael St. John
HOLLYWOOD—Oh, devastating news struck the Canyon News family last week when we learned our entertainment columnist Michael St. John passed away peacefully on Friday,...
When Lights Are On, The Cameras Begin To Spin
HELLO AMERICA!─If you’ve grown up being on a stage or waiting for a voice to yell out, “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION on a film set,...
Creator Of “Ugly Betty” Dead From Apparent Suicide
HOLLYWOOD—The creator of the hit ABC comedy series "Ugly Betty," Silvio Horta, 45, was found dead in Miami motel room from an apparent suicide...
Tweet By Dana Schwartz About Parking Ticket Goes Viral
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Writer Dana Schwartz, author of several books including “The White Man’s Guide To White Male Writers Of The Western Canon,” and “Choose Your...
New Film Writer Mike Richmond Ready…
HELLO AMERICA!—Because when beginning my career I was fortunate to have some rather well respected members of the entertainment industry open doors for me...
John Singleton, A Master Behind The Lens
HOLLYWOOD—The passing of Hollywood writer, producer and director John Singleton this week thru me for an absolute loop. It just seemed to come out...
Leon Isaac Kennedy Delivers Knockout
HELLO AMERICA!—It’s always a fantastic, overwhelming experience when watching one of our iconic entertainers, whether it be in film or theatre, rock an audience...
Chris Robinson Attacked By Rooster!
HELLO AMERICA!—My friend actor-writer, Chris Robinson called this week to inform me that he had just returned home to his ranch in Arizona from...
Mastering Your Blogging Skills: Top 5 Secret Lifehacks
UNITED STATES—There is no magic in becoming a successful blogger. You have to start from somewhere. Yes, you want to blog but do you...
Steven Spielberg, A Cut Above The Rest
HOLLYWOOD—I watched a very interesting documentary about filmmaker Steven Spielberg on HBO chronicling his filmography and rise to the ranks in Hollywood. I was...
Director James Gunn Sells Studio City Home For $1.875 Million
STUDIO CITY—Writer and director James Gunn, who is known for directing "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,"...
Writer/Director Garry Marshall Dead At 81
HOLLYWOOD—The writer and director known for his works such as the television show “The Odd Couple” and the movie “Pretty Woman”, Garry Marshall died...
Wes Craven, A True Inspiration
UNITED STATES—When I heard the news late Sunday about the death of horror director Wes Craven I was left num. This is a man...
Original Cast, Writer And Director Reunite For “Scream 4”
HOLLYWOOD —The buzz is already building, and it’s slated to possibly be the most anticipated sequel of 2011. Any guesses? For those of you...
