Harry Novak (prolific exploitation/sexploitation producer/distributor)
The world of classic exploitation cinema has lost one of its true giants, with the passing of prolific producer/director Harry Novak at the age of 86. Many people may not know the name Harry Novak,...
View ArticleKate O'Mara R.I.P.
Just read this, quite shocking, I was only talking to her in November....
View ArticleDerek Martinus
British TV director. Helmed 26 episodes of DOCTOR WHO from 1965 to 1970. Also directed 54 episodes of Z CARS. He can be seen onscreen in CARRY ON SERGEANT 1958.
View Articleactor Marc Platt
Too soon, Lord! Too soon!!http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686885/reference
View ArticleEddie Lawrence - 'The Old Philosopher'
You say you haven't thought about one of the brightest performing/writing lights of the recent century? Is that what's troubling you, Bunky?Then get up and take a walk in the SUN! as you reflect on...
View ArticleDane Witherspoon
Soap opera leading man of the 1980s, also did a few B movies & prime time guest shots.Once married to Robin Wright.Age 56, cause of death unknown.
View ArticleEverett De Roche
Reports of one of Australia's leading genre film writers Everett (Patrick, Snapshot, Road Games, Fortress, Harlequin, Link, Frog Dreaming, Storm Warning, Visitors, Long Weekend) De Roche's death are...
View ArticleKid actor (like, 100 years ago) George Bookasta
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-bookasta-child-actor-dies-693539
View ArticleJohn Pinette
Per TMZ, standup comic John Pinette was found dead in a Pittsburgh hotel room this afternoon. Age 50, sounds like he had a history of health & addiction problems. I recall his 'All You Can Eat...
View ArticleMary Anderson RIP
Mary Anderson dies at 96; actress had role in 'Gone With the Wind' http://www.latimes.com/obituaries/la-me-mary-anderson-20140408,0,6396122.story#ixzz2yGAcVjmb
View ArticleThe Ulitmate Warrior
3 days ago inducted into the Hall of Fame. Now yet another wrestling icon from my childhood gone.
View ArticleIf we NEVER die, then this Forum is -- happily -- null and void!
Holy crap! So after we are dead ... we are really NOT at all? Meaning that we can then meet with anyone that ever appeared as a topic on this Forum, or whose footprints are ensconced in Hollywood's...
View ArticleRoseanne DiFate
The wife of science-fiction artist and 50s sci-fi movie fan Vincent DiFate has passed away; survivors include her husband of more than 45 years and their two sons. Best wishes to the family and all of...
View ArticlePhil Hardy (Overlook Film Encyclopedia)
I'm sure that I'm far from alone in having very fond memories of when the Horror and Science Fiction volumes of the Overlook Film Encylopedia (known in Britain as the Aurum Film Encyclopedia) were...
View ArticleDorothy Mitchum
Dorothy Mitchum, widow of actor Robert Mitchum died a few days ago. According to IMDB, she only has one movie credit, "The Big Steal" (1949).She and Robert were married for over 57 years. Certainly...
View ArticleGabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the great Colombian magic realist author of ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE, has died at age 87.
View ArticleLittle Joe Cook
Joe Cook, who wrote and sang the original hit version of "Peanuts" has died at the age of 91. Cook, born in Philadelphia, later moved to Boston where he performed up until a few years ago. He's...
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