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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 29
Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern remember Sam Neill in touching tribite
Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern have teamed up to remember their late friend Sam Neill. The Australian actor died on July 13, with his famous pals lining up to pay tribute in the weeks following his untimely passing aged 78.
The greatest performances in Steven Spielberg movies
Steven Spielberg has a filmography that doesn’t lack for attention. Why, some people have even ranked his entire filmography! This isn’t about Spielberg, though, or at least not entirely.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 13
Laura Dern breaks silence on death of ‘beloved lifetime friend’ Sam Neill
Laura Dern has hailed Sam Neill as her “beloved” friend. The actress, 59, broke her silence on her grief over Sam’s death after a raft of celebrities posted tributes to the late star, whose death aged 78 was announced on Monday (13.07.26.) Laura, who starred with Sam in the Jurassic Park franchise, in which he played Dr.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 3
The Jurassic Park Xfinity Super Bowl commercial has really weird de-aging
We’re less than one week away from the Super Bowl LX face-off between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. With that comes a new wave of the year’s biggest, most outlandish advertisements.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 11
Will Arnett felt nervous about working with Laura Dern in Is This Thing On?
Will Arnett was "intimidated" by his Is This Thing On? co-star Laura Dern at first. The pair play a divorcing couple in the Bradley Cooper-directed movie and the 55-year-old actor has confessed that he felt a sense of trepidation before production started as he is a huge fan of the Jurassic Park star.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 23
Laura Dern has found it hard to come to terms with her mother Diane Ladd's death
Laura Dern has found it difficult to process the death of her mother Diane Ladd. The 58-year-old star was left heartbroken when her Oscar-nominated mom passed away aged 89 last month and admits that she hasn't completely come to terms with the loss.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 23
'I remember saying, this is going to be horrible...' Laura Dern reveals Jurassic Park cast feared film would be a flop
Laura Dern feared Jurassic Park would be "horrible" because no one knew what the CGI dinosaurs would look like on screen. The 58-year-old actress played palaeobotanist Ellie Sattler alongside Sam Neill as palaeontologist Alan Grant, in Steven Spielberg's acclaimed blockbuster, which was based on Michael Crichton's 1990 novel of the same name.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 1
Laura Dern honours 'hero' mom Diane Ladd
Laura Dern has paid tribute to her "hero" mom Diane Ladd on what would have been her 90th birthday. The Oscar-nominated actress passed away at her California home on 3 November at the age of 89 and now her daughter has shared a poignant tribute on the day she would have celebrated turning 90 on November 29.
20 of the most heartbreaking celebrity deaths in 2025
In 2025, we lost many celebrities and public figures, including musicians, actors, and sports legends. Keep reading to learn more about each person below.
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / November 4
Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd, Known for 'Wild at Heart' and 'Chinatown,' Dies at 89
Award-winning actress Diane Ladd has passed away at the age of 89. Ladd’s daughter, actress Laura Dern, made the announcement on Monday. The death came as Ladd and her family had just mourned the passing of Ladd’s husband, former PepsiCo CEO Robert Charles Hunter, three short months ago.
20 TV characters from iconic shows who were never seen on screen
Some of the most memorable and perhaps beloved characters in the history of television are ones we've never actually seen on screen. Or at least not their faces.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 29
'Jay Kelly' trailer: George Clooney and Adam Sandler journey through their pasts
How do you define success? What does reaching the top of your profession really look like? What does it mean to live your life to the fullest?
The 20 greatest Southern TV comedies
While many of the best comedies set in the South seek to offer an escape from fast-paced life, there are more than a few that actually set out to grapple with some serious issues. Regardless of whether they provide escapism or something more, Southern comedies are often as refreshing as a sip of sweet iced tea.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2025
Bradley Cooper's new directorial effort "Is This Thing On?" releases first trailer
The film will close out the New York Film Festival and hits theaters in December.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2025
Bradley Cooper's next directorial effort 'Is This Thing On?' announces festival premiere and releases first look
The movie stars Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Sean Hayes, and Amy Sedaris.
The 18 best HBO comedy series ever
Much of the love has gone to dramatic television, such as “The Sopranos” and “Game of Thrones.” However, the network has delivered many quality comedies over the years as well.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 22, 2025
These Iconic David Lynch Scenes Haunt Us Still
We lost one of the world’s most singular talents last week when we lost filmmaker David Lynch. Although Lynch had made only ten feature films, and a handful of television series, he changed both mediums forever.
The 20 best movie trios of all-time
Everything good comes in threes! There have been plenty of memorable duos in movies, but adding a third person to the mix can make things even more exciting.
The most memorable roles of Scarlett Johansson's career
Johansson has been in blockbusters. She has Oscar nominations. It has been a stellar career to date, and there's plenty ahead for her. These are Johansson’s most memorable movies. And, of course, we will note that “most memorable” and “best” don’t mean the same thing.
20 classic films that deserve a new theater release
By this point, it’s no secret that movie theaters are in a bit of trouble, with the summer 2024 box office proving sluggish. However, there’s always reason to hope, and Hollywood has repeatedly shown that it’s quite willing and able to use its classic films to draw people back into the theater.
23 actors who made it big, then struggled to find work
The entertainment industry is notoriously difficult to stay employed in, and it doesn't necessarily stop just because you've found some fame. Just ask these 20 actors.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / March 8, 2024
Laura Dern, Riley Keough and Billy Crudup Join Cast of New Noah Baumbach Film
Noah Baumbach's new Netflix film has some brand new cast members joining the previously announced Adam Sandler and George Clooney. Deadline has revealed that Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Riley Keough will join the film co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, which is being described as "a funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults".
The best two-season TV shows
Often, we hear about the one-season wonders in television. People espouse a Freaks and Geeks or a My So-Called Life. What about the two-season wonders? Some were canceled too soon, others wrapped up of their own accord.
The 15 best sci-fi films of 2022
Science fiction has always been a big part of the movie landscape. Don’t believe us? How about Star Wars? Or 2001: A Space Odyssey? Or that movie where they go to the moon, and the rocket lands in the moon’s eye? Sci-fi is a vast genre and is as popular as ever.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2021
Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern tribute 'Big Little Lies' director Jean-Marc Vallée after sudden death
Acclaimed Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée died suddenly this weekend at his cabin near Quebec City. He was 58 years old. "His publicist, Bumble Ward, said his death had been unexpected," Livia Albeck-Ripka of The New York Times relayed.
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