Articles by James Bates

870 articles since 1997

OBITUARIES - Frank Rosenfelt, 85; led MGM in ’70s and ’80s, then United Artists

California | Local | By James Bates | August 4, 2007
Frank Rosenfelt, who headed the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio for financier Kirk Kerkorian during the 1970s and early 1980s, died Thursday in Los Angeles. Read more
 

Pirates’ on course for record

Business | By James Bates | May 28, 2007
In the treasure hunt for Hollywood records, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” made off with a few bragging rights. Read more
 

Bold moves are the norm for Murdoch

Business | By James Bates | May 2, 2007
Last week, Rupert Murdoch sat among the Los Angeles audience watching American Idol,” his Fox network’s ratings phenomenon. Read more
 

Formidable force for Hollywood

California | Local | By James Bates | April 27, 2007
Jack Valenti, the urbane Washington lobbyist who served as Hollywood’s public face for nearly four decades and was best known for creating the film ratings system, died Thursday afternoon, according to Warren Cowan, his longtime friend. Read more
 

Valenti recovering from stroke

Business | By James Bates | March 28, 2007
Jack Valenti, Hollywood’s top official in Washington for 38 years, is making progress at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after suffering a stroke last week. Read more
 

`SUNSHINE’S’ GO-TO GUY

News | By James Bates | January 31, 2007
JOHN SLOSS has been called independent filmmaking’s consigliere. Read more
 

GROW UP? WHY SHOULD HE?

News | By James Bates | January 10, 2007
JOHN LASSETER’S business card got a lot more crowded with the acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios by Walt Disney Co. Read more
 

Bright lights, big kudos

News | By James Bates | December 20, 2006
TINY ThinkFilm is lately getting more attention than it’s had in its young life, thanks to accolades and praise for “Half Nelson” and the performance of star Ryan Gosling as an urban teacher struggling with drug addiction. Read more
 

Paramount’s dream girl

News | By James Bates | December 13, 2006
GAIL BERMAN completed an entertainment hat trick of sorts when she joined Paramount Pictures as president in early 2005, making her Chairman Brad Grey’s first major hire. Read more
 

SCORSESE’S MONEY MAN

News | By James Bates | December 6, 2006
GRAHAM KING is the kind of producer Hollywood likes, in part because he’s good at raising money. Read more
 
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