Friends actor Matthew Perry could receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame according to a new report.Perry – who shot to international fame for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in Friends – died on October 28 in an apparent drowning in his hot tub. He was 54 years old.Perry’s funeral took place earlier this week in Los Angeles, with all five of his Friends co-stars attending the service. The private service took place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, less than a mile from the television studios in which the beloved sitcom was filmed.A new report in TMZ suggests that the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who oversee the Hollywood Walk of Fame would “love to honour the late actor with a star and a posthumous ceremony,” according to the publication.
Lunching on the Lot: Remembering the Golden Age of Hollywood Commissaries
16.10.2023 - 20:29 / variety.com
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor With both Disney and Warner Bros. turning 100 this year, it’s a great time to remember the Golden Age of moviemaking. The business is changing at a precipitous rate, and recent studio mergers have forever altered the longtime map of Hollywood production.
Actors and crew members, like armies, march on their stomachs, and since the dawn of the industry, it’s been up to the studios where they’re shooting to keep them well fortified. Studio executives and office workers, too, needed a convenient place to eat on the lots. While researching the recent Culinary Historians presentation “Lunching on the Lot,” a 1997 quote from Variety story turned up which deftly explained what studio commissaries meant to the business.
“After a gourmet tour of studio eateries, however, one thing is clear It ain’t the chow that’s important. When the tribe hunkers down for its daily repast, ritual and symbolism are the rule. Who goes to which lot, who sits where and what kinds of food are served — it’s all about power.” Most studios still have commissaries and executive dining rooms, some with solid culinary credentials, but it’s safe to say things are quite a bit different from when a visitor could run into Cary Grant, spot Hedda Hopper chatting up Walt Disney or witness Lew Wasserman holding court at Universal.
In 2004, Variety wrote a cover story looking back at those glory days, which started off, “The commissary was a mandatory destination where ideas, stories and gossip were traded.” Even 19 years ago, Hollywood was changing fast. Peter Bart, former editor of Variety and head of production at Paramount, recalled that kibitzing at commissaries often led to dealmaking — and even Oscars. “I used to have my table
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Oasis fans are remembering the time Matthew Perry hosted them on ‘SNL’
Oasis fans have taken to social media to join the outpouring of tributes to the actor Matthew Perry who died at the weekend.Perry, known widely for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom, Friends, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 29).But fans of the Oasis have been remembering Perry for a specific reason, the time he hosted Saturday Night Live and presented them as the musical entertainment for the evening.A post shared by Oasis Mania Fanpage (@oasismaniaofficial)The episode, which took place on October 4 1997, included various comedy skits, including Perry hosting a sarcasm class, fitting with his typical comedic style, and a parody take on Friends.But some Oasis fans are more focused on the end of the episode, where Perry closed the show, with Liam and Noel Gallagher standing either side of him. The duo had just that year released their third studio album ‘Be Here Now’, and performed the tracks, ‘Acquiesce’ and ‘Don’t Go Away.’The caption of the Instagram post read: “Rest in peace Matthew Perry.
Inside Netflix’s Show-Stopping Restoration of Hollywood’s Iconic Egyptian Theater
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Hollywood is all about sweeping storytelling, and the tale of the Egyptian Theatre is as stirring as any Golden Age epic. Movie stars, earthquakes, dinosaurs, elephants, hidden tunnels — the Hollywood Boulevard movie palace has seen it all. Now the theater’s new owner Netflix, along with partner American Cinematheque, is ready to unspool the next reel of its 101-year long career, with a meticulously-executed rebuild.
Fans are remembering Matthew Perry’s “delightful” guest appearance on ‘The West Wing’
The West Wing is being remembered by fans following the actor’s death.The actor – who died aged 54 on Saturday (October 28) – was best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, but he also received acclaim for numerous roles following the sitcom’s success.In 2003, Perry made a guest appearance in three episodes of The West Wing’s fifth season as lawyer Joe Quincy. For the role, he earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series.“RIP to Matthew Perry aka Joe Quincy, one of the most unexpected but delightful guest stars on The West Wing,” wrote one fan on X.Another added: “So sad about Matthew Perry.
AFM Buyers and Sellers Grapple with Strike Challenges, Hollywood Budget Cuts and the Demand for ‘Bespoke Theatrical Release Strategies’
AFM will get picked up. But given the climate in Hollywood, many projects won’t officially hit the market until February at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Matthew Perry’s ex-fiancée Molly Hurwitz remembers their ‘deep’ love
“Friends” actor, following his shocking death Saturday at the age of 54. “He would love that the world is talking about how talented he was. And he really was very talented,” Hurwitz, a 32-year-old literary manager, captioned a photo of Perry’s silhouette to Instagram on Monday.
The Friends Cast Mourns Their Late Costar Matthew Perry: ‘We Are All So Utterly Devastated’
, Friends. Over the years, , , , , , and have shown that their bond as the fictional one between Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Chandler Bing, Joey Tribbiani, and Ross Geller.On October 28, Perry at 54 years old, according to . “We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry's passing,” a statement posted to the official Friends reads.
How a Chance Encounter on the Set of ‘Che’ Led Steven Soderbergh Into the Bolivian Liquor Business
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It was 2007. Steven Soderbergh was starting to shoot “Che” in Spain when the Bolivian casting director Rodrigo Bellott came armed with a bottle of Singani, the country’s national spirit, to the production kickoff party.
‘Fools Rush In’ producer remembers Matthew Perry: ‘Sweet and genuine’
Matthew Perry played a slightly fictionalized version of veteran Hollywood producer Doug Draizin in “Fools Rush In,” Perry’s first big-screen movie.So it was sad that Draizin, who produced the 1997 film with Michael McDonnell — a labor of love that took 10 years — was at the UCLA football game in LA with his son when he heard the news about Perry’s death.“We’re at the football game and my son looks at me and goes, ‘Matt Perry just died,'” Draizin told The Post. “The irony of it is [that] my son is the reason we made ‘Fools Rush In.’ It was about his birth.
Remembering Matthew Perry’s comic genius: funny bone was in his DNA
the genius of Robin Williams, when he died in 2014, and they won’t question the genius of Perry, who died Oct. 28 at the too-young age of 54 — and created comedy gold for 10 years as a shining star in the “Friends” firmament along with Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer.Perry was at the head of that supersized comedy class with his wisecracking Chandler Bing, one of the most indelible characters in television history.
Gwyneth Paltrow Remembers Matthew Perry & Hopes ‘Friends’ Star “Is At Peace At Long Last”
Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest Hollywood star to share anecdotes about Matthew Perry. The Oscar-winner took to social media to recall the time she met the late Friends actor and all the fun times they had together.
‘Friends’ Team Pay “Devastated” Tribute To Matthew Perry; Co-Star Remembers The Joy He Brought
With thousands of tributes pouring in for Matthew Perry, following his death at home on Saturday, one of the most simple but moving has come from the team behind Friends, the sitcom that defined an era and made a star of Perry and his castmates.
Friends co-stars remember Matthew Perry as 'joy' he brought to the world
Friends co-stars Maggie Wheeler and Morgan Fairchild have paid tribute to their co-star Matthew Perry, who has passed away at the age of 54. The actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit US comedy Friends, died following a tragic accident at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October. Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice Hosenstein, Chandler's on-off girlfriend in the early series, shared her heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Remembers Matthew Perry
Airing just hours after news broke about Matthew Perry’s sudden death at age 54, NBC’s Saturday Night Live paid tribute to the Friends star with a card, which appeared before the episode’s curtain call.
Richard Moll, Who Played Bull the Bailiff on ‘Night Court,’ Dies at 80
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Actor Richard Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, Calif. He was 80.
'The Hunger Games' Is Getting a Stage Adaptation! Play Details Revealed
The Hunger Games is heading to the stage!
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ True Story: The Real Osage Nation Murders, Explained
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Martin Scorsese’s $200 million epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” based on David Grann’s 2017 non-fiction book, centers on the Reign of Terror, a term the Osage Nation used to define the murders of at least 60 community members in the late 1920s. The film tells this true crime tale through the lens of a marriage between Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio), a World War I veteran who relocates to Oklahoma to work with his rancher uncle, and Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone), a local Osage woman whose family was one of the community’s wealthiest. Robert De Niro stars as Ernest’s uncle, William Hale.
Matthew Vaughn Says, Given The Chance, He Would Reboot ‘Star Wars’ To “Play With The Characters I Love”
Matthew Vaughn had a long conversation with “Happy Sad Confused” this week about his new film “Argylle” and just about everything else he’s done in his career. That includes Vaughn’s aspirations for an MCU-like spy cinematic universe at MARV that combines “Argylle,” the “Kingsman” franchise, and a third franchise he has in the works.
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro On How They Found The Emotional Handle For Their Cannes Epic ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’
Editor’s note: This interview was originally published on May 16 during the Cannes Film Festival. It is being rerun now to coincide with the film’s domestic release and interviews were carried out prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Richest 'The Notebook' Stars Ranked (There's a $45 Million Difference Between 1st & 2nd Place!)
So many of Nicholas Sparks‘ books have been turned into movies, but The Notebook is arguably the the most popular to get a big screen adaptation.