News about John Carpenter

The new Michael Jackson biopic has been branded by the prosecutor for two men suing the late singer for child abuse. With the film, which is set to be released next spring, John Carpenter accused Jackson's companies of'rewriting the past of what Michael Jackson did to maximize profits.' Wade Robson, a Jackson prosecutor, and James Safechuck (INSET BOTTOM) and James Safechuck (INSET TOP), the late King of Pop's treatment was "worse than you knew," Carpenter said.

'Halyna's parents and her sister always wanted someone who is responsible for Halyna's death to be held accountable,' Halyna Hutchins' family lawyer Gloria Allred and John Carpenter said in part after Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, pictured correctly, was found guilty of compulsory manslaughter on Wednesday.' Alec Baldwin, shown left, has said he took the hammer but not the trigger, and that the weapon was fired. Before his trial date in July, the 30 Rock actor has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter lawsuit.

Middlesex University professor Stephen Davis discovered that frightening films like 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'American Psycho' were deliberately created to appeal to three root fears. These include 'what happens to me when I die,' 'why do they want to hurt me, and what's inside of me?'

In a candid new interview, John Carpenter revealed the patriarchical scheme for blockbuster Barbie went 'right over his head.' The legendary producer, who is best known for films such as Halloween and The Thing, told the Los Angeles Times that he couldn't believe' he watched the film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Following the news that legendary filmmaker William Friedkin died at the age of 87, tributes have poured in from some of Hollywood's finest. Former Paramount Pictures studio head Sherry Lansing said Friedkin, who produced classics including The Exorcist and Best Picture winner The French Connection, died of pneumonia. On Monday, film legends, such as Halloween director John Carpenter, author Stephen King, and Wire producer David Simon, among others, took to social media to share touching tributes and inspiring news about the director.

Everydaykoala compiled a collection of funny instances where the tricksters were captured in 4K, often for all their family and relatives to see. Including a sofa manufacturer from Texas who said their "slightly used" couch had never been near pets, only to have an adorable kitten in the promotional snap (left). An Australian airline called out a vlogger who said he'd smuggled himself on board in a suitcase (right).

According to a story, the family filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County on Tuesday, one month after the ex-Detroit Lions cornerback died at Metropolitan State Hospital, age 40 after being released from county jail. Wilson Jr. was the subject of excessive force by LA law enforcement before he died on February 1, according to the attorney representing his family. Wilson Jr.'s head wounds seem to have been either kicked or stomped on, while photographs of his wrists indicate that he was handcuffed at the time of the attack, according to lawyer John Carpenter.

James Winburn, the actor who appeared in Michael Myers in the original 'Halloween' film in 1978, has died at the age of 85. James, a well-known Hollywood stuntman, was expected to die over the weekend from an undisclosed medical condition, but his death was only announced on Monday. On Twitter, Monopoly Events, which last month featured James in its 'For the Love of Horror' fan convention, paid tribute to him.

According to reports, horror master John Carpenter will produce a revival of his 1981 sci-fi cult masterpiece Escape from New York for 20th Century Studios. Lieutenant S.D., the 74-year-old director-composer's post-apocalyptic film, focuses on soldier-turned-federal prisoner Lieutenant S.D. "Snake" Plissken (Kurt Russell), who has offered a pardon if he saves the President of the United States from anti-government rebels, has received a pardon.'

Halloween ended early in its first weekend, with more than $100,000 less than it was expected. According to Deadline, the Jamie Lee Curtis-led film's opening weekend haul was just $41.2 million, although it was predicted to reach the $55 million mark. The spinoff made $13 million on Saturday, down 36% from $20.4 million on Friday.

This weekend, Halloween Ends gave its box office competition a jumpstart after raking in a $5.4 million profit in just a few weeks. According to Deadline, the Jamie Lee Curtis-lead slasher film's intake was 11% higher than that of its predecessor, Halloween Kills, which earned $4.85 million from previews. During its first weekend of release, it was also estimated that the David Gordon Green-directed film would gross $55 million.

Austin Stoker has died at the age of 92. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, the actor, who is best known for his role in John Carpenter's action thriller Assault on Precinct 13, died on Friday of renal failure. Robin Stoker, his wife of 43 years, shared the sad news of his death on her personal Facebook page, describing him as 'the love of my life.'

At New York Comic-Con on October 8th, Jamie Lee Curtis became woven together, discussing "Halloween Ends" and her legacy as Laurie Strode. During her chat with Drew Barrymore on Saturday night, she said, "there is no such thing as a divide." Curtis appeared in "Halloween," her first film appearance. When filming director John Carpenter's horror film, she was only 19 years old. "I would not have a career" would not have to work," the actress talked about the role's influence on her life. "I would not have a family" without a wife. "You're the reason she loves her." Curtis referred to her age and said that "one of these days" she would pass away, and that "it's going to say three words: "Halloween" Actress Dies." Curtis has appeared in seven "Halloween" films, including "Halloween Ends," which will be released in cinemas on October 14th. She also talked about how she landed up on "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" in 1998 and "Halloween: Resurrection" in 2002. Curtis says she went to director Carpenter and producer Debra Hill with the intention of doing a sequel to celebrate the twentieth anniversary. Both men were unable to return to "H20," but Curtis took the initiative. "It was conceived as what happens when you run from fear," she explained. Laurie is in hiding, with a new name. "If you're running from fear, you're dead inside." Laurie will finally kill Michael Meyers once and for all at the movie's end, as Curtis predicted.