News about Sherry Lansing

Hargobind Tahilramani, from Indonesia, masterminded a years-long deception that saw him impersonate the likes of Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy, former Sony movie chief Amy Pascal and ex-Paramount boss Sherry Lansing. He was able to con over 300 aspiring creatives - such as actors, screenwriters and photographers - out of more than $1 million. Tahilramani's plan later fell apart and a court decided he could be extradited to the US - but there would be yet more drama at trial which was marred with histrionics and even a fire. Here, FEMAIL has laid bare the sordid details as Apple TV's three-part true crime series gets set to unravel the case.

On Sunday, Dame Helen Mirren led the worst dressed list at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. In a figure-hugging purple gown with an empire waist and chiffon overlay, the legendary actress, 78, turned heads. Her dramatic coat, on the other hand, featured bell sleeves and a fluttering train, as well as hinting at a glimpse of a lavender lining.

At The Hollywood Reporter's Women In Entertainment gala on Thursday, Helen Mirren is scheduled to present Adele with a special award. The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award will be bestowed to the English singer, 35, who recently revealed'eth's 'ethical' marriage to Rich Paul, 41, the Queen's. 'The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award'recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in film and television.' The award was given to Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio.'

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.

William Friedkin died in Los Angeles on Monday morning at the age of 87. He was sent by his wife, Sherry Lansing, who worked with charities. The Oscar winner had produced The French Connection and The Exorcist. William appeared on Sorcerer, 1985's To Live and Die in Los Angeles, and 2006's Bug.

Kate Hudson shared a fun fact about her blockbuster movie How To Lose A Guy In ten Days. The blonde beauty said she fought for Matthew McConaughey to star opposite her in the 2003 film while speaking at a BAFTA Life In Pictures function. After noting that she and executives 'kept hitting our heads against the wall,' she told the London audience, 'We had an energy together, we wanted to play with him.'

A court has heard that a fraudster impersonated well-known Hollywood stars to defraude more than 300 victims out of $1 million by offering non-existent film work. Hargobind Tahilramani, 42 (pictured left) - dubbed the "con Queen of Hollywood"), accused of murdering executives, including producers from Christopher Nolan (pictured inset) and Rupert Murdoch's former wife Wendi Deng (pictured right), during a seven-year fiasco. He was arrested following an FBI investigation on November 25, 2020 and is now fighting extradition to the US where he faces eight charges