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The Oscars That Almost Went Down in Flames 13 weeks ago

The stage of the brand new theater caught fire. The announcer walked off. The network demanded to know what was going on. The smoke...

By Steve Pond

Cirque du Soleil Returns to the Oscars -- 10 Years After Almost Burning the Place Down

February 17, 2012 By Steve Pond 14 weeks ago

The last time Cirque du Soleil appeared on the Oscar stage, the Kodak Theater nearly went up in flames

From Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Taylor: Notable Celeb Deaths of 2011

December 7, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 24 weeks ago

Major losses in the film, television and music worlds close the year on a grim note

Beverly Hills Synagogue Dedicating Service to Ronni Chasen, Laura Ziskin

September 26, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 34 weeks ago

Temple of the Arts to honor departed high-profile members

Laura Ziskin Memorial Set for June 28

June 17, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 49 weeks ago

A celebration of the "Spider-Man" producer's life will take place at Sony Studios

'Spider-Man' Producer Avi Arad Remembers Producer Laura Ziskin (Exclusive)

June 15, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 49 weeks ago

"Sometimes you’d hug her and you can tell how difficult it was -- but she was there. Even on this movie, with all the health issues"

Laura Ziskin Remembered: Hollywood Honors Late 'Spider-Man' Producer

June 13, 2011 By Brent Lang 49 weeks ago

Katie Couric, Jon Favreau, Amy Pascal and others reflect on the producer's legacy and work for cancer research

Laura Ziskin on the Oscars: Dull Moments Grow Like a Fungus

June 13, 2011 By Steve Pond 49 weeks ago

From landing Woody Allen to giving the Kodak Theater a baptism by fire, Ziskin was an inspiring and indefatigable producer of the Oscars

When Laura Ziskin Fought David Fincher Over Abortion Joke

June 13, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 49 weeks ago

Ziskin begged the director to take out Marla's line: "I want to have your abortion"

'Spider-Man' Producer Laura Ziskin Dies at 61

June 12, 2011 By Brent Lang 49 weeks ago

Film executive also produced the Academy Awards and co-founded Stand Up to Cancer

Exclusive: Nicole Kidman & Laura Ziskin Prepping 'Love and Pain' Remake

January 14, 2011 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Kidman's Blossom Films partner Per Saari will also produce with Susan Landau

Laura Ziskin to Receive PGA Visionary Award

November 10, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"Spider-Man" producer to be honored for co-founding and organizing Stand Up to Cancer initiative

Exclusive: Sony's New 'Spider-Man' Villain Is ... The Lizard!

October 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Rhys Ifans will play Dr. Curt Connors in Marc Webb's franchise reboot

Emma Stone to Play Gwen Stacy in Columbia's 3D 'Spider-Man'

October 5, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Andrew Garfield stars as the teenage webslinger in Marc Webb's high school-set reboot

Lee Daniels to Rewrite & Direct 'The Butler' for Sony

July 30, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Danny Strong (HBO's "Recount") wrote the original draft for producer Laura Ziskin

Comcast Launching Anti-Cancer On-Demand Channel

December 14, 2009 By Josef Adalian 2 years ago

Cable giant is teaming with entertainment charity Stand Up 2 Cancer

Stand Up to Cancer Announces First Round of Dream Team Funding

May 26, 2009 By Laura Ziskin 3 years ago

Ziskin to Address School of Cinematic Arts

May 6, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

Producer will give commencement speech May 15.

Danny Strong to Adapt 'The Butler' for Producer Ziskin

April 29, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago