Judd Apatow’s lifelong comedy ‘obsession’ fuels his Mel Brooks documentary

Judd Apatow doesn’t just write comedy. He doesn’t just make and champion comedic classics. Judd Apatow is a superfan. He is obsessed with comedy. Since he was a teenager in the 1980s, he has sought ...
EntertainmentNow

‘A Fish Called Wanda’ Cast Then & Now: PHOTOS

Released in the United States on July 15, 1988, Charles Crichton's heist comedy movie "A Fish Called Wanda" will turn 38 years old this year.
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Montecito Inn Redecorating But Not Parting Ways with Charlie Chaplin Legacy, Despite Rumors

The famous silent film star was an early investor in the Montecito Inn at 1295 Coast Village Road. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Despite online rumors that the Montecito Inn was distancing ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Behind John Mayer and McG’s Re-Creation of Chaplin Studios: “There’s a Second Life”

A year after purchasing the famed Henson Company lot, the musician and filmmaker are returning the space to its original name from Charlie Chaplin's heyday. By Ethan Millman Music Editor “Fifty ...
Los Angeles Times

Inside John Mayer’s takeover of a Hollywood music mecca

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. John Mayer calls it “adult day care”: the historic recording studio behind the arched gates on La Brea Avenue ...
Digital Spy

Avatar 3's Oona Chaplin felt "undeserving" of her success due to her iconic grandfather

Avatar: Fire and Ash star Oona Chaplin has said she has wrestled with the notion of nepotism due to the legacy left by her grandfather, Charlie Chaplin. Despite praising his "brilliance", the actor ...
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Granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin and star of new Avatar film reveals why she wanted to change her name

The granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin who stars in a new Avatar film has revealed why she wants to ditch her last name. Chaplin, born in London, England, shot to fame in the era of silent film from his ...
Fair Observer

Charlie Chaplin and the Christmas Legacy of Laughter and Exile

Every year, as December unfurls its lights and garlands down the streets, our subconscious first goes to the warmth of Christmas. Still, December 25 carries another resonance, more subtle, but just as ...
Variety

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Varang Actor Oona Chaplin Is Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter and Considered Changing Her Name: ‘It’s Tricky to Feel Undeserving’

Oona Chaplin is the actor behind “Avatar: Fire and Ash” villain Varang. She’s also the granddaughter of film icon Charlie Chaplin. Oona, whose credits also include “Game of Thrones,” recently told The ...
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“Avatar” Star Oona Chaplin, Granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin, Considered Changing Her Name Out of Nepotism 'Guilt'

“It’s been a journey to feel deserving, because I know that doors have opened for me that potentially wouldn’t have opened if I wasn’t associated with this brilliant man,” Oona said of the late ...
The New York Times

As the ‘Avatar’ Villain Varang, Oona Chaplin Connected With Her Rage

She had been working with refugees and channeled her anger over their situation into the ferocious performance, which was filmed several years ago. By Calum Marsh “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third ...