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☆ Gold watch gifted to Titanic hero who saved 700 lives sells for record £1.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A gold watch gifted to the captain of a ship which rescued more than 700 passengers and crew from the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.56 million ($1.97 million). The gold pocket watch was inscribed with a message from the three surviving widows to mark their "heartfelt gratitude and appreciation" for Captain Rostron. The previous record for a Titanic-related object sold at auction was also a pocket watch, which sold for £1.175 million ($1.485 million) earlier this year. For auctioneer Andrew Aldridge, the latest sale is a sign that interest in the story of the Titanic shows no sign of slowing down. The watch was sold to a private collector in the US and the sale figure includes fees and taxes paid by the buyer, according to PA media.

Persons: Captain Arthur Rostron, Henry Aldridge, Henry Aldridge & Son, Rostron, John B Thayer, John Jacob Astor, George D Widener, ” Mrs Astor’s, John Jacob Astor IV, James Cameron’s, Astor’s, Andrew Aldridge, ” Organizations: CNN, Titanic, Henry Aldridge &, Sunday Locations: New York, Son, York

☆ Disney CFO says Epic Universe's opening could boost attendance at Disney's Florida theme parks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Disney's CFO Hugh Johnston discussed Universal Studios' upcoming theme park, Epic Universe. Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are adding new attractions. AdvertisementEpic Universe's arrival in Central Florida might be good for its direct competitor, Walt Disney World. Disney's Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston discussed Universal Orlando Resort's upcoming theme park during Thursday's earnings call. When asked how Epic Universe's May 2025 debut could impact Walt Disney World, Johnston seemed optimistic.

Persons: Hugh Johnston, Johnston, —, Walt, Arturo Holmes, Disney Dreamers Academy Dennis Speigel, NBCUniversal, Comcast NBCUniversal, Brian L, Roberts, Harry Potter, Berk, Josh D'Amaro, Indiana Jones, James Cameron's Organizations: Universal Studios, Disney, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Service, Walt Disney, Cinderella's, Disney Dreamers Academy, Park, Inc, Comcast, Comcast Corporation, Universal Orlando Resort Universal, of, Nintendo, Magic, Central, Central Florida Tourism, Disney's Hollywood Studios Locations: Central Florida, Florida, Pueblo Esperanza

☆ Kate Winslet had a surprising ‘Titanic’ reunion while producing her latest film ‘Lee’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Winslet recounted that while she had previously executive produced a number of her projects, “Lee” was the first movie where she served as a full-on producer. That required her involvement from “beginning to end,” including when the film was scored in post-production. “I’m looking at this violinist and I thought, ‘I know that face!’” she said. Jonathan Evans-Jones as Wallace Hartley in 1997's "Titanic." CBS/Getty Images“It was that guy!” Winslet exclaimed this week, later adding, “it was just wonderful” to see him again.

Persons: Kate Winslet, ”, Graham Norton, “ Lee, Lee Miller, Winslet, “ Lee ”, Norton, “, ‘, nag, James Cameron’s, Jonathan Evans, Jones, Wallace Hartley, ” “ Lee ” Organizations: CNN, CBS, Getty Locations: London

☆ James Cameron says the reality of artificial general intelligence is 'scarier' than the fiction of it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementJames Cameron, the writer and director of "The Terminator," is wary of artificial general intelligence, the still theoretical version of AI that can reason as well as humans. Related storiesCameron said that while he's "bullish on AI," he's "not so keen on AGI because AGI will just be a mirror of us." "Since there is no shortage of evil in the human world, and certainly no agreement of even what good is, what could possibly go wrong?" The Future with Bill Gates," Cameron told the Microsoft cofounder that it's getting harder to write science fiction as AI progresses. Cameron also told Gates he's concerned people are putting more faith in machines and less into their sense of purpose.

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☆ I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old private chef for celebrities based in Los Angeles. I was introduced to working as a private chef through someone I met at work. Related storiesIn 2003, I did a one-year unpaid internship with a seasoned private chef to advance my career. Being a private chef is different because there's no egoYou have to get curious about what your clients want and ask them how you can improve. There's so much on the horizon, I'm working on a cookbook and some docuseries — maybe even my own reality show.

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☆ Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician — there's one key difference between her wealth and Rihanna's
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taylor Swift has topped Forbes' list of the wealthiest female musicians. Swift's estimated $1.6 bn net worth comes mainly from music sales and performances. AdvertisementTaylor Swift has topped the ranking of the world's wealthiest female musicians, according to Forbes, which as of Tuesday estimated her net worth at $1.6 billion. That sees her overtake Rihanna, estimated by Forbes to have a net worth of $1.4 billion. (Jay-Z, the musician with the highest net worth on Forbes' ranking, got at least half of his estimated $2.5 billion net worth through his liquor business, per Forbes.)

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with director James Cameron and Stability AI CEO Prem Akkaraju
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with director James Cameron and Stability AI CEO Prem AkkarajuJames Cameron, Oscar-winning filmmaker and Prem Akkaraju, Stability AI CEO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' and CNBC's Julia Boorstin to talk the impact of AI on Hollywood, Cameron joining the board of Stability AI and more.

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☆ Director James Cameron explains why he is joining Stability AI's board of directors
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDirector James Cameron explains why he is joining Stability AI's board of directorsJames Cameron, Oscar Winning Filmmaker and Prem Akkaraju, Stability AI CEO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' and CNBC's Julia Boorstin to talk the impact of AI on Hollywood, Cameron joining the board of Stability AI and more.

Persons: James Cameron, Oscar, Prem Akkaraju, Julia Boorstin, Cameron Organizations: Hollywood

☆ James Cameron told Bill Gates that it's 'getting hard to write science fiction' in the world of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Director James Cameron said AI is making it harder for him to write relevant science fiction. He talked about the impact of AI with Bill Gates in a newly released Netflix series. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! For the acclaimed film director James Cameron, AI is complicating his livelihood. "It's getting hard to write science fiction.

Persons: James Cameron, Bill Gates, Cameron, — Organizations: Netflix, Service, Microsoft, Business

☆ 3 reasons 'It Ends With Us' became a box office hit despite Blake Lively's controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewOne of the biggest surprises of the summer movie season is the amazing box office performance by the Sony romantic drama "It Ends With Us." "It Ends With Us" has become a box office hit for three reasons. But it was attention to the behind-the-scenes drama that gave it box office legs. Advertisement"History has taught us controversy often serves to enhance awareness and interest and thus can have a positive effect on the box office," Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian told Business Insider. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/GettyAn early August release can lead to box office glory if you have a title different from the usual blockbusters of the season.

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☆ Miley Cyrus becomes youngest Disney Legend: ‘Proud to have been Hannah Montana’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The singer who rose to fame on “Hannah Montana” is now the youngest person to be named a Disney Legend. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.’ “Cyrus was among 14 artists honored as Disney Legends this year. The Walt Disney Company“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company bestows,” Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told the crowd at the event. Disney Legends are bound by the special place they have earned in our history for their tremendous contributions in service of entertaining and delighting fans around the globe.”Congratulations to the iconic Harrison Ford on his Disney Legends Award! 🌟🎉 #D23 pic.twitter.com/ShFZ8jeRYb — Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 12, 2024Iger presented Ford, who he described as a “true Disney Legend and a dear friend,” with his award.

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☆ Celine Dion criticizes Trump campaign for unauthorized use of her music in cheeky statement
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Alayna Treene | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Singer Celine Dion on Saturday issued a statement that both criticized former President Donald Trump’s campaign for the “unauthorized” use of her music at a recent campaign rally and poked fun at the campaign’s song choice. “Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” Dion said in a statement posted to her X and Instagram accounts. “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. CNN has reached out to the Trump campaign regarding whether they will cease playing the song at future events. Dion made headlines last month after returning to the stage in grand fashion with a performance of Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” at the Olympics opening ceremony.

Persons: CNN — Singer Celine Dion, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Celine Dion’s, Celine Dion, Donald Trump, JD Vance, ” Dion, James Cameron’s, Ozzy Osbourne, George Harrison, Dion, Edith Piaf’s “, ” Organizations: CNN, “, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc, National Institute of Neurological Disorders Locations: Bozeman , Montana, Montana

☆ Bob Iger teases 'Mandalorian' movie, 'Moana' sequel and 'Incredibles 3' at D23 fan event
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAt Disney's biennial D23 event this weekend, CEO Bob Iger teased the return of fan-favorite characters from "The Mandalorian" and "Toy Story" in new movies and shows from the entertainment giant. The event, which runs through August 11th in Anaheim, California — where Disneyland Park makes its home — highlights the projects Disney is working on in its animation studios and theme parks worldwide. AdvertisementAmong the projects Disney highlighted at this year's event was a trailer for an upcoming film from the "Star Wars" universe, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" directed by Jon Favreau. "Toy Story 5" will be released in theaters on June 19, 2026, but "The Incredibles 3" does not yet have a release date. "We are grateful for every moment, every memory that we're fortunate enough to be part of," Iger said.

Persons: —, Bob Iger, Walt, Iger, Jon Favreau, Pedro Pascal, Cravalho, Dwyane, Johnson, James Cameron, King Organizations: Service, Disney, Business, Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Entertainment Locations: Anaheim , California, Maui

☆ Disney World is entering its villain era
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewDisney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro unveiled ambitious plans for Walt Disney World, including new attractions and in-park destinations. Advertisement"As we develop the next generation of Disney Experiences, we're always looking for new ways to tell the stories people love," D'Amaro said. Representatives for Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Disney beyond FloridaD'Amaro also shared details about how other Disney theme parks would expand. AdvertisementAlthough Disney is investing heavily in its domestic theme parks, it also plans to expand Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland.

Persons: —, Josh D'Amaro, D'Amaro, Araya Doheny, Disney, who've, we're, Joe Burbank, Indiana Jones, Hugh Johnston, Ron DeSantis, Disney hadn't, Florida D'Amaro, James Cameron's Organizations: Service, Walt Disney, Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Business, Walt Disney World, Central Florida . Magic, Magic Kingdom, Orlando Sentinel, Tribune, Getty Images, Pueblo Esperanza, Hollywood Studios, Pixar, Inc, The Central, Florida Gov, Marvel, Disney California, Shanghai Disneyland Locations: Anaheim , California, Central Florida, Florida, Animal Kingdom, Pueblo, Disney, The Central Florida, California, Paris, Shanghai

☆ Glen Powell pays tribute to late ‘Twister’ star Bill Paxton as sequel releases
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Amid celebration around the release of his new movie “Twisters,” Glen Powell took a moment to honor an acting “legend” who came before him. The “Hit Man” star posted a picture of himself alongside late actor Bill Paxton – who starred in the 1996 film “Twister” – on X on Friday. “As we release Twisters into the world today, I just wanted to look up and tip my hat to the legend that is Bill Paxton,” Powell wrote in the caption. Powell and Paxton costarred in the 2013 film “Red Wing,” which also featured the late Luke Perry. They joined Luke Combs on stage at his performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to “shotgun” a few beers.

Persons: ” Glen Powell, ”, Bill Paxton –, Bill Paxton, ” Powell, “, Powell, Paxton costarred, Luke Perry, Paxton, Helen Hunt, James Cameron, Daisy Edgar, Jones, Anthony Ramos, Luke Combs Organizations: CNN, MetLife Locations: New Jersey

☆ 7 film franchises that stuck the landing – and 8 that definitely didn't
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Instead, we got four more bad films, ending with "Terminator: Dark Fate." "Terminator: Dark Fate" Paramount"Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," both directed by James Cameron, are two of the best action movies of all time. "Judgment Day" also ends on a definitive note, with our heroes preventing the evil computer system known as Skynet from ever being invented. And "Terminator Genisys" fully ignores all the events of the previous films and is yet another reboot. "Dark Fate" is certainly better than the three previous films, but it was ultimately unnecessary and, according to Screen Rant, was a huge box-office bomb.

Persons: Connor, James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton Organizations: Hollywood

☆ The Titanic is overrated, deep-sea explorers say. The wealthy keep venturing to it anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThe Titanic may be one of the most popular and identifiable wreckage sites in the history of sea travel. It also may be one of the most overrated, deep-sea explorers told Business Insider. Söhnlein's company, Blue Marble Exploration, recently announced it would venture into Dean's Blue Hole, a site in the Bahamas about 660 feet from the surface. Dean's Blue Hole EyesWideOpen/Getty Images"Dean's Blue Hole is an enigma for geologists studying underwater caverns," Blue Marble Exploration's website says. The company adds that it expects to find "human remains" of people who drowned in the blue hole "due to a variety of misfortunes."

Persons: —, James Cameron's, Larry Connor, Karl Stanley, That's, Stanley, Guillermo Söhnlein, OceanGate, Söhnlein, it's, James Cameron, they're, Rush, Nicholas Mevoli Organizations: Service, Business, Titan, Stanley, OceanGate's, Stockton Rush, Stockton, Blue, Blue Marble Exploration, New York Times Locations: Kea, Blue Marble, Bahamas

☆ A Vegas investor says he was invited to go on OceanGate's submersible but made up an excuse to get out of the trip because he didn't trust Stockton Rush's safety claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJay Bloom, a Las Vegas investor, says he was offered seats on OceanGate's Titan submersible but got nervous about safety and lied about a scheduling conflict to get out of it. "And he's telling me that it's safer than flying helicopters, it's safer than scuba diving, and safer than crossing the street." AdvertisementBloom told Newsweek that he and his son then made up a scheduling conflict and bowed out of the June 2023 dive. The Titan submersible set off to explore the Titanic wreck on June 18 but lost contact with its support ship within two hours. AdvertisementStill, Bloom told Newsweek that he might be willing to venture to the wreck of the Titanic if it were a Navy expedition or one guided by James Cameron.

Persons: —, Jay Bloom, Bloom, Sean, Stockton Rush, Rush, OceanGate, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman, Paul, Henri Nargeolet, James Cameron, Elon Musk, let's, I'd, he's, Let's Organizations: Service, Newsweek, Business, Facebook, Stockton, US Coast Guard, Navy, Stockton Rush Locations: Las Vegas, British, British Pakistani

☆ A year after the Titan tragedy, a sub is planning to go back to the Titanic to make a point
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

With OceanGate closed for business, the market for Titanic sub tourism appeared to slam shut. One leading sub operator, eager to demonstrate that the Titan sub failed to live up to the industry standards that can make trips to the ocean floor relatively safe, is already planning its own journey to the wreckage of the Titanic, where Titan was headed before it collapsed. But in its pursuit of “increasing access to the deep ocean through innovation,” OceanGate frequently skirted regulations and pushed back against industry standards. 2) OceanGate’s sub designs were so experimental, no other commercial sub operation would ever replicate them. “The deep ocean is no place for compromise,” Triton said in its statement.

Persons: ”, Larry Connor, ” Connor, Stockton Rush, ” Rush, David Pogue, “, don’t, Don’t, OceanGate, Ray Dalio, James Cameron, —, ” Triton, Lukas Furtenbach, Philippe Brown, Brown, ” Brown Organizations: New, New York CNN, Titanic, Triton, Wall Street, WSJ, CNN, Stockton, “, Triton Submarines, American Bureau of Shipping, Furtenbach Locations: New York, Austria, Hudson

☆ Kate Winslet says kissing Leonardo DiCaprio in the 'I'm flying' scene in 'Titanic' was 'such a mess'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

No wonder every young girl in the world wanted to be kissed by Leonardo DiCaprio," Winslet said while rewatching the scene for Vanity Fair. Related storiesWinslet said that Cameron wanted a specific light for the scene, and it kept changing on them. AdvertisementThe "I'm flying" scene in "Titanic" was reshot four times to get the lighting just right. "I do feel very proud of it because I feel that it is that film that just keeps giving," Winslet said of "Titanic." AdvertisementOf course, that means every time Winslet is on a boat, people try to get her to reenact the "I'm flying" scene.

Persons: —, James Cameron's, Kate Winslet's Rose, Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack, Dion, Kate Winslet, isn't, Leonardo DiCaprio, " Winslet, Winslet, Cameron, Fox, I've, I'd, DiCaprio Organizations: Service, Business, Paramount Pictures

☆ Kate Winslet says kissing Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Titanic’ wasn’t ‘all it’s cracked up to be’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Kate Winslet isn’t afraid to kiss and tell, even when it comes to one of the most famous on-screen kisses in cinematic history. “My god, he’s quite the romancer, isn’t he,” she said, rewatching the scene. Then there was the actual kissing, which made a “mess” when the two differently toned makeup colors they were each wearing combined, she said. Ultimately, the 1997 James Cameron-directed classic went on to become one of the most beloved and successful films of all time. “Whole other generations of people are discovering the film or seeing it for the first time and there’s something extraordinary about that.”

Persons: Kate Winslet isn’t, Winslet didn’t, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack, “, isn’t, ”, Leonardo DiCaprio, ” Winslet, DiCaprio, …, Winslet, James Cameron Organizations: CNN

☆ James Cameron says the OceanGate submersible rescue morphed into a 'crazy' operation when 'we all knew they were dead'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA year on from the OceanGate implosion, filmmaker and Titanic expert James Cameron called the rescue operation "crazy" — because people involved in the rescue likely already knew that the victims were all dead. In an interview with "60 Minutes Australia" released on Sunday, Cameron commented on the sprawling four-day rescue operation that followed the submersible's disappearance on June 18. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Cameron, who has visited the Titanic wreck 33 times, has vocally criticized OceanGate, the company behind the ill-fated submersible. Cameron's representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular working hours.

Persons: —, James Cameron, Cameron, We'd, OceanGate, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman, Paul, Henri Nargeolet Organizations: Service, Business, Guard, Coast Guard, Stockton Rush, Business Insider Locations: British, French

☆ Apple is stepping up its Vision Pro pitch to Hollywood after soft sales and mixed response to the headset
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewApple is stepping up its efforts to get Hollywood to make content for the Vision Pro as it prepares to roll out the mixed-reality headset internationally to boost sales. Director Jon Favreau brought the dinosaurs on his Apple TV+ show "Prehistoric Planet" to life through a spinoff for Vision Pro. Apple is talking up Vision Pro to talent agencies, filmmakers, and producers to fill the pipeline. Apple TV+ produces some, but not all, of the immersive content that's available on Vision Pro. AdvertisementLike the rest of Apple TV+'s shows and movies, Apple doesn't want controversial content for the Vision Pro lest it undermine sales of its consumer electronics overall.

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☆ A Never-Before-Seen Interview With Roger Corman, Hollywood Legend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Graham Flanagan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Known as the "King of the B Movies," the legendary filmmaker Roger Corman died on May 9 at the age of 98. Corman specialized in making low-budget genre movies with titles like "The Wasp Woman," "Attack of the Crab Monsters," and "Teenage Caveman." Corman hired these directors in the early stages of their careers to helm low-budget features that the filmmakers have acknowledged as learning experiences they applied in their later larger-scale productions. In fact, many of these directors hired Corman in small acting roles in movies like "The Godfather Part II," (Coppola), "The Silence of the Lambs" (Demme), and "Apollo 13" (Ron Howard). In the interview, Corman shares myriad lessons learned while working in the film industry for more than 60 years.

Persons: Roger Corman, Corman, He's, Graham Flanagan, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme, Coppola, Demme, Ron Howard Organizations: Lambs, Universal Pictures, Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Bernard Hill death: ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ actor dies at 79
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Thom Poole | Audry Jeong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —British actor Bernard Hill, best known for supporting roles in “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died, his family announced on Sunday. “It is with the greatest sadness that we must announce that Bernard Hill, renowned actor known for his roles in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 79,” his family said in a statement. In James Cameron’s 1997 multi-Oscar winning “Titanic”, Hill plays the ship’s Captain Edward Smith as a man haunted by his role in the tragedy and ultimately resigned to his fate. We last see him alone, still clutching the ship’s helm, before the rising water bursts in through the windows. Bernard Hill in The Return Of The King, 2003.

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