Braveheart
1995
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Apr 29, 2024 · Alan Ladd (born September 3, 1913, Hot Springs, Ark., U.S.—died January 29, 1964, Palm Springs, Calif.) was an American motion picture actor most noted for roles in which he portrayed detectives, cowboys, and war heroes. As a child, Ladd was nicknamed “Tiny” because of his diminutive, frail appearance. He overcame playground taunts by ...
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Apr 20, 2024 · Finding a Champion in Alan Ladd Jr. It was not until Lucas pitched his project to Alan Ladd Jr., an executive at 20th Century Fox, that he found a receptive audience. Ladd, unlike his contemporaries, saw potential in Lucas's vision, recognizing the innovative nature of the script and the appeal of the fantastical universe it promised.
Apr 18, 2024 · At one point, Alan Ladd Jr., under pressure from the board at 20th Century Fox, warned Lucas that he'd have to shut down production of the film due to delays and inflating costs. Lucas and Kurtz were miraculously able to convince Ladd to agree to a final budget of $10 million to finish the film. 1 votes. 7.
- John Saavedra
18 hours ago · Studio president Alan Ladd Jr. was supportive of the project but left Fox to found the Ladd Company, and his replacement, Norman Levy, was concerned about the cost of producing an Alien II. Brandywine co-founder David Giler said Levy believed a sequel would be a "disaster".
- July 18, 1986
- Gale Anne Hurd
6 days ago · At first, it was rejected by most of the big movie producers until it was accepted by Alan Ladd Jr., responsible for 20th Century Fox. The movie was programmed to be written and directed in July of 1973 for US$ 8 millions.
2 days ago · The book chronicles Blade Runner ' s evolution, focusing on film-set politics, especially the British director's experiences with his first American film crew; of which producer Alan Ladd, Jr. has said, "Harrison wouldn't speak to Ridley and Ridley wouldn't speak to Harrison. By the end of the shoot Ford was 'ready to kill Ridley', said one ...
May 1, 2024 · Alan Ladd Jr., 84. The Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a 20th Century Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars.” March 2. Autherine Lucy Foster, 92. The first Black student to enroll at the University of Alabama. March 2. Shane Warne, 52. He was regarded as one of the greatest players, most astute tacticians and ultimate competitors ...
