facebook
twitter
google+
Melissa Mathison, screenwriter of E.T., Kundun and next year's The Bfg, has died.
Some sad news.
Melissa Mathison, the screenwriter who penned E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, has died. She was just 65 years old. Her death comes following a long illness, and she is survived by her two children.
Mathison, throughout her career, was careful about picking and choosing her projects, and thus has a surprisingly small number of screenplays to her name. She penned, for instance, The Indian In The Cupboard's script, a section of Twilight Zone: The Movie, and Martin Scorsese' Kundun. She also worked on the English language translation of Studio Ghibli's Ponyo.
She'd also completed work on her first screenplay in nearly 20 years for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Bfg. That arrives in cinemas next July.
Rest in peace, Melissa Mathison. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
google+
Melissa Mathison, screenwriter of E.T., Kundun and next year's The Bfg, has died.
Some sad news.
Melissa Mathison, the screenwriter who penned E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, has died. She was just 65 years old. Her death comes following a long illness, and she is survived by her two children.
Mathison, throughout her career, was careful about picking and choosing her projects, and thus has a surprisingly small number of screenplays to her name. She penned, for instance, The Indian In The Cupboard's script, a section of Twilight Zone: The Movie, and Martin Scorsese' Kundun. She also worked on the English language translation of Studio Ghibli's Ponyo.
She'd also completed work on her first screenplay in nearly 20 years for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Bfg. That arrives in cinemas next July.
Rest in peace, Melissa Mathison. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
- 11/5/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Similar News
6 Movies to Watch on Peacock in May You Don’t Want to Miss
- 5/7/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Murder in Paradise: The Killing of a VFX Legend
- 5/7/2024
- by Nina Burleigh
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peak meets Peak: Steven Spielberg Joins Hands With A24 for Upcoming Movie as Studio Flies High With Civil War Success
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Movies We Never Switch Off When They’re on TV
- 5/7/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“I certainly couldn’t watch it”: Martin Scorsese Can Never Watch His Own Favorite Movie Starring Robert De Niro That He Finds Too Personal to Revisit
- 5/6/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ First Look: Michael Cera Plays a Cop in Cannes Family Dramedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
4 New 2024 Movies Coming to Netflix in May (and 1 is Already Out)
- 5/7/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
“As soon as it was done, I reached out”: Anya Taylor-Joy Finally Called Charlize Theron After ‘Breaking Her Heart’ With Mad Max Prequel Furiosa
- 5/7/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
“Chris Hemsworth is like a Villainous Thor..”: Anya Taylor-Joy is Coming for Timothée Chalamet’s Dune 2 Throne and First Reactions For Furiosa Prove It
- 5/7/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
A New Chapter for Tiwa Savage: The Nigerian Singer Triumphs in the Film ‘Water and Garri’
- 5/7/2024
- by Emanuel Okusanya
- Variety - Film News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
‘Treasure’ Trailer: Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Embark on Father-Daughter Road Trip Through WWII Memorials
- 5/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Disney CEO Says Marvel Will Reduce Output To 3 Films & 2 Shows Max Per Year
- 5/7/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Here’s How Much Disney Is Cutting Its Marvel Production
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Screw It, Here’s a Wishlist for the Perfect Live-Action ‘Ratatouille’ Adaptation with Josh O’Connor
- 5/7/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘MaXXXine’: Ti West Has “One Idea” For How To Continue ‘X’ Franchise After The Upcoming Film
- 5/7/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
A New Chapter for Tiwa Savage: The Nigerian Singer Triumphs in the Film ‘Water and Garri’
- 5/7/2024
- by Emanuel Okusanya
- Variety - Film News
‘Treasure’ Trailer: Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Embark on Father-Daughter Road Trip Through WWII Memorials
- 5/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drew Carey on Retiring From ‘Price Is Right’ & His ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Advice for Ryan Seacrest
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
‘Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun’ Feud to Be Subject of Discovery+ Docuseries
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
Michelle Yeoh to Star in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Sequel Series at Amazon
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Young & Restless’: Is Psycho Patty Williams Headed Back to Genoa City?
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider