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Hollywood Honors Legends

Updated 2026-07-13 14:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Laura Dern paid tribute to her co-star Sam Neill, who passed away at the age of 78. Meanwhile, Andy Serkis is returning to Middle-earth in a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film.

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Variety

Andy Serkis on U.S. ‘Outrage’ Over His ‘Animal Farm’ Movie, AI Use in ‘Hunt for Gollum’ and Wanting Oscars to Recognize Motion Capture: ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’

Andy Serkis is currently in New Zealand taking on orcs, wizards, elves and boney-fingered ring fanciers in one of the highest profile films now in production: “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis’ grand return to the franchise — due for release by Warner Bros. at th

2026-07-13 14:31 UTC

Variety

Laura Dern Honors ‘Jurassic Park’ Co-Star Sam Neill as a ‘True and Noble Gentleman’ and ‘My Dream Leading Man’: ‘I Will Love You Forever, Dr. Alan Grant’

Laura Dern has penned an emotional tribute to her “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World Dominion” co-star Sam Neill, saying: “I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant.” The news broke on Monday that Neill had died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with a form of blo

2026-07-13 14:35 UTC