Donner pioneered superhero genre
Hollywood had put men in tights long before 1978's "Superman," but Richard Donner was the first to do so convincingly, effectively setting the model for the modern-day superhero movie.

• Photos: Lauren Shuler Donner & Richard Donner
From 'Superman' to 'Lethal Weapon' to 'Goonies,' Variety looks back at the Donners' diverse slate of films.

Shuler Donner politically outspoken
It's an election year, and producer Lauren Shuler Donner is feeling particularly candid.

Donners passionate about animal rights
When Lauren Shuler Donner's new film, "Hotel for Dogs," is released in January, it will once again combine two of the producer's favorite things: moviemaking and animal rights.
Movie profile: "Hotel for Dogs"

'Goonies' cast reflect on film
There's no escaping "The Goonies." Of all the films Richard Donner ("Dick," to friends) has directed -- including "The Omen," "Superman" and the entire "Lethal Weapon" franchise -- the treasure-hunting kids' adventure story seems to have the most fervent fanbase.

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