Sean Astin, Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner and Alyssa Milano atPETA's 25th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show. Read more
Sean Astin, Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner and Alyssa Milano at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show. Read more

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Lauren Shuler Donner & Richard Donner

Profile in Excellence: Lauren Shuler Donner & Richard Donner
Posted: 10/14/2008

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Sean Astin, Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner and Alyssa Milano at PETA's 25th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Lauren Shuler Donner produced 'Constantine,' starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> There's no escaping 'The Goonies.' Of all the films Richard Donner has directed, the treasure-hunting kids' adventure story seems to have the most fervent fanbase. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Though much of the industry might skirt the opportunity to voice a polarizing political opinion lest they alienate any potential theatergoers, Lauren Shuler Donner is no shrinking violet. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> For Richard Donner, the lesson remains to always put the emotional truths of his characters first and then let action follow -- a tactic he found crucial for his 'Lethal Weapon' series. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> 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. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Donner brought comicbook mythology to the bigscreen in a vital new way. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Lauren Shuler Donner produced 'The Secret Lives Of Bees,' starring Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Donner attributes 'Superman's' success to his belief in audiences' ability to take the material as seriously as he did, even if it originated on the larger-than-life pulp pages of a comicbook. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a> Richard Donner produced the 'X-Men' franchise. <a href=http://www.variety.com/donners>Read more</a>