Resurrecting James Dean
Resurrecting an icon like James Dean, who died so young, with so much promise, would be fascinating. With AI, the future is here, the future is now. Upon seeing…
James Dean and Marlon Brando
James Dean starred in REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955). Marlon Brando filmed his first screen test for movies in 1947 -- for REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. But the film was…
James Dean in EAST OF EDEN
This is open for debate, but Humphrey Bogart did say, "If (James Dean) had lived, they'd have discovered he wasn't a legend." On April 26, 1954, on the eve of…
How to live forever: Hollywood A.I.’s ‘digital twins’ bring dead actors back from the grave
From bringing James Dean back to life for new movies to the Army's use of "digital twins" ... CEO and co-founder of Worldwide XR Travis Cloyd and Kathleen Haase, a…
James Dean’s posthumous Oscar nomination
James Dean was the first actor to receive a posthumous Oscar nomination for best actor following his role in East of Eden (1955). Dean died in an auto accident driving…
Nicholas Ray on James Dean
James Dean said, "I came to Hollywood to act, not to charm society." Nicholas Ray directed Dean in REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955) and said of the star, "He was…
What Really Happened To James Dean’s ‘Cursed’ Porsche
The headline on the TMZ website was bizarre enough to inspire a ‘you’ve-gotta-be-kid-ding-me’ double take: “James Dean ‘Cursed’ Transaxle Sells for $400K.” But the story behind the sale during on…
Rare James Dean Images Go On Sale
Contact Rene Freling (310) 220 3010 renefreling@classicstills.com Classic Stills 111715 Bellagio Road Los Angeles, CA 90049 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rare James Dean Images Go on Sale Los Angeles, CA, October…
Indiana Museum Honors Native Sons James Dean And Jim Davis
To attract visitors, townspeople often arrange a museum in honor of the life and achievements of their native sons or daughters. In Fairmount, Ind., two have achieved such a distinction:…
James Dean, The Actor As A Young Man: Rebel Without A Cause Director Nicholas Ray Remembers The “Impossible” Artist
In honor of the 61st anniversary of the death of James Dean, read legendary director Nicholas Ray’s moving essay about the talented, curious actor he once knew. Legendary director Nicholas…