Phyllis Coates, the first actress to play Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane on television, only to leave the Adventures of Superman after just one season, has died. She was 96.
Coates, who also appeared in Republic Pictures serials and in such films as I Was a Teenage Frankenstein, died Wednesday of natural causes at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, her daughter Laura Press told The Hollywood Reporter.
A native of Wichita Falls, Texas, Coates first portrayed the headstrong Lois opposite George Reeves as the Man of Steel in the dark sci-fi movie Superman and the Mole Men (1951).
The success of that Lippert Pictures film — the first full-length theatrical feature starring the comic-book hero — led to the quick decision to start production on a syndicated show for television.
Coates segued to the series and got into jams as Lois in all 26 episodes of the first season...
Coates, who also appeared in Republic Pictures serials and in such films as I Was a Teenage Frankenstein, died Wednesday of natural causes at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, her daughter Laura Press told The Hollywood Reporter.
A native of Wichita Falls, Texas, Coates first portrayed the headstrong Lois opposite George Reeves as the Man of Steel in the dark sci-fi movie Superman and the Mole Men (1951).
The success of that Lippert Pictures film — the first full-length theatrical feature starring the comic-book hero — led to the quick decision to start production on a syndicated show for television.
Coates segued to the series and got into jams as Lois in all 26 episodes of the first season...
- 10/12/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer, Lorry Ayers Directed By: Jaume Collet-Serra Written By: David Johnson, Alex Mace Produced By: Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Don Carmody, Steve Richards Plot: The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard), taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman)...but Esther is not what she appears to be and, concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded...
- 7/19/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Seriously, there's nothing creepier than a psychotic child, especially when they carry a super-duper secret. On July 24th Warner Bros. is releasing the latest Dark Castle horror pic, Orphan, which comes from House of Wax director Jaume Collet-Serra. If you want a little more from Esther and think you can handle the load, beyond the break you'll find 6 clips featuring the orphan from hell. For everything else you can click the title above. Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Lorry Ayers all star. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. More...
- 7/19/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
We have new images in from Warner Bros. Pictures' "Orphan," starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer and Lorry Ayers. Jaume Collet-Serra directs the film from the writing by David Johnson and Alex Mace. Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Don Carmody and Steve Richards produce. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard), taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman)...but Esther is not what she appears to be and, concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries...
- 7/16/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Warner Bros. Pictures has new TV spots from their "Orphan" thriller starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer and Lorry Ayers. The Silver Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment and Appian Way production sees theatres on July 24th and is helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("") from the writing by David Johnson and Alex Mace. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther.
- 6/24/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have the trailer in from "Orphan," the horror/thriller from Warner Bros. Pictures starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer and Lorry Ayers. Release is set for July 24th (wide) for the film helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("House of Wax," "Goal II: Living the Dream"). Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Don Carmody and Steve Richards produce the film. What's it about? The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home,...
- 4/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have the trailer in from "Orphan," the horror/thriller from Warner Bros. Pictures starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer and Lorry Ayers. Release is set for July 24th (wide) for the film helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("House of Wax," "Goal II: Living the Dream"). Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Don Carmody and Steve Richards produce the film. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther.
- 4/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have the trailer in from "Orphan," the horror/thriller from Warner Bros. Pictures starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Jimmy Bennett, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Aryana Engineer and Lorry Ayers. Release is set for July 24th (wide) for the film helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("House of Wax," "Goal II: Living the Dream"). Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Don Carmody and Steve Richards produce the film. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther.
- 4/30/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Arriving in theaters July 24 from Warner Bros. Pictures is the latest Dark Castle picture, "Orphan", which was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("House Of Wax"). Here's a brand new hi-res image from the psychological thriller that stars Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman and Lorry Ayers in a film that follows a family who adopt a foreign girl by the name of Esther who is more than any family could have bargained for....
- 4/22/2009
- www.ohmygore.com/
Lastly, arriving in theaters July 24 from Warner Bros. Pictures is the latest Dark Castle picture, Orphan, which was directed by House Of Wax helmer Jaume Collet-Serra. This morning we got our hands on a brand new hi-res image from the psychological thriller that stars Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman and Lorry Ayers in a film that follows a family who adopt a foreign girl by the name of Esther who is more than any family could have bargained for. The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past....More...
- 4/20/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
A quick news brief for you this afternoon as we just got off the phone with Jaume Collet-Serra (House Of Wax), director of Warner Bros. Pictures' Orphan, which arrives in theaters everywhere July 24th. In the film starring Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Lorry Ayers, David Leonard and Skye Peters, a family adopt a strange young foreign girl by the name of Esther, who turns out to be much more than a handful. Buzz surrounding the film carries the tease that movie has quite a "shocker" of an ending. We asked Jaume about the finale and while he has to be tight-lipped about the whole turn of events, he did reveal to us that he shot multiple endings that we'll potentially see on DVD at year's end. That's it for now, watch for more soon. Click the title above for the one sheet, stills and trailer.
- 4/18/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
Warner Bros. Pictures provided Bloody-Disgusting with the first ever stills from Jaume Collet-Serra's (House of Wax) newest horror flick, The Orphan, which stars Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Lorry Ayers, David Leonard and Skye Peters. The film, which arrives in theaters July 24th. is about Kate Coleman, a Young mother devastated by the loss of a baby, (and her resulting inability to conceive more children), and decides-along with her husband, John to fill the empty space in their broken hearts by adopting another child. Little could they know that the child they adopt, Esther, would turn out to be anything other than what they hoped for.
- 12/13/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
Warner Bros. Pictures has shifted The Orphan once again, this time from it's November 6, 2009 date to a July 24, 2009 release. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (House of Wax), the film is about Kate Coleman, a Young mother devastated by the loss of a baby, (and her resulting inability to conceive more children), and decides-along with her husband, John to fill the empty space in their broken hearts by adopting another child. Little could they know that the child they adopt, Esther, would turn out to be anything other than what they hoped for. Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Lorry Ayers, David Leonard and Skye Peters all star.
- 10/17/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
Here's a new release update that we missed last week. Warner Bros. Pictures has slated Jaume Collet-Serra's ORPHAN for release on November 6, 2009. The film was tested last night in Los Angeles, no word yet on how it went. Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Lorry Ayers, David Leonard and Skye Peters all star in the film that's about Kate Coleman, a Young mother devastated by the loss of a baby, (and her resulting inability to conceive more children), and decides-along with her husband, John to fill the empty space in their broken hearts by adopting another child. Little could they know that the child they adopt, Esther, would turn out to be anything other than what they hoped for.
- 9/18/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
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