Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer best known for directing beloved family films such as 'Home Alone' and the first two 'Harry Potter' movies. Columbus has a knack for blending humor and heart in his storytelling, making his films resonate with both children and adults. His directorial approach has sometimes led to challenges, as seen in his experience working with Chevy Chase on 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'.
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Chris Columbus directed 'Home Alone' and approached Tim Curry for a role in the film.
Tim Curry calls missing iconic villain role one of his 'great regrets'
United States· 2026-02-09
Chris Columbus honored the late actress, heralding her performance as having brought 'profound emotional depth' to the movie.
Catherine O’Hara was the birthmother of bizarre movie moms. She will be missed.United States· 2026-01-31
Director Chris Columbus expressed shock at Catherine O'Hara's passing and praised her talent.
Minh tinh 'Ở nhà một mình' qua đời
Vietnam· 2026-01-31
Chris Columbus, the director of 'Home Alone,' said he was 'stunned and heartbroken' by O’Hara’s passing.
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71United States· 2026-01-30
Chris Columbus directed the first two films in the 'Home Alone' series.
“Uyda yolg‘iz”ni qanchalik yaxshi bilasiz? – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-01-12
Culkin and the movie's director, Chris Columbus, sat down for a Q&A following a screening of 'Home Alone'.
Christmas film 'Home Alone's' Macaulay Culkin keeps magic alive for sonsUnited States· 2025-12-25
Chris Columbus is mentioned as a director associated with the film 'Home Alone'.
Kolikokrat ste gledali Sam doma? Še premalokrat?
Slovenia· 2025-12-24
Chris Columbus, the original director of the film, believes a new version should never be made.
Vai nepieciešama jauna Viena paša mājās versija? / Diena
Latvia· 2025-12-07
Chris Columbus will direct the third installment of the successful horror comedy 'Gremlins'.
La tercera entrega de 'Gremlins' se estrena en 2027
Honduras· 2025-11-08
Chris Columbus is noted for his brilliant adaptation of J. K. Rowling's novel into film.
Die Spielfilmtipps zum Wochenende: „Die Addams Family“, „Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen“, „Bei Anruf Mord“ und „Armee der Finsternis“ - Medien
Germany· 2025-10-26
Chris Columbus directed the film 'Home Alone' in which Stern appeared.
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Hungary· 2025-10-15
The director of the first two 'Harry Potter' films, Chris Columbus, also addressed Rowling in a September interview.
Keira Knightley says she was unaware of 'Harry Potter' audiobook boycottUnited States· 2025-10-14
Chris Columbus directed the film adaptation of Thursday Murder Club.
‘It’s been a very happy decade for me. I’m having my 1990s in the 2020s’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-21
Chris Columbus directs a fun film filled with twists and comedic lightness.
HOME CINEMA: Ντετέκτιβ από οίκο ευγηρίας
Greece· 2025-09-15
Chris Columbus is involved in the article as the creator of 'Torsdagsmordklubben', a work related to the genre of hyggekrimi.
Her foretrækker de gamle en G&T frem for at gå med ble
Denmark· 2025-09-07Chris Columbus directed the film 'The Thursday Murder Club'.
En Netflix, El club del crimen de los jueves, producida por Spielberg, es ligera, entretenida, ingeniosa y le sobran estrellas
Argentina· 2025-08-30
Chris Columbus directed Pierce Brosnan in Mrs Doubtfire and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Pink Floyd were my landscape. I was a hippy’ | Pierce Brosnan
United Kingdom· 2025-08-29
Chris Columbus directed the film.
Netflix cosies up to crime with Oscar-winning golden oldies
Australia· 2025-08-29
Veteran feelgood director Chris Columbus has taken on Richard Osman’s smash hit novel The Thursday Murder Club.
Criminally good: the return of the high-class crime flick | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Chris Columbus directs the film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club.
Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren y Ben Kingsley resuelven misterios en ‘El club del crimen de los jueves’ | Televisión | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-08-23
Chris Columbus is the director of the adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club.
‘John Huston said I was too handsome. It can get in the way’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22
Chris Columbus wrote the script for 'Los Goonies' based on Spielberg's idea.
El inmortal encanto de ‘Los Goonies’, insospechado alegato infantil contra la especulación inmobiliaria | ICON
Spain· 2025-07-12
Chris Columbus is included in the 2026 Walk of Fame class.
ওয়াক অব ফেমের জন্য দীপিকাকে গুনতে হবে ১ কোটি টাকা, কারণ...
Bangladesh· 2025-07-04
Chris Columbus is a filmmaker who directed Home Alone 2 and considers Donald Trump's cameo a burden he wishes to eliminate.
“Si lo corto tal vez me deporten”: cineasta Chris Columbus teme represalias si elimina el cameo de Trump en Home Alone 2 | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-17
Chris Columbus, the director of 'Home Alone 2', expressed regret over Donald Trump's cameo in the movie.
How safe it is to fly, Harvard funding freeze, Chinese manufacturers take to TikTok: Catch up on the day’s storiesUnited States· 2025-04-16
Chris Columbus expressed that Donald Trump's participation in the film became a burden for him.
Режиссёр «Один дома» заявил, что хотел бы, чтобы в фильме не было сцены с Трампом
Belarus· 2025-04-16Chris Columbus described Donald Trump's brief appearance in the film as a 'curse'.
مخرج فيلم Home Alone 2: ظهور ترامب في الفيلم لعنة
Egypt· 2025-04-16Director Chris Columbus still isn’t thrilled about President Donald Trump’s cameo in 1992’s 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.'
‘Home Alone 2’ director Chris Columbus says he wishes Donald Trump’s cameo ‘was gone’United States· 2025-04-16
Chris Columbus now considers President Donald Trump’s famous cameo in the film a 'curse' and 'albatross' around his neck.
'Home Alone 2' director regrets famous Trump cameoUnited States· 2025-04-16Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone 2, regrets the brief cameo of Donald Trump in his film.
Chris Columbus se arrepiente de haber incluido a Trump en su película “Home Alone 2” de 1992
Guatemala· 2025-04-15