David Matalon, ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ Producer and TriStar Co-Founder, Dies At 82

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David Matalon Dead: TriStar Founder Was 82

David Matalon, a founding member of TriStar Pictures and producer of films like "What’s Eating Gilbert Grape" and "Hear No Evil," has died. He was 82.

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David Matalon Dies: TriStar Pictures Co-Founder & Longtime Regency CEO Who Produced ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ Was 82

David Matalon died Dec. 2 at 82. He co-founded and ran, TriStar Pictures, led Regency Enterprises and produced 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' and other indies.

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'Level Up' Spec Script Sold To The Hideaway; David Matalon, Matthew Altman Wrote

EXCLUSIVE: The Hideaway Entertainment has snapped up rights to Level Up, a high concept spec script from screenwriters David Matalon (Totally Killer) and Matthew Altman (Feed the Devil). A sci-fi a…

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