Roger Corman

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Legendary B-Movie King Roger Corman Leaves Hollywood in Shock

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RIP Roger Corman, the mentor to Hollywood stars and master of cult classics! 🎬 #RogerCorman #HollywoodIcon

Roger Corman, the trailblazing independent film producer and director known for his cult B-movies, has passed away at the age of 98. Corman's impact on Hollywood is immeasurable, having mentored iconic actors like Jack Nicholson and Robert De Niro, and launching the careers of renowned filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, and James Cameron. His most famous works, including the original 'Little Shop of Horrors,' have solidified his legacy as a cinema genius.

Fondly referred to as the 'Orson Welles of the Z movie,' Roger Corman's ability to shock and entertain with heists, horror, and carnivorous plants charmed audiences worldwide. His collaborations with other talented individuals shaped the industry, earning him respect as a pulp genius with a knack for creating unforgettable movie moments.

Ron Howard, one of the many filmmakers influenced by Corman, expressed gratitude for his mentorship and opportunities given to women in film. Corman's keen eye for talent led him to hire aspiring directors like Martin Scorsese and John Carpenter, proving his lasting impact on the film world.

As Hollywood mourns the loss of Roger Corman, tributes pour in from industry legends like Joe Russo and John Carpenter. Corman's dedication to low-budget horror films and his instrumental role in shaping the careers of Hollywood's finest will always be remembered and celebrated.

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Roger Corman: The Little Shop of Horrors cult B-movie director dies ... (RNZ)

Jack Nicholson and Robert De Niro are among the actors he helped develop and many of his films became cult classics.

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Roger Corman, the low-budget movie king behind Little Shop of ... (Newshub)

Roger Corman, a colorful producer and director whose low-budget movies – including the original Little Shop of Horrors – helped establish major Hollywood ...

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Roger Corman obituary (The Guardian)

American film director and producer who liked to describe himself as the 'Orson Welles of the Z movie'

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Roger Corman: cinema's pulp genius whose talent to shock was ... (The Guardian)

Heists, horror and carnivorous plants were all grist to Corman's staggeringly prolific movie mill, as were his pivotal collaborations with other ...

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Roger Corman Remembered by Ron Howard: 'What a Life' (Variety)

Director Ron Howard paid tribute to Roger Corman for mentoring a generation of filmmakers and giving opportunities to women in film.

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Roger Corman, trailblazing independent film producer, dies at 98 (CBS News)

A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.

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Roger Corman, Producer of Low-Budget Horror Films, Dies at 98 (The New York Times)

He had hundreds of horror, science fiction and crime films to his credit. He also helped start the careers of Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and many ...

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Ron Howard, Joe Russo, John Carpenter and More Pay Tribute to ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Hollywood spent the weekend paying tribute to Roger Corman, the independent filmmaking legend who died last Thursday at age 98.

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Roger Corman, the B-movie legend who launched A-list careers ... (OPB News)

Cult film director Roger Corman often came up with titles before he came up with plots. His 1957 movie Attack of the Crab Monsters is one example — "I had ...

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Roger Corman, indie pioneer and B-movie godfather, dies aged 98 (Screen International)

Roger Corman, a pioneer of low-cost independent filmmaking and the godfather of B-movies who produced hundreds of genre films in a career spanning eight ...

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Roger Corman, Prolific Cult Movie King, Dies at 98 (Vanity Fair)

The venerable director and mentor to the “New Hollywood” generation of filmmakers produced and helmed more than 500 films.

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Filmmaker Roger Corman Dies at 98 (TIME)

Roger Corman helped produce hundreds of low-budget classics and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks.

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Roger Corman, prolific producer who mentored Hollywood ... (ABC News)

Roger Corman, a prolific producer who also gave first breaks to future Hollywood luminaries, has died. He was 98.

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Roger Corman's Six Vital Rules For Making Movie Mayhem (Empire)

Empire spoke to the legendary filmmaker in 2020 about his astonishing career, ongoing legacy, and future projects.

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Roger Corman Once Reflected On How Horror Was Losing Its ... (Forbes)

Roger Corman's observations about horror movies losing their way are recalled as the movie industry continues to mourn of loss of the filmmaking giant.

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Roger Corman: The King of the B Movie (Awards Daily)

You may have heard of a few: Coppola, Scorsese, Demme, John Sayles, Ron Howard, James Cameron, Joe Dante, John Landis, Curtis Hanson, Robert Towne, Gale Anne ...

When the 'King of the B's' came to Rochester (Remembering Roger ... (WXXI News)

Roger Corman – known as Hollywood's "King of the Bs” for the many low-budget classics he created – died last week at the age of 98. In 2013, he came to ...

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