Roger Corman

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Remembering Roger Corman: The King of B-Movies Who Launched Hollywood Legends

B-Movies - Cult Classics - Filmmaking - Francis Ford Coppola - Hollywood - Independent Cinema - Jack Nicholson - James Cameron - Martin Scorsese - Robert De Niro - Roger Corman - Ron Howard

Discover the legacy of Roger Corman, the mentor who kick-started the careers of Hollywood icons like Martin Scorsese and Jack Nicholson. 🎥 #HollywoodLegends #RogerCorman

Roger Corman, known as the 'King of the Bs' in Hollywood, passed away at the age of 98. Throughout his illustrious career, Corman proved to be a remarkable judge of talent, hiring and nurturing aspiring filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese. His influence on the industry was immense, with his ability to spot and cultivate future Hollywood legends. Corman directed and produced hundreds of B movies, discovering talents like Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, and Robert De Niro.

Corman's legacy as a giant of independent filmmaking is unparalleled. He was a trailblazing B-movie director and producer, launching the careers of major Hollywood stars and influencing the industry for decades. Nicknamed the 'King of the B's,' his impact on cinema cannot be overstated. His work not only shaped the careers of renowned actors and directors but also contributed significantly to the world of cult classic films.

Over his seven-decade-long career, Corman produced over 500 films, including iconic works like 'The Little Shop of Horrors.' His contributions to low-budget horror, science fiction, and crime films have left an indelible mark on the industry. Many of today's most respected directors owe their beginnings to Roger Corman, a true pioneer in the world of filmmaking.

In conclusion, Roger Corman's legacy as the King of B-Movies and his role in launching the careers of Hollywood's elite will forever be remembered. His influence on the industry resonates to this day, with his ability to recognize and nurture talent shining through in the works of the filmmakers he mentored.

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Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98 (ABC News)

A remarkable judge of talent, he hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese. In 2009, Corman received ...

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Roger Corman Dead: Pioneering Producer and King of B Movies ... (Variety)

Roger Corman, who directed and produced hundreds of B movies and discovered Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, has died. He was 98.

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Roger Corman, Giant of Independent Filmmaking, Dies at 98 (Hollywood Reporter)

The fabled "King of the B's" producer and director influenced the careers of Jack Nicholson, Ron Howard, Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford ...

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Roger Corman, Trailblazing B-Movie Director and Producer, Dead at ... (Rolling Stone)

Roger Corman, the B-movie director and producer who launched the careers of Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Jack Nicholson, has died at age 98.

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Roger Corman, King of B-Movies, Dies at 98 (Vulture)

Roger Corman, the legendary filmmaker best known for producing and directing hundreds of low-budget cult classic films, has died at the age of 98.

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Roger Corman Dies: 'The Little Shop Of Horrors' Director ... (Deadline)

Roger Corman, the independent filmmaker known as the "King of the Bs," has died at the age of 98.

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Roger Corman Dead at 98: B-Movie Legend Launched Many ... (IndieWire)

He was 98. Corman's career encompassed seven decades and more than 500 producing credits, including early work that launched the careers of major Hollywood ...

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Roger Corman, The B-Movie Legend Who Launched A-List Careers ... (NPR)

Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one ...

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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 ...

Roger Corman, The B-Movie Legend Who Launched A-List Careers ... (WUNC)

Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one ...

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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, Hollywood mentor and king of the B-movie, dies ... (The Guardian)

Corman made over 400 movies including cult classics Death Race 2000, Piranha and The Little Shop of Horrors and launched the careers of Scorsese and De ...

Muere el cineasta Roger Corman a los 98 años - KESQ (KESQ)

Sofía Barruti. (CNN) — El prolífico cineasta de Hollywood Roger Corman, cuyas películas su familia describió como “revolucionarias e iconoclastas”, ...

Muere Roger Corman, El Legendario Productor De Películas De ... (Barron's)

El director y productor estadounidense de películas de serie B, Roger Corman, conocido por producir cientos de cintas de bajo presupuesto y dar a algunas de ...

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Roger Corman, mentor de Hollywood y "rey de la serie B", muere a ... (San Diego Union-Tribune en Español)

LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Roger Corman, ganador de un Oscar y “rey de la serie B”, que ayudó a producir clásicos de bajo presupuesto como “La tiendecita de los ...

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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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Roger Corman, mentor de Hollywood y "rey de la serie B", muere a ... (Santa Maria Times)

LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Roger Corman, ganador de un Oscar y “rey de la serie B”, que ayudó a producir clásicos de bajo presupuesto como “La tiendecita de los ...

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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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To B or Not to B? Why Roger Corman Was One of the Most ... (Rolling Stone)

The writer-director-producer helped a generation of directors cut their teeth on his cheapie, quickie classics, and his Poe-to-pulp filmography remains the ...

Muere el cineasta Roger Corman a los 98 años (WTOP)

(CNN) — El prolífico cineasta de Hollywood Roger Corman, cuyas películas su familia describió como “revolucionarias e iconoclastas”, murió a los 98 años el…

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Murió Roger Corman, icónico director del “cine B” y mentor de ... (Infobae.com)

El director Quentin Tarantino aplaude al cineasta Roger Corman durante la ceremonia de clausura del 76º Festival de Cannes, en Francia, el 27 de mayo de ...

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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024 (CBS News)

A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.

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Roger Corman's Best Movies: A Streaming Guide (The New York Times)

The producer and director ran what was essentially a trade school for future stars and filmmakers like Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola and Pam Grier.

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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, 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, 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.

Roger Corman 1936-2024 (Star Wars News Net)

[MEDIA] I think of all the movie brats, Lucas is the only one who didn't work for Roger. It's been said that George didn't really need to. He was...

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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, the B-movie legend who launched A-list careers ... (Texas Public Radio)

Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one ...

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Roger Corman Remembered: 1926-2024 (ScreenAnarchy)

In a conversation with Roger and Julie Corman in September 2010, the filmmakers talked about working in present-day Hollywood, shooting in the Philippines, ...

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