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Black Lagoon Scripter Arthur Ross |
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(12/05/08 3:54 PM) |
David J. Schow tells me that CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON scripter Arthur Ross passed away "two weeks ago," according to his son Gary, who is
involved in the remake at Universal.
Don't know any more than that at this point. Frank Dietz
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(12/06/08 2:35 PM) Vazec |
I just tried to call Arthur's home but it's been several years since I last talked to him so the number is now no-good. I'll call the Writers Guild
on Monday. Off the top of my head I think he might've been the Last Man Standing from CREATURE's behind-the-scenes credits.
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(12/07/08 2:03 AM) |
I think the story broke in Latinoreview.com, in an interview with his son Gary Ross at a press junket for his film...
http://latinoreview.com/n...-black-lagoon-update-5802 |
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(12/07/08 8:53 AM) Vazec |
It's revealing to read that Gary Ross promises that his new CREATURE flick won't be campy like the original, that THIS time it's going to be done
with a little dignity.
Ai yi yi. |
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(12/07/08 10:00 AM) |
"Ya, my father just died. But, anyway, let's take a few potshots at his memory and his special contribution to film history just to build up my own
career. Hey! I'm still livin'!"
"Aren't you being just a little campy?" "Am I campy to you? Campy how? I mean, campy like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh? I'm here to "beepin'* amuse you? What do you mean, campy? Campy how? How am I campy?" |
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TomWeaver999 |
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(12/08/08 5:00 PM) Vazec |
Writers Guild confirms that he has passed away (Nov. 11).
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(12/09/08 12:00 AM) |
I originally posted this interview with Gary Ross talking about his Dad in another thread
http://monsterkidclassich...-Black-Lagoon-Remake.html
GREG ESPINOZA
I made it possible for you to come here! I welcomed you to this Earth, you made it a charnel house! |
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(12/11/08 10:53 AM) |
David Schow sent me this...
From: http://www.einsiders.com/...008_review_obituaries.php ARTHUR A. ROSS Died Nov. 11, 2008 Oscar-nominated screenwriter Arthur A. Ross has died according to the Writer's Guild of America. Mr. Ross' age and cause of death were not given. Mr. Ross shared a Best Screenplay Oscar nomination with W.D. Richter for the 1980 prison drama "Brubaker." Mr. Ross died three days after Joe Hyams who wrote one of the two books upon which the Ross/Richter screenplay was based. Mr. Ross also received a WGA nomination for writing the Blake Edwards' comedy "The Great Race." Mr. Ross was the father of multi-Oscar-nominated producer/writer/director Gary Ross. Monster movie fans remember Arthur Ross for co-writing the screenplay for the Universal classic "The Creature From the Black Lagoon." The Gill-Man was the last of Universal's classic Monsters. The others being Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man and The Mummy. "The Creature From the Black Lagoon" spawned two sequels. Mr. Ross was the sole writer on the third and final entry in the series "The Creature Walks Among Us." Arthur Ross' son Gary is currently developing a remake of his father's classic monster movie. Mr. Ross also co-wrote the screenplay for the Ray Harryhausen fantasy film "The 3 Worlds of Gulliver." Arthur Ross wrote over 30 films and TV shows during his career. His other credits include "Satan's School for Girls," "Mannix," numerous episodes of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "Kraft Mystery Theater," "Peter Gunn," "The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock," "Okinawa," "Rusty Leads the Way" and "San Quentin." Arthur A. Ross served his country in the US Army during WWII. Frank Dietz
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