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- Donner gained fame with his first feature, 1976’s “The Omen.” A then-unheard-of offer followed: $1 million to direct 1978’s “Superman.” Donner channeled his love of the character into making the film, repeatedly facing off with producers over the need for special effects that would convince the audience that a superhero could really fly.
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Jul 7, 2021 · Director Richard Donner, who died on July 5 at 91 years old, made sure to make good on the promise of Superman: The Movie’s famous tagline. To accomplish such a landmark feat of filmmaking, Donner reinforced one overarching principle across all areas of the production: “Verisimilitude.”
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Jul 8, 2021 · By Angelique Jackson. Everett Collection. In the days since legendary filmmaker Richard Donner ‘s death at age 91, his longtime wife, Lauren Shuler Donner, has taken comfort in the outpouring...
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Jul 6, 2021 · The story goes that during development writer Mario Puzo turned in a 500-plus page draft that would encompass both Superman I and Superman II.David Newman and Robert Benton were brought in to ...
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Jul 8, 2021 · In the days since legendary filmmaker Richard Donner’s death at age 91, his longtime wife, Lauren Shuler Donner, has taken comfort in the outpouring of love and support from the “Superman ...
Jul 5, 2021 · 5 July 2021. Getty Images. Richard Donner's first major break came with 1976's The Omen. Richard Donner, the Hollywood director whose films included Superman and The Goonies, has died aged 91....
