RIP Dino De Laurentiis

[ramsey37]

I just noticed that Dino De Laurentiis died:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101111/en_nm/us_delaurentiis



He did several genre films, but he's best remembered for the 1976 "King Kong". Rest in peace, Dino.
George

[Paul L]

Sorry to hear this, I'm a fan. I LOVE Flash Gordon, & I never thought his King Kong was the terrible turkey many state it to be. RIP

[Opera Ghost]

Just read about it on MSN before logging into UMA. RIP and thanks for that which you gave us

[Scatter]

Seeing his Kong as a young lad left a great impression on me. Sure, it didn't really weather the test of time, but it sure fed my Kong Mania and gave me many happy hours over the years. Thanks Dino, and RIP.

[Opera Ghost]

Seeing his Kong as a young lad left a great impression on me. Sure, it didn't really weather the test of time, but it sure fed my Kong Mania and gave me many happy hours over the years. Thanks Dino, and RIP.

My 2nd job in Entertainment Industry was with Van der Veer FX here in Burbank. They were involved in the FX with Rick Baker, et al, on this, and earned an Oscar for "King Kong" . Got to hold it. Nice...and heavy!

[Scatter]

My 2nd job in Entertainment Industry was with Van der Veer FX here in Burbank. They were involved in the FX with Rick Baker, et al, on this, and earned an Oscar for "King Kong" . Got to hold it. Nice...and heavy!

Cool Rob!

[Unknown Primate]

When his KONG came out, I really dug it.  Then, I went through a 20 year phase where it just didn't do anything for me.  In the past several years, however, it's been a blast to watch!  The campiness of the 70's and Charles Grodin doing what he does best...   Jeff Bridges' ernest & righteous portrayal, Jessica Lang's looks and the overall nostalgia, makes it a fun film to watch.

R.I.P. Dino L.   You did good!

[Opera Ghost]

When his KONG came out, I really dug it.  Then, I went through a 20 year phase where it just didn't do anything for me.  In the past several years, however, it's been a blast to watch!  The campiness of the 70's and Charles Grodin doing what he does best...   Jeff Bridges' ernest & righteous portrayal, Jessica Lang's looks and the overall nostalgia, makes it a fun film to watch.

R.I.P. Dino L.   You did good!

news today mentioned that he Produced over 500 films, receiving his First Oscar in 1955

Curious on topic of 77 Kong, Wonder what the model kit on the Twin Towers is going for these days?

[Unknown Primate]

I'm not sure - thought about try to win won on ebay sometime!

[Sean]

RIP, Dino.  I saw the Kong remake in the theaters with my parents and sister.  I enjoyed it, no matter how flawed.

[Gillman-Fan]

Sure, he backed some crappy movies but the guy was a real risk-taker and turned out some bona fide classics.

He was one of the last true greats in his field, like Robert Evans, etc.