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Los Angeles, Oct 25 (Ians) Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for his leading role in the iconic 1970s ‘Shaft’ film franchise and the TV series ‘Roots’, has died. He was 81.
His manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died Tuesday at his home with his family by his bedside in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“Artistes & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement to ‘People’.
“His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside the actor in the TV series, ‘Being Mary Jane’, reflected on her time with Roundtree in a tribute on X.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang...
His manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died Tuesday at his home with his family by his bedside in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“Artistes & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement to ‘People’.
“His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside the actor in the TV series, ‘Being Mary Jane’, reflected on her time with Roundtree in a tribute on X.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang...
- 10/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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Los Angeles, Oct 25 (Ians) Actor Richard Roundtree, best known for his leading role in the iconic 1970s ‘Shaft’ film franchise and the TV series ‘Roots’, has died. He was 81.
His manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died Tuesday at his home with his family by his bedside in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“Artistes & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement to ‘People’.
“His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside the actor in the TV series, ‘Being Mary Jane’, reflected on her time with Roundtree in a tribute on X.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang...
His manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died Tuesday at his home with his family by his bedside in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer, reports ‘People’ magazine.
“Artistes & Representatives Agency mourns the loss of our friend and client Richard Roundtree,” the actor’s agency said in a statement to ‘People’.
“His trailblazing career changed the face of entertainment around the globe and his enduring legacy will be felt for generations to come. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside the actor in the TV series, ‘Being Mary Jane’, reflected on her time with Roundtree in a tribute on X.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang...
- 10/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Tributes have begun to pour in for Richard Roundtree following the revered actor’s death at 81. Roundtree, who starred as the memorable detective in 1971’s Shaft, died at his Los Angeles home of pancreatic cancer.
Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn confirmed his death. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” McMinn, who was his manager since 1987, said in a statement.
Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed John Shaft’s nephew in the 2000 sequel to Gordon Park’s 1971 action film, shared an early remembrance on social media.
Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn confirmed his death. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” McMinn, who was his manager since 1987, said in a statement.
Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed John Shaft’s nephew in the 2000 sequel to Gordon Park’s 1971 action film, shared an early remembrance on social media.
- 10/25/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
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Richard Roundtree died and Hollywood is reacting to the news as they remember the late actor.
Samuel L. Jackson was one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Roundtree having worked together in the reboot of Shaft. Jackson said that Roundtree’s “passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart.”
Gabrielle Union, who worked with Roundtree on the television series Being Mary Jane, took to social media to express what a “dream” it was to share scenes with him.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang with him & our Being Mary Jane family was always a good ass time with the best stories & laughs,” Union posted on X, the social network fomerly known as Twitter. “He was Always the coolest man in the room with the Best vibes & ppl would literally run over to come see him. He was simply the best & we all loved him.
Samuel L. Jackson was one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Roundtree having worked together in the reboot of Shaft. Jackson said that Roundtree’s “passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart.”
Gabrielle Union, who worked with Roundtree on the television series Being Mary Jane, took to social media to express what a “dream” it was to share scenes with him.
“Working with Richard Roundtree was a dream. Getting to hang with him & our Being Mary Jane family was always a good ass time with the best stories & laughs,” Union posted on X, the social network fomerly known as Twitter. “He was Always the coolest man in the room with the Best vibes & ppl would literally run over to come see him. He was simply the best & we all loved him.
- 10/25/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson are among Hollywood notables remembering Richard Roundtree, who died Tuesday at the age of 81.
His manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter that the Shaft star died at his Los Angeles home of pancreatic cancer. Roundtree had other memorable roles in Roots, Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored and Man Friday.
Jackson, who took over the Shaft film franchise from Roundtree in 2000, also starred as John Shaft’s (Roundtree) nephew in the sequel to the 1971 movie. Apart from appearing together in the 2000 movie, Roundtree and Jackson also teamed up again for the 2019 Shaft sequel.
In a touching tribute on Instagram, Jackson wrote, “Richard Roundtree, The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!! Shaft, as we know it is & will always be His Creation!!”
He continued, “His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m...
His manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter that the Shaft star died at his Los Angeles home of pancreatic cancer. Roundtree had other memorable roles in Roots, Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored and Man Friday.
Jackson, who took over the Shaft film franchise from Roundtree in 2000, also starred as John Shaft’s (Roundtree) nephew in the sequel to the 1971 movie. Apart from appearing together in the 2000 movie, Roundtree and Jackson also teamed up again for the 2019 Shaft sequel.
In a touching tribute on Instagram, Jackson wrote, “Richard Roundtree, The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!! Shaft, as we know it is & will always be His Creation!!”
He continued, “His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m...
- 10/25/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union and more have paid tribute to “Shaft” icon Richard Roundtree, who died Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81.
Jackson, who first portrayed detective John Shaft’s (Roundtree) nephew in the 2000 sequel to Gordon Parks’ 1971 action thriller “Shaft,” posted a photo of himself and Roundtree on Instagram from the 2019 action thriller, also titled “Shaft.”
“Richard Roundtree, The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!! Shaft, as we know it is & will always be His Creation!!,” Jackson wrote in the caption. “His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m sure a lotta y’all’s, too.”
“Love you Brother, I see you walking down the Middle of Main Street in Heaven & Issac’s Conducting your song coat blowin’ in wind!! Angels whispering, ‘That Cat Shaft Is A Bad Mutha, Shutcho Mouth!! But I’m Talkin’ Bout Shaft!
Jackson, who first portrayed detective John Shaft’s (Roundtree) nephew in the 2000 sequel to Gordon Parks’ 1971 action thriller “Shaft,” posted a photo of himself and Roundtree on Instagram from the 2019 action thriller, also titled “Shaft.”
“Richard Roundtree, The Prototype, The Best To Ever Do It!! Shaft, as we know it is & will always be His Creation!!,” Jackson wrote in the caption. “His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart, but I’m sure a lotta y’all’s, too.”
“Love you Brother, I see you walking down the Middle of Main Street in Heaven & Issac’s Conducting your song coat blowin’ in wind!! Angels whispering, ‘That Cat Shaft Is A Bad Mutha, Shutcho Mouth!! But I’m Talkin’ Bout Shaft!
- 10/25/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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Balance. It’s the core theme of Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5, the follow-up game to Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020). The game alternates between Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Mary Jane, each character taking on different missions, both focused on strengthening their communities and protecting NYC from the emergence of threats both old and new, including Kraven the Hunter and Venom.
The result is not only the best superhero video game ever made but also one of the most quintessential Spider-Man stories ever told. There is an inherent understanding of both Spider-Men and the characters who populate their world that allows for the kind of growth and maturity that Spidey fans have been clamoring to see reflected in the comics for decades. So, what is it that makes Insomniac’s Spider-Man such a testament to the character, and how can the comics and further adaptations learn from it?...
The result is not only the best superhero video game ever made but also one of the most quintessential Spider-Man stories ever told. There is an inherent understanding of both Spider-Men and the characters who populate their world that allows for the kind of growth and maturity that Spidey fans have been clamoring to see reflected in the comics for decades. So, what is it that makes Insomniac’s Spider-Man such a testament to the character, and how can the comics and further adaptations learn from it?...
- 10/24/2023
- by Richard Newby
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Spider-Man 2 saw Laura Bailey's Mary Jane character take a villainous twist and become the symbiote known as Scream.
Insomniac Games' latest super-powered adventure took a stab at one of the most iconic Spider-Man stories of all time, bringing the notorious Symbiote known as Venom into the fray along with Peter Parker's iconic black spidey suit.
While this PlayStation 5 (PS5) epic took plenty of inspiration from the classic comics storyline, there were plenty of twists and turns to enjoy.
Read full article on The Direct.
Insomniac Games' latest super-powered adventure took a stab at one of the most iconic Spider-Man stories of all time, bringing the notorious Symbiote known as Venom into the fray along with Peter Parker's iconic black spidey suit.
While this PlayStation 5 (PS5) epic took plenty of inspiration from the classic comics storyline, there were plenty of twists and turns to enjoy.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/23/2023
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
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One of the most iconic scenes in Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man trilogy was Tobey Maguire kissing Kirsten Dunst while hanging upside down.
But that moment is nowhere to be found in Emma Stone’s and Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man films. Which Stone felt was for the better.
Kirsten Dunst didn’t think her Spider-Man kiss with Tobey Maguire would be famous Emma Stone | Theo Wargo/WireImage
The upside down kiss between Maguire and Dunst is one of Spider-Man‘s many highlights. At the time, however, the kiss heard around the comic book film industry felt anything but iconic. In an interview with W magazine, Dunst gave a more detailed account of how the kiss actually played out. And it was pretty sloppy.
“I did not feel like it was a famous kiss because Tobey was… Water was getting up his nose because of the rain, and then he...
But that moment is nowhere to be found in Emma Stone’s and Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man films. Which Stone felt was for the better.
Kirsten Dunst didn’t think her Spider-Man kiss with Tobey Maguire would be famous Emma Stone | Theo Wargo/WireImage
The upside down kiss between Maguire and Dunst is one of Spider-Man‘s many highlights. At the time, however, the kiss heard around the comic book film industry felt anything but iconic. In an interview with W magazine, Dunst gave a more detailed account of how the kiss actually played out. And it was pretty sloppy.
“I did not feel like it was a famous kiss because Tobey was… Water was getting up his nose because of the rain, and then he...
- 4/11/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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A color psychologist suggest Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles sent a subtle message to Meghan Markle with their choice of Easter outfits. Wearing strikingly similar shades of blue, the women appeared to rebuff a claim by Markle about how senior royals must dress during Easter services at St. George’s Chapel.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Camilla Parker Bowles | Kirsty Wigglesworth /Max Mumby/Getty Images Meghan Markle once claimed royal family members could not wear the same color
In the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed their experiences as members of the House of Windsor. Markle shared her take on the fashion choices she made while standing alongside her husband, Prince Harry, at royal events.
Meghan Markle claimed she had to wear muted colors like beige, knowing other royals would dress more brightly. “Most of the time that I was in the U.K.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Camilla Parker Bowles | Kirsty Wigglesworth /Max Mumby/Getty Images Meghan Markle once claimed royal family members could not wear the same color
In the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed their experiences as members of the House of Windsor. Markle shared her take on the fashion choices she made while standing alongside her husband, Prince Harry, at royal events.
Meghan Markle claimed she had to wear muted colors like beige, knowing other royals would dress more brightly. “Most of the time that I was in the U.K.
- 4/10/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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For as long as film trilogies have existed, so has the unfortunate case of unremarkable final instalments. Whether it’s a lack of steam by the end of the saga, or a simple case of setting up more than you can pay off, the truth is that when it comes to trilogies, it can be Very difficult to stick the landing.
And today, my friends, we get to discuss a movie that serves as the final instalment in the “Raimi-Verse” and although it was not originally meant to be the final instalment, it is the ending that we are stuck with. Of course, I’m talking about Spider-Man 3, the most memed Spider-Man movie to date!
This movie is divisive among Spider Man fans, with a sprinkle of nostalgic cult-fandom over a generally disliked final product. After the massive success of Spider-Man 2 and the exploding box office numbers that...
And today, my friends, we get to discuss a movie that serves as the final instalment in the “Raimi-Verse” and although it was not originally meant to be the final instalment, it is the ending that we are stuck with. Of course, I’m talking about Spider-Man 3, the most memed Spider-Man movie to date!
This movie is divisive among Spider Man fans, with a sprinkle of nostalgic cult-fandom over a generally disliked final product. After the massive success of Spider-Man 2 and the exploding box office numbers that...
- 3/29/2023
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
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Whatever your feelings about the still controversial Spider-Man 3, all of us can agree that Thomas Haden Church was inspired casting for Sandman. When Church’s Flint Marko pulls on a pair of brown slacks and a green striped shirt, he looked like he walked right off the comic book page, embodying every aspect of Steve Ditko’s original design (save for that indescribable haircut).
So it was a bit of a disappointment when Haden did not return in the flesh for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Unlike Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, and even Jamie Foxx (albeit in a much more conventionally handsome form), Church and The Amazing Spider-Man‘s Rhys Ifans were voice-only roles, with their characters portrayed entirely in CGI form.
That decision mostly tracks for Ifans’ Lizard, as he was pulled to the MCU shortly before the climax of The Amazing Spider-Man, when Dr. Curt Conners had already...
So it was a bit of a disappointment when Haden did not return in the flesh for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Unlike Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, and even Jamie Foxx (albeit in a much more conventionally handsome form), Church and The Amazing Spider-Man‘s Rhys Ifans were voice-only roles, with their characters portrayed entirely in CGI form.
That decision mostly tracks for Ifans’ Lizard, as he was pulled to the MCU shortly before the climax of The Amazing Spider-Man, when Dr. Curt Conners had already...
- 3/29/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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