Ivan Reitman, a prolific film producer who also became a director of foundational comedy films that ushered in a generation of comedic talents such as Ghostbusters and Stripes, died in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, California. Reitman’s children Jason, Catherine, and Caroline Reitman confirmed their father’s passing in a statement. “Our family is grieving the […]
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- 2/14/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Hollywood has lost one of its legendary filmmakers. Ivan Reitman, who directed Ghostbusters and its sequel in the 1980s, died peacefully in his sleep on the night of Saturday, Feb. 12 at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told the Associated Press. He was 75 years old. A cause of death was not revealed. "Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life," Reitman's children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement to the AP. "We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope...
- 2/14/2022
- E! Online
The film community remembered “Ghostbusters” director Ivan Reitman following his death on February 12.
The comedy titan passed away at age 75; the Reitman family confirmed to the Associated Press that the director-producer died in his sleep.
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” his children, director Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman produced “National Lampoon’s Animal House” before collaborating with Bill Murray on “Meatballs,” “Stripes,” and “Ghostbusters.” He frequently teamed up with John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Rick Moranis.
Reitman later also launched Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comedy career with “Twins,” “Kindergarten Cop,...
The comedy titan passed away at age 75; the Reitman family confirmed to the Associated Press that the director-producer died in his sleep.
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” his children, director Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman produced “National Lampoon’s Animal House” before collaborating with Bill Murray on “Meatballs,” “Stripes,” and “Ghostbusters.” He frequently teamed up with John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Rick Moranis.
Reitman later also launched Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comedy career with “Twins,” “Kindergarten Cop,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It is with a heavy heart we report the sudden death of filmmaker Ivan Reitman at the age of 75.
The ‘Ghostbusters’ director passed away in his sleep on the 12th of February, as yet, the cause of death is yet to be announced.
Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman in a joint statement said: “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Canada, Reitman rose to prominence during the ’70s with his work as a Producer on films such as ‘National Lampoon’s Animal House’ before jumping to direct with ‘Foxy Lady.’ Before too long,...
The ‘Ghostbusters’ director passed away in his sleep on the 12th of February, as yet, the cause of death is yet to be announced.
Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman in a joint statement said: “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Canada, Reitman rose to prominence during the ’70s with his work as a Producer on films such as ‘National Lampoon’s Animal House’ before jumping to direct with ‘Foxy Lady.’ Before too long,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jason Reitman, sisters remember man ”who taught us to always seek the magic in life”.
Ivan Reitman, the Canadian director whose hits included Ghostbusters and enjoyed long collaborations with Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, has died. He was 75.
Reitman’s family confirmed the news with Association Press. Reitman died in his sleep at his home in California on February 12 due to unspecified cause.
Jason Reitman, the late filmmaker’s son who directed Thank You For Smoking and Juno, posted on Twitter: “I’ve lost my hero.” In a joint statement Jason Reitman and sisters Catherine Reitman and...
Ivan Reitman, the Canadian director whose hits included Ghostbusters and enjoyed long collaborations with Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, has died. He was 75.
Reitman’s family confirmed the news with Association Press. Reitman died in his sleep at his home in California on February 12 due to unspecified cause.
Jason Reitman, the late filmmaker’s son who directed Thank You For Smoking and Juno, posted on Twitter: “I’ve lost my hero.” In a joint statement Jason Reitman and sisters Catherine Reitman and...
- 2/14/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Ivan Reitman, the legendary director of "Ghostbusters" and "Stripes" and producer of "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "Space Jam," has died unexpectedly at 75 in his home in Montecito, California, according to The Associated Press.
A statement from Ivan Reitman's children, filmmaker Jason Reitman and daughters Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman confirmed the filmmaker's passing:
"Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world....
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A statement from Ivan Reitman's children, filmmaker Jason Reitman and daughters Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman confirmed the filmmaker's passing:
"Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world....
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- 2/14/2022
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Ivan Reitman, director of Ghostbusters and Twins, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news to the AP.
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement to the outlet.
The statement continues, “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman was born in Czechoslovakia on October 27, 1946, but Toronto would become his home at the age of 4. His family moved to Canada where a relative was already established.
His big break came in 1978 when he produced National Lampoon’s Animal House which he followed up with a...
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement to the outlet.
The statement continues, “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman was born in Czechoslovakia on October 27, 1946, but Toronto would become his home at the age of 4. His family moved to Canada where a relative was already established.
His big break came in 1978 when he produced National Lampoon’s Animal House which he followed up with a...
- 2/14/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Ivan Reitman, the beloved director of the original “Ghostbusters” and producer of hits like “Animal House,” died Saturday night in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California.
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” His children, Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman, said in a joint statement shared with the Associated Press. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman’s first hit was the 1978 college comedy, “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” which he produced and John Landis directed, and which launched the film career of “Saturday Night Live” star John Belushi. He went on to direct fellow “SNL” star Bill Murray in his...
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” His children, Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman, said in a joint statement shared with the Associated Press. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Reitman’s first hit was the 1978 college comedy, “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” which he produced and John Landis directed, and which launched the film career of “Saturday Night Live” star John Belushi. He went on to direct fellow “SNL” star Bill Murray in his...
- 2/14/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Producer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster spookfest “Ghostbusters,” died in his sleep on Feb. 12 in Montecito, Calif., his family confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 75. The cause of death was not released.
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” his children, director Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said via a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Canada (where he first met such young comics as his later stars Dan Aykroyd and Rick Moranis), Reitman made his first major impression as the producer of “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978), the madcap,...
“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” his children, director Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said via a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”
Born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Canada (where he first met such young comics as his later stars Dan Aykroyd and Rick Moranis), Reitman made his first major impression as the producer of “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978), the madcap,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Chris Morris
- Variety Film + TV
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