Bowie last week, now Rickman. The big C also.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/14/alan-rickman-giant-of-british-film-and-theatre-dies-at-69?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/14/alan-rickman-giant-of-british-film-and-theatre-dies-at-69?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other)
Best villain ever.
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I just read that for this scene, he agreed to be dropped 25 feet onto an airbag. They told him they'd count to three, and drop him at three. Well, they wanted a surprised look so they dropped him at one. His reaction is epic.
Hans Gruber is top 5 action movie villain of all time.
One of the best comedy's a great actor will be missed
"by grabthar's hammer i will avenge the"
By Grabthar's Hammer, you shall be avenged! Dr. Lazarus Galaxy Quest w Alan Rickman HARE CLIP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ3_u3lxr7c#)
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 14, 2016, 10:36:47 AM
I just read that for this scene, he agreed to be dropped 25 feet onto an airbag. They told him they'd count to three, and drop him at three. Well, they wanted a surprised look so they dropped him at one. His reaction is epic.
yeah, I recall reading that a while ago as well. They did manage to get a *very* realistic portrayal of someone unexpected falling out of him that way.
He'll forever be the voice of Marvin to me