Rest in Peace Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017): The Former Bond Dies at 89
Sir Roger Moore, the seven-time James Bond of the 70s and 80s, has died. He was 89. According to his family, the venerated actor died in Switzerland after a brief battle with cancer. Prior to making his name in the world of acting, Moore served his nation as a member of Royal Army Service Corps, serving on a base in Germany after World War II.
Moore’s acting career spanned from the 1940s to the present day, with nearly 100 television and film roles to his credit. Starring in classic TV roles like Ivanhoe, Maverick, and The Saint, Moore was already a superstar when he landed the first post-Sean Connery Bond role with Live and Let Die, solidifying his stance as one of Britain’s best and most well-known actors. Moore would play the legendary superspy until 1985’s A View to Kill. Though best remembered as the campy, fun Bond of the era, Moore’s seven-decade career was a monument to his commitment to his craft. His death marks the end of a cinematic era, and fans around the world mourn the loss of one of the finest actors of his age.
Zack Snyder Leaves ‘Justice League’ in the Wake of Family Tragedy
Zack Snyder has announced that he’s stepping away from the finishing touches on Justice League in the wake of a family tragedy. Snyder, and his wife Deborah, co-producer of his DCEU projects, revealed that Snyder’s daughter Autumn, from his first marriage, died last March from suicide. She was 20 years old. After spending 8 weeks away from the project to be with his family, Snyder stated that he needs more time to help his wife, their children, and himself heal after the sudden loss. According to an interview with THR, Snyder said, “The demands of this job are pretty intense. It is all-consuming. And in the last two months, I’ve come to the realization … I’ve decided to take a step back from the movie to be with my family, be with my kids, who really need me. They are all having a hard time. I’m having a hard time.”
While most of the work on Justice League has already been completed, the intense post-production routine of modern blockbusters leaves plenty more to do. There are still several reshoots planned (as is normal for movies these days) and final editing to oversee. Snyder has turned those duties over to Joss Whedon (The Avengers) who recently signed on to helm his own DCEU project, Batgirl. Though the project is in good hands, it’s devastating to know the circumstances surrounding Snyder’s abrupt departure. It’s been largely his vision that’s propelled the series thus far, and Justice League represents the culmination of his efforts.
Warner Brothers, DC, and the DCEU stars all expressed their support for Snyder and shared their grief at his tragic loss. WB reportedly even offered to push the release of the film back from its November date to give the director time to grief and complete his film. The decision to bring Whedon in to oversee the final stages was Snyder’s own.
It’s difficult to imagine how Snyder and his family are suffering through this emotional time, and our hearts go out to him as they continue to grieve and rebuild.
(THR)
