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* CreatorCameo: He appeared in several of his directed films, such as the voices of Slimer and Zuul in the ''Ghostbusters'' films and the Secret High director in ''No Strings Attached''. He also cameoed in ''Film/GhostbustersAfterlife'' as a ghostly elderly Egon Spengler (as he bore some resemblance to the late Creator/HaroldRamis, with some CGI and facial hair to better enhance it)

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* CreatorCameo: He appeared in several of his directed films, such as the voices of Slimer and Zuul in the ''Ghostbusters'' films and the Secret High director in ''No Strings Attached''. He also cameoed in ''Film/GhostbustersAfterlife'' as a ghostly elderly Egon Spengler (as he bore some resemblance to the late Creator/HaroldRamis, with some CGI and facial hair to better enhance it)it).
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He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/Twins1988'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/Twins1988'' ''Film/{{Twins|1988}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.
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* ''Film/{{Evolution|2011}}'' (2001)

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* ''Film/{{Evolution}}'' (2001)

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** He had originally planned to make a sequel to his 2001 film ''Film/{{Evolution}}'' back in 2013.

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** He had originally planned to make a sequel to his 2001 film ''Film/{{Evolution}}'' ''Film/Evolution2001'' back in 2013.
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* ''Film/NoStringsAttached'' (2011)

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* ''Film/NoStringsAttached'' ''Film/{{No Strings Attached|2011}}'' (2011)
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** ''Film/Ghostbusters1984'' (1984)

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* ''Film/Twins1988'' (1988)

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** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film ''Film/{{Twins}}'' entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.

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** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film ''Film/{{Twins}}'' ''Film/Twins1988'' entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.
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** He was originally scheduled to direct ''Ghostbusters III'' before Creator/HaroldRamis' death in February 2014.

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** He was originally scheduled to direct ''Ghostbusters III'' 3'' before Creator/HaroldRamis' death in February 2014.2014 (Creator/BillMurray's reluctance was a heavy factor as well).
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He was married to Geneviève Robert from 1976 to his death, and had three children. His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} became a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His older daughter Creator/{{Catherine|Reitman}} is an actress.

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He was married to Geneviève Robert from 1976 to his death, and had three children. His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} became a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His older daughter Creator/{{Catherine|Reitman}} is an actress.
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Reitman was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/Twins1988'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Reitman He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/Twins1988'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.
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** In 2000, he was considered to direct the film adaptation of Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone before Creator/ChrisColumbus was selected.

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** In 2000, he was considered to direct the film adaptation of Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone ''Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone'' before Creator/ChrisColumbus was selected.



** He had originally planned to make a sequel to his 2001 film Film/{{Evolution}} back in 2013.
** He was originally scheduled to produce an animated series based on Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} entitled ''Ghostbusters: Ecto Force'' before it was put on hold.
** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film Film/{{Twins}} entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.

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** He had originally planned to make a sequel to his 2001 film Film/{{Evolution}} ''Film/{{Evolution}}'' back in 2013.
** He was originally scheduled to produce an animated series based on Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' entitled ''Ghostbusters: Ecto Force'' before it was put on hold.
** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film Film/{{Twins}} ''Film/{{Twins}}'' entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.
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** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film Film/Twins entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.

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** He was planned to direct a film adaptation of Franchise/{{Batman}} entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.

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** He was planned attached to direct a film adaptation of Franchise/{{Batman}} entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.


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** He was originally scheduled to direct ''Ghostbusters III'' before Creator/HaroldRamis' death in February 2014.
** He had originally planned to make a sequel to his 2001 film Film/{{Evolution}} back in 2013.
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** He was planned to direct a film adaptation of Franchise/Batman entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.

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** He was planned to direct a film adaptation of Characters/Batman entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.
** He was originally attached to produce and potentially direct a film based on Characters/WonderWoman in the mid-1990s.

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** He was planned to direct a film adaptation of Characters/Batman Franchise/Batman entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.
** He was originally attached to produce and potentially direct a film based on Characters/WonderWoman Franchise/WonderWoman in the mid-1990s.
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** He was originally attached to produce and potentially direct a film based on Character/WonderWoman in the mid-1990s.
** In 2000, he was considered to direct the film adaptation of Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosopher'sStone before Creator/ChrisColumbus was selected.

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** He was originally attached to produce and potentially direct a film based on Character/WonderWoman Characters/WonderWoman in the mid-1990s.
** In 2000, he was considered to direct the film adaptation of Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosopher'sStone Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone before Creator/ChrisColumbus was selected.
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** He was planned to direct a film adaptation of Characters/Batman entitled ''The Batman'' with a script by Tom Mankiewicz in the early 1980s.
** He was originally attached to produce and potentially direct a film based on Character/WonderWoman in the mid-1990s.
** In 2000, he was considered to direct the film adaptation of Film/HarryPotterAndThePhilosopher'sStone before Creator/ChrisColumbus was selected.
** He was scheduled to direct a sequel to his 1988 film Film/Twins entitled ''Triplets'' before his death in February 2022.
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** ''Film/{{Ghostbusters|1984}}'' (1984)

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* ''Film/{{Twins}1988}}'' (1988)

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* ''Film/{{Fathers Day|1997}}'' (1997)

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Reitman was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Reitman was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' ''Film/Twins1988'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.
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His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} became a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His daughter Creator/{{Catherine|Reitman}} is an actress.

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He was married to Geneviève Robert from 1976 to his death, and had three children. His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} became a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His older daughter Creator/{{Catherine|Reitman}} is an actress.
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Reitman was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, and his family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Reitman was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, and Czechoslovakia (now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}) to Hungarian Jewish parents; his father was a [[LaResistance resistance]] fighter during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, while his mother was an [[UsefulNotes/TheHolocaust Auschwitz]] survivor. His family moved to Canada when he was four. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.
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He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, and his family moved to Canada when he was 4. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Ivan Reitman [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OC]] (October 27, 1946 - February 12, 2022) was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian film director and producer.

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Ivan Reitman [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OC]] (October 27, 1946 - February 12, 2022) was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian film director and producer.
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Ivan Reitman (October 27, 1946 - February 12, 2022) was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian film director and producer.

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He passed away in his sleep on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75.
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His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} is a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His daughter [[Creator/CatherineReitman Catherine]] is an actress.

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His son Creator/{{Jason|Reitman}} is became a respected filmmaker in his own right, with Ivan serving as producer for many of his films. His daughter [[Creator/CatherineReitman Catherine]] Creator/{{Catherine|Reitman}} is an actress.
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Born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, he was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Born He was born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, and his family moved to Canada when he was 4. He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.
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Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946 in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia; died February 12, 2022) was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian film director and producer.

He was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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Ivan Reitman (born October (October 27, 1946 in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia; died - February 12, 2022) was a Czechoslovak-born Canadian film director and producer.

He Born in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, now UsefulNotes/{{Slovakia}}, he was best known for the comedies he directed (especially in TheEighties and TheNineties), such as ''Film/{{Stripes}}'', the first two ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' films, ''Film/{{Twins}}'' and ''Film/KindergartenCop''. As a producer, he was behind things like ''Film/SpaceJam''.

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