Nolanator Remembers: Don LaFontaine

In a World… That is how Don LaFontaine would start a trailer. LaFontaine, who was the announcer for many movie trailers, died Monday at the age of 68. Don was one of those guys that you would regonize his vioce, but not his face or name. He started out on the radio, and then got his infamous job as the “movie trailer guy.” He would work doing voiceovers all day at his house. He had voiced over 50,000 commercials and movie trailers by his death. The only commercial that let you see his face was a Geico commercial(below) from last year. Since he has done such great work, he will be inducted as the fifth member of the V.I.P. Gold Club. LaFontaine, and his amazing voice, will be missed and movie trailers will never be the same, R.I.P. Don LaFontaine 1940-2008

Nolanator Remembers: Bernie Mac

“The world just got a little less funny.” That was George Clooney after hearing the news of the death of his Ocean’s co-star, Bernie Mac. The actor/comedian died on Satuday at the age of 50. He died from losing a battle with pneumonia in a hospital in Chicago. Bernie Mac was a very funny guy and made some great movies. This news was shocking to the comedy world, becuase Bernie was one of the best. He is yet another big celebrity who died this year and follows Heath Ledger, George Carlin and more. He had just finished three movies before his tragic death. Since he was such a great guy, I am inducting him into the V.I.P. Gold Club. He will be the fourth member to the club. He was a great man and this is truely a sad day. May his family be prayed for and Hollywood to never forget him. From The Great Movie Domain, Rest In Peace Mr. Mac. Bernie Mac 1957-2008

Worthy Films: Ocean’s Eleven, Head of State, Mr. 3000, Ocean’s Twelve, Guess Who, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Transformers

V.I.P. Gold Club: Will Ferrell

Get ready to laugh everybody, because here comes Will Ferrell to the V.I.P. Gold Club. Be careful because this man is funny and also crazy, which is a bad mixture. Just kidding Will. Will was born and grew up in South California. When he was in college, he went into sports boardcasting and wasn’t even thinking about acting. Only after graduating, did he start his career in the comedy business. From 1995 to 2002, Ferrell was the satr on the show, Saturday Night Live. He then started making movies. His first couple of movies only had him in cameos, but then he finally got leading roles. He became one of the funniest actors in Hollywood and even won awards for being funny and also goofy. So, Will I welcome you to the V.I.P. Gold Club and I hope you make your first friend here. Just kidding.

Worthy Films: A Night at the Roxbury, Elf, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy, Kicking and Screaming, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Stranger than Fiction, Blades of Glory

V.I.P. Gold Club: Will Smith

Hey everybody, the Fresh Prince is in the house! For those who don’t know, that’s Will Smith, and he’s the next member of the V.I.P. Gold Club. Will is a great actor and one of the most highest-grossing stars of all-time. Will had a good childhood while growing up in West Philadelphia, where the playground is where he spend most of his days. He was a top-notch student and was even offered to attend M.I.T. Instead, Will went with a rapping career with his friend, DJ Jazzy Jeff. They released several albums and were a huge success. It also earned Will his own TV show, which also was a huge hit. Then Will tried making movies. His first movie was the number one of that year and took heim to super-stardom. Will has won many awards for his music, TV, and movies. So Will, I greatfully welcome you to the V.I.P. Gold Club and I hope you will rap some for us.

Worthy Films: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(TV Series), Independence Day, Men in Black, Men in Black 2, I Robot, Shark Tale, Hitch, The Pursuit of Happyness, and I Am Legend

V.I.P. Gold Club: Jim Carrey

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the first member of the V.I.P. Gold Club: Jim Carrey! Jim is so happy to be here because this is the nicest place he’s ever been. Jim is my favorite actor and he’s one very funny man. Jim had a rough childhood while growing up in Canada. He also had a talent of making people laugh. He decided to follow that talent and he moved to LA to become a stand-up comedian. People everywhere loved him and his humor. So, in 1994, Jim decided to make a movie which would become one of the top-grossing movies of that year. He then continued to make a lot of very funny movies, as well a few serious ones. It earned him many awards and also made him one of the funniest men in the last 20 years. So, congradulations Jim on making it inside the V.I.P. Gold Club and I hope you keep the place laughing.

Worthy Films: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, The Truman Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bruce Almighty, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

Nolanator’s V.I.P Gold Club

This is a new series of posts I’m starting. These posts are to welcome famous celebrities to Nolanator’s V.I.P. Gold Club. Only the best people in show business can get into the club or if you give me a whole lot of money. These people are all great, so as they get inducted, give them all the thanks they deserve. The posts will include the story of their rise to fame as well as some great works from them. Look for a new inductee about every week.