We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Jon Landau. We had the immense honor of working with Jon on several pictures, including Titanic and the Avatar franchise. Jon always knew how to bring a big idea to life, and we couldn’t have asked for a better creative partner. Our deepest condolences to Julie, Jamie, and Jodie, alongside his Lightstorm family.
I met Jon three times on flights to Miami in a one year span long ago. Ironically, we always seem to be booked the same seats. He was going home to the Florida Keys and I meetings for the day in Miami. We shared a lot of laughs and bonded over the coincidences. He showed me pictures of his front yard which were nothing less than spectacular ocean views and sunsets. Good guy. For years, every time I got on a flight, I wondered if Jon would be joining me. Sad to hear about his passing.
Scott M.
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wow. This is sad. I AP'd a thing called Hollywood Master Storytellers at the Arclight Theater in Los Angeles years ago. I met some amazing people doing this. Jon was there for some film we were highlighting. (I genuinely don't recall which one. Titanic likely?) I pitched him briefly as we were descending on one of the escalators after the show. My project wasn't for him but he gave me permission to reach out and pitch anything else properly. I never took him up on it. I simply didn't have anything that would fit their world. The film world is a little dimmer today. Condolences to his family friends and to Jim! He really seemed like an awesome guy!
He was A LEGEND!!!Industrial Light & Magic
We've lost a hero. 💔 He will always be well respected for the incredible work he's done throughout his entire career.
Marc Wendt
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I am so sad to hear this and so grateful for his tireless dedication to achieving the highest levels of the art throughout his career.
I never heard anymore more masterful at pitching a story❤️
Doug Griffin
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What a legend. His work will live on. Rest in peace
Thank you for everything you did for us ! We will do our best to honor your work and bring some of your projects and ideas to life ! Rest in peace sir.
Wil Wells
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Jon was a fantastic creative partner and a true visionary, I'll forever miss his project briefs where he could masterfully pull you into a world and get everyone around so passionate to do the best work they've ever created. He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Freelance Journalist at VFX Voice, Animation Magazine, British Cinematographer
1wDefinitely someone who loved making movies and did not have an ounce of ego.