Roberto Orci Dies at 51

[MakeshiftPython]

Holy crap

Roberto Orci Dies: ‘Star Trek’, ‘Transformers’ & ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Writer-Producer Was 51

Roberto “Bob” Gaston Orci, a film and TV writer-producer, died today, Feb. 25, after a battle with kidney disease. He was 51.

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[BillJ]

RIP Mr. Orci.

We didn't always see eye to eye with how the Trek universe should unfold, but thank you for sharing your imagination with the world of Trek.

 

[Allyn Gibson]

Damn. I'm older than Ordi was, by a month. Damn.

About the only work of his I didn't like was the Transformers movies. Yes, I even liked The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

 

[rocketscientist]

Just found out. This is very sad news. I really liked Mr. Orci's work and he was very kind to the fans on trekmovie.com. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

 

[HotRod]

Damn, that sucks. RIP Mr. Orci. Thank you for playing your part in reviving Star Trek.

 

[Kamen Rider Blade]

May he R.I.P.

51 y/o is way too young

 

[TRON JA307020]

This is a shock. He created some good shows like fringe and sleepy hollow. Very sad. R.I.P.

 

[KennyB]

This was unexpected......I used to chat with him from time to time. RIP.

 

[Michael]

Damn, that comes unexpected. 51 is way, way too young to go.

May he forever be remembered through the hours of entertainment he created.

 

[Akiraprise]

Too young. RIP.

 

[Gepard]

I didn't like, well, most of what he worked on but this is still a shock. 51 is still the prime of life.

It seemed like he dropped off the radar years ago, so I guess his health problems must have contributed.

 

[tomalak301]

51 is incredibly young. I'm shocked by this.

RIP Mr. Orci.

 

[Jeyl]

I guess I'm going to be that guy.

Roberto Orci was attached to many big projects. Some of which I have very fond memories of like Xena and Transformers Prime. But his role in Star Trek is a classic case study of what not to do when you're running a globally recognized franchise. Instead of being insightful and understanding with the fans, he chose to be an arrogant condescending whiner.

One moment he says

"I read these comments without anger or resentment, no matter how misguided.”

and the next,

"As I love to say, there is a reason why I get to write the movies, and you don’t.”

And it only got worse from there when Orci made the career ending decision by telling Star Trek fans to "FU#* OFF".

As a result, his dream of actually directing Star Trek Beyond collapsed and he was "officially" off the writing team. He still commented on how he was still attached to the film as a producer, but that was it. It was up to JJ Abrams and everyone else to salvage the situation with JJ wisely choosing to not use his "I don't make these movies for Star Trek fans. I make them for movie fans" and hiring folks to write and direct Star Trek Beyond who actually cared.

Despite releasing to positive reviews, the damage was done. Star Trek Beyond failed at the box office and Roberto Orci's career as the 'Go To' guy to write big blockbuster movies never recovered. His writer and producer pal, Alex Kurtzman, continued to fail upwards and eventually wound up in charge of Star Trek. Orci, whether by his choice or a lack of one, did not return to the franchise.

Even if he helped revitalize the franchise after Star Trek Nemesis, he was also instrumental at crippling it again. I'm not afraid to say this after his passing because this was the kind of individual he was professionally. An arrogant, disrespectful individual who indulged at losing his cool. Rest in peace Mr. Orci. I'm still not and never have been a crack user.

 

[KennyB]

I guess I'm going to be that guy.

Roberto Orci was attached to many big projects. Some of which I have very fond memories of like Xena and Transformers Prime. But his role in Star Trek is a classic case study of what not to do when you're running a globally recognized franchise. Instead of being insightful and understanding with the fans, he chose to be an arrogant condescending whiner.

One moment he says



and the next,



And it only got worse from there when Orci made the career ending decision by telling Star Trek fans to "FU#* OFF".

As a result, his dream of actually directing Star Trek Beyond collapsed and he was "officially" off the writing team. He still commented on how he was still attached to the film as a producer, but that was it. It was up to JJ Abrams and everyone else to salvage the situation with JJ wisely choosing to not use his "I don't make these movies for Star Trek fans. I make them for movie fans" and hiring folks to write and direct Star Trek Beyond who actually cared.

Despite releasing to positive reviews, the damage was done. Star Trek Beyond failed at the box office and Roberto Orci's career as the 'Go To' guy to write big blockbuster movies never recovered. His writer and producer pal, Alex Kurtzman, continued to fail upwards and eventually wound up in charge of Star Trek. Orci, whether by his choice or a lack of one, did not return to the franchise.

Even if he helped revitalize the franchise after Star Trek Nemesis, he was also instrumental at crippling it again. I'm not afraid to say this after his passing because this was the kind of individual he was professionally. An arrogant, disrespectful individual who indulged at losing his cool. Rest in peace Mr. Orci. I'm still not and never have been a crack user.

Glad you feel better......he also suffered from substance abuse and had other demons he was dealing with that led to his professional downfall. There's a correct time and place for all that debate......but I feel like today is not the day to throw stones.

 

[Michael]

Yeah, real classy to use a thread announcing the passing of someone to discuss how much you didn’t like them or how they were once mean to you online. People should just learn when to shut the fuck up.

 

[KennyB]

People should just learn when to shut the fuck up.

THIS........and it works in EVERY SITUATION

 

[cooleddie74]

When someone dies and they're not a murderer, con artist or awful politician maybe the best strategy is to, you know, not fart loudly in the middle of the wake. And draw attention to your fart because ego.

 

[M'Sharak]

I guess I'm going to be that guy.

Roberto Orci was attached to many big projects. Some of which I have very fond memories of like Xena and Transformers Prime. But his role in Star Trek is a classic case study of what not to do when you're running a globally recognized franchise. Instead of being insightful and understanding with the fans, he chose to be an arrogant condescending whiner.

One moment he says



and the next,



And it only got worse from there when Orci made the career ending decision by telling Star Trek fans to "FU#* OFF".

As a result, his dream of actually directing Star Trek Beyond collapsed and he was "officially" off the writing team. He still commented on how he was still attached to the film as a producer, but that was it. It was up to JJ Abrams and everyone else to salvage the situation with JJ wisely choosing to not use his "I don't make these movies for Star Trek fans. I make them for movie fans" and hiring folks to write and direct Star Trek Beyond who actually cared.

Despite releasing to positive reviews, the damage was done. Star Trek Beyond failed at the box office and Roberto Orci's career as the 'Go To' guy to write big blockbuster movies never recovered. His writer and producer pal, Alex Kurtzman, continued to fail upwards and eventually wound up in charge of Star Trek. Orci, whether by his choice or a lack of one, did not return to the franchise.

Even if he helped revitalize the franchise after Star Trek Nemesis, he was also instrumental at crippling it again. I'm not afraid to say this after his passing because this was the kind of individual he was professionally. An arrogant, disrespectful individual who indulged at losing his cool. Rest in peace Mr. Orci. I'm still not and never have been a crack user.

You're going to be that guy, despite all the times over the years that you've been cautioned against "being that guy", so you won't be at all surprised by what happens next.

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Everyone else: as you were. Nothing to see here.

 

[NCC-73515]

He was one of us, and kept responding to us on TM. He even had an AMA session there after 09 came out to answer all those fan questions.

 

[fireproof78]

Rest in peace. 51 is far, far, too young and I don't wish death on anyone.

Thank you, Mr. Orci for one of my favorite Trek films of all time.