René Goscinny
Writer · 1926 – 1977 · Paris, France
René Goscinny was a Polish-French comics editor and writer, who is best known internationally for the comic book Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and for his work on the comic series Lucky Luke with Morris (considered the series' golden age) and Iznogoud with Jean Tabary. Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, later moving to Argentina, New York, and later back to France to join the French Army in 1946. He served at Aubagne, in the 141st Alpine Infantry Battalion. Promoted to senior corporal, he became the appointed illustrator of the regiment and drew illustrations and posters for the army. The following year, he illustrated the book The Girl with The Eyes of Gold and returned to New York. Goscinny then became art director at Kunen Publishers where he wrote four books for children. He went on to create for numerous magazine, cartoon and publishing agencies including World Press agency, Edipress/Edifrance, and TinTin magazine, among others. In 1975 Goscinny's made script titled "Le Maître du Monde" (Master of the worl) which he sent to Peter Sellers asking if he would be interested in playing the main role, receiving no response. The following year The Pink Panther Strikes Again (staring Sellers) was released, containing many similarities to Goscinny's script. Goscinny tried to sue the director Blake Edwards but the lawsuit was cancelled due to Goscinny's death in 1977.
Movies8
Movie6.9FamilyAnimationPopular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.
Movie6.2AnimationComedyThe cowboy Lucky Luke tracks the Dalton brothers who escaped from prison and are seeking refuge in Canada.
Movie6.7FamilyAnimationThe Dalton brothers are to receive their dead uncle's fortune if they eliminate the judge and jury responsible for his execution. And to accomplish this task, they must enlist the help of Lucky Luke.
Movie7.0ComedyAnimationThis film is directly inspired by Asterix, created by René Goscinny and Albert UDERZO, chronicles the adventures of a little boy, Antoine, entered the world of antiquity by studying its history lesson and two Romans, and TICKETBUS PROSPECTUS, who prefer to leave their life of legionnaires and discover the lifestyle of Gaulois.Antoine meeting Asterix cartoon form, which explains certain peculiarities of life in Lutetia.
Deux Romains en Gaule
1967 · 5 votes
Movie7.0DocumentaryValérian, histoire d'une création
2017 · 2 votes
Movie8.2DocumentaryDocumentary on Astérix's illustrator Uderzo, led by Antoine de Caunes with interviews from various French celebrities.
Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix
2023 · 2 votes
Movie6.8DocumentaryTV MovieThe career of French comic author René Goscinny was a living blend of cultures and an expression of the great importance this artist attached to the production and dissemination of sophisticated popular culture. Goscinny left behind an extremely extensive body of work: "Asterix", "Lucky Luke", "Isnogud", "Little Nick" and many more.
Movie9.0DocumentaryDocumentary detailing the life and career of the late René Goscinny, creator of Asterix.
René Goscinny : profession humoriste
1998 · 1 votes
Series3
- TV6.0Talk Show
Samedi soir
1971 · 1 votes
TV6.2Documentary30 millions d'amis
1976 · 3 votes
TV5.0ComedyMinichronique
1976 · 2 votes