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Arne Olsen, Screenwriter of Cop and a Half and the Power Rangers Movie, Dies at 64

His cross-genre films alongside years teaching in Vancouver shaped young screenwriters.

Overview

  • Arne Olsen died in Vancouver from cancer-related complications on Saturday, his family said, with his wife confirming the news to multiple outlets.
  • He wrote Cop and a Half (1993) and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995), after early work on Red Scorpion (1988) and before his final credit, Distorted (2018).
  • He wrote and directed the Canadian dramedy Here's to Life! (2000), which won one Genie Award and drew eight or nine nominations, depending on the outlet.
  • He taught screenwriting at Capilano University and Vancouver Film School, mentored many writers, served as a story editor, and belonged to the Writers Guilds in Canada and the U.S.
  • He is survived by his wife, Dianne, and their children, Ryan and Alyssa.