Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98

Roger Corman, an influential figure in Hollywood known as the "King of the Bs," passed away at 98 in his Santa Monica home. Renowned for producing and directing low-budget classics like "Little Shop of Horrors," Corman also launched the careers of many prominent filmmakers and actors, including Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson. His work, which often had to be creative due to budget constraints, significantly shaped modern cinema, earning him an honorary Academy Award in 2009.