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Mark A.Z. Dippé
Mark A.Z. Dippé (; born November 9, 1956) is a Japanese-born American film director and visual effects supervisor. He made his directorial debut in 1997 with ''Spawn (1997 film), Spawn''. Biography Mark Earnest Dippé was born in Japan to a Chinese mother and an American father, both of whom worked for the United States Army. At the age of two, the Dippés moved back to the United States, where his father was discharged from the Army. Dippé grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, after his family moved there in 1960. When Dippé was 5, he persuaded his mother to take him to see the 1958 horror film ''The Fly (1958 film), The Fly''. The film's transformation sequences impressed Dippé, who would grow an interest in visual effects. He left home at 17 for college, earning a Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D in computer graphics at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985. In 1988, he went to Industrial Light & Magic as some friends of his were hired to do the computer-generated imagery for ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring Prefectures of Japan, prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents . Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Government of Japan, Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Tokyo's central Special wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards, which formerly made up Tokyo City; various commuter towns and suburbs in Western Tokyo, its western area; and two outlying island chains, the Tokyo Islands. Although most of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Animation Picture Company
The Animation Picture Company, formerly known as Hammerhead Studios, is an American animation studio based in Sherman Oaks, California. History The company was founded in late 2006 by Dan Chuba, John Davis, Mark A.Z. Dippé Mark A.Z. Dippé (; born November 9, 1956) is a Japanese-born American film director and visual effects supervisor. He made his directorial debut in 1997 with ''Spawn (1997 film), Spawn''. Biography Mark Earnest Dippé was born in Japan to a Chin ..., Brian Manis, and Ash Shah. In 2011, the company acquired E. L. Katz's ''Zombie Pet Shop'' screenplay and developed it into a 3D animated feature film. In 2012, the firm collaborated with SC Films to produce ''Flying South''. Filmography Video Game productions Animation productions Special/VFX Effects productions References American animation studios Companies based in Los Angeles Mass media companies established in 2006 2006 establishments in California Privately held companies bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jackson's Halloween
''Michael Jackson's Halloween'' is a one-hour animated television special that premiered on CBS on October 27, 2017. It was produced by Splash Entertainment. The cast of voice actors includes Lucas Till, Kiersey Clemons, Jim Parsons, George Eads, Alan Cumming, Christine Baranski, Lucy Liu, and Brad Garrett. The special also features Michael Jackson's music, and a dance finale depicting Jackson himself. The special was produced in collaboration with the Michael Jackson estate. John Branca and John MacClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, serve as executive producers. It is produced by Daniel Chuba and directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé. The special was created and produced by Optimum Productions, the company owned by Jackson's estate, with animation production by the Seoul-based VFX studio Hammerhead Productions. Plot A young man and woman, Vincent (Lucas Till) and Victoria ( Kiersey Clemons), cross paths on Halloween night. As a result of their meeting, they and Vic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boxcar Children (film)
''The Boxcar Children'' is a 2014 American animated adventure film based on the book of the same name by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Plot ''The Boxcar Children'' tells the story of four orphaned children: Henry, Jessie (or Jess), Violet, and Benny, who have evidently been orphaned for some time. They come to a bakery to buy some bread, and ask to stay for the night. When a baker and his wife learn that the children are orphans, they plan to take in the three elder children, who are big enough to be useful in the bakery, but to send little Benny to a Children's Home. The children overhear the couple talking about this, and escape from the bakery. The bakers decide to chase them but then leave the children to go on their own. Finding an abandoned boxcar, the children start a new life of independence. Henry ends up working various odd jobs in a nearby town Silver City for a doctor, named Dr. Moore, in order to earn money for food and other materials they need. He also does garden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gutsy Frog
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasumi Yoshizawa. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from July 1970 to June 1976, with its chapters collected in 27 volumes. A 103-episode anime television series by Tokyo Movie was broadcast on ABC and TBS from October 1972 to September 1974; a second anime television series, titled ''The Gutsy Frog 2'' (known in Japan as ''New Gutsy Frog''), was broadcast on Nippon TV from September 1981 to March 1982. An anime film was released in March 1982. A ten-episode television drama aired on Nippon TV from July to September 2015. Summary While frog Pyonkichi is hopping in an empty lot in Nerima, Tokyo's Shakujii Park, middle schooler Hiroshi trips over a rock and squashes him. However, Pyonkichi is reborn as an imprint on the front of Hiroshi's shirt and now gives him advice and commentary on his life. Characters ; : :A frog who is crushed by Hiroshi, but his spirit lives on as a tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Tide
High Tide may refer to: * High tide, the state of tide when the water rises to its highest level Film and television * ''High Tide'' (1947 film), an American film noir * ''Armchair Thriller – High Tide'', a 1980 TV film starring Ian McShane * ''High Tide'' (1987 film), an Australian drama film * ''High Tide'' (TV series), 1994–1997 * "High Tide", a 1989 episode of ''Tugs'' * '' The Reef 2: High Tide'', a 2012 South Korean-American animated film * ''High Tide'' (2020 film), an Argentine drama film * ''High Tides'', the English title of the 2023 Belgian-Dutch television series ''Knokke Off'' * ''High Tide'' (2024 film), an American romantic drama film Music * High Tide (band), an English rock band formed in 1969 ** ''High Tide'' (album), 1970 * ''High Tide'' (Justin Nozuka album), 2017 * ''High Tide'' (EP), by Harry Fraud, 2013 * "High Tide", a song by Holly Miranda from the 2010 album ''The Magician's Private Library'' * "High Tide", a song by Moona Hoshinova Other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garfield's Pet Force
''Garfield's Pet Force'' is a 2009 animated superhero comedy film based on characters from the Jim Davis comic strip ''Garfield'' and loosely based on the Pet Force novel series. It is the third installment of the animated movie series, following '' Garfield Gets Real'' and '' Garfield's Fun Fest''. Also, it is the fifth Garfield movie overall. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States on June 16, 2009, by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, while it was pre-sold overseas by sales representative Velvet Octopus. It was written by Garfield creator Jim Davis. It was released theatrically in 3-D in select countries such as Poland, Italy and Spain, and became the most profitable film in the trilogy until 2024. It is the last ''Garfield'' film to be distributed by 20th Century Fox (who lost the film and television rights to the ''Garfield'' franchise shortly after the film's release), ten years prior to Nickelodeon's acquisition of Paws, Inc. in August 2019. A si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garfield's Fun Fest
''Garfield's Fun Fest'' is a 2008 animated comedy film based on the comic strip ''Garfield''. It was produced by Paws, Inc., in cooperation with The Animation Picture Company. It was written by Garfield's creator Jim Davis as a sequel to '' Garfield Gets Real''. The film was released on DVD in the United States on August 5, 2008, by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and was pre-sold internationally by sales representative Velvet Octopus. It is the fourth Garfield film, and it was later followed by a fifth film, ''Garfield's Pet Force,'' in 2009. Plot Now that Garfield has saved Odie from Happy Chapman, prevented Carlyle Castle from becoming a hotel, and gotten real, he is looking forward to the 30th Annual Fun Fest. Sometime after the events of the first film, Garfield is reading a book about the origins of Freddy Frog, his pond, and the beginning of humor to Odie. At breakfast, Jon reminds Garfield that Arlene wants to do a dance with him this year for the Annual Fun Fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garfield Gets Real
''Garfield Gets Real'' (also known as ''Garfield 3D'' in some regions) is a 2007 American animated adventure comedy film based on the comic strip ''Garfield''. It was produced by Paws, Inc. in cooperation with Davis Entertainment, and The Animation Picture Company and distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. It was written by Garfield's creator Jim Davis, who started working on the script in the autumn of 1996. It is the third Garfield film, after '' Garfield: The Movie'' and '' Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties''. This was the first fully animated Garfield production since the 1991 television special ''Garfield Gets a Life'', and the series finale of '' Garfield and Friends''. The DVD was shipped to stores on August 9, 2007. Gregg Berger reprises his role of Odie, but Garfield is voiced by veteran voice actor Frank Welker. Jon is voiced by Wally Wingert. The film received mostly unfavorable reviews. Plot Following the events of the first two films, Garfield lives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halloweentown High
''Halloweentown High'' (also known as ''Halloweentown 3'') is a 2004 American fantasy comedy film released as a Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered on Disney Channel on October 8, 2004. It is the third installment in the ''Halloweentown'' series. It stars Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, and Joey Zimmerman. In the film, Marnie persuades the Halloweentown Council to allow magical students to attend a mortal school, but risks losing her family's powers if something goes wrong before midnight on Halloween. The film attracted over 6 million viewers during its premiere. Plot One year after the previous film, Marnie Piper prepares to begin a new school year. She asks the Halloweentown Council to work toward openness between Halloweentown and the mortal world. She proposes bringing a group of Halloweentown students to her own high school in the mortal world. The council is initially apprehensive, mostly due to the legend of the Knights of the Iron Dagger, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankenfish
''Frankenfish'' is a 2004 American horror film directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé. Filmed in Baldwin County, Alabama, a pack of massive, bloodthirsty, genetically engineered fish combing the quiet bayou waters of the river in the Louisiana Bayou, searching for prey. Based on the snakehead fish incident in a Crofton, Maryland, pond, ''Frankenfish'' is one of three films based on the incident, the others being '' Snakehead Terror'' and '' Swarm of the Snakehead''. Plot Fishermen John Crankton is killed by an unseen animal. The next day, medical examiner Sam Rivers and biologist Mary Callahan travel into the bayou to investigate John's mysterious death. Having grown up in the area, Sam is comfortable in his surroundings while Mary is not. They find Elmer noodling for catfish in the swamp canals. With Elmer, Sam and Mary travel upriver to the fishing community. They meet Gloria and Eliza Crankton, John's wife and daughter. Eliza's semi-boyfriend Dan also lives in the house. Gloria expl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
