Jeffrey Katzenberg
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Jeffrey Katzenbergis an American businessman, film studio executive and film producer. As a businessman, he is the CEO of DreamWorks Animation and is also known for his tenure as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994, during which the studio reinvigorated its live-action and animation department, as well as producing some of its biggest hits, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. As a founder and CEO of DreamWorks Animation, he...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFilm Producer
Date of Birth21 December 1950
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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That said, the movie has yet to draw the same level of attention in the domestic market, ... While we are hopeful that the film will continue its strong international run, given its overall performance to date we were required to make the adjustments we have reported today.
This allows us to smooth out our production (cycle), ... It actually makes our lives easier.
I know what we do really well - I just try and keep us focused on doing that.
It's trying to change 70 years of perception that an animated movie isn't a fairy tale and doesn't have dancing tea cups and...funny camels.
I am pleased to welcome Judson to our board of directors. I believe that his wealth of industry experience coupled with his leadership at a newly public company makes him an excellent addition to our distinguished board.
Terry and I have worked closely together for 19 years. This studio has an exciting slate of films in our future and marketing those movies is a vitally important function. I can think of no one better to lead that effort than Terry and I am delighted DreamWorks Animation will continue to benefit from her experience.
It's smart, it's funny, it's got something to say, it's got a heart. I think this one has really accomplished so much of what we set out to do.
As a result of its tremendous box office success, the potential to tell a new chapter in its story and the popularity of the film's characters, we are excited to announce that we are making 'Madagascar' our second company franchise -- along with 'Shrek,
I have a very difficult time getting the Napster world.
Activision is a market leader in developing computer-generated movie properties into video game franchises. Working with Activision, we hope to deliver an unprecedented level of collaboration between the movie and the video game.
Skip's plan and follow-through were key to making it happen.
I've never met a designer who thought more like an animator than Carlos. He's always thinking not just 'how will this look,' but 'how will it move.' That may seem like the obvious aim of designing for animation, but very few people have that gift.
Shrek is not like anything anybody has ever seen before.
It was the business that made Pop go away, not our inability to create.