Who is this guy?
If you’re visiting this page you’re probably family or a friend, or more likely an Animation Geek (but that’s ok! Animation Geeks are cool) . As of right now, I just finished up being the Senior Supervising Animator on Horton Hears a Who at Blue Sky Studios. I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, but have lived in New York state for the past ten years. I’m a dad to two little girls and husband to my wife, Heather. Besides Animation I really dig movies, video games, hard drinking, Cherry Pepsi and my Mac. I’m obsessive about having a beautiful lawn and the weeds in our rock gardens KILL me.
Hey Michael.
First I’d like to congratulate you on your movie and it’s success. It was one of the most well done animated features I’ve seen yet and certainly the best looking 3-D animated movie I’ve EVER seen.
My name is Jacob Hoyt Hottle and I’m one of those “Animation Geeks” you mentioned above. I’m currently attending the Art Institute of PIttsburgh for Media Arts and Animation.
The other day I was on Blue Sky Studio’s website reading about internships and other things and I had some questions I’d like to ask you. You can just respond by sending me an email. I’m guessing it will show up if I type it below. Thanks for your time, and once again congratulations.
Helloo Michael ! I am Murtaza frm Pakistan.
Im aslo a animation geeK
Well you and ur Studios really rocks. We in Pakistan nd especially in our small studio really love your Studio Films. and HORTON HEARS A WHO (wwwwwoooooowooooo ) What a film -Awsome !! no words to express it
We study alot frm this film..
Like to hear your views Michael ..what are u upto now -Whats next
Take Care nd Keep making our Bones busy (Cheeks ones tad is
Hey
Im Mayur Ahirrao frm India,
Im Kid in Animation ..
I really like ur Film Horton hears a who !! but im ur fan since Ice Age ,
In horton Along with animation , Character Rigs r Fantastics
Cheers !!!!!
ΣAYUR AHIRRAO
Hello,
I’m barely an animation geek, going into my freshman year of being an animation major at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I decided to go into animation with the ambitions of being a 2D animator, but after looking around and seeing what possible futures I can have, I’m opening up to places like pixar, dreamworks, blue sky and similar places.
I’m curious, where did you study to become an animator? What work did you do before Blue Sky? Maybe I’m just lame and missed out on some info somewhere in the blog, but if you could email me back, I’d really love to know!
-Lexy
The Sancho Plan at SIGGRAPH 08 || A new audiovisual project (Slow Art, Hall H)
Hi Michael,
I am writing as you may be at SIGGRAPH next week, and interested in our project The Sancho Plan, an award-winning team of writers, musicians, animators, designers and computer programmers who create new real-time audiovisual entertainment experiences for modern audiences.
Through the careful combination of animation, sound, music and interactive technology, we create fantastical worlds in which animated characters are triggered by a variety of electronic musical instruments and other interfaces.
Please come and find out more about our live animated performances and play with our interactive installation in the Slow Art Gallery (Hall H) from Mon 11 – Fri 15 August.
Ed Cookson
The Sancho Plan
ed@thesanchoplan.com
+44 (0) 7967 018908
http://www.thesanchoplan.com
NEW! See our development on the first chapter of a planned interactive feature film:
http://www.thesanchoplan.com/production.html
Hi Michael,
Hi Mr. Miyasaki,
My name is Teng Yang. I am a student studying animation at the Art Institute International Minnesota. I am doing a class project interviewing professionals in the animation industry. So I was wondering if you would have any time to answer my questions?
If you do, please let me know.
Thanks!
- Teng Yang
So glad everything is going so well for you and the ladies. Was great to see you at the wedding and hope it doesn’t take as long to see you again. You are a talent and will always be one. I can still see you at 18 months sitting at Mums at Xmas coloring at the little desk they got you. The art comes from the heart and Grandpa Vic gave you a whole heart full.,,,,Take care and say hi to the girls…
B
hi am Neil from India , i’ve just begun my career as a Character animator and am in love with animation.. really liked your work in HORTON hears a Who ?? i have seen it so many times but never seem to get bored of it … you guys did a fantastic job …
Neil Chawla
Hi
I have dream too be an animator too.
Mike,
I wish I would have kept those posters – would probably be worth something now! Congrats on your success. You deserve it.
I went to highschool with you. My daughter Ava is obsessed with Horton and just today I saw your name in the credits. I knew you were a successful animator and I remember that you were nominated for an Oscar – but mostly I just remember you as being the kind guy in school that made posters for me when I ran for SRC (which I lost
Andrea
Hello
Mike,
Iam saurabh from India, a great fan of your work and all the Bluesky movies. Horton was a complete treat for the eyes. Hats off to the entire team on Horton. Loved the new tralier on Dawn of the dinosaurs. Thanks a million for inspiring me. Godbless you.