Michael Sporn

Рождение : 1946-04-23, New York City, New York, USA

Смерть : 2014-01-19

История

Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, and produced and directed numerous animated TV specials and short spots. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig.

Фильмы

Reading to Your Bunny
Director
When Freddy's teacher, Mrs. Lapino notices that Freddy has a reading problem, she sends a Book Fairy to talk to his parents to convince them to help him read. Though their initial attempts meet with little success, they try their hardest and teach Freddy to love reading.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Director
One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Director
Today there are more reasons than ever for families to explore and celebrate diversity. Our ever-expanding world is full of differences in abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, family structures, religious faiths, interests and cultures. This documentary introduces your family to children who are not only celebrating how they are unique, but who are also learning from and appreciating the differences in others.
Mona Mon Amour
Director
Mona tells us about her search for love in New York City.
I, Crocodile
Director
An Egyptian crocodile lives happily in his new home in Paris, until a chef tries to turn him into dinner. The crocodile escapes through the sewers and lives to tell about his newest menu delight - people!
Мышиный переполох: Ночь перед Рождеством
Director
Cемья Атвеллов готовится к встрече Рождества. По всему дому витает дух наступающего праздника. Двум маленьким мышатам Скипу и Сквик, живущим по соседству, всё кажется таким таинственным и загадочным - украшенная ёлка, коробки с подарками, праздничный стол - всё вызывает любопытство.В праздничную ночь они отправляются в удивительное путешествие по дому,чтобы получше узнать,что такое Рождество? Их ждут встречи с ожившими рождественскими игрушками и даже с самим Сантой Клаусом. Этот весёлый рождественский мультфильм расскажет вам немало нового о самом ярком празднике детства и станет отличным подарком для детства.
Yo! Yes?
Producer
Two lonely boys who don't know each other meet on a city street. Brought together with a simple "Yo!" answered by the other one's "Yes?" and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will strike a chord with every child who's ever longed for a friend.
Yo! Yes?
Director
Two lonely boys who don't know each other meet on a city street. Brought together with a simple "Yo!" answered by the other one's "Yes?" and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will strike a chord with every child who's ever longed for a friend.
Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales
Animation Director
Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bestselling children's book headlines this winning 25-minute collection of sleepytime tales from HBO. Susan Sarandon narrates the simple story of a bunny readying for bed. Other top entertainers lend their voices to the tape: Tony Bennett sings the story of "Hit the Road to Dreamland"; Lauryn Hill brings rhythm to "Hush, Little Baby"; Billy Crystal lends many voices to Mercer Mayer's "There's a Nightmare in My Closet"; and singers Natalie Cole, Aaron Neville, and Patti LeBelle sing other tales. A dandy video for the youngster, punctuated with "interviews" of real kids answering a host of bedtime questions.
Leo the Late Bloomer
Director
What's the matter with Leo?" his father asks, when Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly or speak. "He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough, one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom.
Белый клык
Director
Рожденный на величественных, повергающих в трепет, просторах Юкона, маленький Белый Клык больше всего мечтает о том, чтобы последовать по следам своего величавого и гордого отца и стать самым великим охотником. Огромный глубокий лес встречает его вместе с новыми друзьями и это настоящая школа жизни для храброго и дружелюбного волчонка. Но вдруг случается несчастье. Внезапно осиротевший, когда его отца убивают, а мать продают, Белый Клык узнает, что мир людей гораздо более жесток, чем его привычное лесное окружение. Несмотря на тяжелые испытания и проверку характера, полуволк — полусобака никогда не теряет веру и мудрость, которую он получил от природы. Любимая целыми поколениями детей и взрослых, эта знаменитая легенда о друге человека теперь оживает в великолепном музыкальном мультфильме, уже ставшем настоящей классикой.
Белый клык
Producer
Рожденный на величественных, повергающих в трепет, просторах Юкона, маленький Белый Клык больше всего мечтает о том, чтобы последовать по следам своего величавого и гордого отца и стать самым великим охотником. Огромный глубокий лес встречает его вместе с новыми друзьями и это настоящая школа жизни для храброго и дружелюбного волчонка. Но вдруг случается несчастье. Внезапно осиротевший, когда его отца убивают, а мать продают, Белый Клык узнает, что мир людей гораздо более жесток, чем его привычное лесное окружение. Несмотря на тяжелые испытания и проверку характера, полуволк — полусобака никогда не теряет веру и мудрость, которую он получил от природы. Любимая целыми поколениями детей и взрослых, эта знаменитая легенда о друге человека теперь оживает в великолепном музыкальном мультфильме, уже ставшем настоящей классикой.
Champagne
Animation
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
Champagne
Writer
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
Champagne
Producer
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
Champagne
Director
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
The Ten Commandments
Director
The Land of the Four Winds
Director
Whitewash
Producer
When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and the media descends on their neighborhood, completely disrupting her small family. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates and family helps her face what has happened and draws the community together. Inspired by actual events, WHITEWASH conveys a powerful message that transcends age and race, told in an entertaining way perfect for children of all ages.
Whitewash
Director
When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. Helene locks herself in her room, her brother blames himself for not having successfully defended his sister, and the media descends on their neighborhood, completely disrupting her small family. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates and family helps her face what has happened and draws the community together. Inspired by actual events, WHITEWASH conveys a powerful message that transcends age and race, told in an entertaining way perfect for children of all ages.
The Country Mouse & the City Mouse: A Christmas Tale
Director
At the Johnson's house in the country, a female mouse named Emily, whose existence is known to two children named Patty and Kevin living there, decides to go into the city to visit her cousin Alexander for Christmas. However, the chef the restaurant Alexander lives in has set a variety of anti-mice precautions, thus scaring the two cousins out of the restaurant. The two mice return to the country house to celebrate Christmas together.
The Talking Eggs
Director
When a young girl named Selina befriends a mystical elderly woman, magical things happen - not the least of which is the surprise of three talking eggs. When her selfish brother Wade gets involved, he's in for some surprises too, but of a different kind.
The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas
Director
It’s the poky little puppy’s first Christmas, and he’s not sure what to expect. When he meets an animal friend who’s lost his home, Poky’s quick to help–and learns all about the spirit of Christmas.
Nightingale
Director
Captivated by its sweet song, an emperor takes a nightingale into his palace as his companion. But when the emperor shows more interest in a bejeweled mechanical bird, the nightingale flees. It returns only when the lonely emperor sees how foolishly he has behaved.
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Director
This animated anthology is comprised of eighteen updated nursery rhymes and features such celebrity narrators as Eli Wallach, Linda Hunt and Karen Allen.
A Child's Garden of Verses
Producer
A young boy, confined to his bed, uses his imagination to find the fun and excitement he can't experience in real life. Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce ('Miss Saigon') lends his voice to this animated musical based on the life and beloved children's poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. Songs composed by Charles Strouse.
A Child's Garden of Verses
Director
A young boy, confined to his bed, uses his imagination to find the fun and excitement he can't experience in real life. Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce ('Miss Saigon') lends his voice to this animated musical based on the life and beloved children's poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. Songs composed by Charles Strouse.
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Director
This animated anthology is comprised of eighteen updated nursery rhymes and features such celebrity narrators as Eli Wallach, Linda Hunt and Karen Allen.
Monty
Director
Story of a sleepy alligator-taxi names Monty who has an important job. Each day Arthur the frog, Doris the duck, and Tom the rabbit ride on Monty's back across the river to and from school. The three friends complain about Monty's wobbling his speed, and anything else they can think of all the way there and all the way back. One day, Monty decides to take an alligator vacation from his three friends who are left to find their own way across the river
The Emperor's New Clothes
Director
An engaging adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a vain emperor whose foolishness is exposed to everyone by an innocent child. Starring the voice of Regis Philbin.
Ira Sleeps Over
Producer
Little Ira is invited to his best friend's sleep-over party, but struggles with leaving his beloved teddy bear behind.
Ira Sleeps Over
Adaptation
Little Ira is invited to his best friend's sleep-over party, but struggles with leaving his beloved teddy bear behind.
Ira Sleeps Over
Director
Little Ira is invited to his best friend's sleep-over party, but struggles with leaving his beloved teddy bear behind.
Jazztime Tale
Producer
Family - Set in Harlem in 1919, two girls - one white, one black - form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter and the jazztime music of young "Fats" Waller.
Jazztime Tale
Director
Family - Set in Harlem in 1919, two girls - one white, one black - form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter and the jazztime music of young "Fats" Waller.
Max's Chocolate Chicken
Director
Will Max or Ruby find the most Easter eggs to win the chocolate chicken? Only the Easter Bunny knows for sure.
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Director
It starts off as an ordinary class trip to the farm - boring, kind of dull. But before very long, chaos takes over as one zany incident leads to another, even zanier, one. Soon the entire farm is uproariously out of control.
The Little Match Girl
Director
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells match sticks to survive.
The Marzipan Pig
Producer
A lonely, lost marzipan pig reaches out with love, in a strange chain of events, to an owl, a mouse and a hibiscus flower. - Tim Curry
The Marzipan Pig
Director
A lonely, lost marzipan pig reaches out with love, in a strange chain of events, to an owl, a mouse and a hibiscus flower. - Tim Curry
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Director
Animated adaptation of Virginia Lee Burton's children's book.
Earthday Birthday
Producer
After learning about pollution a group of creatures called Zwibble Dibbles, decide to throw a party for the Earth to raise awareness.
Earthday Birthday
Director
After learning about pollution a group of creatures called Zwibble Dibbles, decide to throw a party for the Earth to raise awareness.
The Red Shoes
Producer
In this animated contemporary interpretation of a Hans Christian Andersen morality tale, a pair of magic slippers help two young African-American girls learn the value of friendship after they are divided by selfishness and jealousy.
The Red Shoes
Director
In this animated contemporary interpretation of a Hans Christian Andersen morality tale, a pair of magic slippers help two young African-American girls learn the value of friendship after they are divided by selfishness and jealousy.
Baby's Storytime
Director
Legendary singer-songwriter, ARLO GUTHRIE, brings his whimsical wit and music to this warm, lighthearted re-telling of such all-time children's classics as "The Thee Little Pigs", "Henny Penny", "Little Red Riding Hood", and other cherished favorites.
The Hunting of the Snark
Director
Enter the imaginative world of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, in this animated adaptation of his classic The Hunting of the Snark. In this colorful adventure narrated by James Earl Jones, a high-masted ship sets sail to roam the seas looking for a Snark. The Butcher pursues the Beaver; the Broker takes count, while the Barrister preserves order; the Bellman leads them over the edge; and the Baker, the Baker finds the Snark!
What's Under My Bed?
Producer
Grandpa tells his two young houseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments of his imagination.
What's Under My Bed?
Director
Grandpa tells his two young houseguests about the time he was afraid of the dark and about other figments of his imagination.
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Producer
Short - This delightful adaptation follows Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind theatrical tour. - Amanda Plummer, Heidi Stallings, Edna Harris
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Screenplay
Short - This delightful adaptation follows Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind theatrical tour. - Amanda Plummer, Heidi Stallings, Edna Harris
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Director
Short - This delightful adaptation follows Gertrude and George the Dancing Frog on a whirlwind theatrical tour. - Amanda Plummer, Heidi Stallings, Edna Harris
Max's Christmas
Director
Irrepressible Max wants to stay up late on Christmas so he can see Santa Claus.
Abel's Island
Animation
One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Abel's Island
Screenplay
One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Abel's Island
Producer
One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Abel's Island
Director
One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Producer
Santabear's High Flying Adventure was a Christmas Special in 1987.
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
Director
Santabear's High Flying Adventure was a Christmas Special in 1987.
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Animation
The Primm family moves into an old brownstone house on East 88th Street, where they find a crocodile named Lyle in their bathtub.
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Screenplay
The Primm family moves into an old brownstone house on East 88th Street, where they find a crocodile named Lyle in their bathtub.
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical - The House on East 88th Street
Director
The Primm family moves into an old brownstone house on East 88th Street, where they find a crocodile named Lyle in their bathtub.
The Amazing Bone
Animation
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Amazing Bone
Director
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Mysterious Tadpole
Director
It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub!
Доктор ДеСото
Producer
Анимационная лента, основанная на детской книжке Уильяма Стейга. Мышь-дантист Доктор ДеСото живет в почти очеловеченном мире животных. Для своих клиентов — зверей всех мастей и размеров — стоматолог приспосабливает кресла различных форм. Иногда доктору приходится самому залезать в рот к своим клиентам, используя специальные механизмы. Лишь тем больным ДеСото дает отказ, кто любит полакомиться мышами. Но когда на прием к стоматологу попадает несчастный лис, страдающий от зубной боли, добрый доктор не может не помочь ему.
Доктор ДеСото
Director
Анимационная лента, основанная на детской книжке Уильяма Стейга. Мышь-дантист Доктор ДеСото живет в почти очеловеченном мире животных. Для своих клиентов — зверей всех мастей и размеров — стоматолог приспосабливает кресла различных форм. Иногда доктору приходится самому залезать в рот к своим клиентам, используя специальные механизмы. Лишь тем больным ДеСото дает отказ, кто любит полакомиться мышами. Но когда на прием к стоматологу попадает несчастный лис, страдающий от зубной боли, добрый доктор не может не помочь ему.
Morris's Disappearing Bag
Director
Morris impresses his older siblings when he opens the last box under the Christmas tree... and disappears.
Why We Need Doctors: No Measles, No Mumps for Me
Director
A animation short about measles and mumps.
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Screenplay
This educational science program features the story of Dr. Alfred Clothear and his discovery of how bears know when to sleep for the winter.
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Director
This educational science program features the story of Dr. Alfred Clothear and his discovery of how bears know when to sleep for the winter.
Спецблюдо от Дунсбери
Animation
Американский мультфильм, созданный на основе сатирических комиксов художника Гарри Трюдо, лауреата Пулитцеровской премии. Самое известное произведение Трюдо — комикс Дунсбери, представляющий широкую панораму жизни различных слоев общества США. Короткометражный фильм «Спецблюдо от Дунсбери» переносит на экран всех классических персонажей комикса, в частности, главного героя — простого парня Майка, среднего американца. С момента окончания университета в 60-х (персонаж Майка рос вместе с выходом комикса) многое изменилось в его жизни, появились новые проблемы и приоритеты.