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1941 (1979) -- Hysterical Californians prepare for a Japanese invasion in the days after Pearl Harbor.
A Christmas Carol (2009) -- A clip from the movie A Christmas Carol.
Beowulf (2007) -- Interview: Robert Zemeckis "On what audiences can expect"
A Christmas Carol (2009) -- An animated retelling of Charles Dickens classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
A Christmas Carol (2009) -- Learn how Jim Carrey not only embodies Ebenezer Scrooge at 4 ages, but the Ghosts of Past, Present and Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol with the help of performance capture.

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Contact:
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Mini Biography:
A "whizkid" with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of... more
Trivia:
Was initially signed to direct Cocoon (1985) but changed his mind when... more
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 19 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(743 articles)
The ten best animated films of 2009
 (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 26 December 2009, 3:21 PM, PST)

All the film highlights this Christmas
 (From The Guardian - TV News. 23 December 2009, 2:00 PM, PST)


Filmography

In Development: What's this?
  1. The Summoner (details only on IMDbPro)
  2. The Stoneheart Trilogy (details only on IMDbPro)
  3. An Animated American (details only on IMDbPro)
  4. Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 (details only on IMDbPro)
  5. Stoneheart (details only on IMDbPro)
  6. Yellow Submarine (details only on IMDbPro)
  7. Gangland (details only on IMDbPro)
  8. Measle and the Wrathmonk (details only on IMDbPro)
  9. The Corrections (details only on IMDbPro)
  10. Airman (details only on IMDbPro)
  11. Calling All Robots (details only on IMDbPro)
Producer:
  1. Real Steel (2011) (pre-production) (producer)
  2. Mars Needs Moms! (2010) (filming) (producer)
  3. Behind the Burly Q (2010) (completed) (executive producer)

  4. A Christmas Carol (2009) (producer)
    ... aka A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
    ... aka Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
  5. Beowulf (2007) (producer)
    ... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
    ... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  6. The Reaping (2007) (producer)
  7. Monster House (2006) (executive producer)
    ... aka Neighbourhood Crimes & Peepers (Philippines: English title: review title)
  8. Last Holiday (2006) (executive producer)
  9. The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) (producer)
  10. House of Wax (2005) (producer)
  11. The Polar Express (2004) (producer)
    ... aka The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  12. Gothika (2003) (producer)
  13. Matchstick Men (2003) (executive producer)
  14. Ghost Ship (2002) (producer)
  15. Thir13en Ghosts (2001) (producer)
    ... aka 13 fantômes (Canada: French title)
  16. Ritual (2001/I) (producer)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Revelation (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Voodoo (Philippines: English title)
  17. Cast Away (2000) (producer)
  18. What Lies Beneath (2000) (producer)

  19. House on Haunted Hill (1999) (producer)
  20. "Perversions of Science" (executive producer) (10 episodes, 1997)
        - People's Choice (1997) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Ultimate Weapon (1997) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Snap Ending (1997) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Panic (1997) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Planely Possible (1997) TV episode (executive producer)
          (5 more)
  21. Contact (1997) (producer)
  22. Bordello of Blood (1996) (executive producer)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
  23. The Frighteners (1996) (executive producer)
    ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
  24. "Tales from the Crypt" (executive producer) (86 episodes, 1989-1996)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - The Third Pig (1996) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Ear Today... Gone Tomorrow (1996) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Confession (1996) TV episode (executive producer)
        - About Face (1996) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Smoke Wrings (1996) TV episode (executive producer)
          (81 more)
  25. W.E.I.R.D. World (1995) (TV) (executive producer)
  26. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) (executive producer)
    ... aka Demon Keeper
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (USA: complete title)
  27. "Tales from the Cryptkeeper" (executive producer) (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka New Tales from the Cryptkeeper (USA: third season title)
        - Transylvania Express (1994) TV episode (executive producer)
  28. "Johnny Bago" (1993) TV series (producer) (unknown episodes)
  29. Trespass (1992) (executive producer)
    ... aka Looters
  30. The Public Eye (1992) (executive producer)
  31. Death Becomes Her (1992) (producer)
  32. Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV) (executive producer)
Writer:
  1. A Christmas Carol (2009) (screenplay)
    ... aka A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
    ... aka Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
  2. The Polar Express (2004) (screenplay)
    ... aka The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)

  3. Bordello of Blood (1996) (story)
    ... aka Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
  4. "Back to the Future" (26 episodes, 1991-1992)
    ... aka Back to the Future: The Animated Series
        - Verne Hatches a Egg (1992) TV episode (creator)
        - St. Louise Blues (1992) TV episode (creator)
        - Super Doc (1992) TV episode (creator)
        - My Pop's an Alien (1992) TV episode (creator)
        - Hill Valley Brown-Out (1992) TV episode (creator)
          (21 more)
  5. Trespass (1992) (written by)
    ... aka Looters
  6. Back to the Future... The Ride (1991) (characters) (uncredited)
  7. Back to the Future Part III (1990) (characters) (story)

  8. Back to the Future Part II (1989) (characters) (story)
  9. Back to the Future (1985) (written by)
  10. Used Cars (1980) (written by)

  11. 1941 (1979) (screenplay) (story)
  12. I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) (writer)
  13. "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (1 episode, 1975)
    ... aka The Night Stalker
        - Chopper (1975) TV episode (story)
  14. A Field of Honor (1973) (writer)
  15. The Lift (1972) (writer)
Director:
  1. A Christmas Carol (2009)
    ... aka A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
    ... aka Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
  2. Beowulf (2007)
    ... aka Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
    ... aka Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  3. The Polar Express (2004)
    ... aka The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  4. Cast Away (2000)
  5. What Lies Beneath (2000)

  6. The 20th Century: The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) (TV)
    ... aka The Pursuit of Happiness (Australia)
  7. Contact (1997)
  8. "Tales from the Crypt" (3 episodes, 1989-1995)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - You, Murderer (1995) TV episode
        - Yellow (1991) TV episode
        - And All Through the House (1989) TV episode
  9. Forrest Gump (1994)
  10. "Johnny Bago" (1 episode, 1993)
        - Johnny Bago Free at Last (1993) TV episode
  11. Death Becomes Her (1992)
  12. Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV) (segment "Yellow")
  13. Back to the Future Part III (1990)

  14. Back to the Future Part II (1989)
  15. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
  16. "Amazing Stories" (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Go to the Head of the Class (1986) TV episode
  17. Back to the Future (1985)
  18. Romancing the Stone (1984)
    ... aka 2 bribones tras la esmeralda perdida (Mexico)
  19. Used Cars (1980)

  20. I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)
  21. A Field of Honor (1973)
  22. The Lift (1972)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Idle (2003) (project mentor)
Thanks:
  1. The Macabre World of Lavender Williams (2009) (very special thanks)
  2. Super Capers (2009) (special thanks)
  3. Looking Back to the Future (2009) (V) (special thanks)
  4. Payback in Bolts (2009) (special thanks for inspiration)
  5. Weird Science Whatever (2008) (special thanks for inspiration)
  6. A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008) (V) (special thanks)
  7. Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour (2008) (special thanks)
  8. Call This a Cry for Help (2007) (V) (very special thanks to)
  9. Enfants terribles (2005) (special thanks)
  10. S1m0ne (2002) (special thanks)
  11. Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V) (special thanks)

  12. Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998) (TV) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. "Xposé" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #4.42 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Looking Back to the Future (2009) (V) .... Himself
  3. Beowulf: Mapping the Journey (2008) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself
  4. Creating the Ultimate Beowulf (2008) (V) .... Himself
  5. Beasts of Burden Designing the Creatures of Beowulf (2008) (V) .... Himself
  6. The Origins of Beowulf (2008) (V) .... Himself
  7. The Art of Beowulf (2008) (V) .... Himself
  8. A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008) (V) .... Himself
  9. Looking Back at the Future (2006) .... Himself
  10. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Bruce Willis (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "4Pop" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Hulluna korkokenkiin (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2004)
        - The Polar Express (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Making of 'Cast Away' (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - 'What Lies Beneath': Constructing the Perfect Thriller (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Contact (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  13. "The Charlie Rose Show" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 9 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  14. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Shootout (USA: new title)
        - Episode #2.6 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit (2003) (V) .... Himself
  16. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  17. Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V) .... Himself
  18. The Island (2001) (V) .... Himself
  19. Wilson: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Extra (2001) (V) .... Himself
  20. The Making of 'Cast Away' (2001) (V) .... Himself
  21. "MADtv" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode #6.19 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  22. What Lies Beneath: Constructing the Perfect Thriller (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  23. "Nyhetsmorgon" .... Himself -regissör (2 episodes, 1994-2001)
        - Filmen 'Cast Away'/Nyheter och väder (2001) TV episode .... Himself -regissör
        - Filmen 'Forest Gump'/Nyheter och väder (1994) TV episode .... Himself -regissör
  24. Behind the Scenes: Cast Away (2000) (V) .... Himself

  25. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  26. "The Directors" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - The Films of Robert Zemeckis (????) TV episode .... Himself
  27. The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V) .... Himself
  28. Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  29. "Mundo VIP" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Show nº77 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "Bl!tz" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Blitz (Germany: new title)
        - Episode dated 6 October 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  31. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 27 June 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  32. The Making of '1941' (1996) (V) .... Himself
  33. The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Director
  34. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself - Winner: Best Director
  35. MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special (1995) (TV) .... Himself (interview footage)
  36. Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  37. Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  38. "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka Parker Lewis (USA: new title)
        - Rock 'n' Roles (1991) TV episode .... Himself
  39. The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  40. Back to the Future Part II Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  41. First Works (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  42. Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  43. The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985) (TV) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006) (uncredited) .... Himself
  2. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) .... Himself
  3. Who Made Roger Rabbit (2003) (V) .... Himself


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