Robert Zemeckis
- Biography
- American director Robert Zemeckis studied filmmaking at Northern Illinois University, and then got his start with a job with the film editing department at WMAQ-TV, Chicago's NBC flagship station.
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- Born
- May 14, 1952
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director Forrest Gump |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director Forrest Gump |
| 1988 | Nominated | Directors Guild of America |
Best Director Who Framed Roger Rabbit |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Director Forrest Gump |
| 1993 | Won | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Director Forrest Gump |
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Robert Zemeckis Directing New Nutcracker?
11/11/09 You may be waiting to see Robert Zemeckis direct a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, but according to a new rumor, he'll soon be setting his sights on a mo-cap "Nutcracker" adaptation, instead. | Rotten Tomatoes -
Robert Zemeckis to Adapt 'The Nutcracker' Next?
11/11/09 Here's the thing about Bob Zemeckis and all his newfangled motion-capture outings. | Cinematical.com -
'This Is It' tops overseas boxoffice
11/08/09 Despite a 58% drop in weekend boxoffice on the foreign circuit, Sony's release of "This Is It" with Michael Jackson maintained its hold on the No. 1 spot overseas, generating $29 million from 8,800 screens in 110 markets for an offshore total of $128.6 million -- more than double its domestic take. | The Hollywood Reporter -
Capone alternates between fascinated and disappointed while watching Robert Zemeckis' A CHRISTMAS CAROL in IMAX 3D!!!
11/05/09 I'll start by saying that for as long as I can remember, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" has been my favorite story of all time. | Ain't It Cool News -
Robert Zemeckis 'Never Been Offered' A Superhero Movie
11/05/09 "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "Back to the Future" director Robert Zemeckis is certainly no stranger to the art of bringing fantasy fare to life on the big screen, so when we had the chance to chat with him during a press event for " A Christmas Carol ," we had to ask: why hasn't he tackled a superhero movie yet? | MTV Movies Blog -
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Zemeckis Has Reached Out To Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr To Star In New 'Yellow Submarine'
11/04/09 More than three decades after his directorial debut, the Fab Four-obsessed comedy "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," the man is returning to the same musical territory with a 3-D performance-capture adaptation of the classic cartoon movie, "Yellow Submarine." | MTV Movies Blog -
Robert Zemeckis On (Not) Being A Video Gamer
11/04/09 Welcome to the MTV Movies Blog, updated throughout the day with exclusive movie news, trailers, interviews and more. | MTV Movies Blog -
EXCLUSIVE: Original 'Roger Rabbit' Writers Penning A Sequel, Robert Zemeckis Confirms!
10/30/09 In the spring, and out of nowhere, Robert Zemeckis exclusively revealed to MTV News that new digital tools like performance-capture technology had him buzzing about finally making a sequel to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." | MTV Movies Blog -
L.A. Readers! Join Mr. Beaks For An IMAX 3D Screening Of Robert Zemeckis's A CHRISTMAS CAROL On Nov. 2nd!
10/26/09 This is the way to see A CHRISTMAS CAROL! | Ain't It Cool News -
Balloon Boy Has Nothing To Do With Robert Zemeckis' Next Performance-Capture Project
10/20/09 This may not be the best time to be developing a movie about a young boy and a flying contraption, but I guess the adaptation of Eoin Colfer's " Airman " won't be arriving in theaters for awhile. | MTV Movies Blog