Tim Miller (director)

Tim Miller

Miller at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International promoting Deadpool
Born Timothy Miller
Nationality American
Occupation Film director, visual effects artist, animator
Years active 1995–present
Known for Deadpool

Timothy "Tim" Miller is an American film director and visual effects artist. He made his feature film directing debut with Deadpool (2016). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film as co-story writer and executive producer of the short animated film Gopher Broke (2004). Miller also designed the opening sequences of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Thor: The Dark World.

Career

In March 1995, Miller co-founded Blur Studio, a visual effects, animation and design company with David Stinnett and Cat Chapman.[1] Miller and Jeff Fowler were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2005 for the short film Gopher Broke.[2]

In March 2008, Miller was set to produce and direct one of eight animated tales, based on the Heavy Metal magazine. David Fincher and Kevin Eastman were also attached to produce and direct a story segment.[3] Miller was set by Legendary Pictures on March 15, 2012 to direct a live-action adaptation of the Warren Ellis comic book series Gravel, from a script by Oliver Butcher and Stephen Cornwell.[4] On November 14, 2012, Sony Pictures set Miller to direct Joe Haldeman's science fiction novella Seasons, which Sebastian Gutierrez was set to adapt and Michael De Luca to produce.[5] Miller and Jeff Fowler are also set to direct and produce the animated film The Goon through their Blur Studio.[6] As of 2016, none of these films have been produced.

Miller designed the title sequences of the 2011 film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,[7] and of the 2013 film Thor: The Dark World. The latter was completed in 12 weeks and included 75 shots, most of which were computer-generated.[8]

On April 8, 2011, Miller was hired by 20th Century Fox to direct the feature film Deadpool, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.[9] It was his directorial debut, and was written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, with Ryan Reynolds starring in the title role.[9] Filming began late March 2015 in Vancouver, and the film was released on February 12, 2016.[10][11]

In 2016, it was announced Miller had dropped out on the Deadpool sequel. This was due to creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds. Miller wanted a stylized superhero movie, while Reynolds wanted a raunchy comedy. Following his departure, Miller was hired by Fox to direct a new movie. [12][13] He is in talks to produce the new Sonic the Hedgehog video game adaption for Sony. [14]

Filmography

Feature films

Video games

References

  1. ↑ Intergraph Computer Systems (February 12, 1997). "Intergraph Workstations Play Starring Role in "The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest" at Blur Studio.". Business Wire. The Free Library. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ "The 77th Academy Awards (2005) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  3. ↑ Stephenson, Hunter (March 14, 2008). "David Fincher to Produce and Co-Direct Animated Heavy Metal Film". slashfilm.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 15, 2012). "VFX Wiz Tim Miller Digs In To Helm 'Gravel' For Legendary Pictures". deadline.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 14, 2012). "Sony Acquires Joe Haldeman Sci-Fi Novella 'Seasons' For Tim Miller To Direct". deadline.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ Amidi, Amid (October 19, 2012). "Blur's Tim Miller Responds To "The Goon" Kickstarter Controversy". cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ Semigran, Aly (February 21, 2012). "Oscars 2012 Behind the Scenes: How the hypnotizing 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' opening credits came to be". ew.com. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Tim Miller and Blur create prologue for 'Marvel's Thor: The Dark World'". PostPerspective.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  9. 1 2 McClintock, Pamela (April 8, 2011). "Fox Sets Tim Miller to Direct 'Deadpool'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  10. ↑ Perry, Spencer (December 4, 2014). "Deadpool Set to Begin Production in March as Ryan Reynolds Signs on to Return". Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  11. ↑ McNary, Dave (September 18, 2014). "X-Men Spinoff 'Deadpool' to Hit Theaters Feb. 12, 2016". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  12. ↑ Fleming, Jr, Mike (October 22, 2016). "Deadpool Director Tim Miller Exits Sequel Disagreements Ryan Reynolds". Deadline.
  13. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto; Maglio, Tony (October 22, 2016). "'Deadpool 2' Drama: Here's What Ryan Reynolds and Director Tim Miller Clashed Over (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  14. ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-director-tim-miller-developing-sonic-hedgehog-movie-sony-942661
  15. ↑ "Sonic the Hedgehog film to be produced by Deadpool director Tim Miller". October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
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