Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg (born December 21, 1950) is an American film producer and media proprietor. He became well known for his tenure as chairman of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994. After departing Disney, he was a co-founder and CEO of DreamWorks Animation, where he oversaw the production of such animated franchises as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. He has since founded a new media and technology company called WndrCo and was the founder of Quibi, a defunct short-form mobile video platform.

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Madagascar (2005)

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Darnell  •  Tom McGrath
CAST:  Ben Stiller  •  Chris Rock  •  David Schwimmer  •  Jada Pinkett Smith

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Darnell  •  Tom McGrath
CAST:  Ben Stiller  •  Chris Rock  •  David Schwimmer  •  Jada Pinkett Smith

Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hahn
CAST:  Peter Schneider  •  Rob Minkoff  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Glen Keane

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hahn
CAST:  Peter Schneider  •  Rob Minkoff  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Glen Keane

Your Studio and You (1995)

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Trey Parker
CAST:  Dian Bachar  •  Andrew Bergman  •  James Cameron  •  Shaun Cassidy

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Trey Parker
CAST:  Dian Bachar  •  Andrew Bergman  •  James Cameron  •  Shaun Cassidy

For the Love of Spock (2016)

The life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock — as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years —written and directed by his son, Adam.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adam Nimoy
CAST:  Leonard Nimoy  •  William Shatner  •  George Takei  •  J.J. Abrams

The life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock — as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years —written and directed by his son, Adam.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adam Nimoy
CAST:  Leonard Nimoy  •  William Shatner  •  George Takei  •  J.J. Abrams

A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)

Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Mears
CAST:  Martin Freeman  •  David Tennant  •  Julie Walters  •  Hugh Grant

Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Mears
CAST:  Martin Freeman  •  David Tennant  •  Julie Walters  •  Hugh Grant

Chaos on the Bridge (2014)

Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Shatner
CAST:  Denise Crosby  •  John de Lancie  •  Jonathan Frakes  •  Gates McFadden

Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series, in which Shatner played Captain James T. Kirk.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Shatner
CAST:  Denise Crosby  •  John de Lancie  •  Jonathan Frakes  •  Gates McFadden

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012)

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Arsenio Hall  •  Eddie Murphy  •  Keenen Ivory Wayans  •  Tyler Perry

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Arsenio Hall  •  Eddie Murphy  •  Keenen Ivory Wayans  •  Tyler Perry

Hans Zimmer - Der Sound für Hollywood (2011)

Documentary about Hans Zimmer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ariane Riecker  •  Dirk Schneider
CAST:  Hans Zimmer  •  James L. Brooks  •  Geoff Downes  •  Stephen Frears

Documentary about Hans Zimmer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ariane Riecker  •  Dirk Schneider
CAST:  Hans Zimmer  •  James L. Brooks  •  Geoff Downes  •  Stephen Frears

Spielberg (2017)

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Lacy
CAST:  Steven Spielberg  •  Martin Scorsese  •  Richard Dreyfuss  •  Francis Ford Coppola

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Lacy
CAST:  Steven Spielberg  •  Martin Scorsese  •  Richard Dreyfuss  •  Francis Ford Coppola

Howard (2018)

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hahn
CAST:  Howard Ashman  •  Stuart "Snooze" White  •  Bill Lauch  •  Sarah Gillespie

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Hahn
CAST:  Howard Ashman  •  Stuart "Snooze" White  •  Bill Lauch  •  Sarah Gillespie

Untouchable (2019)

The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ursula Macfarlane
CAST:  Rosanna Arquette  •  Hope Exiner D'Amore  •  Paz de la Huerta  •  Caitlin Dulany

The inside story of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein reveals how, over decades, he acquired and protected his power even when scandal threatened to engulf him. Former colleagues and accusers detail the method and consequences of his alleged abuse, hoping for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ursula Macfarlane
CAST:  Rosanna Arquette  •  Hope Exiner D'Amore  •  Paz de la Huerta  •  Caitlin Dulany

Creating a Fairy Tale World: The Making of Shrek (2001)

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the DreamWorks Pictures animated feature, "Shrek."  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kellie Allred
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Mike Myers  •  Eddie Murphy  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the DreamWorks Pictures animated feature, "Shrek."  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kellie Allred
CAST:  Cameron Diaz  •  Mike Myers  •  Eddie Murphy  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg

Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast (2010)

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Don Hahn  •  Roy O. Disney  •  Charles Solomon  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Don Hahn  •  Roy O. Disney  •  Charles Solomon  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg

The Happy Days of Garry Marshall (2020)

In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Scheinfeld
CAST:  Julie Andrews  •  Hector Elizondo  •  Abigail Breslin  •  Jennifer Garner

In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Scheinfeld
CAST:  Julie Andrews  •  Hector Elizondo  •  Abigail Breslin  •  Jennifer Garner

The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen (1999)

The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Day
CAST:  Simon Wells  •  Kelly Asbury  •  Steve Hickner  •  Michelle Pfeiffer

The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phil Day
CAST:  Simon Wells  •  Kelly Asbury  •  Steve Hickner  •  Michelle Pfeiffer

Shrek: Once Upon a Time (2011)

A making-of for the Shrek series.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  David Tennant  •  Antonio Banderas  •  Richard Blackwood  •  Bill Damaschke

A making-of for the Shrek series.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  David Tennant  •  Antonio Banderas  •  Richard Blackwood  •  Bill Damaschke

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (2006)

Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roger Allers  •  Ruben A. Aquino  •  Howard Ashman  •  Jodi Benson

Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roger Allers  •  Ruben A. Aquino  •  Howard Ashman  •  Jodi Benson

The Making of the Lion King (1994)

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dan Boothe
CAST:  Robert Guillaume  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Roy Edward Disney  •  Roger Allers

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dan Boothe
CAST:  Robert Guillaume  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Roy Edward Disney  •  Roger Allers

Pride of The Lion King (2011)

A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Thomas Schumacher  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Peter Schneider  •  Rob Minkoff

A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Thomas Schumacher  •  Jeffrey Katzenberg  •  Peter Schneider  •  Rob Minkoff

Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes (1990)

The making of the film Dick Tracy (1990).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gayle Hollenbaugh
CAST:  Don LaFontaine  •  Warren Beatty  •  Ed O'Ross  •  William Forsythe

The making of the film Dick Tracy (1990).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gayle Hollenbaugh
CAST:  Don LaFontaine  •  Warren Beatty  •  Ed O'Ross  •  William Forsythe
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