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John Alexander Davis (born October 26, 1961) is an American film director, writer, animator, voice actor and composer known for his work both in stop-motion animation as well as computer animation, live action and live-action/CGI hybrids. Davis is best known for creating Nickelodeon's Jimmy Neutron franchise, which enjoyed popularity in the early to mid 2000s. Early life Davis began animating as a child using his parents' 8 mm camera to film action figures in stop motion. His interest in animation began when he watched a stop motion film called Icharus at a film festival. He worked on the stop motion film The Bermuda Triangle in 1981 while still attending Southern Methodist University, where he graduated in 1984. Career Soon after his graduation Davis joined the animation company K&H Productions, working with 2-D animator Keith Alcorn. Soon, Davis made the transition from claymation to 2-D animation with Alcorn's help. K&H did production work for commercials, public-access television cable TV animation, and film festivals. K&H Productions declared bankruptcy in early 1987; that same year DNA Productions was founded.Davis came up with the idea for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (originally named Johnny Quasar) sometime during the 1980s and wrote a script titled Runaway Rocketboy (later the name of the second pilot) which was later abandoned. While moving to a new house in the early 1990s he stumbled upon the script and re-worked it as a short film titled Johnny Quasar and presented it in SIGGRAPH where he met Steve Oedekerk and worked on a television series as well as the film. In 2006, he directed the film The Ant Bully after being approached by Tom Hanks to direct the film. Production on the film made Davis resign from production of Jimmy Neutron in January 2003. He gave his position away as executive in charge of production to Steve Oedekerk. He also directed the film's video game. Davis was set to direct an upcoming feature film based on Neopets with Warner Bros., together with producer Dylan Sellers and writer Rob Lieber. It was originally set to release on April 20, 2009, but was changed to 2011 and later changed to winter of 2012, before finally being cancelled with no other projects announced. Nominations In 2000, Davis was up for an Emmy along with 8 others in the category Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming More Than One Hour) for Olive, the Other Reindeer, but lost to Discovery Channel's Walking with Dinosaurs. In 2002, Davis was nominated for an Academy Award along with Steve Oedekerk in the category of Best Animated Feature for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Filmography Internet Astrophotography Since about 2007, Davis has become a recognized astrophotographer, publishing high-resolution, generally wide-field images in astronomy magazines, and in NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day.In 2009, Davis largely founded and continues to lead APSIG, the Astrophotography Special Interest Group, associated with the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. See also Category:Films directed by John A. DavisReferences External links John A. Davis at IMDb Bermuda Triangle pharosproductions.com (Archived Page) DNA Productions dnahelix.com. Discover the John Davis popular books. Find the top 100 most popular John Davis books.

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  • The Love Child synopsis, comments

    The Love Child

    Constance Heaven

    Lose yourself in this beautifully written, emotional and enthralling novel from much loved author Constance Heaven. It conjures up the glittering society and changing times of the ...

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    The Season

    Charlotte Bingham

    An immensely readable drama of period society that you WILL NOT be able to put down. Authored by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham, perfect for...

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    Lincoln and the Irish

    Niall O'Dowd

    An unprecedented narrative of the relationship that swung the Civil War. When Pickett charged at Gettysburg, it was the allIrish Pennsylvania 69th who held fast while the surroundi...

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    The Man Who Killed Kennedy

    Roger Stone & Mike Colapietro

    "We appreciate Roger Stone, he is one tough cookie." President TrumpThe sensational New York Times bestseller, now in paperback.Find out how and why LBJ had JFK assassinated.The M...

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    Rotting in the Bangkok Hilton

    T. M. Hoy

    Prison is harsh enough, but as a foreigner (“farang”) in a strange land, jail time is an even more horrifying reality. Rotting in the Bangkok Hilton is a collection of short storie...

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    The Missing JFK Assassination Film

    Gayle Nix Jackson

    Orville Nix is not the typical JFK assassination book. This book does not attempt to answer the question of who killed John F. Kennedy; instead, it addresses why we should question...

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    Jefferson Davis, American

    William J. Cooper

    From a distinguished historian of the American South comes this thoroughly human portrait of the complex man at the center of our nation's most epic struggle. Jefferson Davis ini...

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    The Penguin Jazz Guide

    Brian Morton & Richard Cook

    The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world's leading guide to recorded jazz, a mine of fascinating information and a source of insightful often wittil...

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    The Man with the Sawed-Off Leg and Other Tales of a New York City Block

    Daniel J. Wakin

    They stand proudly gazing across the Hudson River at the cliffs of New Jersey. Their brows are marked by ornamental pediments. Greek columns stand as sentries by their entrances an...

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    Such Good Friends

    Stephen Greco

    “Fans of Capote and the era of Camelot should be delighted.”  Shana Abé, New York Times bestselling author of The Second Mrs. Astor “A rollicking ride that’s equal parts gossi...

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    Carpe Every Diem

    Robie Rogge

    A thoughtfully curated, cleverly designed keepsake that distills the wisdom of all those powerful graduation speakersfrom Barack Obama and Gloria Steinem to Kermit the Froginto the...

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    The Woman in Me

    Britney Spears

    Named a Best Book of the Year by Elle, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, NPR, Financial Times, Vanity Fair, and more! “In Britney Spears’s memoir, she’s stronger than ever.” The ...

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    The Secret Chamber

    Patrick Woodhead

    People have been disappearing in what the explorer Stanley called the black heart of Africa the impenetrable forests of northern Congo. But when a brilliant young English doctor v...

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    Interesting

    Steve Davis

    Steve Davis was just a rookie from Plumstead, south London, learning how to play from an old book his snookerobsessed father had given him, when an encounter with Barry Hearn chang...

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    Near-Death Experiences . . . and Others

    Robert Gottlieb

    A new collection of immersive essays from the most acclaimed editor of the second half of the twentieth centuryThis new collection from the legendary editor Robert Gottlieb feature...

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    ROAR

    Bruce Wagner

    A new novel by Hollywood’s "master of satire."The myth of an epic, public lifeits triumphs and tragediesis a particularly American obsession. ROAR is a metafictional exploration of...

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    Trousdale Estates

    Steven M. Price

    Filled with beautiful, vivid photographs, Trousdale is the definitive history of the architecture and design that defined both Beverly Hills and the ultimate American Dream.Trousda...

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    Impact Statement

    Bob Halloran

    No one can deny that mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi are two of the most brutal killers in American historynot even the two gangsters themselves. B...

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    Vicksburg

    Donald L. Miller

    Winner of the Civil War Round Table of New York’s Fletcher Pratt Literary Award Winner of the Austin Civil War Round Table’s Daniel M. & Marilyn W. Laney Book Prize Winner of a...

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    Sinatra and the Jack Pack

    Michael Sheridan & David Harvey

    A New York Times BestsellerFrank Sinatra desperately wanted to be part of John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s gang. He had his own famed “Rat Pack,” made up of hard drinking, womanizing individ...

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    The Books That Changed My Life

    Bethanne Patrick

    One hundred of today’s most prominent literary and cultural icons talk about the books that hold a special place in their heartsthat made them who they are today.Leading authors, p...

  • All Things Must Pass synopsis, comments

    All Things Must Pass

    Marc Shapiro

    George Harrison was always known as the 'quiet Beatle' As part of the biggest band in pop history, he took a back seat to Paul McCartney and John Lennon, but his talent shone throu...

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    Tales from the Oakland Raiders Sideline

    Tom Flores, Matt Fulks & Jim Plunkett

    It’s almost impossible to talk about Oakland football without bringing up the name of the consummate Raider, Tom Flores. Legendary for both his skills on the field and his coaching...

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    Coup in Dallas

    H. P. Albarelli & Dick Russell

    The CIA, Dallas, and the Hard Details of the JFK AssassinationCoup in Dallas leaves speculation and theory aside to give the hard details of who killed President John F. Kennedy an...

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    Rules of War

    Matthew Betley

    Following the events of the “fast, hardhitting, and impossible to put down” (The Real Book Spy) Field of Valor, Logan West continues his mission to bring America’s traitorous vice ...

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    The Making of Kind of Blue

    Eric Nisenson

    From the moment it was recorded more than 40 years ago, Miles Davis's Kind of Blue was hailed as a jazz classic. To this day it remains the bestselling jazz album of all time, embr...

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    Mourning Has Broken

    Erin Davis

    “A gift of love to others who are seeking solace.” Olivia NewtonJohnOn the morning of May 11, 2015, Erin Davis, one of Canada’s most beloved radio personalities, suffered a devasta...

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    The Last Investigation

    Gaeton Fonzi, Marie Fonzi & Dick Russell

    A shocking exposé looking into the failure of our government to investigate the assassination of a president.Now featuring a foreword from New York Times bestselling author Dick Ru...

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    The Stuff

    Sharlee Jeter & Sampson Davis

    Everyone has difficult moments in life. But everyone also has the ability to overcome hardshipsand to not only survive but thrive. Discover how to realize your own potential with “...

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    Snake

    Mike Freeman

    The first indepth biography of one of the most talented and infamous legends to play in the National Football Leaguethe life and times of pro football’s first bad boy, famed Oaklan...

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    Impact Statement

    Bob Halloran

    As the biggest criminal trial since the Boston Strangler draws nearer, the public’s fascination with the life and crimes of mob boss Whitey Bulger continues to heat up. Many storie...

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    Gunship

    John M. Davis

    In a distant galaxy, planets are on the brink of civil war. While the totalitarian Legion prepares its troops, Captain Adam Michaels sees opportunity in the field of smuggling. Now...

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    Rat Pack Confidential

    Shawn Levy

    For the first time, the full story of what happened when Frank brought his best pals to party in a land called VegasJanuary 1960. Las Vegas is at its smooth, cool peak. The Stri...

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    Sinatra and Me

    Tony Oppedisano & Mary Jane Ross

    This intimate, revealing portrait of Frank Sinatrafrom the man closest to the famous singer during the last decade of his lifefeatures neverbeforeseen photos and new revelations ab...

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    JFK vs. Allen Dulles

    Greg Poulgrain, Oliver Stone & James DiEugenio

    For those interested in the assassination of JFK, the untold story of Indonesia, gold, JFK, Allen Dulles, the CIA, and secret military coups. Two of the most fascinating figures in...