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Mike Mitchell (born October 18, 1970) is an American film director, writer, producer, actor and animator. He has directed the films Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), Surviving Christmas (2004), Sky High (2005), Shrek Forever After (2010), Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), Trolls (2016), The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019), and Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). Early life Mitchell was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of lawyer and former chairman of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, Robert Mitchell and Julia Baker. According to his father, "Mitchell's gifts for artistic imagery were discovered early." He graduated from Putnam City North High School, and during this time was very much involved in the arts, then subsequently moved to Los Angeles to attend the California Institute of the Arts. During his time there, there was a demand for young animators, which led him into television. Working for such filmmakers as Tim Burton and Spike Jonze, Mitchell became an illustrator. He has one older sister, Suzanne Mitchell Robertson. Career He started his career as director for Matt O'Callaghan's The Itsy Bitsy Spider. He first gained critical attention when he co-wrote, produced and directed the short film Herd, which won several film festival awards, including the Spirit of Slamdance Award at the 1999 Slamdance Festival. That same year, he made his feature film directorial debut with the comedy Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, starring Rob Schneider. He worked for various companies including Disney, DreamWorks, MTV, Nickelodeon, Universal and Sony. He directed the films Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, Surviving Christmas and Sky High. The first two received negative reviews, while the third has received positive reviews. In 2006, he joined DreamWorks Animation, and was a story artist for Shrek the Third and Creative Consultant for Kung Fu Panda. He later directed the movie Shrek Forever After and voiced the character Butterpants. Mitchell's short film Frannie's Christmas was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012. He also worked as a voice actor for Advisor Wedgie (known as "Nerd" for most of the film) in Monsters vs. Aliens, and Andy "Jack" Beanstalk in Puss in Boots. He also directed live action sequences on The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. He not only works on movies but in television as well. He directed and wrote several episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants. Mitchell also directed the animated film The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, which was released on February 8, 2019, to positive reviews. Mitchell will also direct Nightcrawlers, a supernatural action comedy, a sequel to Sky High, a live-action-animated adaptation of the book We're Not From Here, and a live-action/animated adaptation of the song Puff, the Magic Dragon. On April 26, 2023, it was announced that Mitchell is set to direct the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, which was released on March 8, 2024. Awards Sundance Film Festival: "Frannie's Christmas" (1993). Aspen Shortsfest 1999: Won special recognition for "Herd" (1999). Atlanta Film Festival 1999: Won Honorable Mention for Best Narrative Short: "Herd" (1999). Birmingham Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival 1999: Won first prize for "Herd" (1999). Slamdance Film Festival 1999: Won Spirt of Slamdance Award for "Herd" (1999). HI Mom Film Festival 2000: Won first prize for "Herd" (1999). Movieguide Award 2020: Won Best Movie for Families for "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" (2019) (with Trisha Gum). Filmography Director Animator Voice roles Other credits Actor Creative consultant Kung Fu Panda (2008) Special thanks Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) Home (2015) Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) Trolls World Tour (2020) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Executive producer Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) Television The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1993) Cartoon Sushi (1998) Greg the Bunny (2002) SpongeBob SquarePants (2005–2007) (live action director, storyboard director and writer) The Loop (2007) Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (2018–) (based on characters created by) The Barbarian and the Troll (2021) Critical reception References External links Mike Mitchell at IMDb. Discover the Mike Mitchell popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Mike Mitchell books.
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Anxiety Stress Mindfulness Meditation 4 Book Bundle Learn How To Reduce Your Anxieties With Meditation Techniques, Stress Less, Stopping Over Thinking And Eliminate The Fear Of What People Think
Mike Mitchell4 Book Bundle Anxiety Management How to Manage Anxiety Thoughts to Overcome Social AnxietyHow to Stop Feeling Paranoid About What Others ThinkLearn What Paranoia Is, the Kinds...
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Losing Weight Through Diet Without Exercise A Fast And Effective Way Of Weight Loss Through Dieting Without The Need To Exercise
Mike MitchellLosing Weight Through Diet Without ExerciseLearn How to Make Your Diet Do All of the Work for You!You can reach your weight loss goals doing something you have to do every day anyw...
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Social Anxiety How To Overcome Social Anxiety To Feel More Relieved From Stress, Panic, Worry, Shyness And awkwardness In Public Situation WithIn 30 Days Or Less
Mike MitchellHave a complete understanding of the condition, whether you are looking to help yourself or you are looking to provide support to someone else.After reading Overcoming Social Anxie...
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The Dark
Sharon BoltonONCE, SHE SAVED HIS LIFE...NOW, HE'LL TAKE HERS.When a baby is snatched from its pram and cast into the river Thames, offduty police officer Lacey Flint is there to prevent disaste...
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Eliminate Negative Thoughts With Secret Tricks Bringing Peace And Happiness Into Your Life
Mike MitchellUnlock all the practical methods of stopping negative thoughts and bring peace into your mind. Have the best days of your life and enjoy every bit of it. After reading Elimina...
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OMG Posters
Mitch PutnamTHE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF GIG POSTERS FROM TODAY’S TOP ROCK AND INDIE BANDSLaunched in 2007, OMGPosters.com has become one of the world’s favorite art blogs, showcasing thousands ...
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Anxiety How To Stop Feeling Nervous And More Comfortable In Public
Mike MitchellGet information about social anxieties, xenophobia, anthropophobia, and social anxiety disorders and overcome them.Have the Right Knowledge to Overcome Fear of Strangers!After read...
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Social Anxiety VS Shyness Learn The Difference Between Social Anxiety And Shyness
Mike MitchellLearn the Basics of Social Anxiety and Shyness and Make the Distinction Between the TwoKnow the symptoms of social anxiety disorder and treat it asap!After reading the Social Anxie...
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Scrappy Little Nobody
Anna KendrickThe New York Times bestselling collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect.Even before she mad...
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How to Stop Thinking so Much Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Overthinking and Acquire Coping Skills to Give Your Brain a Much Needed Rest
Mike MitchellFind out if you are a casual worrier or an overthinker.Discover all the symptoms of overthinking and assess if you are suffering from this terrible affliction.After reading How To ...
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Gonzo Wall Street
Richard E. FarleyA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
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Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies
Bob GordonThe newly reissued Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies, originally published in 2005, takes an indepth look at the legends that have shaped the Phillies’ identity over the last se...
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Unreasonable Ministry
Mike MitchellThe Church is an endangered species using outdated modes of message delivery. Author Mike Mitchell shows you how to ground your efforts in ministry renewal in authentic strategies ...
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Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners Learn the Foundations of Meditation for Achieving Total Awareness of Your Mind and Body
Mike MitchellMindfulness Meditation for BeginnersStress and worried all the time? Can't hold your attention for more than a few minutes? Always distracted? Here is the answer to your...
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Depression Relief How To Stop Feeling Anxious, Low Moods, Worry, Guilt, Sadness And Not Getting Any Enjoyment Out Of Life Within 7 Days Or Less
Mike MitchellThe world has been shaken by recent losses of talented people who succumbed to extreme sadness and overwhelming sorrow. Demystifying Depression sheds some light into suggestions to...
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Faith and Fear in Flushing
Greg W. Prince & Gary CohenThe New York Mets fan is an Amazin’ creature whose species finds its voice at last in Greg Prince’s Faith and Fear In Flushing, the definitive account of what it means to root for ...
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How To Get Over The Fear Of Public Speaking Learn How to Speak Effectively in Public, Get Over your Anxiety and Deliver Your Message Effectively
Mike MitchellGet over your anxieties and deliver the best speech of your life!After reading How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking, you will have knowledge of:What Public Speaking isThe St...
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Anxiety Cure how to Feel More Confident Talking in Public and Stop Worrying About What Other People are Thinking of you Within 10 Days or Less
Mike MitchellSuffering from anxiety can cause damage to your mental health over time and keep you from reaching your full potential. This book will teach you how to deal with your anxiety...
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How to Win at The Challenge and Life
Sydney BucksbaumYou’ve seen the rivalries. You’ve witnessed the blood, sweat, and tears. You’ve celebrated the champions. But what does it really take to win MTV’s The Challenge? And what happens ...
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Horse Soldiers
Doug StantonNow a major motion picture from Jerry Bruckheimer starring Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon! “A thrilling action ride of a book” (The New York Times Book Review)the New York Tim...
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Meditation For Anxiety Learn How To Overcome Anxiety With Meditation and Transform into A More Relaxed and Confidence Person
Mike MitchellObtain Positive Results with The Power of Meditation!Finally, You Can Receive A Good Night's Rest!Upon reading Meditation For Anxiety Learn How To Overcome Anxiety With Meditation ...
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Anxiety Management How To Manage Anxiety Thoughts To Overcome Social Anxiety Worry Avoidance And Improve Your Self Confidence
Mike MitchellIf you are suffering from anxiety or know someone who does, you would know how difficult it is to cope with the situation there and then. Moreover, anxiety has both shortterm as we...
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Turbo Boosting Confidence Learn Powerful Social Confidence Skills In Social Situation Within 30 Days Or Less
Mike MitchellToo little selfconfidence may lead to depression and anxiety disorders, but too much may also lead to clinical narcissism. Hence, having a healthy level of confidence is of utmost ...
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Artificial Intelligence
Michael Wooldridge'I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think?' Alan Turing (1950)Part of the ALLNEW Ladybird Expert series.This book is for everyone living in the age of Artificial Int...
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Negative People The Ultimate Guide On Dealing With Difficult People
Mike MitchellIt comes to that point in life where you had another with negative people that drain you from your energy. When all you want to do is be around more like minded people that are mor...