PIXELS film adaptation (2010s decade)
by dylanemery22 | created - 27 Jul 2015 | updated - 24 Dec 2015 | PublicNOTE -
1. This is all opinion based; so if you disagree with some of my choices, comment below and name your own choices for which actors/actresses/crew you think would be perfect to be apart of the movie in some way.
1. Adam Sandler
Actor | The Waterboy
Adam Richard Sandler was born September 9, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, to Judith (Levine), a teacher at a nursery school, and Stanley Alan Sandler, an electrical engineer. He is of Russian Jewish descent. At 17, he took his first step towards becoming a stand-up comedian when he spontaneously took ...
2. Seth Rogen
Producer | This Is the End
An actor, comedian and writer, Seth Rogen has come a long way from doing stand-up comedy as a teen.
Rogen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Sandy (Belogus), a social worker, and Mark Rogen, who worked for non-profits. His father is American-born and his mother is Canadian. He is of Russian...
3. Peter Dinklage
Actor | Game of Thrones
Peter Dinklage is an American actor. Since his breakout role in The Station Agent (2003), he has appeared in numerous films and theatre plays. Since 2011, Dinklage has portrayed Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011) . For this he won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...
4. Kevin James
Actor | Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Kevin James was born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, Long Island, New York, to Janet (Klein), an office worker, and Joseph Valentine Knipfing, Jr., an insurance agency owner. He was raised in Stony Brook, and attended SUNY Cortland, where he played fullback on the football team...
5. Josh Gad
Actor | Frozen
Josh Gad is an American actor and singer who is well-known for voicing Olaf the Snowman in Disney's Frozen franchise. He was also in Beauty and the Beast as LeFou, Ghostbusters: Afterlife as Muncher, The Wedding Ringer, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Pixels, The Internship, The Rocker, 21 and The ...
6. Rip Torn
Actor | Men in Black
Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr. on February 6, 1931 in Temple, Texas, the son of Thelma Mary (Spacek) and Elmore Rudolph Torn, who was an agriculturalist and economist, credited with popularizing the custom of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. "Rip" is a family name, taken by ...
7. Isla Fisher
Actress | Wedding Crashers
Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976 in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher, who worked as a banker for the U.N. She spent her early childhood in Bathgate, Scotland, before moving to Perth, Australia with her family in the early 1980s. From a young age, Isla ...
8. Amber Heard
Actress | Aquaman
Amber Laura Heard was born in Austin, Texas, to Patricia Paige Heard (née Parsons), an internet researcher, and David C. Heard (David Clinton Heard), a contractor. She has English, Irish, Scottish, German, and Welsh ancestry.
Heard appeared in the Academy Award-nominated film, North Country (2005), ...
9. Jane Krakowski
Actress | 30 Rock
Jane Krakowski was born in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, to Barbara (Benoit), a college theater instructor, and Edward Krajkowski, a chemical engineer. Her father was of Polish descent and her mother has French-Canadian and Scottish ancestry.
Jane was the winner of the 2003 Tony Award for her ...
10. Mary Vernieu
Casting_director | Knives Out
Mary Vernieu was born on July 9, 1963 in California, USA. She is a casting director and producer, known for Knives Out (2019), Glass Onion (2022) and Promising Young Woman (2020).
casting director #1
11. J.C. Cantu
Casting_director | Time Trap
J.C. Cantu is known for Time Trap (2017), Southland Tales (2006) and Gamer (2009).
casting director #2
12. Dean Cundey
Cinematographer | Jurassic Park
Dean Cundey reigns supreme as one of the best, most prolific, and talented cinematographers to ever grace celluloid with his often striking and accomplished photography. Cundey was born on March 12th, 1946, in Alhambra, California. One of his hobbies during his elementary school days was building ...
cinematographer
13. Hughes Winborne
Editor | Crash
Hughes Winborne is known for Crash (2004), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Ghost in the Shell (2017).
editor #1
14. Lisa Lassek
Editor | The Avengers
Lisa Lassek is known for The Avengers (2012), The Cabin in the Woods (2011) and Serenity (2005).
editor #2
15. Mark Mothersbaugh
Composer | Thor: Ragnarok
Graduate of Woodridge High School in Peninsula, Ohio.
Attended Kent State University (1970-73) in Kent, Ohio, to focus on attaining an art degree. While at Kent State Mothersbaugh met Jerry Casale and Bob Lewis, who ultimately joined him in forming the 1970-80s avant-garde band Devo.
Awarded an ...
music score
16. Allan Cameron
Production_designer | Nineteen Eighty-Four
Allan Cameron was born on April 1, 1944. He attended art school in his native Oxford, the University of Birmingham and the Royal College of Art in London. Shortly after graduation he went into designing for television shows for ten years - including the comedy 'George and Mildred', 'Born and Bred',...
production designer
17. Luke Freeborn
Art_director | Inception
Luke Freeborn is a production designer and world builder with over 24 years industry experience. Prior to Sonic 3, Mr. Freeborn had designed Knuckles and Sonic 2 for Paramount, Murder Mystery 2 Hawaii portion for Netflix, The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie: Sponge out of Water, Take with Minnie Driver...
art director #1
18. Peter Grundy
Art_director | Jumper
Peter Grundy is known for Jumper (2008), Suicide Squad (2016) and Pixels (2015).
art director #2
19. Richard L. Johnson
Art_director | Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood
Richard L. Johnson is known for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), The Underground Railroad (2021) and Ghost in the Shell (2017).
art director #3
20. Steve Christensen
Art_director | Tenet
Steve Christensen is known for Tenet (2020), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).
art director #4
21. Ramsey Avery
Production_designer | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Ramsey Avery is known for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022), Captain America: Brave New World (2025) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016).
supervising art director #1
22. Richard L. Johnson
Art_director | Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood
Richard L. Johnson is known for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), The Underground Railroad (2021) and Ghost in the Shell (2017).
supervising art director #2
23. Lin MacDonald
Set_decorator | Tron: Legacy
Lin MacDonald is known for Tron: Legacy (2010), Tomorrowland (2015) and I, Robot (2004).
set decorator #1
24. Rosemary Brandenburg
Set_decorator | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Rosemary Brandenburg is known for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). She has been married to Ken Haber since June 17, 1994.
set decorator #2
25. Frank Helmer
Costume_designer | DOA: Dead or Alive
Frank Helmer is known for DOA: Dead or Alive (2006), The Italian Job (2003) and Disaster Movie (2008).
costume designer
26. Allan Cooke
Make_up_department | Dune: Part One
Allan Cooke was born on November 1, 1969 in Toronto, Canada. He is known for Dune (2021), Code 8 (2019) and Dune: Part Two (2024).
chief special makeup effects designer and artist
27. Leslie Ann Sebert
Make_up_department | Resident Evil: Afterlife
Leslie Ann Sebert is known for Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), Take This Waltz (2011) and Max Payne (2008).
chief makeup designer
28. Jennifer Bower O'Halloran
Make_up_department | X2
Jennifer Bower O'Halloran was born on December 2, 1945. She is known for X2 (2003), X-Men (2000) and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999). She died on March 31, 2014.
chief hair designer
29. Iantha Goldberg
Make_up_department | Dune: Part One
Iantha Goldberg is known for Dune (2021), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and It Chapter Two (2019).
chief makeup artist
30. Dawn E. Rivard
Make_up_department | Total Recall
Dawn E. Rivard is known for Total Recall (2012), Flatliners (2017) and Pixels (2015).
chief hair stylist
31. Ann Pala
Make_up_department | Vice
Ann Pala is known for Vice (2018), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Punch-Drunk Love (2002).
chief makeup department head
32. Martin Samuel
Make_up_department | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Martin Samuel is known for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006). He has been married to Mary Samuel since March 10, 1970. They have two children.
chief hair department head
33. Ben Burtt
Sound_department | WALL·E
Ben Burtt was born in New York, USA. Though he is a writer, an editor and a director, he is best known for his work as a sound designer. Ben has worked on many Pixar and Star Trek movies and all of the Star Wars movies. He is credited for creating Chewbacca's voice and sounds as well as the voice ...
chief sound designer
34. Glen Gauthier
Sound_department | The Shape of Water
Glen Gauthier is known for The Shape of Water (2017), Spotlight (2015) and A History of Violence (2005).
chief sound mixer
35. Gary Summers
Sound_department | Jurassic Park
Gary Summers has worked as a Motion Picture Re-recording Mixer for the past forty years. His career in sound began in 1979 when he was employed by Lucas Film Ltd. as a sound recordist to work on "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back". His abilities as a Re-recording Mixer were first used in 1983 on "...
chief sound re-recording mixer
36. Steve Slanec
Sound_department | Minions: The Rise of Gru
Steve Slanec is known for Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Finding Dory (2016).
supervising sound editor
37. Burt Dalton
Special_effects | Star Trek
Burt Dalton is known for Star Trek (2009), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013).
special effects supervisor
38. John 'D.J.' Des Jardin
Visual_effects | Godzilla vs. Kong
Often referred to as the Don Quixote of the visual effects industry, Mr. DesJardin (aka "DJ") has been viewing the world askance for years.
With an illustrious career that began by shooting stereoscopic films with Charlie Chapin and extending to the forthcoming Ultraman tv-to-film adaptation, DJ ...
visual effects supervisor
39. Jan Philip Cramer
Visual_effects | She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Jan Philip Cramer is known for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), Avatar (2009) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
animation director and supervisor
40. Richard Mahon
Visual_effects | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Richard Mahon is known for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).
CG supervisor
41. Brent Young
Director | Flight of the Dragon
Brent Young - Principal and Creative Director, Super 78 Studios From audio animatronics to large scale screen projection to 3D, theme parks for years have served as living laboratories for new technology. Today is no different and one of the primary geniuses helping destinations deploy the latest ...
lead animator
42. Frans Vischer
Animation_department | The Princess and the Frog
Frans Vischer is known for The Princess and the Frog (2009), The Simpsons Movie (2007) and The Brave Little Toaster (1987).
senior animator
43. Peng Zhang
Stunts | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Peng Zhang is known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), The Last Samurai (2003) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).
fight choreographer/coordinator
44. Dan Harmon
Writer | Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon was born on January 3, 1973 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is best known as the creator, writing, and producer for Community (2009) and Rick and Morty (2013). He also is known for writing and producing earlier works such as Computerman (2003), and Laser Fart (2004). He was previously ...
writer #1
45. Joss Whedon
Producer | Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon is the middle of five brothers - his younger brothers are Jed Whedon and Zack Whedon. Both his father, Tom Whedon and his grandfather, John Whedon were successful television writers. Joss' mother, Lee Stearns, was a history teacher and she also wrote novels as Lee Whedon. Whedon was ...
writer #2
46. Chris Columbus
Producer | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, Chris Columbus was first inspired to make movies after seeing "The Godfather" at age 15. After enrolling at NYU film school, he sold his first screenplay (never produced) while a sophomore there. After graduation Columbus tried to sell his fourth script, "...
director
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