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Mark Canton Biography

Film producer

Mark Canton is a renowned film producer, born in June 1949. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the film industry, having been involved in the production of many successful films.

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“The world has obviously changed in terms of the way filmmakers and actors and writers often look at their own careers. They all seem to want to include in their own process - along with some of their iconic and franchise-driven movies.”

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Author:Mark Canton

“Clearly, audiences are very accepting of A-list talent both giving them what they want - Tom Hanks is the most classic example - and then going on, from time to time, to do things that are unexpected. That's part of what makes people want to go to the movies and not just sit home.”

People Want Giving Home Accepting Audience Talent Example Lists Classic Unexpected Toms

Author:Mark Canton

“Being involved in movies is my passion. What's gotten me off the mat is the sense of the child in all of us. I feel like the same guy as I did back in the mail room, but with more wisdom, from the depths of experience to the heights.”

Feels Children Guy Passion Rooms Involved Depth Height Mail My Passion

Author:Mark Canton

“The grand scale and immersive nature of The IMAX Experience gives Spiderwick a brand new level of excitement. In IMAX theatres, fans will be drawn into the movie even further and feel as if they are actually part of the story.”

Ifs Giving Feels Stories Levels Fans Theatre Scales Brands Excitement Brand New

Author:Mark Canton

“Going to the movies still remains, arguably, amongst the best communal experiences that human beings can share.”

Humans Stills Human Beings Share Remains

Author:Mark Canton

“Hollywood is a place of great irony at all times.”

Hollywood All Time Irony

Author:Mark Canton

“I am fortunate enough to have worked on, and continue to work on, evolutionary movies in all formats from just simple good story telling, which still matters most of all, to CG movies to tent-pole size 3D movies, and genre 3D movies like 'Piranha 3D.”

Stills Matter Enough Stories Simple Size Genre Fortunate Good Story Format Tents

Author:Mark Canton

“To be honest, I found the 3D in 'Avatar' to be inconsistent and while ground breaking in many respects, sometimes I thought it overwhelmed the storytelling. Technology aside, I wish 'Avatar' had been more original in its storytelling.”

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Author:Mark Canton

About the Author

Born: June 19, 1949
Known for: Film producer
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