Mike Mitchell News

October 27, 2010
Shrek 4 Director Eyes Next Chipmunks Sequel
According to the L.A. Times, Mike Mitchell ("Shrek Forever After") is in talks to direct the next "Alvin and the Chipmunks" sequel. More...

May 20, 2007
"Shrek 4" Going the Prequel Route?
When your mega-money franchise starts to run out of steam (creatively, not financially), what do you do? You go backwards and start planning a prequel! More...

May 8, 2007
New Director Lined Up for "Shrek 4"
It's not all that uncommon for new directors to step in on well-established series, but the "new guy" isn't usually someone known for live-action features... More...

October 25, 2005
"Sky High" Director to Helm "Claus" Comedy
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of a new holiday-themed comedy from Mike Mitchell, director of "Sky High." It's about Santa's disgruntled older brother, and it's called "Fred Claus." More...

May 25, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: "Sky High"
Yahoo! Movies brings us our very first look at "Sky High," which is Disney's cross between family comedy and superhero adventure flick. Kurt Russell ("Backdraft") and Kelly Preston ("Jerry Maguire") star as the super-heroic parents of a late-blooming teenage boy who has yet to discover his own powers. More...