Dinosaur
- Studio
- Will Vinton Productions, Pyramid Films
Synopsis
Enter a vivid prehistoric world, entirely formed from brightly colored clay, for an introduction to dinosaurs, the "terrible lizards" who roamed the earth 200 million years ago. Your guide is a precocious fifth-grader who earns the respect of his unruly classmates with his knowledge of prehistory. His report comes to life as he introduces us to some of the most awesome creatures to ever walk on planet earth, culminating in a terrifying encounter with Tyrannosaurus Rex, the king of dinosaurs.
Characters
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Other Dinosaurs, Fifth-Grader, Classmates
Credits
Producing
- Producer
- Will Vinton, Dick Baka, Jim Bousa
- Executive Producer
- David Adams
Writing
Animation
- Animator
- Joan C. Gratz, Barry Bruce, Don Merkt, Matt Wuerker
Voices
- Voice
- Michelle Mariana
Music
- Music
- Charmer
Editing
- Editor
- Suzanne Rosen
Crew
- Production Design
- Barry Bruce, Ray Cioni, Don Merkt
- Production Manager
- Rick Cooper
- Story Consultant
- Ron Roberts, Donald Roberts
- Cinematography
- Rich Ball, Charles Peich
- Sound Editor
- Michelle Landes
- Special Effects
- Cioni Artworks
Production notes
Combined live action and animation.
Produced in Claymation by Will Vinton Productions.
Song "Mesozoic Mind" performed by Charmer.
Produced in Claymation by Will Vinton Productions.
Song "Mesozoic Mind" performed by Charmer.
Awards
Gold Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival, 1980.
Gold Award, Houston International Film Festival, 1980
Notable Children’s Film, American Library Association
Gold Award, Houston International Film Festival, 1980
Notable Children’s Film, American Library Association