Michael Lantieri
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Michael Lantieri is a special effects supervisor
on films and also was the director of Komodo
. He has worked on numerous films with Steven Spielberg
. One of his most famous movies was "Mars Attacks!
" where he had the job of creating the very much life-like animations.He was also part of destruction in the Steve Bartman baseball
Special effects supervisor
A special effects supervisor is an individual who works on a commercial, theater, television or film set creating special effects. The supervisor generally is the department head who defers to the film's director and/or producers, and who is in charge of the entire special effects team...
on films and also was the director of Komodo
Komodo (film)
Komodo is a 1999 thriller / science fiction film directed by Michael Lantieri.-Plot:15 year old Patrick has spent many summer holidays with his parents at their cottage on a small island off the coast of South Carolina. Recent years have seen a growth of industrial developments on the island,...
. He has worked on numerous films with Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
. One of his most famous movies was "Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Tim Burton and based on the cult trading card series of the same name. The film uses elements of black comedy, surreal humour, and political satire, and claims to be also a parody of multiple science fiction B movies...
" where he had the job of creating the very much life-like animations.He was also part of destruction in the Steve Bartman baseball