Ash Brannon

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Ash Brannon

Born July 19, 1969 · Columbus, Georgia, USA (age 57)

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Ash Brannon (born 1969 in Columbus, Georgia) is an American animator, writer and director. He was a story artist and directing animator on Toy Story and co-director on Toy Story 2. Besides working at Pixar he has also worked with Dreamworks Animation on Over the Hedge and Sony Pictures Animation on Surf's Up. Studying in CalArts Character Animation progr…

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Over the HedgeOver the Hedge · 2006
Over the Hedge
★ 6.62006
MovieAdventureAnimation
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.
Toy StoryToy Story · 1995
Toy Story
★ 8.01995
MovieFamilyComedy
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Toy Story 2Toy Story 2 · 1999
Toy Story 2
★ 7.61999
MovieAnimationComedy
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
SmurfsSmurfs · 2025
Smurfs
★ 5.72025
MovieAnimationFamily
When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
Surf's Up 2: WaveManiaSurf's Up 2: WaveMania · 2017
Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
★ 5.92017
MovieAnimationFamily
Cody, Chicken Joe and Lani are back in their most epic adventure yet! The most radical surfing dream team, The Hang Five puts Cody and his friends to the test and teaches them the meaning of teamwork as they journey to the most legendary surfing spot on the planet.
Surf's UpSurf's Up · 2007
Surf's Up
★ 6.52007
MovieAnimationComedy
With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.
10 Lives10 Lives · 2024
10 Lives
★ 7.72024
MovieAnimationComedy
A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey.
Rock DogRock Dog · 2016
Rock Dog
★ 6.32016
MovieAnimationAdventure
When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

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