Bo Welch

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Robert W. "Bo" Welch III is an American production designer, art director, film and television director, and occasional actor. He is best known for his collaborations with directors such as Tim Burton and Barry Sonnenfeld. Welch was born in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Welch worked as a production designer on the Tim Burton films Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Batman Returns, as well as on the Barry Sonnenfeld films Men in Black and Wild Wild West, among other films. He made his directorial debut with The Cat in the Hat, based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book of the same name, which was a critical and commercial disappointment. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, three of them shared with set decorator Cheryl Carasik and another one with J. Michael Riva and Linda DeScenna. The four films are Men in Black, The Birdcage, and A Little Princess with Carasik and The Colour Purple with Riva and DeScenna. Welch met actress Catherine O'Hara on the set of Beetlejuice in 1988. They married in 1992 and have two sons: Matthew (b. 1994) and Luke (b. 1997).

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Total trailers found: 41

Men in Black Trailer (1997)

02 July 1997

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black.

Edward Scissorhands Trailer (1990)

07 December 1990

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

Thor Trailer (2011)

21 April 2011

Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war.

Beetlejuice Trailer (1988)

30 March 1988

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Men in Black 3 Trailer (2012)

23 May 2012

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner.

Men in Black II Trailer (2002)

03 July 2002

Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe.

Swing Shift Trailer (1984)

13 April 1984

In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way.

Batman Returns Trailer (1992)

19 June 1992

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all.

Ghostbusters II Trailer (1989)

16 June 1989

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

The Cat in the Hat Trailer (2003)

21 November 2003

During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat.

The Color Purple Trailer (1985)

18 December 1985

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.

The Birdcage Trailer (1996)

03 March 1996

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

Wild Wild West Trailer (1999)

30 June 1999

Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President Ulysses S.

Slow Burn Trailer (1986)

29 June 1986

Jacob Asch is hired by Gerald McMurty to find his ex-wife Laine and their son in Palm Springs. Jacob finds Laine and a teenager named Donnie who may or may not be Gerald's son.

Land of the Lost Trailer (2009)

05 June 2009

On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his crack-smart research assistant Holly and redneck survivalist Will into a world populated by marauding dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks.

Wolf Trailer (1994)

17 June 1994

An aging publisher becomes a demon wolf and, with this newfound youthful vigor, fights to keep his job.

A Little Princess Trailer (1995)

10 May 1995

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended.

Looker Trailer (1981)

30 October 1981

Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection.

The Lost Boys Trailer (1987)

31 July 1987

When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

Used Cars Trailer (1980)

11 July 1980

When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.

Primary Colors Trailer (1998)

20 March 1998

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton.

Heart of Steel Trailer (1983)

04 December 1983

A steel factory that employs most of the town shuts down, leaving a man desperate to keep his family and friends together while alcohol consumes him in this depressing drama.

Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets Trailer (1999)

30 November 1999

A look at some of the gadgets and effects of the movie

Grand Canyon Trailer (1991)

25 December 1991

Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles.

Joe Versus the Volcano Trailer (1990)

09 March 1990

Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.

What Planet Are You From? Trailer (2000)

03 March 2000

A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet.

The Accidental Tourist Trailer (1988)

23 December 1988

After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems.

Space Chimps Trailer (2008)

25 June 2008

When an unmanned space shuttle crashes on an uncharted planet, a trio of astronaut chimpanzees are launched by NASA into a wormhole to investigate.

Chilly Scenes of Winter Trailer (1979)

19 October 1979

Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.

Wild Wild West: Evil Devices Trailer (1999)

30 November 1999

A documentary taking a look at the giant spider and other "bad guy" weapons in the film

The Star Chamber Trailer (1983)

05 August 1983

As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.

Stark: Mirror Image Trailer (1986)

14 May 1986

Sequel to the original movie about a hard-boiled Kansas City cop finds him tracking a colleague's killer to Las Vegas.

Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' Trailer (2002)

26 November 2002

A look at the art direction of Men in Black II (2002)

Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe Trailer (2012)

25 September 2012

Feature-length documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios and their films leading up to, and including, The Avengers.

Thor: From Asgard to Earth Trailer (2011)

13 September 2011

A strong and fast-paced overview piece that looks at the picture's set design, the inspirations from various versions of the comic, costume construction, and filming locations.

Violets Are Blue Trailer (1986)

04 April 1986

After fifteen years of traveling around the world, Gussie, a famous photographer, returns to the Maryland coastal resort where she grew up.

Best Defense Trailer (1984)

20 July 1984

An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.

Batman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin Trailer (1992)

17 June 1992

Behind the scenes documentary about the making of Batman Returns.

Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black' Trailer (2000)

05 September 2000

An in-depth look into the creation of the special effects for the film Men in Black (1997). Various interviews with the cast and filmmakers and a look at the pre-rendered SFX from ILM and Rick Baker.

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Trailer (1984)

19 November 1984

Arthur is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.

Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' Trailer (2002)

26 November 2002

Portrait of production designer Bo Welsh. Produced for the “Men in Black 2” DVD.