Michael Hirsh

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Michael Hirsh is a Canadian producer born in Brussels, Belgium to Polish parents. His parents met at a dance in Brussels after the Holocaust. His family relocated to Canada when he was three year old. He attended York University in Toronto, Ontario. In 1971, Hirsh co-founded the animation studio Nelvana. In 2000, Nelvana was purchased by Corus Entertainment. Hirsh held the position CEO of Nelvana until 2002. In 2003, he led a group which purchased the animation company Cinar Corporation, rebranding it Cookie Jar Entertainment. In 2012, DHX Media acquired Cookie Jar and appointed Hirsh as Executive Chairman and a board member. He stayed at the company until late 2015. In 2016, Hirsh launched a new animation-focused entertainment company, Wow! Unlimited Media.

Most Popular Michael Hirsh Trailers

Total trailers found: 43

Super Joe Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

A film centered around Joe Nameth.

Friday the 13th Trailer (1980)

09 May 1980

Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.

Paddington Trailer (2014)

24 November 2014

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet Trailer (1979)

01 November 1979

With a new twist on an old holiday, Intergalatic Thanksgiving or Please Don't Eat the Planet is a delightful animated special combining space age fantasy with the old and revered traditions that make Thanksgiving a great festive holiday.

Pippi Longstocking Trailer (1997)

20 August 1997

Pippi Longstocking is an extraordinary little girl who lives alone in her house, while her father sails the seven seas.

Franklin and the Green Knight Trailer (2000)

17 October 2000

It's winter in Woodland and Franklin is excited about spring coming because his new baby sister will be born.

Meudon rire de tout - 2ème édition Trailer (2023)

17 November 2023

Burglar Trailer (1987)

20 March 1987

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer.

Malice Trailer (1993)

29 September 1993

A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor.

Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods Trailer (1997)

11 February 1997

Wicket remembers four memorable adventures from his youth: how he fixed up his great grandfather's battle wagon, the occasion when Latara ran away from the Ewok village to join the traveling Jindas, the time his father Deej fell terrible ill and the story of Kneesa's long lost sister, Asha.

Madballs: Escape from Orb! Trailer (1986)

01 November 1986

The Madballs are a zany animated rock band who rock and roll their way across the galaxy. Music is illegal on their home planet so they make a break for it on Earth.

Lost Heroes Trailer (2014)

28 February 2014

Lost Heroes is the story of Canada's forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. A ninety-minute journey to recover a forgotten part of Canada's pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about.

The Making of Rock & Rule Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Documentary on the making of the cult classic Nelvana animated film, "Rock & Rule." Featuring interviews with Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Iggy Pop, Maurice White, and Director Clive Smith.

The Devil and Daniel Mouse Trailer (1978)

05 October 1978

When a young female mouse makes a deal with the devil to become a rock star and learns the price, her boyfriend has to help her avoid damnation.

The Care Bears Movie Trailer (1985)

23 March 1985

The Care Bears team up with a troubled brother and sister who just moved to a new town to help a neglected young magician's apprentice whose evil spell book causes sinister things to happen.

Take Me Up to the Ball Game Trailer (1980)

01 September 1980

In this interplanetary baseball story, a group of friends are playing a sandlot game on Earth that is noticed by Irwin, an outer space promoter of baseball.

The Wild Puffalumps Trailer (1988)

02 April 1988

In this animated children's feature, two kids find themselves in the strange and fascinating world of the friendly animals known as the Puffalumps.

Easter Fever Trailer (1980)

29 March 1980

A jive-talking Easter Bunny named Jack decides to retire, so his friends throw him a crazy roast before he officially hangs up his basket.

Redwall: The Movie Trailer (2000)

01 February 2000

Redwall is a compelling tale of fantasy, courage and adventure; the fable of a daunting quest to recover a legendary lost weapon and the classic strugle between good and evil.

The Little Bear Movie Trailer (2001)

07 August 2001

Little Bear and Father Bear go camping in the wilderness where Little Bear encounters all kinds of new sights and sounds: an eagle's flight, a wolf's howl.

Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation Trailer (1986)

21 March 1986

This animated adventure goes back in time to the Care Bears' first-ever Caring Mission, when True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse touch down on Earth to boost the spirits of some unhappy kids at summer camp.

The Santa Claus Brothers Trailer (2002)

12 July 2002

This tale of Santa's 3 sons seeks the true meaning of Christmas. Kevin McDonald and Richard Kind add voices that instill a genuine comedy feel.

Babar: The Movie Trailer (1989)

28 July 1989

Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale.

Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep Trailer (1986)

07 June 1986

C-3PO and R2-D2 are on their way to Biitu to meet their new master, Mungo Baobab, when their ship is attacked and they are taken prisoner.

Romie-0 and Julie-8 Trailer (1979)

29 April 1979

Two rival robotics companies in the future release their latest creations at a robotics convention, claiming each to be the latest and greatest in technological advances.

The Secret of the Unicorn Trailer (1991)

16 October 1991

Tintin buys an old model ship at a flea market as a gift for Captain Haddock, who tells him about the exploits of a famous ancestor related to it.

Franklin's Magic Christmas Trailer (2001)

08 March 2001

Franklin and his family are off on a Christmas visit with Grandma and Grandpa at Faraway Farm. When a sudden ice storm hits and Grandpa takes a terrible tumble, Franklin and his baby sister Harriet begin a magical adventure as they journey home in search of help.

A Cosmic Christmas Trailer (1977)

04 December 1977

Three aliens from an unknown planet, who bear a strong resemblance to the Biblical Magi, visit earth to know the true meaning of Christmas.

Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids Trailer (2003)

31 March 2003

The spiders Miss Spider and Holley marry and hatch five spiderlings. When one of them, Squirt, discovers a lost chicken egg, he goes on adventure to return it to his mother.

Red Rackham's Treasure Trailer (1991)

30 October 1991

Tintin and Captain Haddock search for Red Rackham's treasure with the help of an eccentric but lovable professor.

Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut Trailer (1997)

21 August 1997

Legend says whoever holds the Crystal Coconut will get any wish granted. Now everybody on the island of Kongo Bongo is going bananas trying to get the coconut, including ruthless crocodile King K.

Gotta Catch Santa Claus Trailer (2008)

11 December 2008

Trevor is a true believer in the holiday spirit, so his skeptical best friend, Veronica, challenges him to show the world actual proof that Santa is real! Trevor and his friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime to catch Santa in action and reveal the true magic of Christmas.

The Crab with the Golden Claws Trailer (1991)

02 October 1991

Tintin finds himself involved in a mystery related to a drowned man, a can of crabmeat and a ship called Karaboudjan.

Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village Trailer (1997)

11 February 1997

Morag the Tulga Witch seeks revenge on her old enemy Logray, shaman of the Ewoks, who holds the magic Sunstar while she possesses it's darker half, the Shadowstone.

Kids for Character Trailer (1996)

04 March 1996

Kids for Character was a program that was released on VHS in April 23, 1996. It was a charity special about moral character that featured many different children's characters.

The Adventures of the Get Along Gang Trailer (1984)

06 May 1984

The Gang participates in the annual scavenger hunt to win their own ice cream flavor but the stakes are made even higher when Bingo makes a bet with Catchum that if he wins, he and Leland get the Gang's clubhouse.

Clifford's Fun with Letters Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

An animated film starring Clifford, the Big Red Dog. He and his pal, Emily Elizabeth, want to go to the circus but they have no money for tickets.

The Great Canadian Comic Books! Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator.

Madballs: Gross Jokes Trailer (1987)

27 April 1987

It begins with a warning. It is said that the episode contains scenes that may offend viewers. It is also said that most viewers may experience nagging backache, rapid heartbeat, post-nasal drip and delerium, swelling of the nose, throat, and abdomen and loss of facial hair.

Max & Ruby's Halloween Trailer (2005)

30 August 2005

Ruby thinks she has a lot to teach her little brother, Max, but Max has his own ideas. Join their loving, laughing sibling rivalry in "Max & Ruby"- Includes 12 Max & Ruby Stories!

Voulez-vous coucher avec God? Trailer (1972)

02 January 1972

Shot primarily in a seedy bathroom, it's gross, outrageously blasphemous, trippy, campy and hilarious, esp.

Caillou's World of Wonder Trailer (2006)

08 August 2006

Join Caillou as he explores everyday life, where ordinary daily events spark his and your child's imagination.

Donkey Kong Raiders of the Lost Banana Trailer (1998)

11 October 1998

King K. Rool tasks Polly Roger with stealing the Crystal Coconut. Polly leads Donkey Kong and Diddy into the Ancient Temple Ruins where Donkey Kong angers a sleeping idol.