Joe Johnston (I)

Trivia

• Johnston has been announced to direct The First Avenger: Captain America, set for a May 6, 2011 release.
• Johnston later referred to working for Lucas as the best film school he could ever have when he watched Lucas do the editing for the Star Wars trilogy.
• Johnston began working at the company, eventually promoted to a head storyboard position which frequently teamed him with Lucas in the editing room.
• He responded to an ad looking for a storyboard artist at college, which turned out to be for George Lucas' Lucasfilm company.
• He was also the author of a book titled The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense.
• Johnston is an American film director, responsible for such films as Hidalgo, Jurassic Park III, October Sky, and Jumanji, amongst others.

Quotes

• “We always said we would support the museum with an acceptable plan and funding level. That's why I'm going back, to oversee its plan for one year.”
• “These guys are extremely committed to the welfare and well-being of the animals.”
• “Science fiction. These (Navy sonar systems) have extended range, but it's certainly not thousands of miles.”
• “He makes a big difference. He's their go-to guy and he made some key plays that definitely hurt us.”
• “I thought we were on the verge, but a loss is a loss.”
• “Both team's fought hard, but in the third quarter it seemed like they wanted it a little bit more than we did. We played well in the first half but we had too many turnovers in the second and couldn't put them away.”
• “Right now it ain't looking good. We've got a lot of work to do. We've got to go back in the lab and get to work.”
• “In the third quarter they wanted it more than we did.”
• “We found a way to get through it. This game was necessary, it was good we came out and played, but for the rest of the season this is going to linger in our minds.”
• “I know there are people here who need help and our energy, but we have to give to these people (in Africa). Anyone who sees their condition would give. They don't have anyone else. This fundraising is not limited to African-Americans. This is for all human beings who open their hearts.”