Jared Stern Explained

Jared Stern should not be confused with Jared Paul Stern.

Jared Stern
Years Active:2011–present
Nationality:American

Jared Stern is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He collaborated with John Whittington on The Lego Batman Movie (2017), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), and DC League of Super-Pets (2022), the latter of which he also directed.

Career

Stern began his career by writing the screenplay for Mr. Popper's Penguins in 2011.[1] In 2012, he wrote for the comedy film The Watch.[2] The following year, he wrote the comedy film The Internship.[3] In 2014, Stern was hired to write (2019), but eventually moved on to writing the spinoffs The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Ninjago Movie (both 2017).[4] In the same year, he wrote a script based on the Disney theme park attraction It's a Small World.[5] In 2015, he wrote and created the television series Dr. Ken.[6] In 2017, he produced the live action film It Happened in L.A.[7]

After writing screenplays, Stern directed his feature film debut, Happy Anniversary, a 2018 Netflix film.[8] [9] He also served as an executive producer on Storks (2016) and Smallfoot (2018).[10] In 2019, he created the animated series Green Eggs and Ham, based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name.[11] In 2020, he signed on to produce the Warner Animation Group film Toto,[12] before he was replaced by Derek Frey in 2021.[13] He gained notability from directing the DC Comics film DC League of Super-Pets.[14] He teamed up with Robert Zemeckis to write the HBO Max streaming series Tooned Out.[15] In 2024, Stern was set to produce the animated adaptation of The Cat in the Hat (2026).[16]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2011Mr. Popper's Penguins
2012The Watch
2013The Internship
2017The Lego Batman Movie
2017The Lego Ninjago Movie
2018Happy Anniversary
2022DC League of Super-Pets

Producer only

Creative consultant

Television

YearTitleCreatorWriterExecutive
Producer
2015–17Dr. Ken
2019–2022Green Eggs and Ham

Notes and References

  1. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/mr-poppers-penguins-film-review-202097/ Mr. Popper's Penguins: Film Review
  2. News: Borys . Kit . Exclusive: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Move Into 'Neighborhood' . . . November 16, 2011 . December 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110904015108/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/seth-rogen-evan-goldberg-move-45900 . September 4, 2011 . live .
  3. https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a548690/the-lego-movie-hires-the-internship-writer-jared-stern-for-sequel/ The Lego Movie Hires The Internship Writer Jared Stern for Sequel
  4. News: Warner Bros. Already Working on Sequel to 'The Lego Movie' (Exclusive). The Wrap. Lucas. Shaw. February 3, 2014. December 5, 2021. March 5, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305084230/http://www.thewrap.com/warner-bros-writer-jared-stern-already-working-sequel-lego-movie-exclusive/. live.
  5. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr. . Disney To Make 'It's A Small World' Movie: Jon Turteltaub To Direct . . April 22, 2014 . December 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: 'The Muppets', Comedy from 'Community' Star Ken Jeong Among ABC Orders. Variety. Elizabeth. Wagmeister. May 7, 2015. December 5, 2021.
  7. Web site: 'It Happened In L.A.': The Orchard Unveils Trailer & Release Date For Michelle Morgan’s Dating Comedy. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. October 16, 2017. December 5, 2021.
  8. Web site: Noel Wells, Ben Schwartz Starring in Netflix Comedy 'Happy Anniversary' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Penske Business Media. Dave. McNary. January 23, 2017. December 5, 2021.
  9. Web site: Jared Stern to Write and Direct Romance Film Happy Anniversary for Netflix. The Tracking Board. Crittenton. Anya. January 10, 2017. December 5, 2021.
  10. https://collider.com/super-pets-movie-jared-stern/ Super Pets Movie Jared Stern
  11. Web site: 'Green Eggs And Ham' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. December 20, 2019. December 5, 2021.
  12. Web site: Mike Jr. . Fleming . 'Aladdin' Scribe John August to Write 'Toto' Musical For Warner Animation . January 14, 2020 . . . December 5, 2021.
  13. Web site: Warner's 'Toto' Animation Gears Up; Federation Adds To Doc Slate; New BASE UK Chair – Global Briefs. Grater. Tom. Deadline. February 9, 2021. July 22, 2023.
  14. Web site: Sneider. Jeff. Exclusive: 'Super Pets' Movie From 'Lego Batman' Writer In the Works at Warner Bros.. July 30, 2018. Collider. December 5, 2021. 8 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190208133026/http://collider.com/super-pets-movie-jared-stern. live.
  15. Web site: HBO Max Sets New Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Robert Zemeckis Hybrid Series 'Tooned Out', More For Kids & Family Slate . . December 5, 2021 . October 29, 2019.
  16. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Revamped Warner Bros Animation Sets 'Cat In The Hat' With Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang & More; Eyes Spring 2026 Release . Deadline Hollywood. 1 April 2024 . 18 March 2024.

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