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"Horton Hears a Who!" is a 2008 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is the fourth feature film adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book, following the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a microscopic community called Whoville on a speck of dust. Directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, the film features the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.
It distinguishes itself by remaining faithful to the original 2D artwork style of Dr. Seuss within a 3D environment, targeting family audiences and fans of the original children's book.
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What happens in Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton, an elephant, discovers a microscopic community living on a speck of dust. He tries to protect the Whos even though the other animals in his jungle cannot hear or see them.
When was Horton Hears a Who! released?
The computer-animated film was released in 2008. It was produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Is Horton Hears a Who! based on a Dr. Seuss book?
Yes. It adapts Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who!, following the book's central idea that every person and community matters, regardless of size. It was the fourth feature-film adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book.
Is Horton Hears a Who! part of the Ice Age series?
No. Although Blue Sky Studios made both films, Horton Hears a Who! is a separate Dr. Seuss adaptation. The Ice Age films follow prehistoric animals such as Manny, Sid, and Diego.
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