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Arnold Leibovit is a renowned writer, director, and producer with a diverse range of credits in the film and television industry. He is best known for his work on the acclaimed film tribute "The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal" (1986),which profiles the life and career of the legendary science fiction and fantasy film pioneer George Pal.
Leibovit has also worked on a number of other notable projects, including the 2002 remake of "The Time Machine" starring Guy Pearce and Jeremy Irons, as well as the production of a sequel to the film. He has also directed and produced a number of other films and television shows, including "The Puppetoon Movie," which features classic characters such as Gumby, Pokey, and Tubby the Tuba.
In addition to his work in film and television, Leibovit has also produced a number of music projects, including the CD soundtrack re-scoring of the 1960 film "The Time Machine" and the CD "The Fantasy Film Music of George Pal." He has also served as a production executive for a number of stage productions, including the original Broadway musical "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" and Neil Simon's "Star Spangled Girl."
Throughout his career, Leibovit has received a number of awards and accolades, including the George Pal Memorial Award from the Academy of Science Fiction and Fantasy, three CINE Golden Eagles, and two International Film & TV Festival Awards.