Moto Hata , Motoyoshi Hata… Rest in Peace friend
Posted by GoreMaster Special Effects on July 9, 2009
Moto Hata
Moto Hata – Motoyoshi Hata
(B. 1963 – died July 9, 2009)
Moto Passed away from cancer at about 1:30am on July 9th, 2009. He had been battling cancer for a year or more.
Moto’s impressive body of work includes:
300 (2006) – special effects sculptor
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) – sculptor
Men in Black II (2002) – project supervisor
The Time Machine (2002) – key artist
She Creature (2001 TV movie) – key artist
Planet of the Apes (2001) – designer/sculptor
Bicentennial Man (1999) – sculptor
Fight Club (1999) – sculptor
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) – lizard puppeteer
Men in Black (1997) – sculptor
Baja Run (1996) – assistant director
Species (1995) – “Sil” suit paint scheme
Guyver: Dark Hero (1994) – creature effects
Guyver (1991) – creature effects head for “max” character, shop supervisor
The Abyss (1989) – technician
Society (1989) – head technician
Work credited as Motoyoshi Hata (9 titles)
Lady in the Water (2006) – special effects crew
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) – scultping department
Underworld: Evolution (2006) – sculptor/painter
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) – sculptor
Thir13en Ghosts (2001) – special makeup effects crew
Deep Rising (1998) – sculptor
Mission: Impossible (1996) – sculptor
Se7en (1995) – sculptor
Kung Fu Rascals (1992) – Sushi Chief
Rick Baker and Moto Hata
Moto Hata working on Juggernaut maquette
Moto Hata doing work for Planet of the Apes
Moto sculpting Mr. Hydes fist for the 2003 film 'The League of Extraodinary Gentlemen'
Moto Hata sculpting
Moto Hata displaying his amazing sculting ability
fred cervantes said
Moto was not just talented, but tremendously genuine, helpful and approachable. Thanks for publishing these photos. I am on a location where i’ve received the news. He will be missed.
patty loza said
god bless your soul….
Joe Gomez said
I was very fortunate to work with Moto over the years. Especially the times we worked late together at Steve Johnson Edge Fx. He would sculpt and i would mold his amazing sculptures. Moto was a perfectionist and hard working human being. He had a gift for his artistry that was seen and felt by many of his peers. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to his Wife and Family.
Sandy Collora said
Worked on many shows with him as well… His talent, candor, and sense of humor were always a source of inspiration and fun. Without question, one of the most professional, hard working, guys I’ve ever met. Moto was class act. Period. Rest in peace, friend.
susie harper said
As brief as my encounter with moto hata was this time it was most impressionable. I hope eventually he’ll get to my group meeting! Hurry back!
susie harper said
It is 5:30 A.M. and I am considering all of the, “what ifs”?
I thought you were going to surprise me and make it to Sunshine group our last meeting I really did. It feels like
you slipped through my hands like smoke, I did not even know
you were a member of our district how does that happen? I wish we could have practiced together. My prayer is that this
never happens again to you. I will do my best to be a good group leader my vow is no member is left behind. Thank you for your effort and courage I will continue to chant for your
happiness and your love ones. See you my myoho friend.
Ben Zahavi said
I only met Moto on few occasions, but it was enough to leave a deep impression.
He had that intense concentration when sculpting & yet otherwise so informal,
modest, courteous & courageous. Moto was someone you look up to; He’s one of a kind!
susie harper said
Hi Moto,
I was thinking about you at our meeting. Miwa was there she
looks really good. You are a winner!!! I am wearing my real
hair and while combing it I was thinking how lush your
beautiful black hair is. Taishiro “our” hero led a great
study meeting “The Dragon Gate” Keep smiling.