Up (2009 Pixar film) discussion

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:51 pm

The point is that those are all film cliche's that they try to avoid but inevitably cant when it comes down to it.

tsom · Post by **tsom** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:07 pm

Ahhh, I just saw this for the first time a few hours ago. Such a good movie! Bonus points for Christopher Plummer being in it! I had no idea.

SpringHeelJack · Post by **SpringHeelJack** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:25 pm

Yeah, but I still think it's unfair to generalize that all movies end with a chase scene. ALL of "Finding Nemo" IS a chase scene. And "Ratatouille" really didn't.

Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:42 pm

They don't all end with one, they just usually have one somewhere in it. Ratatouille started with one. You know, remmy and the old lady?

Margos · Post by **Margos** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:45 pm

Kyle wrote:They don't all end with one, they just usually have one somewhere in it. Ratatouille started with one. You know, remmy and the old lady?

And later, when Skinner is chasing him for the will.

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:30 am

BUMP!

Pixar's Facebook page update with the Up 2D short "George and AJ", starring the two men from Shady Oaks. It tells the story of what happened in the city after Carl takes flight. It's great, especially because in the short...

- We see where Russell was hiding when the house took flight
- We see how long Carl and Russell were in South America (one week)
- Carl became a hero for senior citizens, inspiring them to send their houses aways (one by having hundreds of cats pulling the house, another using oxygen tanks to lift off like a rocket)

The short is also available on iTunes.

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:18 am

That short was awesome, by the way!

Up:rising with Story Artist Enrico Casarosa!
http://animatedviews.com/2009/up-rising ... -casarosa/

ajmrowland · Post by **ajmrowland** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:41 am

That is so made of win!

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:42 am

Up:rising with Story Artist and Dug’s Special Mission’s Director Ronnie del Carmen!
http://animatedviews.com/2009/up-rising ... el-carmen/

SmartAleck25 · Post by **SmartAleck25** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:43 am

Hey, UD! I 'm a just joined newbie, but I know my way around the site. I watched Up the day after it came out on DVD, and I must admit, it blew me away. It was just so clever, and it's my 2nd favorite Pixar film (after the Incredibles). Thanks for posting all of these articles you guys!

PrincePhillipFan · Post by **PrincePhillipFan** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:50 pm

SmartAleck25 wrote:Hey, UD! I 'm a just joined newbie, but I know my way around the site. I watched Up the day after it came out on DVD, and I must admit, it blew me away. It was just so clever, and it's my 2nd favorite Pixar film (after the Incredibles). Thanks for posting all of these articles you guys!

Welcome to the board, SmartAleck! Glad to have you aboard!

Something recently was pointed out to me by my gf that I never realized before. Why does it seem like with all the featurettes on the Pixar DVDs/Blu-Rays, it seems like there is never any feature regarding the voice actors? I would have loved to seen interviews with Ed Asner, Chris Plummer, etc talking about their respective characters, but nothing. It was the same way with The Incredbiles DVD. I think it's a shame since to me the voice acting is one of the most important aspects of any kind of animated feature, but it seems always glossed over in the Pixar DVD/ Blu-Rays.

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:07 pm

PrincePhillipFan wrote:
SmartAleck25 wrote:Hey, UD! I 'm a just joined newbie, but I know my way around the site. I watched Up the day after it came out on DVD, and I must admit, it blew me away. It was just so clever, and it's my 2nd favorite Pixar film (after the Incredibles). Thanks for posting all of these articles you guys!
Welcome to the board, SmartAleck! Glad to have you aboard!

Something recently was pointed out to me by my gf that I never realized before. Why does it seem like with all the featurettes on the Pixar DVDs/Blu-Rays, it seems like there is never any feature regarding the voice actors? I would have loved to seen interviews with Ed Asner, Chris Plummer, etc talking about their respective characters, but nothing. It was the same way with The Incredbiles DVD. I think it's a shame since to me the voice acting is one of the most important aspects of any kind of animated feature, but it seems always glossed over in the Pixar DVD/ Blu-Rays.

Actually, they do make voice actor featurettes, they just don't include it on the DVD/Blu-Ray for some odd reason...

Ed Asner Interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81AG5X53JLw

Christopher Plummer Interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXRlDO3 ... re=channel

Jordan Nagai Interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVOr7TXw ... re=channel

What I find funny about this is that Pixar is the complete opposite of DreamWorks when it comes to voice actor interviews. DreamWorks always does them, mainly because they hire big name actors and feel the need to highlight them. But with Pixar, they barely hire any big actors, so they don't feel the need to make a big deal over them.

I agree, however, that since they bring the characters to life they should be highlighted more on the DVDs and Blu-Rays.

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:38 pm

Here is another interview that someone did with Ed Asner and it last 4 minutes.....'

EDIT- helps if I have a link to said youtbe interview....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxFsY4oE74I&NR=1

and also in that other interview Ed Asner he talks about he relates to Carl/Russel buddies in a personal way due to the age and the relationship between a senior and this youth....

I think if I recall correctly I might know what that personal reason is....

After I was on Jay Leno.....We heard on CNN or some news channel maybe it was that Austism Speaks thing...anyway it said that Ed Asner has a grandchild with either Asperger Syndrome or some type of High Functioning Autism....which Im not sure where to look it up but I remember my mom telling me that she saw that after my jay Leno experience...because the segment I was on Jay Leno for was Does that impress Ed Asner.....for those that don't know...

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:38 pm

Sorry for bumping the thread but I saw a neat thing after watching the film again with my nephew. There's a hidden Pixar cameo in the movie. When Carl is buying the plane ticket in the "Married life" sequence, there's a pamphlet on the counter. On it is a picture of the beach girl from the short "Knick Knack".

Pretty cool, eh?

Barbossa · Post by **Barbossa** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:44 pm

Another genuine classic:

I wonder if this one will be nominated for a Best Animated Feature Oscar?

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:48 am

Disney Aims UP for Best Picture
http://thedisneyblog.com/2009/12/09/dis ... t-picture/

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:16 pm

Having seen the film again its been on my mind for quite a while. One thing I noticed that very few reviews have mentioned is that the film has one major theme: that of self fulfillment. Every character in the movie has a goal, a motive, a reason of being. While this can be said about the other Pixar film in Up self fulfillment is a major plot point.

Carl wants to go to Paradise Falls in order to grant his late wife's wish, Russell wants to help Carl because he wants to earn the badge and gain the respect of his father. Kevin wants to gather food and return to her babies. Dug wants to capture Kevin so he gains the respect of his peers. Finally, Muntz wants Kevin for revenge and to gain his credibility back.

Every character is tied to each other thanks to their personal desires and its what gives the plot so much strength. It shows that our own goals can be intertwined with someone else's goals and become catalysts for change.

Neal · Post by **Neal** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:07 pm

I asked my parents for the Blu-ray and DVD combo pack for Christmas. Does anyone know if there's any coupons out there at this point?

Meanwhile, my sister only asked for the DVD.

What's the best place to buy this where they could get them at the lowest possible price?

Thanks!

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:23 am

UP: Carl and Ellie
This heartwarming video shows the evolution of Carl and Ellie's relationship from the first concept sketches to the final shots of the movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGiGHQeOqII

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:48 pm

Sorry for bumping this, but as a Christmas present, Pixar posted on their Facebook page this wonderful remix by DJ Pogo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxe5NIABsI

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