Pixar enthusiasts and animation aficionados alike have reason to celebrate this year as the renowned animation studio embarks on a busy schedule with the release of not one, but two major films. After taking a brief hiatus in 2014, Pixar has bounced back with an impressive lineup that is set to captivate audiences around the world. The first offering, “Inside Out,” is slated for release in July and has already generated a buzz of excitement, thanks in part to its favorable reception at the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile, the second film, “The Good Dinosaur,” is scheduled for release in November, and WIRED had the privilege of providing an early glimpse into the production during a recent presentation in London.
“The Good Dinosaur” has faced its fair share of challenges during its lengthy production timeline, having been in the works since 2009. In 2013, the film underwent significant changes, including a complete rewrite, recasting of voice actors, and the replacement of its original director, Bob Peterson, with first-time director Peter Sohn. Despite these hurdles, the film has remained true to its core concept: exploring the intriguing premise of what if the asteroid that caused the extinction of dinosaurs had missed Earth. According to Sohn, who has previously lent his talents to iconic Pixar films like “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo,” the creative process has involved a continuous effort to refine the story, ensuring it maintains a strong emotional arc.
At its heart, “The Good Dinosaur” revolves around Arlo, a young Apatosaurus who experiences a heartbreaking separation from his family shortly after the loss of his father. The film takes audiences on an adventure as Arlo forms an unlikely bond with Spot, a human cave-boy. Together, they embark on a journey to find their way back home, a narrative that is quintessentially Pixar. What sets this film apart, however, is its groundbreaking animation style. “The Good Dinosaur” represents Pixar’s first foray into photorealistic environments. During the presentation, Sohn showcased a mesmerizing scene featuring raindrops falling on leaves, which turned out to be a remarkable CGI creation for the film’s awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain settings.
The filmmakers employed innovative techniques to ensure that the terrain in the film was rooted in real-world environments. They gathered elevation data from actual landscapes they had visited and used this information as a foundation for creating and populating plants, water bodies, and even snow in the virtual terrain. The outcome is nothing short of breathtaking, and when combined with the stylized portrayal of dinosaurs, it results in a visual experience that promises to be unparalleled in the realm of animated films.
In a week when “Jurassic World” broke records with the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time, it is reassuring to know that Pixar has done its due diligence in researching the subject matter. Early renders of raptor characters even incorporated feathers and, as Sohn humorously noted, some of them sported haircuts reminiscent of a certain Barcelona football team. However, he emphasized that the film’s dinosaurs are not meant to adhere strictly to scientific realism.
While “The Good Dinosaur” is still in its early stages of animation, with approximately 50% of the work completed, the first look at the film suggests that Pixar is poised to deliver yet another blockbuster hit. Audiences can mark their calendars for the release of “The Good Dinosaur” on November 27, with high expectations for Pixar’s continued success in the world of animation.
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