“The artists here have outdone themselves.” Universal + DreamWorks Animation have unveiled a wonderful behind-the-scenes featurette for The Wild Robot, which is opening theaters in September this year (full trailer here). It looks magnificent! This is going to blow us all away, isn’t it?? Everyone speaks so fondly about making this. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. A powerful story (based on the beloved books) about the discovery of self, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature. A moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things, The Wild Robot is written & directed by three-time Oscar nominee Chris Sanders—of How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Lilo & Stitch. Starring Lupita Nyong’o as Roz; Pedro Pascal as the fox Fink; Catherine O’Hara as opossum Pinktail; Bill Nighy as goose Longneck; Kit Connor as gosling Brightbill, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, & Ving Rhames. This is an update on the look from DWA’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – I adore the soft painted style. It works perfectly for this lovely nature story. // Continue Reading ›
