Thematic Transformation In Pixar's Up

Communication is everywhere. We, as interactive human beings, spend the majority of our time corresponding with others to satisfy our physical, identity, social, and practical needs (Adler, Rodman, & Sevigny, 2011). Often, this is consciously done; we search our minds for the accurate linguistic means to express our experiences, and use them to communicate with those around us. However, communication is not as straightforward and effortless as we may believe. It is, in fact, often unintentional, with 65% of it occurring as a result of non-verbal cues (Matsumoto, Shibata, Seiji, Mori, & Shioe, 2010). As mentioned by Marta Dynel (2011) in a study done on nonverbal communication, “Non verbal signs and signals ... are prevalent practically in

UP is an American made film, directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. The writers accountable for this outstanding adventure-filled movie are Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, and Tom McCarthy. Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios are responsible for producing this animated family comedy often perceived as a children’s movie. UP was first released in the United States May 29, 2009 with a run time of one hour and thirty-six minutes. UP is recognized as a family movie for people of all ages (“UP (2009)”, 2009).

How Marxist theory is presented in Disney/Pixar films, with a focus on Toy Story 3 and Wall-E.

"It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better"- Gianni Versace. Competition is what helps build our character and resilience. It is necessary for higher achievement because it builds self-confidence and teaches you life lesson.

UP is classified as many genres such as adventure, comedy, family film, drama, animation, and fantasy. The plot of UP is well thought out and every hiccup in the storyline has a purpose deeper than what is visible to the eye. Every character in UP has distinguishable characteristics that play a huge role in the outcome of the film. The framework of UP is built by the writers’ word choice, imagery, and symbols used. Word choice helps create the imagery found in UP.

In 1995, a revolutionary motion picture hit the big screen changing cinematic history. It was developed by Pixar and Disney who introduced us to the dynamic duo of a sheriff and a space ranger. In Toy Story, Andy’s family is preparing to move into a new home and the toys are preparing for the change. Unknown to him or his parents, Andy’s toys are actually alive. They communicate and meet whenever humans are not present. The lead protagonist , a cowboy doll named Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), takes the toys on a mission to discover what new additions to the family are among the heap of Andy’s birthday presents. The multitudes of gifts surround an electronic Buzz Lightyear action figure (voiced by Tim Allen). The extravagant toy becomes the

Much of what the child perceives is based on knowledge and personal experiences they have had before. From a young age ideas of good and evil are conveyed to children along with ideas of good and bad. As custom for millennia books and movies follow the story of good conquering evil. This idea gives hope to the human race and is therefore used thousands of times throughout history. However, when watching Disney and Pixar movies children are actually able to see when evil

What makes this score unique to other Pixar films and other Giacchino works is its

The use of music fits in with the montage as it is upbeat and happy, however it adapts the tempo to the events happening. Hence helping us relate to the characters and events. A demonstration of this, is when Ellie finds out about her loss, and the music is playing at a slow tempo until the idea of going to Niagara Falls is proposed, then there is a slight twinkle where the music begins to speed up. This changes the mood of the event, so if it was a sad scene, the music would appropriately slow down and slowly build back up to when the scene changed to portray a happy event. Additionally, it relates to society and illustrates to the audience how everyone in life goes through their ‘ups and downs’, and is further exemplified in the quote “life is like a rollercoaster.”

Surprisingly, anxieties and phobias can be commonly observed in movies, television shows, music, books, etc. While it is not always evident, if one knows what to look out for, it becomes extremely easy to pick out. Disney and Pixar are particularly known for inserting real-life issues into children movies, one such instance being the lovable classic, Finding Nemo. In this, a wild tale is spun that centers on a father clownfish who embarks in an adventurous trek across the ocean alongside a fish with short-term memory in order to find his son (Brydon, 2009). This character, who is named Marlin, is a prime example of an individual who is crippled by extreme anxieties and phobias.

Up is a lot more than an adventure story; it’s also an action, comedy and a story about friendship. When Carl and Russell being chased by the angry dog pack, we can see the action. Friendship is shown in many instances but particularly when Carl gives Russell the grape soda badge, that Ellie have Carl. The comedy of Up is especially obvious in the scene where Carl fights his childhood hero, Charles Muntz. Up is so much more than an adventure story.

It is always an enormous challenge when a business wants to expand internationally because of the need to be sensitive to a whole new market. I am sure that Disney Imagineer was used to dealing with Americans and cultures related to ours; expanding in Hong Kong was a whole new thing to them. If I oversaw the Disney Imagineer Corps I would have not done anything different relating to the integrating the Hong Kong traditions and culture within their parks. I honestly believe that the Imagineer Corps did a phenomenal job being aware of the tradition and wanting to integrate local traditions. Integrating the Feng Shui practice was a big plus because Feng Shui is philosophical system that the Chinese culture follows. It is the practice of locating

The Richard Strauss’ “Thus Spake Zarathustra”, Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube Waltz” and Ligeti’s “Requiem” act as recurrent themes in the film’s story. The C-G-C chords of “Zarathustra” is first heard playing triumphantly like a fan fare in the opening title which juxtaposes the Sun, Earth and Moon. “Zarathustra” acts as bookends for the beginning and end of the film and indicates the importance of the moments of the evolutionary transformation first from ape to man to Star Child. “Zarathustra” is heard near the end of the film as Bowman is transformed into the Star Child which moves earthwards through space, its glowing eyes look back at us. The grandeur of “Zarathustra’s“ timpani pounds across space supporting this image of human transcendence. “Zarathustra” gives it’s visual component immense power.

Disney Pixar’s Up released in 2009 is a story of a grumpy, old man by the name of Mr. Fredricksen and a young Wilderness Explorer by the name of Russel. The movie opens with a love story between a young Mr. Fredrickson and his soon to be wife Ellie. They have a dream to move to South America and live right next to Paradise Falls. Their dream continually gets pushed back due to financial struggles and in the end Ellie dies before this dream can be fulfilled. The story picks up with Russel diligently and persistently working toward achieving his final badge, assisting the elderly badge. The story continues on and will lead the two leaders into great adventure where ethics, purpose, and conflict will be put to the test and battle for priority

The movie Up, directed by Peter Docter, which came out September 3rd 2009 in Australia uses many different camera shots, sound track, camera movement and camera angles. The director uses mis en scene, outfits, props, music and sound effects to connect the viewers to Carl's adventurous side. Carl wears aviator googles and cap. In the opening scene, snippets of the movie shows Carl in camera shots, such as Medium Close Up and Close Ups. This shows his brown cap and aviator googles resembling his hero Charle