In its 92 year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has created a legacy of movies featuring talking animals - since the debut of Mickey Mouse in the short "Steamboat Willie" to "Bambi," "Dumbo," "The Book of the jungle "," Robin Hood "and" The Lion King ".
Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the animal world with his next film "Zootopia".
"We all grew up watching the great Disney movies animals - we were immersed in those worlds," says the director, Byron Howard. "My favorite childhood movie was 'Robin Hood', and we wanted to honor that legacy, but in a different way, deeper. We started by asking 'How a mammalian metropolis would be if it had been designed by animals?' The idea was incredibly exciting for us. "
Zootopia is a city like no other, made up of different habitats that celebrate different cultures. It is the luxurious Plaza Sahara to desert animals; Tundratown for polar bears and moose; hot, humid Forest District; Small Rodencia for smaller rodents; and Sir Anthony for the millions and millions of adorable bunnies.
The city center, Central Sabana is a place where animals live in all environments. There, no matter what they are, from the largest to the smallest insect elephant, everyone can achieve what is proposed. But when the official optimistic Judy Hopps comes to town, he discovers that being the first rabbit in a police squad big and tough animals is not an easy task. Determined to prove herself, takes the opportunity to get involved in a case to solve a big mystery, even if it means associated with the fox Nick Wilde, a charlatan and con artist.
"In its essence, Zootopia is a film about friendship," said the director Rich Moore. "Judy and Nick - a rabbit and a fox - are natural enemies by definition So these characters do not mix very well at first both reach with insights into the relationship with the other -.. Unfounded prejudices that are not true."
According to Howard, the fact that friends do not get along well fed comedy in the film. "Judy is the eternal optimist, who believes that everyone can be what they want - after all, is the motto of the city," he says. "Nick is quite the opposite it is a cynical think we are what we are So we put this peasant innocent full of vim and vigor in the middle of the city next to Nick -... One realist and he has fun mocking her. But she has a few tricks up his sleeve. "
The creators conceived and built the vast and detailed world Zootopia, populating it with 50 different species of animals that retain what makes them so special in the real world, but also speak and wear pants. "The team spent 18 months investigating animals," says producer Clark Spencer. "We met with animal experts worldwide, including Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We traveled 9.000 miles to Kenya, Africa, for a two-week immersion in animal behavior and personality. We wanted each species were real, they felt authentic and were based on their actual behavior. "
"I think the trip to Africa changed us all deeply," adds Jared Bush, co-director, and one of the writers. "It's an amazing experience, being surrounded by hundreds, thousands of animals. We wanted it to feel that density in the film, which was involved a lot of work. We returned from that trip with a genuine need to do well."
Zootopia has a remarkable voice cast in English called to give life to the mammalian metropolis, including Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time, ABC, Something Borrowed, Walk the Line), as the official rookie Judy Hopps. "Ginnifer has such a sweet temper," says Moore. "But it's also tough, as Judy, and has a lot of wood for comedy. He knows how to play a full and moral character in a funny way. He understands exactly what makes funny Judy".
Jason Bateman (Horrible Bosses 2, This Is Where I Leave You) gives voice to the deceitful fox Nick Wilde. "Nick is not exactly a good guy," Bush said. "But Jason Bateman somehow makes lovable, sexy and oddly charming. Nick is sarcastic and hilarious in the style of Jason Bateman."
The rest of the voice cast includes English as Gazelle Shakira, the star of the most famous international pop Zootopia; Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation, Netflix, Luther, BBC) as the impatient boss Judy, Buffalo Head Bogo; J.K. Simmons (Juno Oscar winner for Whiplash) as Mayor Leodoro Leonzález; and Nate Torrance (Hello Ladies HBO; Weird Loners Fox), as the lovely cheetah Benjamin Garraza. Jenny Slate (Obvious Child, Marcel the Shell) are also involved, as vice mayor Bellwether; Tommy Clog (Up in Smoke, That '70s Show) and Yax; Octavia Spencer (Insurgent, Oscar winner for The Help) as Mrs. Nutriales disturbed.; and Bonnie Hunt (Return to Me, Jerry Maguire) and Don Lake (Dumb and Dumber Two, The Bonnie Hunt Show) as distressing but loving parents Judy.
"We are very fortunate to have this calibre- talents have really embraced the humor and the heart of this story in a way never before seen," says Spencer. "I think we're doing something very special, which is very exciting."
Zootopia, Walt Disney Animation Studios, is a comedy adventure directed by Byron Howard (Tangled, Bolt OUT OF SERIES) and Rich Moore (RALPH, Demolition Man, The Simpsons) and produced by Spencer (RALPH, THE DEMOLITION, LILO AND STITCH). Jared Bush (PENN ZERO: ALMOST HERO, Disney XD) the co-director and one of the writers, and John Lasseter is the executive producer. Zootopia hit theaters in Latin America as of February 18, 2016.
A GREAT IDEA
The creators combine a complex issue with authenticity, humor and adventure
Research is the basis of all the films of Walt Disney Animation Studios - something that, according to executive producer John Lasseter, is a requirement to create a great story. literally for research - so when Zootopia creators decided to create a purely animal world, nature were launched. "We conducted a thorough investigation of the animals approximately 18 months," says the director Byron Howard. "We studied how they interacted with each other in nature, how to socialize and how they build their individual communities in the natural world."
"We found that most animals - 90 percent - are prisoners," continues Howard. "Only 10 percent are predators So, although we always assume that predators dominated the animal world, it turns out that are minority speak with anthropologists and sociologists and review the history of mankind -.. Provided that there are a majority and a minority , social conflicts arise observed and learned that all animals tend to congregate with other animals that look like them. find shelter and protection within their individual groups, and tend to avoid animals that are different. "
The investigation led the filmmakers to develop a tale about stereotypes and prejudice. "We set out to make a funny movie about animals," says Howard. "But as we were investigating more deeply, we saw an opportunity to talk about something important -. Still do something fun with the world, the characters and the story" According to the director Rich Moore, the key was finding the balance. "We work hard to find the right point - to tell a story that is entertaining, that has heart and treat relevant issues."
"We talked to an incredible expert on prejudice, Shakti Butler," the producer Clark Spencer, "I explained that it is difficult to have a prejudice against someone once you get to know him. That fundamental idea fit beautifully with our story about a little rabbit and a fox, natural enemies, both assuming things about each other that they are forced to work together, they learn that their prejudices were completely wrong.
A GREAT CHANGE
Judy Hopps wanted to be a police officer since I was little. The odds were against him, of course, because never before a rabbit had joined the Police Department Zootopia - or even dared try. Zootopia cops are large animals such as rhinos, elephants and hippos. But that will not stop Judy. "She has a very strong sense of justice," said Moore. "Defend the helpless, they do not like bullies, and take to heart the motto of the big city: In Zootopia, everyone can be what they want."
However, it will not be easy; Judy is not meant to be a police officer - or at least that's what everyone thinks. But once you realize that, as a rabbit, have certain skills that will enable success, training exceeds graduating first in his class. "Because of his great performance," says Howard, "Mayor Leodoro Leonzález reward, giving the best location for a cadet: Precinct 1 Zootopia Central, which is the toughest and most important seal of the city."
But the head of Judy, Chief Bogo is a little patience buffalo is not impressed by his academic achievements. He does not want a rabbit on your computer. So, instead of giving an important assignment, it puts in monitoring parking lots. "But she decides to be the best controller of parking meters that has ever been," says Howard. "Using their incredible sense of hearing in his favor, 200 parking tickets issued before noon on the first day."
At the moment Judy begins to feel satisfied with their control of parking meters, he meets Nick Wilde, fox suspicious looking. Judy's parents always said that foxes were malicious and unreliable, and Nick seems to fit that stereotype. "He has lived in the city all his life," says Moore. "Nick thinks you are who you are, and it makes no sense to fight it. If everyone will assume he is a fraudster, then he will be the best con man there. And for him, Judy is nothing more than a rabbit field - and he does not hesitate to tell his dream of being a real police officer will never happen. "
However, Judy gets her big break when Chief Bogo is forced to assign a case. "Some mammals have disappeared," says Jared Bush, co-director, and one of the writers. "One of them is Mr. Nutriales, and Ms. Nutriales is desperate to find But as there are several other mammals disappeared, the Chief Bogo can not give all the attention she wanted;.. Judy then offers to help."
Contradicting his own instincts, Bogo Hopps decide to allow work on the case, but on one condition: you have 48 hours to solve it, otherwise it will give the Police Department. That's exactly what the Chief Bogo want to happen. Judy accepts the challenge and go into action, eager to make his mark - until he finds his first clue. "At some point before his disappearance, Mr. Nutriales had contact with Nick Wilde," Bush said. "That is their only clue So should deceive the misleading Nick to help her, triggering a crazy journey that these two complete opposites try to work together -. Or not."
BUILDING THE CITY
The creators summon their inner animal to build a city for all sizes
Judy Hopps, Zootopia is the place where dreams come true. "Judy has always seen Zootopia like this shining city where she can be what you want - where you can make a difference," says director Rich Moore. "But it's a long way from Las Madrigueras".
As Zootopia ideas took shape, the creators realized that the developed world had imagined had legs - in all shapes and sizes. "We have small shrews living among rhinos and elephants," says producer Clark Spencer. "We wanted to be faithful to the actual scale of the animals -. Uncommon in animals animated films So our world should accommodate animals of all sizes in a clear and creative way."
Teams of artists, technicians and writers worked together to build a large and multifaceted small town including tiny transport systems within larger ones, and a network of interlocking pipes, ramps, stairs and doors. The city is home to animals that not only vary in size, but will have different needs. "Zootopia consists of several different environmental districts," said the director Byron Howard. "Each district is designed for a specific animal type - aesthetics, climate, everything reflects the habitat that animals need to live happily Bringing together all these different environments, these different types of animals, in one big city. - we create opportunities and relationships between animals that would not be possible otherwise. "
According to production designer David Goetz, the creators had to think like animals to design the city. "The key is that Zootopia is a world built by the animals that live there -.. Not for human use very organic forms who are different than we would expect With the same technology and knowledge we have we humans, how design the Plaza Sahara camel? What would a polar bear in Tundratown? also added items that people recognize, to give a metropolitan feel.
Inspired by cities like New York and London, the artists mixed traditional cityscapes with global influences and infusions animals. For example, there Tundratown onion-shaped domes, in a nod to Russian architecture, and Zootopia train station has an internal tropical garden, inspired by the Central Station Madrid, but with towers shaped horns. With a similar Southern California climate, Zootopia has areas with artificial climates to accommodate the wide variety of people. An intensive investigation provided the logic to support the location of different climates in adjacent neighborhoods. Goetz explains, "We wonder how tundra place yourself next to a desert? ' Well, the answer is quite simple. You build a wall air conditioning giant that separates the two environments As our own air conditioners, first blowing cold air, cooling Tundratown while the other blows hot air, to condition Square Sahara".
BIG 6
Although the possibilities were endless - and were explored - the creators should limit Zootopia districts. Finally, they decided on six key areas, giving a color palette and specific details on each.
Plaza Sahara is made up of sand dunes and buildings shaped sand dunes. "The heart of Plaza Sahara is inspired by Monte Carlo and Dubai," says Matthias Lechner, art director of habitats. "We learned that the desert animals are generally nocturnal, because it's too hot during the day so we build a variety of evening activities. - Casinos, and a hotel shaped like a giant palm oasis and around."
Plaza Sahara features a color palette of red, orange and yellow.
Tundratown, built mostly with snow and ice, has a cooler palette color, with blue and turquoise. "There are a giant snow machines," says Lechner. "They light up regularly, are part of the climate control. Nothing ever thaws. We have blocks of floating ice instead of sidewalks. Vehicles on skis".
Designers added details of color strategically placed neon lights, playing with reflections and shadows to add dimension and make it more interesting.
Forest District is home to hundreds of huge, bright trees, which generate fumes Jungle - artificial trees, which absorb water from a river to create the steamy atmosphere requiring local. "The jungle is a vertical setting with walkways, bridges and gondolas," says Lechner.
According to Goetz, the large number of trees - more than half million- illustrates one of the great many technological advances that allowed artists to create incredibly detailed environments Zootopia.
Burrows, home of Judy Hopps, is mainly inhabited by farmers of carrots, as Judy's parents. Its vast and extensive fields contrast with the busy streets of the city of Zootopia.
"It is a very rural part of this world," says Howard. "It's about 200 miles away from the city of Zootopia If Zootopia outside Manhattan, Las Madrigueras would like Yonkers -. Away in the field Rabbits are born there and living there all their lives No one understands exactly why Judy wanted.. go - and move to the big city, of all places. "
Central Savannah is where the Police Department Zootopia (DPZ), City Hall and the Central Station, the bustling train station which Judy Hopps up when coming to town for the first time. Following partly concentric model Disneyland, Savannah Central is the central axis of Zootopia. "It's our version of the trough," says Goetz. "Animals from all districts converge here."
The details include a theme of water and forest, with acacias and warm colors: orange, gray, olive green foliage.
Small Rodencia is where the most small mammals Zootopia. "It's an entire tiny town with small houses, streets and stores," says Lechner. "It is surrounded by a big fence for large animals trampled underfoot".
It may be small, but small Rodencia has all the luxuries of a big city, including an elegant salon serving small high-end clientele.
CHARACTERS DESCRIPTION
· JUDY HOPPS: The first official Zootopia rabbit.
· NICK WILDE: A fox and scam artists.
· GAZELLE: The great pop star Zootopia
· HEAD BOGO: Head of Police Department Zootopia. Bogo, hard cape buffalo with 2,000 pounds of attitude, refuses to incorporate Judy Hopps, the first rabbit Zootopia police, his brigade of brave rhinos, elephants and hippos.
· Leodoro LEONZÁLEZ: Mayor Zootopia noble leader, who coined the slogan of the city that governs the life of Judy Hopps: "In Zootopia, anyone can be anything you want".
· BENJAMIN GARRAZA: The most charming Police Department Zootopia cheetah. A Garraza loves two things: Gazelle pop star and donuts. From his desk in the reception greets everyone with a warm smile and an indoor-and granas- solidarity leg.
· DEPUTY MAYOR Bellwether: A sweet ewe with tiny voice and a lot of wool, which is always behind the giant Leonzález mayor.
· YAX: more relaxed and illuminated Zootopia Bovine. When Judy Hopps is investigating a case, Yax gives developers knowledge.
· SRA. NUTRIALES: A desperate otter resorts to Judy Hopps officer seeking help in solving the mysterious disappearance of her husband.
· HOPPS BONNIE: Mother of Judy and their 275 siblings. The Mrs. Hopps loves and supports her daughter, but the nervous Judy move to Zootopia to become a police officer in the city.
· STU HOPPS: Judy's father, a farmer of carrots burrows. Like Mrs. Hopps, he is concerned that moves to Zootopia Judy and mammals of the great city that can not be trusted-especially the zorros-.
· DUKE ROEDRIGUEZ: A bandit petty weasel with a big mouth Judy trying to escape during a police chase.
· Finnick: A desert fox lovely, but a little resentful.
· FLASH: The fastest lazy working at the Department of Motor Vehicles Mammals
· DOCTOR: He leads the City's most urgent medical cases.
· SPOTS: The jaguar, a driver highly valued working for the largest limousine company -and the suspicious city.
· JERRY JUMBEAUX JR .: The irritable easily manage Jumbeaux's Café, the ice cream elephant.
WHAT IS ZOOTROPIA?
In a world in which humans never existed, "Zootopia" features a diverse cast of animal characters that were inspired by their counterparts in the real world. "Our research led us to choose specific animals for certain roles," says producer Clark Spencer. "We learned that the Cape buffalo are tough and unforgiving, so it made sense that our chief of police was a buffalo. We were told that the wildebeest are not very smart, so we decided to use them for comedy."
According to Cory Loftis, the art director of characters, artists began by reviewing the classic Disney films. "[The director] Byron [Howard] is a big fan of 2D movies as" Robin Hood ", considered by many to be the quintessential animal animation. We had to find a way to take what Byron love about these characters and translate it into a 3D world with real fur and features. it was not easy to balance the stylized characters that reflect those 2D sensitivities what audiences expect from a film in 3D. "
The chief character and technical animation, Dave Komorowski, said that the creators had fun playing with audience expectations. "All the characters in Zootopia you met your roles, behaving like the world expects them to behave. The great buffalo is the police chief, the lion is the mayor, the fox is a con man. Just a bunny burrows needed to question the status quo and break with expectations. "
"I think audiences will be surprised by the robustness of this world," continues Komorowski. "In Zootopia there are characters from all over the world, of different shapes and sizes. We work hard to make it a world where you can get lost looking at all the details. I hope audiences enjoy the richness and diversity of these characters."
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Judy Hopps, who believes in Zootopia everyone can be what they want, it becomes the first rabbit in history to join the Police Department Zootopia. But quickly he discovers that he must prove his worth, even if it means siding with a fox scammer to solve his first case.
"Judy comes from a family of farmers of carrots," says the director Byron Howard. "In burrows, the rabbits are small and adorable, production and reproduction;. It has 275 brothers and sisters it is expected to continue that way But Judy is considered progressive in every way not afraid to exceed the limits ever since... it was small, Judy always saw the police as heroes who make a real difference in the world. "
"He faces much opposition in the way," adds director Rich Moore, "but she has determination and will not let anything stand. You realize that as rabbit, it has some advantages."
From the beginning, the creators wanted to keep the rabbit, in essence, is Judy Hopps. The team visited an animal rescue center and led the study live rabbits. Says the art director of characters, Cory Loftis: "Judy had to be all that is a rabbit.. Soft, cute, adorable but also had to demonstrate some strength She is very physical and athletic had to find the right balance. his athleticism and softness ".
The supervising animator Kira Lehtomaki, who oversaw the animation of Judy Hopps, says it took a lot of inspiration in real rabbits. "We look for moments in the action in which Judy had rabbit reactions: when his ears recorded a sound and turn to him before she does, or twists her nose when she's alert."
According to David Suroviec, that motion required a special control. "A normal control, in a human, controls the base of the nose, nostrils," he explains. "Judy's nose, however, is controlled from the top because that's how we see that the nose of a real rabbit twists".
The creators also joined the action scenes of Judy's natural abilities rabbits to jump and kick. Lehtomaki explains that the artists were inspired by a common movement of the rabbits, which twisted his upper and lower body in opposite to kick, to illustrate the athletic side Judy directions. "She's tough," says Lehtomäki, "but did not want it to look masculine. The made strong and feminine."
The costume character is military-inspired, with reference to the US Navy uniforms and clothing for survival. They were also inspired by the legs of racehorses and police dogs to make sure Judy's legs were well protected during his stunts.
Her violet eyes were not inspired by the famous look of Elizabeth Taylor, but Judy's coat. "We wanted a gray rabbit," said Loftis. "But the gray coat did not look very vital, and Judy has so much energy that we wanted to portray that spark of personality. So add some purple tones in their fur, which ended up inspiring the color of your eyes."
Ginnifer Goodwin was chosen to give life to the enthusiasm of Judy. "I was told that Judy is the kind of rabbit that sees the glass half full," says Goodwin. "He has plenty of pop."
The optimistic character's personality is what led the creators to approach Goodwin. "Ginnifer has a natural optimism and great energy," says Howard. "She embodies the purity and we determined that we wanted to Judy. We told Ginnifer that she simply out".
"Both Judy and I are fiercely optimistic," adds Goodwin. "We are strong and ambitious. And definitavemente, I would say that I am also the kind of rabbit that sees the glass half full".
Moore adds: "Ginnifer has very good wood for comedy interpreter to know how an honest and sweet character in a funny way understand what makes this funny kind of character..."
Nick Wilde is a charming and wily con-man with many opinions. "It's a completely cynical," says Howard. "It's the opposite of Judy She grew up in the countryside;. He grew up in the city is a pragmatic He does not mind the motto of the city.. He does not believe that everyone can be what you want."
Moore added: "Nick thinks we are what we are, and that is all that we will always be in the background, he believes that no one will never trust him because he's a fox."
The entertainers made sure that the character keep his animal qualities careful attention to your elbows and shoulders to not seem too human. But in the case of Nick, the creators discovered that the characteristics of real foxes contradicted the character's personality. Tony Smeed, one of the heads of animation, said: "We use the curve of her tail to shape the silhouette of fox Nick But unlike a real fox, who is shy and scary, Nick is very informal. relaxed".
The race conman Nick influential in their appearance. Loftis says: "While the fur Hopps is very well maintained, we wanted Nick to look a little rough and ragged, as if to brush their coats often Then we dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, pants, and tied tie. untidy ".
Smeed, who led the animation Nick says that artists also used the facial expressions of the characters to project his personality, adding controls to create their expressions features and attractive shapes. "The eyes are the windows to the soul," says Smeed. "Playing with the shape of his eyes and the angle of his mouth helped us a lot. Nick always has that look, with narrowed eyes and a grin on his face, which is his way of taking control in a situation without appearing that is working too hard. it's a quick thinker. "
"His ears convey what he feels," continues Smeed. "If you are alert and attentive, his ears are stopped. If you are doing sneaky, your ears hang back. And if you are afraid or in trouble, are tense and pointing down."
Jason Bateman was called to give voice to the cunning fox. "Nick is not exactly a good guy," Bush said. "But Jason Bateman, somehow, makes lovable, sexy and oddly charming. Nick is sarcastic and hilarious in the style of Jason Bateman."
"Nick is sarcastic and very smart," says Bateman. "I played some roles like this in the past, so I think that's why I called."
According to producer Clark Spencer, was the ability to Bateman to be sarcastic and lovable at the same time what attracted the creators. "He is charming and that really comes across in his voice," says Spencer. "He has the ability to say cruel things -a Nick Judy likes to put in its place without alienating the audience. It's extraordinary."
Bateman said that act on an animated film was a unique experienca. "It's a completely different process," he says. "I simply tried to give them as many options as possible, different ways to say each dialogue Producers selected them later."
"Honestly, it's an honor to be part of a Disney movie," continues Bateman. "They are the only movies I see these days because I have two young daughters, ages 8 and 3 years old, so I've become a big fan. I really enjoyed seeing the evolution of animation."
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