5 things you need to know about the new Pixar movie

Next week, on the 22nd, the animation “Elementos” by Disney and Pixar will hit theaters. The film will be Pixar’s 27th production and will be directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur”) and with Denise Ream (“Cars 2”) taking over the production. Watch the trailer!

For you to arrive at the theaters prepared and even more eager to watch the film, RECREIO brought 5 things you need to know about “Elementos”. Check out!

1. History

The story of “Elementos” takes place in Elemento City, where all its inhabitants are part of some group of the four elements of nature, which are fire, water, earth and air. And all these characters live in harmony. But, for the city to remain in order, there is a clear rule: the elements cannot mix.

However, things end up changing a bit when Sparkle, a young woman of the fire element, and Gota, who is of the water element, become friends and begin to prove that this rule is not entirely correct.

2. Message

Like a good Pixar movie, “Elements” will send a message to audiences. Already in the trailers, it is clear that the feature will talk about respecting diversity, living with different people, family relationships and how inclusion in society is important.

3. Pixar Direction

Who is ahead of the new animation is the filmmaker Peter Sohn, who has directed and participated in the production of other Pixar films. According to The Official Disney Fan Club, the director was based on his childhood lived in a South Korean immigrant community in New York, USA, to create much of the plot and characters of “Elements”.

Still depending on the vehicle, Sohn he said:

I tried to capture the idea of ​​people from other places coming together to create a life for themselves. That was the emotional hook for me, the fact that my parents came from somewhere else to create a better life for us.

4. Cast

The original voice cast of “Elementos” features leah lewis It is Mamoudou Athie giving life to Spark and Gota, respectively. Other confirmed names are Ronnie del Carmenlending his voice to Sparkle’s father and Shila Ommi like the mother of the fire element girl.

The actress Wendi McLendon-Covey will lend his voice to Mist, an air element character, while Mason Wertheimer will play Turrão, a being of the earth element. Already the veteran Catherine O’Hara will give life to Mrs. D’agua, the mother of Gota.

Here in Brazil, some celebrities were confirmed in the dubbing cast. Faísca’s parents will have the voices of André Mattos It is Marisa Orthwhile the actress Giovanna Antonelli will be the voice of Gota’s mother. To finish the Brazilian voices, Protasium Cocoa will make the Portuguese version of the character Fiarietta.

The announcement of the participation of these artists in the Brazilian dubbing of “Elementos” was made through a humorous video. Check out!

5. Pixar Short

“Elementos” becomes even more special, as it will be the Pixar film that will return with an old and classic studio tradition: the presence of an animated short before the feature begins. The last time this happened was in 2019, with “Bao”, a short that preceded “The Incredibles 2”.

In this case, the short will show some old acquaintances of the public: Mr. Carl Fredricksen and his talking dog Dug, characters from “Up – Altas Aventuras”. The short titled “Carl’s Date” will show Carl reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a friend, while Dug tries to help his best friend with some tips he got from his friends. The problem is that Dug’s friends are also dogs. Watch the trailer!

Bonus – Cannes Film Festival

Although “Elementos” will only arrive in Brazilian theaters next week, the film has already been shown at the Cannes Film Festival. The event is held in the city of Cannes, France and is considered the most important in the cinematographic world. The animation was shown at the end of the festival program, on May 27. The production director and part of the team were present at the event.