The persistent rumor that Pixar could also start adapting its animated films into live-action has probably not escaped your attention. In particular, it is said to produce live-action versions of classics such as Ratatouille or Up, considered masterpieces. Here is what Pete Docter, the studios' creative director, has to say about it.
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Disney fans are familiar with the studios' formula: for almost all of their cartoons, the studios plan live-action versions. A recipe that sometimes allows them to hit the jackpot, as with The Lion King, but which can also be a flop at the box office, like with The Little Mermaid. Soon, the public will be able to discover in theaters Mufasa and Snow White, whose trailer was destroyed by Internet users. A commercial direction more than artistic,criticized for its lack of originality. Could Pixar, a subsidiary of the group with the big ears, also adopt this trend? Pete Docter, its famous creative director, was keen to clarify the rumorsduring an interview with Time.
We're not going to do that, no. I could be criticized for what I'm going to say, but the trend of live action adaptations bothers me a little. I like to make original and unique films. Doing a remake is not very interesting for me, personally.Besides, making a live-action film with rats would be really complicated. You know, we make these films because they follow rules that only work in animation.
If you see a human being in a house that floats, that flies into the air, your brain will start to ask yourself questions: “No but wait: houses are super heavy. How could balloons make it rise like that?” Whereas if it's an animated character in that same house, it works, you accept the idea. All these worlds that we build in animation are not so easy to transcribe in live action.
And you, what do you think of Pete Docter's comments? Do you agree with him?