Labels: Brad Bird, Oscars, Pixar, Ratatouille

# posted by JV IS TIZ!!! PIXAR @ 7:55 PM

Today I had the opportunity to exclusively interview Pixar's Lou Romano!

Here is the interview. I hope you enjoy it!

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I know you were a Production Designer and the voice of Bernie Kropp on The Incredibles, the voice of Snotrod on Cars, and Production Designer and voice of Linguini on Ratatouille for Pixar. Can you tell me your experience on working on those films?

The Incredibles was the most involving film for me. Artistically it was a very fulfilling experience. Ratatouille was fulfilling from a performance standpoint. My work on Cars was done over one or two days. It was fun to come in and do that very quickly and have the chance to work with Joe Ranft and John Lasseter.

How cool was it to voice Linguini, a main character on Ratatouille?

It has been pretty exciting. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity. Of course, when I started doing the scratch work or, temporary recording, I didn't know I was to be cast at all. I was officially told much later, after having done quite a bit of recording.

What’s your favorite thing about working for Pixar?

Working with so many creative people and being inspired by their work. I'm continually growing and learning new things here.

What’s your favorite Pixar film to date?

I'm torn but my top 2 favorites are the original Toy Story and The Incredibles.

Do you know if Brad Bird’s next film will be for Pixar? I know it’s 1906 and it will be live-action, but what I don’t quite know is if it will be a Pixar film.

I don't know either. Pixar will be involved in some peripheral way but the studio isn't set up as a live action studio. So, Brad will probably work with and through another studio.

Do you know if Andrew Stanton is going to direct A Princess of Mars/John Carter of Mars next for Pixar?

I can't comment on that right now. I'm sorry.

There have been rumors that there’s going to be a Cars 2. What are your comments on that?

I can't comment on that right now, either

What film are you currently working on?

Currently I'm working on Up, which is scheduled to be released in 2009.

I know that you are Art directing Up. How’s that going right now?

It's going well right now. I'm working again with Bryn Imagire, who was the Shading Art Director for The Incredibles. We're working with a very talented group of artists. I'm working on organic environments right now, color design and visual effects concept design.

Are you going to voice a character for Up?

Not that I know of. I did some scratch work for the reels. But, it's far too early to know if it will stick.

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I want to thank Lou Romano for doing this interview with me. You can visit his blog by clicking here.

What do you guys think about this interview?

We might have more interviews with Pixar employees in the future.

Thanks again Lou!

Labels: 1906, Brad Bird, John Carter of Mars, JV PIXAR NEWS, Lou Romano, Pixar, UP

# posted by JV IS TIZ!!! PIXAR @ 12:37 PM

Bird explains that the movie begins with Remy and his family living in a farm. But when Remy exposes the family, they are chased out into the open, where he gets separated from the family and somehow ends up in Paris alone. He is near his favorite chef Gusto’s restaurant. But his favorite chef is long since dead. So Remy hangs around talking to an imaginary version of the guy he’s seen on television (voiced by Brad Garett).

The first clip shows Remy talking to the imaginary Gusto as they watch the chefs cook in the kitchen. Remy notices the kid ruining the soup and decides to take action. He jumps down into the sink, runs along the floor, hides underneath the kitchen equipment where he almost gets burned to death. It’s the fantastical chase sequence that goes around the entire kitchen. Remmy ends up narrowly escaping from an oven before crawling to safety onto a serving cart which goes into the main dining area. Finally back in the kitchen, Remy adds spices and ingredients to the soup in an attempt to fix the kid’s mistake. He searches the kitchen and in an incredibly imaginative sequence, makes the soup complete. But just as he finishes, he is caught by the kid.

Bird explained what follows: At this moment Skinner catches Linguini with a soup ladle in his hand and goes ballistic. While this whole blow-up is happening, the soup is brought out a food critic, who ends up loving it. He knows this guy is an idiot but at the same time sees he’s doing something right. So he lets him do it.

This is where the next clip begins. Skinner catches a glimpse of Remy while lecturing Linguini. Caught in a bottle, Linguini is given the job of disposing of Remy in the river. But Linguini can’t get the nerves to throw him in. Linguini starts talking to Remy, who nods and gestures back. Linguini comes up with a plan for Remy to cook for him, so that he wont lose his job. And with that he lets Remy free. But Remy runs away. Looking back he sees the depressed kid sulking, and decides to go back. So much emotion is displayed as this new bond is formed.

/films says there sure a trailer will debut for Ratatouille online next week.

If you are looking for an The Incredibles 2, Brad Bird says:

"But I think at Pixar, the bottom line is the story that you’re telling. And Pixar does not look at sequels as a financial plan. We feel we have a relation ship with the audience and that they believe in each movie we put out. We believe completely in every movie we put out. If I can come up with a story that is as good or better than that first film, then I’d love to return to that world, but it would have to be story first.”

So there you have it!

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Soruces: http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/03/03/wondercon-pixars-ratatoullie-panel/ http://hesstoons.blogspot.com/2007/03/wondercon-2007.html

Labels: Brad Bird, Ratatouille, WonderCon

# posted by JV IS TIZ!!! PIXAR @ 4:15 PM

In addition to a special preview of an exclusive, extended sequence from the film, you'll also get a question and answer session with Director Brad Bird and the voice of Remy the rat, Patton Oswalt.