Lots of Ratatouille news today. Have you seen it yet? Well have you? I hope you have! Anyway, down to news…
Firstly, Mouse Clubhouse News has a look at Ratatouille at the El Capitan Theatre and all the little goodies associated. Mmmm, Le Ratatouille Sundae. Thanks Scott!
The main attraction in this weeks Disney Insider is Ratatouille! Lots of Ratatouille goodness there. They even talk a little bit about the original premise for Ratatouille.
The UK film mag, Empire, has a section on Ratatouille you might want to check out. And Screen International also has a glowing review of Ratatouille and so does Box Office Mojo. Thanks Will.
The Reporter’s, Leo Holzer, has an article on designing Ratatouille as well as an interview with the head of story, Mark Andrews. Great article. Thanks Leo!
Upcoming Pixar reader, Faith, points out the the Ratatouille website has had another update, this time with 2 new video clips, a new tv spot, 16 stills, concept art, and credits in the film section. Thanks Faith!
And that is the latest on Ratatouille. If you have seen the film, hope you enjoyed it, if you haven’t, go see it! (unless of course your in one of those countries where it hasn’t opened yet)
Yeah, I saw it! And it was sweeeeeet!
I definitely wouldn’t call it a ‘kid movie’ (it barely borderlines ‘family movie’), but even if you aren’t into cooking, you should definitely see it this summer.
I saw it and it was…amazing! It’s without question my favorite animated movie of ALL time. I love all of the Pixar movies, but this one is very(very,very) special, and I doubt it will ever be outdone. WOW! I am in awe…
Luxo Jr and all,
Yes, had to see it today 🙂
I feel bad that some readers of this blog need to wait months before seeing this amazing movie so I’m offering some words of consolation:
— Ratatouille can be divided into two parts. The second part is stronger and has the one emotional moment. The weaker first part has one sequence that shines, the amazing kitchen sequence that is included in the 9 minutes preview. In other words: if you combine that preview with the trailer, you’ve seen half of it! But the 2nd part really surprised me..
— The music is indeed one of the strongest points of the movie
— Ratatouille belongs in the same group with Monsters Inc, if we create Pixar categories (the “two worlds” paradigm)
— The humor is clean but geared towards adults (Example: I laughed out loud when an expert mentioned taking DNA samples from a rat by mistake and not from a human, but the kids in the theater were really quiet at that verbal joke)
— Great date movie due to the Paris location. I now plan to take my wife to see it again with her..
— After I saw “Flushed Away” (Dreamworks) I said to myself: “nice eye candy but forgettable”. This other rat movie is “extremely nice eye candy and cool story”!
Enough of this, I really tried not to spoil it..
Go Pixar!
Some Pixar news from watching the Ratatouille credits: Pixar is NOT interested in motion capture as a technology for its movies. They proudly display a funny anti-motion capture logo at the end of the credits 🙂
Mmmm. That sundae does look good. I might make it to celebrate Ratatouille. =)
On the Disney website credits:.. Pinkava does not even get a mention, because (?!) life imitates fiction.
Yes, Pinkava’s name is only in very small print (co-director in end credits). But you can tell his vision is everywhere.. Weird.
Saw, it…loved it. Went to Target afterwards to look for a small Remy for my desk…..nothing. Not even a space to indicated there was something for sale, but was sold out.
Then went to Wal-Mart…same thing. Nothing, no evidence the movie is out. And just a small amount (finally) at the Disney Store. Strange.
There’s definitely merchandise out there — you just have to look for it.
I saw a big end cap display at Wal-Mart. It had:
Smack-and-yack plushes of Remy, Emille and Gusteau (I think they were about $10 and a bit overpriced);
A large interactive Remy with something like 30 phrases (cute and priced at a bit over $25);
Four small plastic/resin action figurines, Remy, Emille, their father and another rat all featuring some limited movement (priced at about $8 each);
And, a takeoff of the old MouseTrap game with a falling cleaver and other kitchen gadgets that was about $20. (my favorite of the group — but thought I could wait until it’s put on sale).
I did find and purchase an Emille Pez dispenser near the front checkouts — I couldn’t find Remy, Gusteau or any others. It was well under $2.
Disney/Pixar is planning a line of Remy wine and cheeses for Costco and a few more items appealing to adults.
However, I doubt this film is going to rake in the licensing revenue the way “Cars” has. I’m still looking for about 6 of the small Mattel diecast “Cars” characters and I know there’s bound to be other new styles and characters introduced in the coming months and years.