[b]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?[/b]
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.
[b]How cool was it to
voice Linguini, a main character on Ratatouille?[/b]
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.
[b]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.[/b]
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.
[b]Do you know if Andrew Stanton is going to direct A Princess of Mars/John Carter of
Mars next for Pixar?[/b]
I can’t comment on that right now. I’m
sorry.
[b]There have been rumors that there’s going to be a Cars 2. What are your comments on
that?[/b]
I can’t comment on that right now, either
[b]What film are you
currently working on?[/b]
Currently I’m working on Up, which is scheduled to be released in
-
[b]I know that you are Art directing Up. How’s that going right
now?[/b]
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.
[b]Are you going to
voice a character for Up?[/b]
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.
There is no justice
Lucky!!!