Elemental (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Peter Sohn |
| Produced by | Denise Ream |
| Screenplay by | Brenda Hsueh |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Elemental is an upcoming American computer-animated romantic fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream with a screenplay by Turning Red creative consultant Brenda Hsueh and executive-produced by Pete Docter. The film stars Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as the lead voice roles.
Elemental is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 16, 2023.
Premise[edit]
In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.
— Pixar[1]
Voice cast[edit]
- Leah Lewis as Ember Lumen, a fire element, described as a "tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman"
- Mamoudou Athie as Wade Ripple, a water element, described as a "fun, sappy, go-with-the flow guy"
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On May 16, 2022, Pixar announced a new film titled Elemental, with the classical elements of fire, water, air, and earth as its central theme, with Peter Sohn directing and Denise Ream producing, along with some concept art.[2] According to Sohn, the idea for the film was inspired on his experiences as the son of immigrants in New York City in the 1970s. He stated: "My parents emigrated from Korea in the early 1970s and built a bustling grocery store in the Bronx." He also stated: "We were among many families who ventured to a new land with hopes and dreams — all of us mixing into one big salad bowl of cultures, languages, and beautiful little neighborhoods. That's what led me to Elemental."[3] Sohn and Ream reunite after having previously worked together on The Good Dinosaur (2015).[2] Turning Red (2022) creative consultant Brenda Hsueh was hired to write the screenplay.[4]
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sohn says the film's seven-year development period with Elemental is closely tied to his relationship with his family, when the idea first started, following the release of The Good Dinosaur in 2015. It is revealed that Ember was born in Elemental City, but grew up in a fire town, since the neighborhoods are sort of split up in different ways. He stated: "I am quite emotional about getting the characters and the story out for sure." He also stated: "This movie is about thanking your parents and understanding their sacrifices. My parents both passed away during the making of this thing. And so, it is hugely emotional, and I'm still processing a lot of it."[5]
Sohn stated at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club: "The concept of the city itself started off with Ember." He also stated: "We thought, 'What's the best city we can build to support Ember's journey of identity and belonging?' It started by thinking about a city that would be hard for fire, and so we based it off of water. The idea is that Water got to this area first, and then Earth came, so it became a delta. Then, they built a water infrastructure with water canals and elevated water channels everywhere, making it even tougher for Ember. Then, Air came in after that, and Fire was one of the last groups to come into the city."[6]
When asked about being compared to Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sohn said that Elemental is not inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, despite their shared concept of personifying about classical elements. Sohn stated: "No, it wasn't a touchstone, but I love the show. I saw it with my kids and it's great, but we're so different from it. There's no martial arts in our world. There's not anything like that. It's this city story with the romance, and this family drama. But I do appreciate the connection that people are making just 'cause they love that and hopefully they can love this, too." Sohn also stated:
Growing up, I always saw my parents a certain way, but then when I hit my 20s and got a real job versus working at my family shop, I saw them as people. That shift from parents to people affected me a great deal. All the stories they told me of their journey here I took for granted until I was like, 'Oh my God, they did this without speaking the language. They did this with no money. My dad was a hotdog cart guy and he made all this. I could never do that.' My empathy grew for them.[7]
On September 9, 2022, during the D23 Expo, Sohn, Ream and Pete Docter presented a first look at the film. "Our story is based on the classic elements — fire, water, land, and air. Some elements mix with each other, and some don't," Sohn stated. "What if these elements were alive?" Shortly after the unfinished animation footage, a clip was screened, showing Ember and Wade on a date, walking through a park where Wade tries to impress Ember by running across water, sliding, and creating a romantic rainbow.[8]
Casting[edit]
On September 9, 2022, during the D23 Expo, Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie were revealed to have been cast in the leading voice roles of Ember and Wade, respectively.[9]
Marketing[edit]
Following the voice cast announcement, a first look image and an exclusive teaser poster were released on September 9, 2022, during the 2022 D23 Expo Presentation.[9] The marketing campaign of Elemental began on November 17, 2022, with the release of a teaser trailer, set to Bakar's "Hell N Back".[10] Writing for /Film, Jeremy Mathai commented positively of the footage, saying it "looks wonderfully rendered and irresistibly charming."[11]
Release[edit]
Elemental is scheduled to be theatrically released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in the United States on June 16, 2023.[9][12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Upcoming". Pixar Animation Studios. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Moreau, Jordan (May 16, 2022). "Pixar Announces Next Movie, Elemental, From Good Dinosaur Director Peter Sohn". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (2022-05-16). "Pixar Announces New Feature Elemental, Shares Early Concept Art". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 28, 2022). "Verve Signs Pixar Elemental Screenwriter Brenda Hsueh".
- ↑ Odman, Sydney (November 17, 2022). "Elemental Director Peter Sohn on His Personal Connection to the Pixar Film, Honoring His Late Parents".
- ↑ Johnson, Zach (November 17, 2022). "Peter Sohn Breaks Down Ember and Wade's Meet-Cute in Elemental". D23. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ↑ Romano, Nick (November 17, 2022). "Pixar's Elemental director on Avatar comparisons: 'We're so different from it'".
- ↑ "Pixar's Elemental Footage Description: Can Fire And Water Mix? [D23]". /Film. September 9, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ Phillips, Patrick (November 17, 2022). "What Is The Song In Pixar's Elemental Teaser Trailer?".
- ↑ Mathai, Jeremy (November 17, 2022). "Elemental Teaser: Opposites Attract In Pixar's Newest Original". /Film. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-05-16). "Pixar Unveils Concept Art & Dates 27th Film Elemental For Summer 2023". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
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