Pixarhas finally released a teaser trailer for the upcoming animation film,Elemental.The film was first announced at the D23 convention back in May, giving fans the ultra-exclusive scoop on the details surrounding the new film, such as the plot, the stars, and, of course, the director and his connection to the project.
Pixarhas its own humble beginning story, starting with an image computer created in the 1970s. It bounced around at the hands of many companies, such as Lucasfilm and Apple, and finally, it was sold to Disney in 2006. Through all the major changes,Pixar has been able to stay on topof its animation game and has successfully put out many of the beloved films that audiences have cherished to this day.Elementaltells the story of an unlikely pair, Ember Lumen (the fire element voiced by Leah Lewis) and Wade Ripple (the water element voiced by Mamoudou Athie).
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From the looks of theElementalteaser trailer, the main character, Ember, gets on the crowded subway filled with many other elements, such as earth in the form of many plants and air in the form of a cloud mom and her children. What is lacking in the trailer is other fire elements, as Ember is the only fire element on the subway. Director Peter Sohn was inspired by his childhood and growing up in New York City. Sohn even takes this film to a deeper level by playing with the idea of the physical traits of elements and how they interact with one another, but also by giving them emotional traits. The heart wants what the heart wants.
Director Sohn is no stranger to Pixar, as he has voiced many characters, includingSOX the cat fromLightyear,CiccioinLuca,and the Pet Collector inThe Good Dinosaur.Sohn has directed some Pixar shorts and made his feature film directing debut withThe Good Dinosaur.Elementalwill be Sohn’s second feature animation film with Pixar, for which Sohn has a great deal of personal connection. Sohn toldThe Hollywood Reporter, “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.” This means it’s time to get out the popcorn and maybe even a travel-size tissue pack for those tears that will be shed.
Pixar is known for its amazing animation, but what continues to draw fans back in is the relatable stories that come along with the films and their characters, whether that be a story about a middle schooler trying to deal withthe awkward stages of growing up inTurning Redor a kid who learns about their family’s past through culture and music. Pixar never fails to capture the hearts of audiences while making a strong connection that will last a lifetime.
Elementalis set to premiere in theaters on June 16th, 2023.
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