Monsters University
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| Directed by | Dan Scanlon |
| Produced by | Kori Rae |
| Starring | John Goodman Billy Crystal Steve Buscemi Kelsey Grammer Jennifer Tilly Frank Oz Dave Foley Julia Sweeney Peter Sohn Joel Murray Ken Jeong Rob Riggle J. B. Smoove John Ratzenberger |
| Music by | Randy Newman[1] |
| Studio | Pixar |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Monsters University (formerly Monsters, Inc. 2) is an upcoming 2013 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, intended to be a prequel to the 2001 film Monsters, Inc.[2] Dan Scanlon is the director and Kori Rae is the producer. It will be the fourteenth film produced by Pixar. John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly, Frank Oz, and John Ratzenberger will reprise their roles from the previous film. James Coburn, who played Henry J. Waternoose III in the first film, died before production began on Monsters University. The role of Henry J. Waternoose III will now be taken over by Kelsey Grammer. The film is set for release on June 21, 2013, and will mark the first prequel Pixar has ever produced.
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[edit] Plot
Set about ten years before the events of Monsters, Inc.,[3] James P. Sullivan, and Mike Wazowski meet in college and plan to become scarers at Monsters, Inc.[4] The film also explains that Mike and Sulley were once rivals but soon became best friends.
[edit] Voice cast
- John Goodman as James P. "Sulley" Sullivan
- Billy Crystal as Michael "Mike" Wazowski
- Steve Buscemi as Randall Boggs[5]
- Jennifer Tilly as Celia Mae[5]
- Kelsey Grammer replacing the late James Coburn as Henry J. Waternoose III[6]
- Frank Oz as Jeff Fungus[5]
- Dave Foley as TBA[5]
- Julia Sweeney as TBA[5]
- Peter Sohn as TBA[5]
- Joel Murray as Don Carlson[5][7]
- Ken Jeong as Mack[6]
- Rob Riggle as Kenny[6]
- J. B. Smoove as Harold[6]
- John Ratzenberger as The Abominable Snowman[6]
- Teddy Newton as TBA[6]
- Gage Davenport as TBA[6]
- Jeff Pidgeon as Thaddeus "Phlegm" Bile[6]
[edit] Production
Plans for a second Monsters, Inc. film have existed since 2005. Following disagreements between then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner and then-Pixar owner Steve Jobs, Disney (who at the time owned the rights to make sequels to all of Pixar's films up to Cars) announced that a sequel to Monsters, Inc. would be made by Circle 7 Animation.[8] However, Disney's change of management in late 2005 (which saw Eisner replaced by his lieutenant Robert Iger) led to renewed negotiations with Pixar, and in early 2006 Disney announced that they had purchased the studio. The Disney-owned sequel rights were then transferred to Pixar, leading to the cancellation of Rob Muir and Bob Hilgenberg's version of the film and the subsequent closure of Circle 7.
A Pixar-made sequel was confirmed in 2010.[2] On April 5, 2011, it was announced that the film's release date would be June 21, 2013. It will be the studio's fourteenth feature film.[9] On March 29, 2011, it was confirmed that the film will be a prequel and the title Monsters University was revealed. The feature will be directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae.[10][11] John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly, Frank Oz, and John Ratzenberger will reprise their roles. New voice cast includes Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Peter Sohn, Joel Murray, Ken Jeong, Rob Riggle, and J. B. Smoove.[12] On August 12, 2011, Billy Crystal was asked about his return to the role of Mike Wazowski and said, "I'm a little hoarse. I spent five-and-a-half hours today for our fourth session on Monsters, Inc. 2."[4]
[edit] Release
Theatrical release of Monsters University will be accompanied by Pixar's "Umbrella" short film. The score for the short will be provided by Jon Brion.[13]
The first teaser trailer for Monsters University was released on June 20, 2012.[14] It appeared along with Brave, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Ice Age: Continental Drift and was met with very positive feedback.
[edit] References
- ^ Connelly, Brendon (July 24, 2012). "Randy Newman Sings Part Of The Monsters University Theme That He Hasn’t Written Yet". Bleeding Cool. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/06/24/randy-newman-sings-part-of-the-monsters-university-theme-that-he-hasnt-written-yet/. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Graser, Marc (April 22, 2010). "Disney drawing 'Monsters Inc.' sequel". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118018177. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ stitchkingdomsite (April 25, 2012). "Disney at CinemaCon 2012 - Brave, Monsters University, Johnny Depp, Muppets and More". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij4hYz8sDno. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- ^ a b "‘Monsters Inc.’ prequel: Billy Crystal gets schooled by Pixar". Los Angeles Times. August 12, 2011. http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/08/13/monsters-inc-prequel-billy-crystal-gets-schooled-by-pixar/. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g Eisenberg, Eric (August 20, 2011). "Monsters University Voice Cast And Plot Details Announced At D23". Cinema Blend. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Monsters-University-Voice-Cast-And-Plot-Details-Announced-At-D23-26344.html. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eisenberg, Eric (June 20, 2012). "Monsters University Gets Four New Teaser Trailers". Cinema Blend. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Monsters-University-Gets-Four-Teaser-Trailers-31485.html. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ^ Roahrig, Maxwell (May 8, 2012). "Flixclusive: Joel Murray talks Monsters University". Flixist. http://www.flixist.com/flixclusive-joel-murray-talks-monsters-university-210124.phtml. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
- ^ Jim Hill (August 7, 2005). "The Skinny on Circle Seven". http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ^ "Monsters University Pushed to 2012". movieweb.com. April 4, 2011. http://www.movieweb.com/news/monsters-university-pushed-to-2013. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "John Lasseter Talks CARS 2, BRAVE and the Future of Pixar". Collider. http://collider.com/john-lasseter-cars-2-brave-interview/93499/. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ "Pixar Short Director Dan Scanlon Set to Helm 'Monsters University'". First Showing. http://www.firstshowing.net/2011/pixar-short-director-dan-scanlon-set-to-helm-monsters-univeristy/. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ Lesnick, Silas; Murphy, Matt (August 20, 2011). "D23 Expo: Director Dan Scanlon Talks Monsters University". ComingSoon. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81296. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (July 24, 2012). "Soundtrack Details For Jon Brion's Score For Ghoulish Animated Film 'ParaNorman'". The Playlist. http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/jon-brion-to-release-soundtrack-for-ghoulish-animated-film-paranorman-20120724. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ Matt Goldberg (June 20, 2012). "Four Teaser Trailers and Six Images for Pixar’s MONSTERS UNIVERSITY [Updated"]. http://collider.com/monsters-university-trailers-images/174081/. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
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