Twelve years ago, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan warmed the hearts of families in the hit film Monsters, Inc. But how did these two inseparable friends meet? They are an unlikely pair, and in Pixar’s latest 3D-animated film Monsters University, audiences will go back to their college days and discover how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
If you follow me on social, then you likely know I’m in at Monsters University Emeryville, California getting “schooled” on the film! I’ve seen about half of the movie, and from what I can tell you, it is going to be brilliant, heartwarming, vibrant, and funny. Over the next few months, I’ll share what I’ve learned during my studies here, and if you have a question, feel free to leave a comment.
The one thing I always walk away from Pixar Animation Studios with is a true sense of how much thought and detail goes into their films. To get you excited about Monsters University, I have a few fun facts about the film:
- Monsters University was founded in 1313
- There are six different schools of study at Monsters University: School of Scaring, School of Engineering, School of Liberal Arts & Monstrosities, School of Science, School of Business, and School of Aquatics
- There were 100,856 storyboards delivered for Monsters University – the highest number on any Pixar film
- Dean Hardscrabble’s character was modeled after a type of centipede called Scolopendra Gigantea, also known as the Amazonian giant centipede
- The design of Archie the Scare Pig was inspired by director Dan Scanlon’s dog Carol, a Japanese Chin
Monsters University debuts in theaters nationwide on June 21st, 2013.
No compensation was received for this post. I was invited on a press trip to cover the film’s release and travel was provided. #MonstersUEvent
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