Zootopia wasn’t always as socially aware and powerful as it ended up being. A new documentary explores how Disney’s latest hit came to be.
At this point, it’s no secret that Zootopia wasn’t always envisioned as the ass-kicking equality-enforcing work of art that thankfully ended up on the big screen.
But we’re about to learn much more about how this movie came to be! A new 45 minute-documentary from Fusion titled “Imagining Zootopia” explores the making of Zootopia, and takes viewers through all stages of conception that led to the final product:
It’s a wonderful, in-depth look into the animation business and the process of crafting a Hollywood narrative, and well worth a watch for anyone interested in filmmaking, as well as those of us just wanting to know more about how Disney makes its magic.
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Zootopia stands today as a movie protesting institutionalized racism, elegantly proving its point through an engaging narrative, and urging children and adults alike to rethink their perspectives on our world.
Arguably, the movie succeeds better than even Inside Out in this regard, making its audience think and proving once again that Disney Animation Studios isn’t just here to provide candy floss entertainment.
This documentary really showcases how much trial and error is necessary to bring out that kind of story, however. The original concept for this story was definitely darker, and much less revolutionary, than what it ended up being, with one major change being switching the focus from Nick (Jason Bateman) to Judy (Ginnifer Goodwin).
Did you love the final version of ‘Zootopia’ as much as we did?
The movie was directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, and also featured the voice talents of Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk and Shakira.
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