The Big Picture ‘Wolfs’ Is a Clooney and Pitt Reunion. Is It Anything Else? Plus: Five Movies You Need to See This Month.
Sep 27, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Josh Cooley, the talented director of 'Transformers: One' and 'Toy Story 4,' shares his insights into the vibrant world of animation. He discusses the challenges and creative processes behind making animated films and his journey from Pixar to new adventures. The dialogue dives into themes of non-biological relationships and the character origins within the Transformers franchise. Additionally, they touch upon the recent film 'Wolfs' featuring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, debating its charm beyond star power.
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Transformers One Discussion
- Sean expresses his fondness for Transformers and discusses Transformers One, an animated origin story.
- Amanda and Sean debate the nature of Transformers, their physical forms, and birthing processes.
The Challenge of Animation
- Josh Cooley describes the challenge of creating everything from scratch in animation.
- He emphasizes the importance of design in every detail, from character haircuts to sidewalk cracks.
Voice Acting Casting
- When casting voice actors, Josh Cooley prefers not to know their identities initially.
- He focuses solely on vocal qualities and listens to their natural speaking voices, like on talk shows.
