The recent remark by Pixar’s chief creative officer, Pete Docter, is making waves on the internet. The 54-year-old creative officer discussed the recently released film Elemental. The film was directed by Peter Sohn and premiered on June 16, 2023.
During an interview, Docter discussed how people react to particular movies and some improvements he’d like to see. According to Pixar’s chief, people must accept innovative stories rather than familiar ones. There has been a lot of discussion on social media since Docter’s interview came out.
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Pete Docter wishes to create more real stories for the audiences
Docter was questioned in the interview about his views on the assumption that audiences favor existing IPs and aren’t as interested in new and original characters like Luca and The Good Dinosaur. In response to this question, Pixar’s 54-year-old Chief said he wants viewers to step outside of their comfort zone and watch original stories. According to him, viewers like to see something they are already aware of. Docter said,
“Right now, the world seems to want the comfort of what they know, which is sequels, and movies based on things like comic books or video games. But all of these things were original at one point. I think it’s essential for us to develop new original stories, which are harder to publicize, harder to get people excited to go see them. “
He further added,
“But I think audiences deserve it. They want to find that surprise, along with the comfort of the expectation. We have our share of sequels in the works.
Pixar CEO Pete Docter says “it’s essential for us to develop new original stories, which are harder to publicize.”
“The world seems to want the comfort of what they know… But all of these things were original at one point.”
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 18, 2023
And if you look at the box office opening for Elemental, you’ll know why those movies happened and will continue to happen. People beg for more original movies, but don’t go see them when they actually get released.
— Adam Droge (@AdamDroge) June 18, 2023
I didn’t think people should have to explain this because it’s a pretty simple concept but people want original ideas that also look good ik this might be hard to understand but typically if smth people are unfamiliar with looks bland boring and generic they won’t go watch it
— Grand zazer (@GZazer) June 19, 2023
says the people that are making Toy Story 5 and made 2 nemos and 3 Cars movies
— Hector Navarro (@imhectornavarro) June 18, 2023
to be fair, the fact that Toy Story 5 will probably make like 5 times as much money as Elemental doesn’t exactly send a great message
— lmnop (@lmnop_6) June 18, 2023
Docter got trolled online for this statement as people stated that the makers of movies like Toy Story 5 and made 2 Nemos and 3 Cars movies are expecting this to happen. Some other netizens commented that Pixar creates stories that audiences don’t feel connected to and claimed that is their problem.
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Peter Docter encourages people to go to theatres to watch movies
In the same interview, Docter was asked about the effect movies have because of Disney + streaming. The American animator explained that they are trying to make people realize what they are missing out on when they don’t go to the theatres to watch a movie. The 54-year-old director said,
“We’re trying to make sure people realize there’s a great deal you’re missing by not seeing it on the big screen. In the case of “Elemental,” it’s a beautiful spectacle, there’s detail everywhere. I think you feel it more and it’s a better experience.”
Docter said that the intricate details are visible to viewers on the big screen and they get to share the experience with other strangers in the room. He further added that the energy in the theatres is more vibrant and interesting.
Source: Variety
