The new Disney and Pixar movie “Lightyear”, from the “Toy Story” universe, is in theaters, and the spoke to the director, producer, and a NASA astronaut who served as a consultant for the film.
When I wrote the review of “Lightyear”, I chose to put the word “incredible” in the title, and this choice was not accidental. In an interview with director, creator and screenwriter Angus MacLane, producer Galyn Susman, and NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn, I used the word to praise the film and MacLane reacted immediately.
“First, let me thank you for saying you thought the movie was great, as that was literally the reaction we were looking for,” MacLane excitedly commented. “For me, I love movies and the film is just the impression, that emotional impression you get when you leave the cinema. And being fantastic was the total goal I was aiming for, that’s exactly the feeling I wanted people to have, it means a lot to me. “
“Lightyear” follows Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, telling the story as if it were the movie Andy saw in “Toy Story”, which motivated him to idolize the character to the point of wanting an action figure of Buzz, who became one of the your favorites following good old Woody.
MacLane talked about the setting of this film within the film by commenting on the sci-fi influences in “Lightyear”. “There are a lot of influences from science fiction films [em ‘Lightyear’]certainly, because it really had to be influenced by these films and set in a period, or imagined, that was created 35 years ago, “he said.
However, he made it clear that, in addition to science fiction, they wanted to add science itself to the story, which is why they enlisted the help of NASA, through the advice of astronaut Thomas Marshburn, to uncover points explored in the film, which has underwent some changes, according to him, to fit the proposed narrative.
Marshburn, for his part, said he really enjoyed his role as a consultant. “Well, it was a lot of fun,” the veteran NASA astronaut told us. “I love talking about space, so it was great.” When it came to the challenges he faced as a consultant, he attributed it to gathering information in a short amount of time.
“The challenge was to collect as much as possible in a day and a half to show what I knew and what everyone who worked with me knew. Show what I knew about all of this. It might have been grueling days, but it was a lot of fun for me, ”added Marshburn.
Producer Galyn Susman commented on how the new film’s Buzz is different from what we’ve seen in other films in the franchise. “I think what we’ve been trying to give Buzz is a little more introspection than you would get from Buzz in the world of ‘Toy Story’,” she said.
“And I think introspection is what allows him, in the face of what he is, the path he has followed and what he has given up, to step back and say: ‘It’s not just about me, it’s not just about of me redeeming myself and righting my wrong, and my reputation, really affects everyone I am with, the whole community that I have developed. ‘ So I think the sense of community is really what allows Buzz to grow, ”concludes Susman.
“The film is an exploration of what would happen if you weren’t influenced by the people you met. Buzz is influenced by these people and changes accordingly. And he becomes a different person. But what if this is not the case? ” MacLane explains. “The purpose of the film is to teach Buzz and the audience the value of living in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or fixing the past. So that’s exactly what we wanted to explore. “
Does “Lightyear” start a multiverse?
A few points about “Lightyear” were raised, especially after seeing the latest post-credits scene from the Pixar movie, which opens a sequel: Are we experiencing the beginning of a “Toy Story” multiverse?
“I never thought of it as a multiverse, but yeah, I think it makes sense,” said director Angus MacLane. “It’s really a separate track from the Toy Story world. I always imagined it would be… that this would exist in the ‘Toy Story’ universe as one of many, now whether or not we’re going to make these movies, I can’t say, “continued MacLane.
“But of course, I wanted it to be ‘arrive late for a story and leave early,'” explained the director. “Sure Star Wars does this: you’re coming in the middle [da história], and there is more to say, but it survives as an independent idea. And that has always been our intention, “she added, leaving the way open for other films in this universe.
However, something he has speculated from the “Lightyear” announcement is: what about Woody? Will he also have a film of his own? “This is a great question and you are not the first to ask it. I’m glad there is animation about it. Woody’s story is even explored in “Toy Story”. And our passion is in space, things based on space ”.
Finally, he clarified that at the moment the focus is really on Buzz Lightyear. “No, I’d say we’re more in love with Buzz now, and these movies take so long. But there are currently no plans to make a Woody movie. “
“Lightyear” is available in theaters, classified as free.
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