Pixar gets back in the groove with Soul, a film for kids and adults alike
Soul is available on Disney+ from Christmas Day.
At the sound of an Irish accent during this interview, Pete Docter is quick to mention Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio currently making waves with its latest feature Wolfwalkers. Pixar’s chief creative officer immediately brings up the Kilkenny studio “who do such fantastic work” adding that Pixar animators are “big fans” of their movies.
It’s an indication, as if we needed it, of just how highly respected the Irish studio is among animation’s most iconic filmmakers. And it’s very likely that Docter’s new feature, Soul, and Wolfwalkers will both be in contention for an animation Oscar when the Academy Awards shortlist is announced early next year.
