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First Rapunzel look
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by: Niki Stephens Dec. 30, 2009

Wow. I never knew RAPUNZEL could be so hot.

Today, we have our first official look at the maiden with the ridiculously long hair. The scan came from the magazine Studio CineLive, which is comprised of Disney & Pixar projects. If you notice, the text on the photo is in French. I took a year of French, but you can figure out the first few sentences without the language lesson.

The scan illustrates the beautiful Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) tying down the dashing bandit, Flynn Ryder (Zachary Levi) with her golden locks. Kinky. Ryder's an Alice in Chains shirt away from looking like an ex-boyfriend of mine. What might be really exciting is the fact that Glen Keane is the directing animator on this movie. He actually developed a new look for the computer animated film so that it felt traditionally hand drawn.

Originally this was supposed to be a crazy live action story where Rapunzel turns into a squirrel. Fortunately, that didn't happen and Keane got it back to the original tale, "I think that's what Disney needs to do right now. No one else can do it. We should not be embarrassed or make excuses for doing a fairytale." Thank you Mr. Keane.

Source: DisneyPixar.fr

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Extra Tidbit: David Cross does a voice in this as well. I wish he would bring back Dr. Fünke’s 100% Natural Good-Time Family-Band Solution.

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darqjade
9:46AM on 01/04/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If you pronounce the writing on the bottom left hand corner, it sounds like RAPE ONCE... go figure
If you pronounce the writing on the bottom left hand corner, it sounds like RAPE ONCE... go figure
 
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a1ant
12:58PM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This CGI/Traditional hand drawn style is very intriguing. Really interested in seeing this in motion.
This CGI/Traditional hand drawn style is very intriguing. Really interested in seeing this in motion.
 
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Mr.Movie
8:40AM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The article noted that this is only a sketch of the film, I do not know if this film will actually be in CG and hand drawn animation...
The article noted that this is only a sketch of the film, I do not know if this film will actually be in CG and hand drawn animation...
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beatrixkiddo
9:36AM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's still computer animation, Keane just developed a way to make it look and feel more hand drawn like a traditional Disney film.
It's still computer animation, Keane just developed a way to make it look and feel more hand drawn like a traditional Disney film.
 
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X-KID
9:48PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
RAPUNZEL
I like the fused look of CG and hand drawn animation, looks pretty cool.



Is there any more fairy tales left that Disney has yet to develope into films?
I like the fused look of CG and hand drawn animation, looks pretty cool.



Is there any more fairy tales left that Disney has yet to develope into films?
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smooveluv
2:09PM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What's scary is that your question makes me think that your entire exposure to the ancient genre of spoken word cautionary children's tales has been limited to Disney.
What's scary is that your question makes me think that your entire exposure to the ancient genre of spoken word cautionary children's tales has been limited to Disney.
 
Red4
9:49PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Uh, like thousands?
Uh, like thousands?
 
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Miguelito
7:19PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's not Pixar. My god. You people are insane.
It's not Pixar. My god. You people are insane.
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smooveluv
2:13PM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Red4: Disney has it's own CGI team - they never outsourced their pre-Pixar CGI work. It's not a rule that Pixar would be involved in every Disney CGI film. They may work in some advisory capacity, but it would be a horrible decision to either dilute the talent pool at Pixar by taking on non-pixar projects, or by diluting the brand and applying it to non-pixar projects. I'm guessing this has ...
Red4: Disney has it's own CGI team - they never outsourced their pre-Pixar CGI work. It's not a rule that Pixar would be involved in every Disney CGI film. They may work in some advisory capacity, but it would be a horrible decision to either dilute the talent pool at Pixar by taking on non-pixar projects, or by diluting the brand and applying it to non-pixar projects. I'm guessing this has little to do with pixar.

There's a reason why you love Pixar work so much - they are selective about the projects they take on, and don't water themselves down.
 
Red4
9:48PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I highly doubt they outsourced their cg animating to a 3rd party. Even if the Pixar banner doesn't accompany the movie, I am certain Pixar's animators worked on it.
I highly doubt they outsourced their cg animating to a 3rd party. Even if the Pixar banner doesn't accompany the movie, I am certain Pixar's animators worked on it.
 
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JacksColdSweat
6:00PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Re: Extra Tidbit
YES.
YES.
 
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Red4
5:57PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Pix + ar = me there



If Pixar ever does allocate a branch for movies with "serious stories", I would adamantly pursue having them turn my stories into movies. I fucking love Pixar that much.
Pix + ar = me there



If Pixar ever does allocate a branch for movies with "serious stories", I would adamantly pursue having them turn my stories into movies. I fucking love Pixar that much.
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smooveluv
2:16PM on 12/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what are you basing that on? Your love of Pixar. Where's the logic in that? Disney didn't farm out CGI to 3rd parties. They didn't fire those people when Pixar was acquired.

If Pixar's logo isn't attached - you would be wise to assume they were not involved in a serious capacity, lest it take energy and bandwidth away from actual Pixar brand films.

I take issue wit...
what are you basing that on? Your love of Pixar. Where's the logic in that? Disney didn't farm out CGI to 3rd parties. They didn't fire those people when Pixar was acquired.

If Pixar's logo isn't attached - you would be wise to assume they were not involved in a serious capacity, lest it take energy and bandwidth away from actual Pixar brand films.

I take issue with your original post about "serious movies" - their ability to make serious movies with pan-generational appeal is part of what makes them so great. That comment makes me think that while you love the shit out of them - you don't yet fully appreciate them for what they are.
 
Red4
9:37PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
@miguel:
I highly doubt they outsourced their cg animating to a 3rd party. Even if the Pixar banner doesn't accompany the movie, I am certain Pixar's animators worked on it.
@miguel:
I highly doubt they outsourced their cg animating to a 3rd party. Even if the Pixar banner doesn't accompany the movie, I am certain Pixar's animators worked on it.
 
miguel_montes
6:12PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't think Pixar is involved in this, just Disney. Is it?
I don't think Pixar is involved in this, just Disney. Is it?
 
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Brer B8a
5:49PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Good for them. Disney shouldn't be embarrassed of doing fairy tales at all, it is what made the company what it is today. Rapunzel looks to have a Pixar design when you look at her face I think.
Good for them. Disney shouldn't be embarrassed of doing fairy tales at all, it is what made the company what it is today. Rapunzel looks to have a Pixar design when you look at her face I think.
 
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haakim the beam
5:35PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nice!
traditional hand-drawn cgi, yeah that looks cool.
traditional hand-drawn cgi, yeah that looks cool.
 
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Lil Sco Rizzle
5:03PM on 12/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With Mandy Moore's cute little voice coming out of that mouth, i think i found my new cartoon character fantasy.
With Mandy Moore's cute little voice coming out of that mouth, i think i found my new cartoon character fantasy.