Secondary Research Task

Secondary Research Task –

Chosen Film – UP (2009)

Brief Summery –

When Carl Fredrickson was as a young boy he wanted to explore South America and find the forbidden Paradise Falls. After losing his wife Ellie and now aged seventy four, he begins his journey along with a Boy Scout named Russel by lifting his house with thousands of balloons. On their journey, they make many new friends including a talking dog and figure out that someone has evil plans. Carl soon realizes that this evildoer is his childhood idol.

Which studio/production company made the film? –

Disney and Pixar made the film.

How did it perform at the box office? –

UP had an estimated budget of $175,000,000.

In its opening weekend in the USA, UP racked in $68,108,790.

Its Cumulative Worldwide Gross was $731,342,744, 25.

Did it win any awards at awards ceremonies/festivals? What are they?

UP was nominated for 81 awards and then won 77 awards, these awards include winner of best animated feature film of the year at the USA academy awards, Best animated feature film at the golden globes, Best animated film at the BAFTA’s and winner of best score soundtrack album for motion picture at the Grammy awards.

Who directed the film?

Pete Docter directed UP.

Find the names of three other films from the same director –

Pete Doctor has also worked on and directed lots of other very famous films such as the toy story series, monsters inc, inside out and the Incredibles.

What is the next film they are working on/due to make?

The next film that he is working on and has publicly announced that he is working on is the 4^th film in the toy story series, Toy story 4.

Principal members of the cast of your chosen film –

Edward Asner – Main character Carl Fredrickson

Jordan Nagai – Main character Russell

Bob Peterson – Dug

Outline five different ways in which it was possible audiences may have viewed the film –

1 – In the cinema when the film was released 3 – On DVD or Blu-ray 5 – Paid for a digital download

2 – On a streaming service such as Netflix 4 – On TV movie channels