Pixar’s upcoming “Gatto” trailer showcases a fresh 2D animation style, departing from its signature 3D format. Set in Venice, the film follows Nero, a black cat, marking Pixar’s first foray into 2D storytelling. Interestingly, “Gatto” signals a potential return to a beloved Pixar tradition, as it might be accompanied by a familiar aquatic character.
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During the Annecy Festival, Pixar announced a new animated short titled “Loving Dory.” Directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj, the short continues the journey of Dory, the blue fish from the “Finding Nemo” series. Described as “a new chapter in Dory’s story,” the short finds Dory falling in love with a plastic bag. Set to release in 2027, it’s the first “Finding Nemo” short in over a decade, with the last being “Field Trip” from “LEGO Pixar BrickToons.”
Hamou-Lhadj, known for directing “Borrowed Time” and contributing to Pixar films like “Onward” and “WALL-E,” brings his storytelling expertise to this heartwarming tale. Though the release method for the Dory short remains undisclosed, fans speculate it may premiere alongside “Gatto.” This pairing would revive Pixar’s tradition of debuting shorts with feature films—a practice that began with “Geri’s Game” accompanying “A Bug’s Life” in 1998 and continued until “Bao” with “The Incredibles 2” in 2018.
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Could “Gatto” herald the return of this cherished custom? As Pixar keeps fans guessing, hopes remain high for this nostalgic pairing in theaters.
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