Up
Up is a 2009 Pixar animated film about an elderly widower who fulfills his dream of adventure by tying thousands of balloons to his house and flying to South America, accompanied by an enthusiastic young Boy Scout.
Category
Animation
Release Year
2009
Origin
USA
Tags
Pixaradventurefamilyemotionalfriendshipdreamslossaging
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Up
Aliases
Up
Type
Animated Film
Release Year
2009
Status
Completed
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
animation
Genre
Pixar, adventure, family, emotional, friendship, dreams, loss, aging
Content Information
Synopsis
A widower ties thousands of balloons to his house to fly to Paradise Falls, joined by a young Wilderness Explorer.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Pixar, adventure, family, emotional, friendship, dreams, loss, aging
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Animated Film
Adaptations
Video games, Books, Comics, Theme park attractions
Merchandise
Action figures, Plush toys, Model houses, Balloons, Clothing, Home decor
Cross Media
Disney theme park attractions, Disney+ streaming, Educational materials
Commercial Information
Box Office
$735.1 million worldwide
Critical Reception
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, universal critical acclaim
Audience Reception
Beloved by audiences of all ages, considered a Pixar masterpiece
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Academy Award for Best Original Score, Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in toy and merchandise sales
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Massive global fanbase across all age groups
Demographics
Families, animation enthusiasts, Pixar fans, all ages
Community Platforms
Disney fan sites, Pixar communities, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram
Fan Creations
Fan art, Cosplay, Fan videos, Tributes, Real balloon house recreations
Conventions
D23 Expo, Comic conventions, Animation festivals, Disney events
Fandom Characteristics
Emotional connection to opening sequence, Adventure inspiration, House balloon recreations, Dug memes
Historical Development
Creation Background
Pete Docter's exploration of aging, adventure, and unfulfilled dreams
Major Milestones
2004: Initial concept development, 2006: Story development and character design, 2007-2009: Animation production, 2009: Theatrical release and critical acclaim, 2010: Academy Award wins, 2021: Dug Days series on Disney+, Ongoing: Cultural impact and legacy
Cultural Impact
Redefined animated storytelling, influenced discussions about aging and adventure
Legacy
Considered one of Pixar's greatest films and a masterpiece of animation
Related Links
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