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'''''The Tortoise and the Hare''''' is a black-and-white animated short film adaptation of the Aesop fable of the same name by American film director Brad Bird, who has since worked on projects such as ''The Simpsons'' and ''The Iron Giant'', but is most well known for his Pixar films ''The Incredibles'' and ''Ratatouille'' | '''''The Tortoise and the Hare''''' is a black-and-white animated short film adaptation of the Aesop fable of the same name by American film director Brad Bird, who has since worked on projects such as ''The Simpsons'' and ''The Iron Giant'', but is most well known for his Pixar films ''The Incredibles'' and ''Ratatouille'' with the short being his very first animation project. | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The short began production after Brad visited Disney's studios in Burbank, California at the age of 11 through George Bruns, composer for Disney films such as ''Sleeping Beauty'' and ''101 Dalmatians''. The | The short began production after Brad visited Disney's studios in Burbank, California at the age of 11 through George Bruns, composer for Disney films such as ''Sleeping Beauty'' and ''101 Dalmatians''. The shorts were made from an 8mm camera that Brad's father had bought and were animated in pencil. It was finished when he turned either 13 or 14, and according to Brad, was showcased at contests and won some awards. Afterwards, it was sent to Disney and in return, they let him visit their headquarters at any time he was in Los Angeles, where he worked with his mentor, Milt Kahl, one of ''Disney's Nine Old Men'' (aka Disney's core animators).<ref>[https://cnbc.com/2018/06/15/how-incredibles-2-director-brad-bird-got-his-start-at-disney.html CNBC article, where the subject is discussed.] Retrieved 22 Jul '24</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The short is described as a "Road Runner film" adaptation of the fable, with the tortoise being a | The short is described as a "Road Runner film" adaptation of the fable, with the tortoise being a villain trying to capture the hare. It also introduces new characters along the way, such as donkeys, birds, and flies. The short concludes with the race ending in a five-way tie.<ref>[https://indielondon.co.uk/film/incredibles_birdQ&A2.html Interview with Brad Bird about ''The Incredibles'', where he details some of the short's plot.] Retrieved 22 Jul '24</ref> | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
While some clips of the short have been made available | While some clips of the short have been made available in documentaries and interviews and have been mentioned by Brad on several occasions, the short in its entirety, remains unavailable. Although due to the aforementioned clips, Disney likely still has the short in their archives, which means it could receive a home media release or become available on their streaming platform Disney+ at some point in the future. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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The Tortoise and the Hare is a black-and-white animated short film adaptation of the Aesop fable of the same name by American film director Brad Bird, who has since worked on projects such as The Simpsons and The Iron Giant, but is most well known for his Pixar films The Incredibles and Ratatouille with the short being his very first animation project.
Production
The short began production after Brad visited Disney's studios in Burbank, California at the age of 11 through George Bruns, composer for Disney films such as Sleeping Beauty and 101 Dalmatians. The shorts were made from an 8mm camera that Brad's father had bought and were animated in pencil. It was finished when he turned either 13 or 14, and according to Brad, was showcased at contests and won some awards. Afterwards, it was sent to Disney and in return, they let him visit their headquarters at any time he was in Los Angeles, where he worked with his mentor, Milt Kahl, one of Disney's Nine Old Men (aka Disney's core animators).[1]
Plot
The short is described as a "Road Runner film" adaptation of the fable, with the tortoise being a villain trying to capture the hare. It also introduces new characters along the way, such as donkeys, birds, and flies. The short concludes with the race ending in a five-way tie.[2]
Availability
While some clips of the short have been made available in documentaries and interviews and have been mentioned by Brad on several occasions, the short in its entirety, remains unavailable. Although due to the aforementioned clips, Disney likely still has the short in their archives, which means it could receive a home media release or become available on their streaming platform Disney+ at some point in the future.
Gallery
Footage
References
- ↑ CNBC article, where the subject is discussed. Retrieved 22 Jul '24
- ↑ Interview with Brad Bird about The Incredibles, where he details some of the short's plot. Retrieved 22 Jul '24