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Pixar Unveils 'Loving Dory' and 'Gatto' at Annecy
26 Jun
Summary
- Pixar announced a new theatrical short, Loving Dory, inspired by Finding Nemo.
- The animated studio also previewed scenes from its Venice-set film Gatto.
- Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne will voice characters in Gatto.
Pixar is celebrating the success of "Toy Story 5" by announcing a new theatrical short titled "Loving Dory." Directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj, this short will venture into the underwater world of "Finding Dory" and "Finding Nemo," focusing on an unexpected interaction between Dory and a floating plastic bag. The announcement was made at the Annecy International Film Festival.
During the same Pixar session on Friday, the studio also offered a glimpse of its upcoming film, "Gatto." This original movie, set in Venice, is directed by Enrico Casarosa, who previously helmed "Luca." The story centers on a cat named Nero, voiced by Mark Ruffalo, who owes a debt to a feline mob boss named Rocco, voiced by Laurence Fishburne.
Casarosa further detailed "Gatto's" narrative, introducing characters such as Saverio, a slapstick pigeon, and Maja, a violinist. Saverio will be voiced by Casarosa himself. The plot involves Nero needing to steal Maja's violin to clear his debt with Rocco, bringing Nero and Maja together.
