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Study Guide: Pixar's Onward: Production and Reception

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Pixar's Onward: Production and Reception Study Guide

Production and Creative Vision

The film 'Onward' was directed by Kori Rae and produced by Dan Scanlon.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dan Scanlon directed 'Onward', while Kori Rae served as the producer.

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The screenplay for 'Onward' was solely written by Dan Scanlon.

Answer: False

Explanation: The screenplay for 'Onward' was a collaborative effort, written by Dan Scanlon, Jason Headley, and Keith Bunin.

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Director Dan Scanlon's inspiration for 'Onward' came from his childhood relationship with his older sister.

Answer: False

Explanation: Director Dan Scanlon's primary inspiration for 'Onward' stemmed from his personal experience with the death of his father at a young age and his relationship with his older brother.

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The discovery of a complete audio recording of his father's voice was the key inspiration for Dan Scanlon's story.

Answer: False

Explanation: While hearing fragments of his father's voice on a cassette tape was a pivotal and 'magical' moment for Dan Scanlon, the primary inspiration was his personal experience of growing up without his father and his relationship with his brother.

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The production budget for 'Onward' was estimated to be around $100 million.

Answer: False

Explanation: The production budget for 'Onward' was estimated to be between $175 million and $200 million.

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The animation team for 'Onward' drew inspiration from classic Disney animated films like 'Fantasia' and 'Aladdin' for its magic effects.

Answer: True

Explanation: The animation team studied classic films such as 'Fantasia', 'Aladdin', and 'Hercules' to develop the unique visual style for magic in 'Onward'.

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The musical score for 'Onward' was composed solely by Mychael Danna.

Answer: False

Explanation: The musical score for 'Onward' was composed collaboratively by Mychael Danna and his brother, Jeff Danna.

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The animation style for magic in 'Onward' aimed to be realistic and grounded in scientific principles.

Answer: False

Explanation: The magic in 'Onward' was designed to be abstract yet personified, blending hand-drawn elements with CGI, rather than strictly realistic or scientifically grounded.

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The dialogue 'Hii' and 'Goodbye' was inspired by the filmmakers' desire to add a unique greeting.

Answer: False

Explanation: The dialogue 'Hii' and 'Goodbye' was inspired by the actual last recorded words of director Dan Scanlon's deceased father, found on an audio cassette.

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The 'Onward Event' in 'Disney Magic Kingdoms' was a permanent addition to the game.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Onward Event' in 'Disney Magic Kingdoms' was a limited-time promotion designed to coincide with the film's release.

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The goat girl character was removed from the final cut of 'Onward' to streamline the narrative focus on the brothers.

Answer: True

Explanation: A goat girl character, present in earlier versions, was omitted from the final cut to maintain a tighter narrative focus on the central relationship between Ian and Barley.

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Barley Lightfoot's van used for the quest was named 'The Beast'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Barley Lightfoot's beloved van, central to the quest, was named 'Guinevere'.

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Which studio produced the 2020 animated film 'Onward'?

Answer: Pixar Animation Studios

Explanation: Pixar Animation Studios produced the 2020 animated film 'Onward'.

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Who directed the film 'Onward'?

Answer: Dan Scanlon

Explanation: Dan Scanlon directed the film 'Onward'.

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What personal experience of director Dan Scanlon served as the primary inspiration for 'Onward'?

Answer: The loss of his father at a young age and his relationship with his brother.

Explanation: Director Dan Scanlon drew primary inspiration from his personal experience of losing his father young and his subsequent relationship with his brother.

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What specific discovery significantly shaped the film's narrative about reconnecting with a lost parent?

Answer: An old cassette tape containing fragments of his father's voice.

Explanation: The discovery of an old cassette tape with fragments of his father's voice was a pivotal moment that significantly shaped the film's narrative about reconnecting with a lost parent.

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What was the estimated production budget range for 'Onward'?

Answer: $175 million - $200 million

Explanation: The estimated production budget for 'Onward' ranged between $175 million and $200 million.

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How did the animation team design the magic in 'Onward' to fit the film's setting?

Answer: By aiming for an abstract yet personified style, blending hand-drawn elements with CGI.

Explanation: The animation team aimed for an abstract yet personified style for magic, blending hand-drawn elements with CGI to fit the film's suburban fantasy setting.

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Who composed the musical score for 'Onward'?

Answer: Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna

Explanation: The musical score for 'Onward' was composed by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna.

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What was the name of Barley Lightfoot's van, which was central to the brothers' quest?

Answer: Guinevere

Explanation: Barley Lightfoot's beloved van, used throughout the quest, was named 'Guinevere'.

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Voice Cast and Characters

Chris Pratt voiced the character Ian Lightfoot, while Tom Holland voiced his older brother, Barley.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tom Holland voiced the younger brother, Ian Lightfoot, while Chris Pratt voiced the older brother, Barley Lightfoot.

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Tom Holland voiced Barley Lightfoot, the older brother in 'Onward'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tom Holland voiced Ian Lightfoot, the younger brother. Chris Pratt voiced Barley Lightfoot, the older brother.

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Officer Colt Bronco, a centaur, is the biological father of Ian and Barley.

Answer: False

Explanation: Officer Colt Bronco is a centaur and Laurel Lightfoot's boyfriend; he is the stepfather figure to Ian and Barley, not their biological father.

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Which actors voiced the main elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot?

Answer: Tom Holland as Ian and Chris Pratt as Barley

Explanation: Tom Holland provided the voice for Ian Lightfoot, and Chris Pratt voiced his older brother, Barley Lightfoot.

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Who voiced the character of The Manticore, also known as Corey, in 'Onward'?

Answer: Octavia Spencer

Explanation: Octavia Spencer provided the voice for The Manticore, also known as Corey, in 'Onward'.

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Narrative and Themes

The film 'Onward' is set in a medieval fantasy world populated by mythical creatures.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Onward' is set in a contemporary suburban fantasy world, not a medieval one. Its genre is urban fantasy, blending mythical elements with modern life.

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The central plot of 'Onward' revolves around two brothers seeking a magical artifact to spend a day with their deceased mother.

Answer: False

Explanation: The central plot involves two brothers seeking a magical artifact to spend a day with their deceased father, not their mother.

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The main objective of Ian and Barley's quest was to find a magical artifact to bring their deceased father back permanently.

Answer: False

Explanation: The quest's objective was to find a magical artifact to bring their deceased father back for only one day, not permanently.

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Magic became obsolete in the film's world due to a catastrophic magical event.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the film's lore, magic became obsolete and faded from use primarily due to the progression of technology over centuries, not a specific catastrophic event.

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The 'visitation spell' was intended to bring the brothers' father back for a full week.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'visitation spell' was designed to bring their father back for a single day (twenty-four hours), not a full week.

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The brothers faced challenges from magical creatures in the cave leading to Raven's Point.

Answer: False

Explanation: While navigating the cave system leading to Raven's Point, the brothers primarily faced a series of increasingly dangerous traps, not magical creatures.

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Barley confessed to Ian that he felt guilty for not being present when their father died.

Answer: True

Explanation: During their quest, Barley confessed to Ian that he was too afraid to say goodbye to their father on his deathbed, revealing his guilt.

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By the film's end, Ian had lost his confidence in magic but gained proficiency in technology.

Answer: False

Explanation: By the film's conclusion, Ian's confidence and spell-casting abilities had significantly improved, reflecting his character growth throughout the quest.

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The 'Phoenix gem' was a magical item required to cast the spell that would bring their father back for a day.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Phoenix gem was indeed essential for casting the 'visitation spell' intended to bring their father back for a single day.

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In the climax, Laurel Lightfoot helped the brothers by fighting the dragon golem with a magical sword.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the climax, Laurel Lightfoot arrived and used a magic sword to combat the dragon golem, aiding Ian and Barley.

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What happened to the Phoenix gem after Ian attempted the visitation spell?

Answer: It disintegrated after the spell's partial casting.

Explanation: After Ian's initial, incomplete casting of the visitation spell, the Phoenix gem disintegrated.

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What personal revelation did Barley share with Ian while they were on their quest?

Answer: He admitted he was afraid to say goodbye to their father, on his deathbed.

Explanation: Barley confessed to Ian that he felt immense guilt because he was too afraid to say goodbye to their father on his deathbed.

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What is the genre classification of the film 'Onward'?

Answer: Urban Fantasy Adventure

Explanation: 'Onward' is classified as an American animated urban fantasy adventure film.

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Release and Distribution

Pixar Animation Studios produced 'Onward', and it was distributed under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pixar Animation Studios produced 'Onward', and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributed the film under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.

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'Onward' was first announced at the San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: The film 'Onward' was announced in July 2017 at the D23 Expo, not the San Diego Comic-Con.

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'Onward' premiered at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2020.

Answer: True

Explanation: The world premiere of 'Onward' took place at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2020.

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The theatrical release date for 'Onward' in the United States was March 20, 2020.

Answer: False

Explanation: The theatrical release date for 'Onward' in the United States was March 6, 2020.

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The short film 'Piper' was shown before 'Onward' during its theatrical run.

Answer: False

Explanation: The short film 'Playdate with Destiny', featuring Maggie Simpson, preceded 'Onward' during its theatrical run, not 'Piper'.

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'Onward' was made available digitally on March 20, 2020, and on Disney+ on April 3, 2020.

Answer: True

Explanation: In response to the pandemic, 'Onward' was released digitally on March 20, 2020, and on Disney+ on April 3, 2020, much earlier than typical.

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When was the title and main cast of 'Onward' officially revealed?

Answer: December 12, 2018

Explanation: The title and main voice cast for 'Onward' were officially revealed on December 12, 2018.

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Where did 'Onward' have its world premiere?

Answer: 70th Berlin International Film Festival

Explanation: 'Onward' had its world premiere at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.

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What short film preceded 'Onward' during its theatrical release?

Answer: Playdate with Destiny

Explanation: The short film 'Playdate with Destiny' was shown before 'Onward' during its theatrical run.

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What was the significance of 'Onward' regarding Pixar's theatrical releases in the early 2020s?

Answer: It was the last Pixar film released theatrically worldwide until 'Lightyear' in June 2022.

Explanation: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cinema, 'Onward' became the final Pixar film to receive a worldwide theatrical release until 'Lightyear' in June 2022.

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Critical and Commercial Reception

The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on 'Onward's box office performance by increasing theater attendance.

Answer: False

Explanation: The COVID-19 pandemic had a severely negative impact on 'Onward's box office performance due to widespread theater closures.

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'Onward' grossed over $250 million worldwide at the box office.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Onward' grossed approximately $141.9 million worldwide, which was considered an underperformance relative to its budget.

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In its opening weekend, 'Onward' achieved the highest box office gross for any Pixar film.

Answer: False

Explanation: Despite topping the box office in its opening weekend, 'Onward' achieved the third-lowest opening weekend gross for any Pixar film.

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Rotten Tomatoes described 'Onward' as a film that surpassed all previous Pixar classics in quality.

Answer: False

Explanation: Rotten Tomatoes indicated that while 'Onward' might not reach the heights of Pixar's most acclaimed classics, it effectively utilized the studio's formula and stood on its own.

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CinemaScore audiences gave 'Onward' an average grade of 'B+'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Audiences polled by CinemaScore awarded 'Onward' an average grade of 'A-', not 'B+'.

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The primary reason for 'Onward's box office underperformance was attributed to poor critical reviews.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary factor cited for 'Onward's box office underperformance was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent theater closures, not poor critical reviews.

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Metacritic assigned 'Onward' a score of 85 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim.

Answer: False

Explanation: Metacritic assigned 'Onward' a score of 61 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews, not universal acclaim.

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How did the COVID-19 pandemic primarily affect 'Onward'?

Answer: It caused widespread theater closures, drastically reducing box office performance.

Explanation: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread theater closures shortly after 'Onward's release, significantly impacting its box office performance.

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What was the worldwide box office gross for 'Onward'?

Answer: $141.9 million

Explanation: The worldwide box office gross for 'Onward' was approximately $141.9 million.

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How did 'Onward' perform during its opening weekend in the US and Canada relative to other Pixar films?

Answer: It ranked as the third-lowest opening weekend for a Pixar film.

Explanation: In its opening weekend in the US and Canada, 'Onward' ranked as the third-lowest opening for a Pixar film.

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According to Rotten Tomatoes, what was the general critical consensus on 'Onward'?

Answer: It was a formulaic but enjoyable adventure that stood on its own.

Explanation: The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes suggested 'Onward' was a formulaic but enjoyable adventure that stood on its own, even if it didn't reach the heights of Pixar's greatest classics.

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What grade did audiences give 'Onward' on the CinemaScore scale?

Answer: A-

Explanation: Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave 'Onward' an average grade of 'A-'.

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What was the primary reason cited for 'Onward's box office underperformance?

Answer: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic causing theater closures.

Explanation: The primary reason cited for 'Onward's box office underperformance was the widespread theater closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Awards and Nominations

Mychael and Jeff Danna won an Oscar for Best Original Score for their work on 'Onward'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mychael and Jeff Danna received a BMI Film & TV Award for their score for 'Onward', but they did not win an Oscar for it.

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'Onward' received a nomination for Best Animated Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Answer: True

Explanation: 'Onward' was indeed nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

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Both Tom Holland and Chris Pratt were nominated for Best Voice Actor at the Critics' Choice Super Awards for 'Onward'.

Answer: True

Explanation: Both Tom Holland and Chris Pratt earned nominations for Best Voice Actor in an Animated Movie at the Critics' Choice Super Awards for their performances in 'Onward'.

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'Onward' won the award for Best Animated Film at the Saturn Awards.

Answer: True

Explanation: 'Onward' received the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film.

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For which award category was 'Onward' nominated at the 93rd Academy Awards?

Answer: Best Animated Feature Film

Explanation: 'Onward' received a nomination for Best Animated Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

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Which award did Mychael and Jeff Danna win for their score in 'Onward'?

Answer: BMI Film & TV Award for Film Music

Explanation: Mychael and Jeff Danna won the BMI Film & TV Award for Film Music for their score in 'Onward'.

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What award did 'Onward' win at the Saturn Awards?

Answer: Best Animated Film

Explanation: 'Onward' won the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film.

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