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<\/a>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nAnytime J.B. Kaufman puts out a new book, you know it's going to be out-of-this-world incredible. His newest release,\u00a0Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>is no exception. It perfectly\u00a0details and encapsulates\u00a0the making of one of Walt Disney's greatest masterpieces,\u00a0Pinocchio<\/em>.\r\n\r\nUnlike most art books that are released concurrently with their respective films, this book is more of a detailed history rather than a book focused on the art. While the art is immerse, ranging from character model sheets and concept art to storyboards, background layout paintings, and photos from production, it is not the main focus of the book. The narrative and journey that Walt took while hemade\u00a0this film takes center stage.\r\n\r\n![\"pinocchio-the-making-of-the-disney-epic-5\"](\"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pinocchio-the-making-of-the-disney-epic-5-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSince Pinocchio\u00a0<\/em>was released such a long time ago, the amount of painstaking research and effort that Kaufman had to put into this book is extraordinary. Based on the vast amount of\u00a0information and details that he's able to pack into this monster of a book, one\u00a0would think that the film was released just last week.\r\n\r\nLike\u00a0his other<\/a> books<\/a>,\u00a0Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic <\/em>starts off with a primer on the history of the source material; in this case, it's\u00a0Carlo Collodi's classic book\u00a0The Adventures of Pinocchio<\/a><\/em>. It's important to give the reader a baseline on the original Pinocchio story, so that, in later chapters, we can better contextualize and understand what changes Disney made for his version.\r\n\r\nThen the book goes deep into the pre-production, production, and release of the film. Each section is incredibly detailed and features histories, anecdotes, and quotes from the crew and filmmakers to further expand our understanding of the intricacies that went into the creation of\u00a0this film. The book takes a deep dive into\u00a0all aspects of the film, from Pinocchio's design and personality change to the music and multi-plane camera.\r\n\r\n![\"pinocchio-the-making-of-the-disney-epic-3\"](\"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pinocchio-the-making-of-the-disney-epic-3-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, one of my favorite parts of the book is found in the appendices, specifically Appendix A (which features\u00a0an incredibly detailed compilation of production notes). This section takes you scene by scene\u00a0and gives information\u00a0on all the key players who were involved in every aspect of that scene, from the directors and animatos to the other crew members. This section would be incredibly valuable to any animator or artist who would like to research the scenes that their favorite animator was involved in, or anyone simply interested in the granular details of\u00a0Pinocchio<\/em>'s production.\r\n\r\nPinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic<\/em> and its contents are so much more than the high-level making-of featurettes that can be found\u00a0on most Blu-ray\/DVD releases. It is the most thorough\u00a0and comprehensive\u00a0history\u00a0about Pinocchio\u00a0<\/em>that you will find anywhere. Every page is awe-inspiring and impressive. It is a must-own for any <\/i>Pinocchio<\/em>, Disney, or animation fan.<\/i>\r\nPurchase<\/h3>\r\nPinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic<\/em>: US<\/a> | UK<\/a> | CA<\/a> | Book Depository<\/a>\r\n
YouTube Review<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=golEX21xksI\r\n\r\nEdited by: Hannah Wilkes","post_title":"[BOOK REVIEW] 'Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic' by J.B. Kaufman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"book-review-pinocchio-the-making-of-the-disney-epic-by-j-b-kaufman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2015-07-06 07:53:59","post_modified_gmt":"2015-07-06 14:53:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/rotoscopers.com\/?p=31018","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"5","filter":"raw"},{"ID":30961,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2015-06-29 21:14:04","post_date_gmt":"2015-06-30 04:14:04","post_content":"The wait is finally over. One of Studio Ghibli's most beloved masterpieces,\u00a0Spirited Away,<\/em> is finally on Blu-ray. While the wait wasn't quite worth it in terms of bonus features, the fact that we get the film in HD for the first time was.\r\n
The Film\u00a0\u272e\u272e\u272e\u272e\u272e<\/h3>\r\nSpirited Away<\/em> tells the story of the of a young girl named Chihiro, who takes a wrong turn when traveling with her parents and ends up in a magical world of spirits. Her parents get turned into pigs and in the chaos she ventures into a bathhouse that caters to earth spirits. She encounters a young boy named Haku who comforts\u00a0her and helps her secure a job in the bathhouse. In a world far from her own, it's up to Chihiro to try and\u00a0save her parents and turn them back.\r\n\r\nSpirited Away<\/em> has everything you have come to love and expect from a Studio Ghibli film: a magical setting, strong characters, beautiful animation, and intriguing\u00a0plot. With all the unique characters and odd settings, it has the potential to be a total flop. But, in Hayao Miyazaki's masterful hands, the film works so well and will win over even the most passionate skeptics.\r\n\r\nTo see\u00a0the film in HD is truly spectacular and breathtaking. Every line, every color, and every frame is perfection. It's a shame that we don't get a digital copy of the film to enjoy also, but to have it on Blu-ray (finally) is more than good enough.\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>\r\nBonus Features\u00a0\u272e\u272e\u272e1\/2<\/h3>\r\nThe bonus features are nothing new, as they were\u00a0released on previous home media releases. However, their inclusion is welcome nonetheless. But, since they were created years, ago they are not in HD (which is a bummer). However, it doesn't take away too much from the actual content.\r\n\r\nThe first bonus feature is an\u00a0<\/b>Introduction by John Lasseter\u00a0<\/strong>in which he describes his adoration for Miyazaki and his role in bringing this film to America. Next up is\u00a0The Art of\u00a0Spirited Away<\/em><\/strong>, which is basically your typical \"making of\" featurette. It is long, detailed, and all-encompassing. Any animation fan\u00a0will take much away from the piece.\r\n\r\nBehind The Microphone <\/strong>gives us a look at\u00a0the English dub of the film. We get the typical interviews with the voice actors, but what's even more fascinating is\u00a0the behind-the-scenes glimpse at\u00a0the writing process for the translation. Seeing the team involved in the English dub and all the intricacies involved in bringing a Japanese work to an American audience is a real treat.\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nNext up, we get a Studio Ghibli classic bonus feature in the\u00a0Original Japanese Storyboards<\/strong>, which basically lets the viewer\u00a0see the entire film in storyboard form. Considering Miyazaki storyboarded the entire movie himself, this featurette is a must-view for any aspiring animator or artist.\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0Nippon Television Special <\/strong>is much like a \"The Art of\u00a0Spirited Away<\/em>\"\u00a0above, but it gives yet another rare glimpse of Miyazaki at work. By far, this is one of the best bonus features on the set. The\u00a0Original Japanese Trailers\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0TV Spots\u00a0<\/strong>are a comprehensive list and feel a bit redundant. But, nonetheless, their inclusion is great for anyone who is interested in how film marketing is done in Japan.\r\nFinal Thoughts<\/h3>\r\nSpirited Away <\/em>is\u00a0a beautiful film and a Miyazaki masterpiece, so let's cut to the chase: Buy Spirited Away<\/em> on Blu-ray. You won't regret it.\r\n
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