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Uncut Gems from the Safdie Brothers inspired Pixar's Inside Out 2.
In an interview with Animation Magazine, Adam Habib cited Uncut Gems' cinematography as a big influence on the Inside Out 2. Anxiety (Maya Hawke) is introduced in the film — which makes the Safdie Brothers' film the perfect inspiration.
“The shaky cinematography of the Safdie Brothers movie inspired their technique,” the feature read. “The Inside Out 2 animation team built static sets during production and then put the digital characters inside those sets. Then they put a virtual camera that could be used like a camera for a live-action film inside the sets.
“Once this was done, they would move the virtual camera around the sets they’d made to try out new angles and shot setups to see what would work best for the movie,” it continued.
Uncut Gems is a film directed by the Safdie Brothers and stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner. Howard is a chronic gambler in New York City's Diamond District. To pay off his debts, he must retrieve an expensive gem. At the same time, loan sharks are breathing down his neck.
Aside from Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, and Kevin Garnett also star in the film.
For an A24 film, Uncut Gems was a big hit. The film made over $50 million during its theatrical run. It is one of the highest-grossing films in A24's history as a studio.
What is Inside Out 2 about?
Inside Out 2 continues the story of Riley as she reaches her teenage years. As she approaches that period of her life, new emotions arise.
The official synopsis, via Pixar, reads: “Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.”
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Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan all reprise their roles from the first film. Tony Hale and Liza Lapira were recast to replace Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, respectively.
Some of the new cast members include Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Paul Walter Hauser, and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Kelsey Mann is making his directorial debut with the sequel. He takes over for Pete Docter, who directed the first film. Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein co-wrote the script.
What was the first film about?
Inside Out was released in 2015 and followed a young girl, Riley, as her family made a big move. Her adjustment to the new location and the emotions that came with it were depicted.
The film premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Inside Out was released to the public over a month later.
It was a big hit. The Pixar film grossed over $850 million worldwide at the box office. To this day it remains one of the highest-grossing films in the studio's history.
Inside Out 2 will be released on June 14.
