Test Your Knowledge of the Heartwarming Pixar Film

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What is the plot of Coco?

What is the significance of the holiday Day of the Dead in Coco?

What is unique about the voice cast of Coco?

What was the reception of Coco by critics and audiences?

What technical challenges did the animation team face in creating Coco?

What was the controversy surrounding Coco's character Mamá Coco?

What was the reception of Coco's music?

What is the current development of Coco as a live stage show?

What was the unique marketing strategy for Coco in Mexico?

Summary

Summary Title: Coco - A Pixar animated film based on the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead

  • Coco is an American computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2017.

  • The film is based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, who co-directed the movie with Adrian Molina, and stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía and Edward James Olmos.

  • The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living and to reverse his family's ban on music.

  • The concept for Coco is inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, and Pixar visited Mexico for research before developing the animation in 2016.

  • With a cost of $175–225 million, Coco is the first film with a nine-figure budget to feature an all-Latino principal cast.

  • Coco premiered on October 20, 2017, during the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico and was theatrically released in Mexico the following week and in the United States on November 22, 2017.

  • The film was praised for its animation, voice acting, music, visuals, emotional story, and respect for Mexican culture.

  • Coco grossed over $807 million worldwide, becoming the 16th highest-grossing animated film ever at the time of its release.

  • Coco received two awards at the 90th Academy Awards and was chosen by the National Board of Review as the Best Animated Film of 2017.

  • The film's voice cast includes animal characters Dante and Pepita, Alebrije, which serve as spirit guides in the film.

  • The film's development included visits to Mexico, and the story went through several iterations before the final script was completed.

  • Coco is the first motion picture with a nine-figure budget to feature an all-Latino cast, and the voice cast includes Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Renée Victor, and Anthony Gonzalez.

  • The animation team used various techniques to differentiate the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead, and Santa Cecilia, the film's town, is based on real Mexican villages.Summary Title: The Making and Reception of Pixar's "Coco"

  • The film's director, Lee Unkrich, and producer Darla K. Anderson, visited Mexico multiple times for research and inspiration.

  • The film's animation team faced technical challenges in creating the Marigold petal bridge and the vibrant, vertical world of the Land of the Dead.

  • The skeletons were created with additional controls to enable them to move in unique ways that humans cannot.

  • Coco was marketed extensively in Mexico, with unique advertising and contests.

  • The film was released in the United States with a limited time offering of a Walt Disney Animation Studios featurette, Olaf's Frozen Adventure.

  • Coco was released for home video streaming and sales in February 2018 and was the fourth best-selling title of that year.

  • A sing-along version of the film was released on Disney+ in September 2022.

  • Coco grossed over $807 million worldwide, with a record-breaking opening in Mexico and strong performances in China and the United States.

  • The film received universal acclaim from critics, citing its rich storytelling, dimensional characters, and emotional depth.

  • The film's themes and imagery were compared to another animated film about Día de Muertos, The Book of Life.

  • The film's cultural vibe was praised for its inclusivity and as a hallmark of 21st-century Disney.

  • The film's musical score and songs were also highly praised, with some critics calling it Pixar's most musical film.Controversy Surrounding Coco's Character and Broadway Adaptation Announcement

  • Coco received numerous awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards, as well as eleven Annie Awards, a British Academy Film Award, two Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.

  • In 2018, Mexican news outlets reported that Disney and Pixar had failed to acknowledge that the character of Mamá Coco was based on María de la Salud Ramírez Caballero from Santa Fe de la Laguna, Mexico, a town of Purépecha potters in Quiroga, Michoacán.

  • Salud claimed that the producers only took her picture and offered her things that never materialized, and that her contribution to the film was not acknowledged.

  • The attention Salud received from the film has increased tourism in her town and benefited the artisans and residents of Santa Fe de la Laguna.

  • While the production team at Disney and Pixar acknowledged that the Rivera family was based on real-world families from Mexico, they did not acknowledge Salud's contribution to the film specifically.

  • Salud passed away on October 16, 2022, aged 109.

  • A live stage show adaptation of the film is currently in development at Disney Theatrical Productions, as announced by The Lion King actor Steven Taylor during Epcot's annual Disney on Broadway concert on January 24, 2023.

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How much do you know about the beloved Pixar animated film, Coco? Test your knowledge with this quiz that covers everything from the film's plot and characters to its production and reception. From the Land of the Dead to the Marigold petal bridge, see if you can answer questions about this heartwarming tale inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering Coco for the first time, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain.

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