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| name = Wreck-It Ralph |
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| director = [[Rich Moore]] |
| director = [[Rich Moore]] |
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| producer = [[Clark Spencer]] |
| producer = [[Clark Spencer]] |
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| screenplay = Phil Johnston<ref name="Dis23"/> |
| screenplay = {{Unbulleted list|[[Phil Johnston (filmmaker)|Phil Johnston]]<ref name="Dis23"/>|[[Jennifer Lee (filmmaker)|Jennifer Lee]]<ref name="Dis23"/>}} |
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| story = Rich Moore |
| story = {{Unbulleted list|Rich Moore|Phil Johnston|[[Jim Reardon]]}} |
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| starring = [[John C. Reilly]] |
| starring = {{Unbulleted list|[[John C. Reilly]]|[[Sarah Silverman]]|[[Jack McBrayer]]|[[Jane Lynch]]}} |
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| music = [[Henry Jackman]] |
| music = [[Henry Jackman]] |
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| cinematography = |
| cinematography = Rob Dressel |
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| editing = Tim Mertens |
| editing = Tim Mertens |
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| production_companies = [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] |
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| distributor = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]]{{efn|name=Disney|Distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] through the [[Walt Disney Pictures]] banner.}} |
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| released = {{Film date|2012|10|29|[[El Capitan Theatre]]<ref name="Premiere">{{cite web | date = October 29, 2012 | url = https://www.thewrap.com/step-brothers-will-ferrell-john-c-reilly-reteam-comedy-devils-night/premiere-of-walt-disney-animation-studios-wreck-it-ralph-arrivals/ | title = Premiere Of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wreck-It Ralph" – Arrivals | website = [[TheWrap]] | access-date = August 13, 2019 | archive-date = August 13, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190813014704/https://www.thewrap.com/step-brothers-will-ferrell-john-c-reilly-reteam-comedy-devils-night/premiere-of-walt-disney-animation-studios-wreck-it-ralph-arrivals/ | url-status = live }}</ref>|2012|11|2|United States}}<!-- do not add more dates here, see [[WP:FILMRELEASE]] --> |
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| released = {{Film date|2012|10|29|[[El Capitan Theatre]]|2012|11|2|United States}}<!-- do not add more dates here, see [[WP:FILMRELEASE]] --> |
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| runtime = 101 minutes<ref>{{ |
| runtime = 101 minutes<ref name=debruge /><ref name=UltimateCollectorCoverRuntime>{{Cite AV media notes |title=Wreck-It Ralph: Ultimate Collector's Edition |year=2013 |url=https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-Ralph-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy/dp/B00A7OJ0DC |access-date=May 30, 2019 |at=Back cover |type=Blu-ray case |publisher=[[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] |oclc=978202629 |quote=Feature Running Time: Approx. 101 Minutes}}</ref> |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| budget = $165 million<ref name=mojo>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph (2012)|url= |
| budget = $165 million<ref name=mojo>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph (2012)|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=rebootralph.htm|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=April 19, 2013|archive-date=December 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209034748/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=rebootralph.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| gross = $496.5 million<ref name=numbers>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph (2012)|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Wreck-It-Ralph|website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|access-date=April 20, 2013|archive-date=May 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522134140/http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Wreck-It-Ralph|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| gross = $471.2 million<ref name=mojo/> |
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'''''Wreck-It Ralph''''' is a 2012 American animated comedy film produced by [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It was directed by [[Rich Moore]] (in his [[directorial debut|feature directorial debut]]) and produced by [[Clark Spencer]], from a screenplay written by [[Phil Johnston (filmmaker)|Phil Johnston]] and [[Jennifer Lee (filmmaker)|Jennifer Lee]], and a story by Moore, Johnston, and [[Jim Reardon]]. [[John Lasseter]] served as the film’s executive producer. Featuring the voices of [[John C. Reilly]], [[Sarah Silverman]], [[Jack McBrayer]], and [[Jane Lynch]], the film tells the story of the eponymous [[arcade game]] [[villain]] who rebels against his "bad guy" role and dreams of becoming a hero. |
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''Wreck-It Ralph'' premiered at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] in Los Angeles on October 29, 2012,<ref name=CBSNewsPremiere /> and went into general release on November 2. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $496 million worldwide against a $165 million budget and winning the [[Annie Award for Best Animated Feature]], as well as receiving nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film|Golden Globe]] and [[Academy Award for Best Animated Feature]].<ref name=LATAnnie /><ref name=GuardianGlobes2013Nom /><ref name=Oscar /> A sequel, ''[[Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'', was released on November 21, 2018. |
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'''''Wreck-It Ralph''''' is a 2012 American [[3D film|3D]] [[Computer-animated film|computer-animated]] [[Fantasy film|fantasy]]-[[comedy film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/wreck-it-ralph-v537176 | publisher=[[Allmovie.com]] | title=Wreck-It Ralph|accessdate=November 19, 2012|last=Buchanan | first= Jason}}</ref> produced by [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] and released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]].<ref name="comingsoon1">{{Cite press release |title=Disney Announces CG Comedy Adventure Wreck-It Ralph | publisher = Walt Disney Animation Studios via ComingSoon.net | date=June 13, 2011 | url = http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78576 | accessdate=June 13, 2011 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6DHCXSMEE | archivedate = December 29, 2012 | deadurl =no}}</ref> It is the 52nd animated feature in the [[List of Walt Disney Animation Studios films|Walt Disney Animated Classics]] series. The film was directed by [[Rich Moore]], who has directed episodes of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Futurama]]'', and the screenplay was written by [[Jennifer Lee (filmmaker)|Jennifer Lee]] and Phil Johnston from a story by Moore, Johnston and [[Jim Reardon]]. [[John Lasseter]] served as the executive producer. The film features the voices of [[John C. Reilly]], [[Sarah Silverman]], [[Jack McBrayer]], and [[Jane Lynch]]. The film tells the story of the eponymous [[arcade game]] [[villain]] who rebels against his role and dreams of becoming a hero. He travels between games in the arcade, and ultimately must eliminate a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph himself inadvertently started. |
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''Wreck-It Ralph'' premiered at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] on October 29, 2012,<ref name=CBSNewsPremiere>{{cite news | last = Derschowitz | first = Jessica | title = 'Wreck-It Ralph' Premiere Brings Out Stars | url = http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57542432/wreck-it-ralph-premiere-brings-out-stars/ | accessdate = November 12, 2012 | publisher = [[CBS News]] | date = October 30, 2012 | archivedate = December 29, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6DHCuk6aO | deadurl = no}}</ref> and went into general release on November 2. The film has earned $471 million in worldwide box office revenue, $189 million of which was earned in the United States and Canada; it was met with critical and commercial success, winning the [[Annie Award for Best Animated Feature]] and receiving nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film]] and the [[Academy Award for Best Animated Feature]].<ref name=LATAnnie>{{cite news|last=King|first=Susan|title=40th Annie Award nominees and winners list|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-40th-annie-award-nominations-winners-list-20130202,0,6277333.story|accessdate=February 3, 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=February 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Globe|first=Golden|title=Golden Globes 2013: full list of nominations|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/dec/13/golden-globes-2013-nominations-list|accessdate=January 3, 2013|newspaper=guardian.co.uk|date=December 13, 2012 <!-- 14.32 GMT --> |location=London}}</ref><ref name=Oscar>{{cite web|title='2013 Oscar Nominees|url=http://oscar.go.com/nominees|publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]]|accessdate=February 3, 2013|date=January 10, 2013}}</ref> ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was released on [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] and DVD on March 5, 2013. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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When Litwak's [[Amusement arcade|Arcade]] closes at night, the various video game characters leave their normal in-game roles and are free to travel through the power cables. The characters within ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' celebrate its titular hero, but loathe its villain, Wreck-It Ralph. At a [[support group]] for game villains, Ralph reveals his desire to stop being a villain. Isolated from his game's 30th anniversary celebration, Ralph believes he can be accepted by earning a [[Achievement (video gaming)|medal]], just as Felix does in their game. He learns he can find one in the [[first-person shooter|first person]] [[rail shooter]] ''Hero's Duty'' and enters the game. He collects the medal between game sessions, but accidentally hatches a Cy-Bug, one of the game's enemies, which clings to Ralph as he stumbles into an escape pod that launches him out of the game. Meanwhile, with Ralph missing, a player reports ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' to Mr. Litwak, who marks it as malfunctioning. Fearing that the game will be unplugged, leaving its characters homeless, Felix leaves to find Ralph. |
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Whenever Litwak's [[amusement arcade|Arcade]] closes, the [[video game]] characters leave their in-game roles and socialize via a [[power strip]] called Game Central Station. One evening, Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of [[platform game]] ''Fix-it Felix, Jr.'', visits a villain [[support group]] called Bad-Anon, expressing frustration with his assigned role. When Ralph is excluded from his game's 30th-anniversary party, he decides to win a medal, believing he will be respected for doing so. Upon overhearing that the [[first-person shooter]] ''Hero's Duty'' awards medals, Ralph sneaks into ''Hero's Duty'' and steals a medal after making it past insectoid monsters known as Cy-Bugs. |
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Ralph crash-lands in ''Sugar Rush'', a candy-themed [[Kart racer|kart-racing]] game. As he searches for his medal, he meets Vanellope von Schweetz, a [[Glitch#Video game glitches|glitchy]] character who takes the medal and uses it to buy entry into a race that determines the game's daily [[roster]]. The other racers, including the game's ruler King Candy, refuse to let Vanellope participate, saying that she was never intended to be part of the game. Sympathetic toward the friendless Vanellope, and with the promise of regaining the medal once she wins the race, Ralph helps build Vanellope a kart and teaches her how to drive. Meanwhile, Felix enters ''Hero's Duty'' and encounters Sergeant Calhoun, the game's no-nonsense leader, who warns that Cy-Bugs will destroy any game they enter. As the pair search for Ralph and the Cy-Bug in ''Sugar Rush'', they separate when Felix, enamored with Calhoun, inadvertently reminds her of her late fiancé. Calhoun finds an enormous clutch of Cy-Bug eggs underground, and Felix becomes imprisoned in King Candy's castle. |
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Ralph accidentally launches himself in an [[escape pod|escape shuttle]] with a Cy-Bug inside and crash-lands in the confectionery-themed [[kart racing game]] ''Sugar Rush''. With Ralph gone, his game is labeled "out of order" and put in danger of being unplugged. Fix-It Felix, Jr. himself leaves the game to find Ralph, allying with Sergeant Calhoun, the heroine of ''Hero's Duty''. Calhoun tracks the Cy-Bug, as Cy-Bugs behave as a [[computer virus|virus]] once outside their game. Felix worries Ralph will meet the same fate as Turbo, the protagonist of the racing game ''TurboTime'', who became jealous of a newly-installed ''[[RoadBlasters]]'' cabinet's success and tried to take it over, resulting in both games being unplugged. |
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Desperate, King Candy [[Hacker (computer security)|hacks]] the game's code to retrieve Ralph's medal and offers it to him claiming that, since she is a glitch, letting Vanellope race would be disastrous for both her and the game. Fearing for her safety, Ralph wrecks her kart and returns to his own game, but finds everyone has fled, expecting the game to be unplugged in the morning. Ralph then notices Vanellope's image on the ''Sugar Rush'' cabinet and realizes King Candy lied to him. He returns to ''Sugar Rush'', rescues Felix and Vanellope, and has Felix fix the wrecked kart, allowing Vanellope to enter the race. When she catches up to King Candy, her [[glitching]] reveals that he is actually Turbo, a rogue character from an older racing game who sabotaged a [[Roadblasters|newer game]] out of jealousy, causing both to be unplugged. As the two race, the Cy-Bug eggs suddenly hatch and begin to consume the game. Vanellope escapes from Turbo, who is consumed by a Cy-Bug. |
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In ''Sugar Rush'', racer Vanellope von Schweetz steals Ralph's medal and uses it to buy her way into the nightly race that determines which characters will be [[player character|playable]] the next day. King Candy, the ruler of ''Sugar Rush''{{'s}} world, forbids her to race, as she is a [[glitch]] that teleports erratically. Vanellope promises to get the medal back if Ralph helps her win; he helps her build a new kart and teaches her to drive inside [[Diet Coke|Diet Cola]] Mountain. Meanwhile, Calhoun and Felix arrive in ''Sugar Rush'', where they fall into "[[Nesquik]]-[[quicksand|sand]]", work together to escape, and begin to fall in love. |
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The populace flees ''Sugar Rush'', but Vanellope cannot pass through the exit because she is a glitch. Calhoun remarks that the game cannot be saved without a [[beacon]] to [[Phototaxis|attract]] and kill the Cy-Bugs. Ralph heads to Diet Cola Mountain, an unfinished game track, where he plans on collapsing its [[Mentos]] [[stalactites]] into its [[cola]] pool to cause a blinding [[Diet Coke and Mentos eruption|eruption]] to use as a beacon. Before he can finish, Turbo, merged with the Cy-Bug that had consumed him, carries Ralph into the sky. Ralph breaks free and dives into the mountain, intending to sacrifice himself to start the eruption on impact. Vanellope uses her glitching to save Ralph, and the eruption draws Turbo and the Cy-Bugs to their destruction. Vanellope crosses the finish line, restoring her memory and status as Princess Vanellope, the game's ruler and lead character. Felix and Ralph return to their game in time to save it from being unplugged. Calhoun and Felix marry, and the characters of ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' gain a new respect for Ralph. |
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King Candy [[hacker culture|hacks]] into ''Sugar Rush''{{'s}} [[source code|code]] and retrieves the medal, giving it back to Ralph. He claims that if Vanellope becomes a playable character, her glitching will lead to ''Sugar Rush'' being labeled out of order and unplugged, and Vanellope, unable to leave the game due to being a glitch, will die. Ralph decides he cannot allow Vanellope to race and destroys her kart. Meanwhile, Calhoun abandons Felix when he unintentionally reminds her of her late fiancé, who was killed by a Cy-Bug during their wedding. Felix is imprisoned by King Candy's assistant, Sour Bill, while Calhoun discovers that the Cy-Bug has multiplied exponentially. |
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Despondent, Ralph returns to ''Fix-it Felix, Jr.'', but the game has been evacuated. When he throws the medal toward the screen, Ralph notices the ''Sugar Rush'' cabinet displays Vanellope as a playable character. Realizing King Candy lied, Ralph returns to ''Sugar Rush'' and interrogates Sour Bill, who reveals that King Candy damaged Vanellope's code. King Candy's edits to the code also have ensured no one but himself knows Vanellope's true role. However, if Vanellope completes a race, the game will reset itself, deleting all of King Candy's changes. Ralph frees Vanellope and Felix from prison. Felix fixes Vanellope's kart. Vanellope belatedly enters the race, but the Cy-Bugs emerge and start destroying the game. Calhoun, Felix, and Ralph help evacuate the characters. |
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Unaware of the Cy-Bugs, King Candy attempts to ram Vanellope off the track, causing them both to glitch. The glitching unmasks King Candy as Turbo, who secretly took over ''Sugar Rush'' after surviving the unplugging of ''TurboTime''. Vanellope flees as Turbo is devoured by a Cy-Bug, which fuses with him into an insectoid monster. As glitches cannot leave their games, Vanellope is unable to evacuate. Remembering from ''Hero's Duty'' that a beacon will draw and destroy the Cy-Bugs, Ralph battles Turbo and collapses the [[Mentos]] roof of Diet Cola Mountain, creating a glowing [[Diet Coke and Mentos eruption|eruption]] that lures and destroys Turbo and the Cy-Bugs. Vanellope rescues Ralph and crosses the finish line. The game resets, revealing her as the true ruler of ''Sugar Rush'', though she keeps her glitching ability, considering it an advantage. |
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Ralph returns to his game, content with his role as a villain and finally respected by his fellow characters. Felix and Calhoun marry, and Ralph watches Vanellope become ''Sugar Rush''{{'s}} favorite character. |
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==Cast== |
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[[File:Sarah Silverman John C. Reilly 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Wreck-It Ralph.jpg|thumb|[[Sarah Silverman]] and [[John C. Reilly]] |
[[File:Sarah Silverman John C. Reilly 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Wreck-It Ralph.jpg|thumb|[[Sarah Silverman]] and [[John C. Reilly]] promoting ''Wreck-It Ralph'' at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]]]] |
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* [[John C. Reilly]] as |
* [[John C. Reilly]] as Ralph, a gigantic but soft-hearted man who is the villain of the fictional<!-- This word is included because of consensus to do so on the talk page for this article. If you'd like to revisit that consensus or remove this word, please discuss it there first. --> arcade game ''Fix-It Felix Jr.''<ref name="comingsoon1"/> |
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* [[Sarah Silverman]] as Vanellope von Schweetz, a racer/glitch in ''Sugar Rush''<ref name="comingsoon1"/> |
* [[Sarah Silverman]] as Vanellope von Schweetz, a racer/glitch in ''Sugar Rush''.<ref name="comingsoon1"/> |
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* [[Jack McBrayer]] as |
* [[Jack McBrayer]] as Felix, a [[Maintenance (technical)|repairman]] who is the hero of ''Fix-It Felix Jr.''<ref name="comingsoon1"/><ref name=cinemablend1/> |
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* [[Jane Lynch]] as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun, the lead character of ''Hero's Duty''<ref name="comingsoon1"/> |
* [[Jane Lynch]] as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun, the lead character of ''Hero's Duty''.<!-- Don't add anything about being inspired by Samus here unless you have a reliable source. --><ref name="comingsoon1"/> |
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* [[Alan Tudyk]] as King Candy, the ruler of ''Sugar Rush'' |
* [[Alan Tudyk]] as King Candy, the competitive and stubborn ruler of ''Sugar Rush''. He is later revealed to be Turbo, an infamous racer from ''TurboTime'' who invaded and crashed ''[[Roadblasters]]'' out of jealousy. King Candy's vocal stylings are based on comedian [[Ed Wynn]], and his physical mannerisms are modeled from Wynn's [[The Hatter#Disney|Mad Hatter]] character in ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''.<ref>{{cite news | first = Ron | last = Cerabona | title = Giving voice to an old-timer | url = https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/giving-voice-to-an-oldtimer-20130426-2ijn4.html | access-date = November 19, 2014 | newspaper = The Sydney Morning Herald | date = April 29, 2013 | archive-date = December 11, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141211074600/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/giving-voice-to-an-oldtimer-20130426-2ijn4.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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* [[Mindy Kaling]] as Taffyta Muttonfudge, a racer in ''Sugar Rush''<ref name="talenttap">{{cite press release |
* [[Mindy Kaling]] as Taffyta Muttonfudge, a racer in ''Sugar Rush'' who thinks that Vanellope is a threat.<ref name="talenttap">{{cite press release|title=Walt Disney Animation Studios Reveals Key Cast Members Joining 'Wreck-It-Ralph' |url=http://blogs.disney.com/movies/2012/07/19/walt-disney-animation-studios-reveals-key-cast-members-joining-wreck-it-ralph/ |access-date=July 19, 2012 |publisher=Walt Disney Animation Studios |date=July 19, 2012 |archive-date=December 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229191619/http://blogs.disney.com/movies/2012/07/19/walt-disney-animation-studios-reveals-key-cast-members-joining-wreck-it-ralph/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* [[Joe Lo Truglio]] as Markowski, a soldier from ''Hero's Duty'' that Ralph meets in Tapper' |
* [[Joe Lo Truglio]] as Markowski, a soldier from ''Hero's Duty'' that Ralph meets in ''Tapper''<!-- the "root beer game" description has been repeatedly removed as overdescription and shouldn't be restored without discussion -->.<ref name=debruge/> |
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* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Mr. Litwak, owner of Litwak's Family Fun Center & Arcade<ref name="talenttap"/> |
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Mr. Stan Litwak, owner of Litwak's Family Fun Center & Arcade.<ref name="talenttap"/> |
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* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as General Hologram, a general in ''Hero's Duty'' |
* [[Dennis Haysbert]] as General Hologram, a [[Holography|holographic]] general in ''Hero's Duty''.<ref name="talenttap"/> |
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* [[Adam Carolla]] as [[Winchell's Donuts|Wynnchel]], |
* [[Adam Carolla]] as [[Winchell's Donuts|Wynnchel]], a [[Long John (doughnut)|Long John]] who is a member of the ''Sugar Rush'' police department.<ref name="talenttap"/> |
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* [[Horatio Sanz]] as [[Dunkin' Donuts|Duncan]], a [[doughnut]] who is a member of the ''Sugar Rush'' police |
* [[Horatio Sanz]] as [[Dunkin' Donuts|Duncan]], a [[doughnut]] who is a member of the ''Sugar Rush'' police department.<ref name="talenttap"/> |
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* [[Rich Moore]] as Sour Bill, King Candy's |
* [[Rich Moore]] as Sour Bill, a sour ball and King Candy's assistant.<ref name=ColliderCharacters>{{cite web | last = Chitwood | first = Adam | title = New Character Images and Descriptions from WRECK-IT-RALPH | url = https://collider.com/wreck-it-ralph-images-character-descriptions/198778/ | access-date = September 29, 2012 | website = Collider | date = September 28, 2012 | archive-date = June 8, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200608175420/https://collider.com/wreck-it-ralph-images-character-descriptions/198778/ | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinemovie.tv/behind-the-scenes/wreck-it-ralph-movie-production-notes |title='Wreck-It Ralph Movie Production Notes |publisher=Walt Disney Animation Studios via CineMovie |date=October 22, 2012 |archive-date=December 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229170329/http://cinemovie.tv/behind-the-scenes/wreck-it-ralph-movie-production-notes/ |url-status=dead |access-date=October 24, 2012}}</ref> |
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The cast also includes the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' Nicelanders, [[Edie McClurg]] as Mary,<ref name="talenttap"/> [[Raymond S. Persi]] as Mayor Gene,<ref>{{cite web|first=Tiffany |last=Cruz |title=Wreck-It Ralph Voice Recording Session and Press Day |url=http://fabulousfindsbytiffany.com/2012/10/wreck-it-ralph-voice-recording-session-and-press-day-disneymoviesevent/ |access-date=October 23, 2012 |publisher=Fabulous Finds by Tiffany |date=October 14, 2012 |archive-date=December 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229165243/http://fabulousfindsbytiffany.com/2012/10/wreck-it-ralph-voice-recording-session-and-press-day-disneymoviesevent/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Jess Harnell]] as Don, [[Rachael Harris]] as Deanna,<ref name="talenttap"/> and [[Skylar Astin]] as Roy; [[Katie Lowes]] as Candlehead, [[Jamie Elman]] as Rancis Fluggerbutter, Josie Trinidad as Jubileena Bing-Bing, and Cymbre Walk as Crumbelina DiCaramello, racers in ''Sugar Rush''; [[Phil Johnston (filmmaker)|Phil Johnston]] as Surge Protector, Game Central Station security;<ref name="ComicCon2012"/> [[Stefanie Scott]] as Moppet Girl, a young arcade-game player;<ref name="talenttap"/> [[John DiMaggio]] as [[Beard Papa's|Beard Papa]], the security guard at the ''Sugar Rush'' candy-kart factory; Raymond Persi as a Zombie, [[Brian Kesinger]] as a Cyborg (based on [[Kano (Mortal Kombat)|Kano]] from ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'')<!--It's NOT actually Kano. He's credited in the film as "cyborg" and he's got several design differences from Kano. He's very clearly meant as a homage, but NOT the actual character.--> and [[Martin Jarvis (actor)|Martin Jarvis]] as Saitine, a devil-like villain, who attends the Bad-Anon support group; Tucker Gilmore as the ''Sugar Rush'' Announcer; [[Brandon Scott (actor)|Brandon Scott]] as Kohut, a soldier in ''Hero's Duty''; and Tim Mertens as Dr. Brad Scott, a scientist who is Sgt. Calhoun's deceased fiancé in ''Hero's Duty'' (voiced by [[Nick Grimshaw]] in the UK version but not in the UK home release). |
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The film features several cameos from real-world video game characters including: Tapper ([[Maurice LaMarche]]), the bartender from ''[[Tapper (arcade game)|Tapper]]'';<ref name="trailer2">{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6DDm-3urE | title = Wreck-It Ralph Trailer #2 | publisher = Walt Disney Animation Studios via YouTube | date = September 12, 2012 | access-date = September 12, 2012 | archive-date = September 13, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120913075358/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6DDm-3urE&feature=youtu.be&a | url-status = live }}</ref> [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] ([[Roger Craig Smith]]);<ref name="talenttap" /><ref name="ComicCon2012">{{cite web | url = https://www.aintitcool.com/node/56987 | title = Wreck-It Ralph shows 10 minutes at Comic-Con and wins the audience by being the Who Framed Roger Rabbit for video game geeks! | last = Vespe | first = Eric "Quint" | publisher = [[Ain't It Cool News]] | date = July 13, 2012 | access-date = July 13, 2012 | archive-date = July 15, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120715213052/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56987 | url-status = live }}</ref> [[Ryu (Street Fighter)|Ryu]] ([[Kyle Hebert]]), [[Ken Masters]] ([[Reuben Langdon]]), [[M. Bison]] (Gerald C. Rivers), and [[Zangief]] (Rich Moore) from ''[[Street Fighter II: The World Warrior|Street Fighter II]]'';<ref name="Dis23">{{cite journal|journal=Disney Twenty-three | first = Jim | last = Frye | title = Ralph's Wrecking Crew | date = Spring 2012 | page = 43 | publisher = Disney Enterprises | volume = 4| issue = 1}}</ref><ref name="talenttap"/><ref name="EW-0412"/> Clyde (Kevin Deters) from ''[[Pac-Man]]'';<ref>{{cite web | url = http://disney.go.com/wreck-it-ralph/?cmp=wdsmp_wir_url_dcomwreckitralph#/characters/clyde | title = Characters – Wreck-It Ralph | publisher = Disney.com | access-date = October 15, 2012 | archive-date = October 8, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121008073930/http://disney.go.com/wreck-it-ralph/?cmp=wdsmp_wir_url_dcomwreckitralph#/characters/clyde | url-status = live }}</ref> and Yuni Verse (Jamie Sparer Roberts) from ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]'' (specifically [[Dance Dance Revolution X2|X2]]).<ref name="GameChanger">{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltmYpmVDSA | title = Wreck-It Ralph "Game Changer" TV Spot | publisher = Walt Disney Animation Studios via YouTube | date = September 24, 2012 | access-date = October 15, 2012 | archive-date = October 14, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121014232444/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltmYpmVDSA&gl=US&hl=en | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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The cast also includes the ''Fix-It Felix, Jr'' Nicelanders, [[Edie McClurg]] as Mary,<ref name="talenttap"/> [[Raymond Persi]] as Mayor Gene,<ref name="ign"/><ref>{{cite web | first = Tiffany | last = Cruz | title = Wreck-It Ralph Voice Recording Session and Press Day | url = http://fabulousfindsbytiffany.com/2012/10/wreck-it-ralph-voice-recording-session-and-press-day-disneymoviesevent/ | accessdate = October 23, 2012 | publisher = Fabulous Finds by Tiffany | date = October 14, 2012 | archivedate = December 29, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6DHDymGl9 | deadurl = no}}</ref> [[Jess Harnell]] as Don, [[Rachael Harris]] as Deanna,<ref name="talenttap"/> and [[Skylar Astin]] as Roy; [[Katie Lowes]] as Candlehead, [[Jamie Elman]] as Rancis Fluggerbutter, Josie Trinidad as Jubileena Bing-Bing, and Cymbre Walk as Crumbelina DiCaramello, racers in ''Sugar Rush''; Phil Johnston as Surge Protector, Game Central Station security;<ref name="ComicCon2012"/> [[Stefanie Scott]] as Moppet Girl, a young arcade-game player<ref name="talenttap"/> [[John DiMaggio]] as [[Beard Papa's|Beard Papa]], the security guard at the ''Sugar Rush'' candy-kart factory; Raymond Persi as a Zombie,<ref name="ign"/> [[Brian Kesinger]] as a Cyborg (based on [[Kano (Mortal Kombat)|Kano]] from ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'')<!--It's NOT actually Kano. He's credited in the film as "cyborg" and he's got several design differences from Kano. He's very clearly meant as a homage, but NOT the actual character.-->;<ref name="ign"/> and [[Martin Jarvis (actor)|Martin Jarvis]] as Saitine, a devil-like villain, who attend the Bad-Anon support group; Tucker Gilmore as the ''Sugar Rush'' Announcer; Brandon Scott as Kohut, a soldier in ''Hero's Duty''; and Tim Mertens as Dr. Brad Scott, a scientist and Sgt. Calhoun's fiancé in ''Hero's Duty'' (voiced by [[Nick Grimshaw]] in the UK release).<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/4673980/radio-1-nick-grimshaw-in-wreck-it-ralph.html | title = Nick Grimshaw lands Wreck-It Ralph film role | newspaper = [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]] | location = UK | accessdate = December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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A character modeled after [[dubstep]] musician [[Skrillex]] makes an appearance in the fictional ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' as the DJ at the anniversary party of the game.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Ashurst | first = Sam | title = Wreck-It Ralph's Skrillex Cameo Revealed | url = http://www.totalfilm.com/news/wreck-it-ralph-s-skrillex-cameo-revealed | access-date = October 23, 2012 | magazine =Total Film | date = September 17, 2012}}</ref> |
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The film features several cameos from real-world video game characters including: Root Beer Tapper ([[Maurice LaMarche]]), the bartender from ''[[Tapper]]'';<ref name="trailer2">{{cite web | url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q6DDm-3urE | title = Wreck-It Ralph Trailer #2 | publisher = Walt Disney Animation Studios via YouTube |date=September 12, 2012 | accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] ([[Roger Craig Smith]]);<ref name="talenttap" /><ref name="ComicCon2012">{{cite web | url = http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56987 | title = Wreck-It Ralph shows 10 minutes at Comic-Con and wins the audience by being the Who Framed Roger Rabbit for video game geeks! | last = Vespe | first = Eric "Quint" | publisher = [[Ain't It Cool News]] |date = July 13, 2012| accessdate = July 13, 2012}}</ref> [[Ryu (Street Fighter)|Ryu]] ([[Kyle Hebert]]), [[Ken Masters]] (Reuben Langdon), [[M. Bison]] (Gerald C. Rivers), and [[Zangief]] (Rich Moore) from ''[[Street Fighter II: The World Warrior|Street Fighter II]]'';<ref name="Dis23">{{cite journal|magazine=Disney twenty-three | first = Jim | last = Frye | title = Ralph's Wrecking Crew | date = Spring 2012 | page = 43 | publisher = Disney Enterprises | volume = 4| issue = 1}}</ref><ref name="talenttap"/><ref name="EW-0412"/> [[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Clyde]] (Kevin Deters) from ''[[Pac-Man]]'';<ref>{{cite web | url = http://disney.go.com/wreck-it-ralph/?cmp=wdsmp_wir_url_dcomwreckitralph#/characters/clyde | title = Characters – Wreck-It Ralph | publisher = Disney.com | accessdate = October 15, 2012}}</ref> and Yuni Verse (Jamie Sparer Roberts) from ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]''.<ref name="GameChanger">{{cite web |url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=rltmYpmVDSA | title = Wreck-It Ralph "Game Changer" TV Spot | publisher = Walt Disney Animation Studios via YouTube | date = September 24, 2012 | accessdate = October 15, 2012}}</ref> A character modeled after [[dubstep]] musician [[Skrillex]] makes an appearance in ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' as the DJ at the anniversary party of the game.<ref>{{cite web | last = Ashurst | first = Sam | title = Wreck-It Ralph's Skrillex Cameo Revealed | url = http://www.totalfilm.com/news/wreck-it-ralph-s-skrillex-cameo-revealed | accessdate = October 23, 2012 | publisher =Total Film | date = September 17, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Video game cameos and references== |
==Video game cameos and references== |
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[[File:Bowserwreckitralph.png|thumb|The "Bad-Anon" villain meeting features various well-known video game characters, including [[ |
[[File:Bowserwreckitralph.png|thumb|The "Bad-Anon" villain meeting features various well-known video game characters, including [[Bowser]], [[Pac-Man|Clyde]], [[Doctor Eggman]], [[M. Bison]], Neff, and [[Zangief]].]] |
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In addition to the spoken roles, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' contains a number of other video game references, including characters and visual gags. The video game villains at the support meeting, in addition to those mentioned above, include |
In addition to the spoken roles, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' contains a number of other video game references, including characters and visual gags. The video game villains at the support meeting, in addition to those mentioned above, include [[Bowser]] from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise,<ref name="Dis23"/><ref name=cinemablend1>{{cite web|last=Eisenberg |first=Eric |title='Wreck-It Ralph' Footage from D23 Features 8-Bit Action, Plenty of Cameos |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/wreck-it-ralph-footage-from-d23-features-8-bit-action-plenty-of-cameos-26349.html |access-date=August 30, 2011 |publisher=CinemaBlend.com |date=August 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229164020/http://www.cinemablend.com/new/wreck-it-ralph-footage-from-d23-features-8-bit-action-plenty-of-cameos-26349.html |archive-date=December 29, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="EW-0412"/> [[Doctor Eggman]]<!--We're using the current name, as the movie uses his current design. No need to change it to Robotnik, nor qualify the distinction between the two.--> from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'',<ref name="Dis23"/><ref name="EW-0412">{{cite magazine | url = http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/25/wreck-it-ralph-cameos/ | title = CinemaCon 2012: Classic video game characters to cameo in Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph' | first = Anthony | last = Breznican|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | publisher = [[Time Warner]] | date=April 25, 2012 | access-date = April 25, 2012}}</ref> and Neff from ''[[Altered Beast]]''.<ref name="ignschedeen">{{cite web | last = Schedeen | first = Jesse | title = The Familiar Faces of Wreck-It Ralph | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/09/the-familiar-faces-of-wreck-it-ralph | access-date = June 12, 2012 | website = IGN | date = June 8, 2012 | archive-date = June 13, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120613170705/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/09/the-familiar-faces-of-wreck-it-ralph | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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Additionally, the game cabinet of the Fix It Felix, Jr. arcade game is stylized to strongly resemble the cabinet of |
Additionally, the [[Arcade cabinet|game cabinet]] of the fictional ''Fix It Felix, Jr.'' [[arcade game]] is stylized to strongly resemble the cabinet of [[Nintendo]]'s original 1981 ''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game,<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Kohler|first1=Chris|title=Disney Builds Amazing Fake Wreck-It Ralph Arcade Machine |url=https://www.wired.com/2012/06/disney-wreck-it-ralph-e3/|access-date=July 8, 2015|magazine=Wired|date=June 11, 2012|quote=...a non-working arcade cabinet clearly modeled on Nintendo's design for Donkey Kong,..}}</ref> with Ralph and Felix taking similar poses as [[Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Mario]], respectively. The ''Hero's Duty'' game is a reference to the hugely successful [[first-person shooter]] games ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]]'' and ''[[Call of Duty]]''. |
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Characters from ''[[Q*bert]]'' |
Characters from ''[[Q*bert]]'' are shown as "homeless" characters and later taken in by Ralph and Felix into their game (Q*bert also speaks to Felix at one point using the signature synthesized gibberish and word-balloon symbols from his game, called Q*bert-ese).<ref name="trailer2"/><ref name="EW-D23">{{cite magazine|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/20/disneys-d23-secret-world-of-video-game-characters-revealed-in-wreck-it-ralph/|title=Disney's D23: Secret lives of video game characters revealed in 'Wreck-It Ralph' | first = Anthony | last = Breznican|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | publisher=Time Warner|date=August 20, 2011|access-date=February 7, 2012}}</ref> Scenes in Game Central Station and Tapper's bar include [[Chun-Li]], [[Cammy]] and [[Blanka]] from ''[[Street Fighter]]'',<ref name="EW-0412"/><ref name="BC-0001">{{cite web | title = Chun-Li, Q-Bert and Plenty of Video Game Gags in Superb New Image from 'Wreck-It Ralph' | url = http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/06/05/chun-li-q-bert-and-plenty-of-video-game-gags-in-superb-new-image-from-wreck-it-ralph/ | access-date = June 5, 2012 | publisher = [[Bleeding Cool]] | date = February 16, 2012 | first = Brendon | last= Connelly |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607180721/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/06/05/chun-li-q-bert-and-plenty-of-video-game-gags-in-superb-new-image-from-wreck-it-ralph/ |archive-date=June 7, 2012}}</ref> [[Pac-Man (character)|Pac-Man]], [[Ghosts (Pac-Man)|Blinky, Pinky, and Inky]] from ''[[Pac-Man]]'',<ref name="trailer2"/><ref name=NineThings>{{cite web | last1 = Cooper | first1 = Hollander | last2 = Gilbert | first2 = Henry | title = Wreck-it Ralph – 9 amazing things you couldn't possibly know about the movie | url = https://www.gamesradar.com/wreck-it-ralph-9-amazing-things-you-couldnt-possibly-know-about-movie/ | access-date = October 23, 2012 | publisher = Games Radar | date = October 19, 2012 | archive-date = January 20, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130120201136/http://www.gamesradar.com/wreck-it-ralph-9-amazing-things-you-couldnt-possibly-know-about-movie/ | url-status = live }}</ref> the Paperboy from ''[[Paperboy (video game)|Paperboy]]'',<ref name="ignschedeen"/><ref name="game informer interview"/> the two paddles and the ball from ''[[Pong]]'',<ref name="hollywood video games">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/Wreck_It_Ralph_Video_Game_Characters_Interview_Bowser_Nintendo/43689317|title=How 'Wreck-It Ralph' Unlocked Its Unbelievable Cast of Video Game Legends|author=Patches, Matt|work=Hollywood.com|access-date=November 24, 2012|archive-date=January 25, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125103240/http://www.hollywood.com/news/Wreck_It_Ralph_Video_Game_Characters_Interview_Bowser_Nintendo/43689317|url-status=live}}</ref> Dig Dug, a Pooka, and a Fygar from ''[[Dig Dug]]'',<ref name="hollywood video games"/> The Qix from ''[[Qix]]'',<ref name="NineThings"/> Frogger from ''[[Frogger]]'', and Peter Pepper from ''[[BurgerTime]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnF82s0SfFI&feature=g-all-u |title=Wreck-It Ralph Interview (SDCC 2012) |publisher=YouTube |date=July 12, 2012 |access-date=July 24, 2012 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921062243/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnF82s0SfFI&feature=g-all-u |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Lara Croft]] and [[Mario]] are also mentioned.<ref name="FS-Moore">{{cite web|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/video-interview-wreck-it-ralph-director-rich-moore-on-mario-more/|title=Video Interview: 'Wreck-It Ralph' Director Rich Moore on Mario & More|publisher=FirstShowing.net|first=Ben|last=Pearson|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=November 13, 2012|archive-date=November 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103192953/http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/video-interview-wreck-it-ralph-director-rich-moore-on-mario-more/|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- see video at 17:00 mark --> |
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Additional references are based on [[sight gag]]s. The residents of Niceland and the bartender from ''[[Tapper]]'' are animated using a jerky motion that spoofs the limited animation cycles of the sprites of many eight- and sixteen-bit arcade games.<ref name="arstech refs"/> King Candy uses the [[Konami Code]] on an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] controller to access the programming of ''Sugar Rush''.<ref>{{cite |
Additional references are based on [[sight gag]]s. The residents of Niceland and the bartender from ''[[Tapper (arcade game)|Tapper]]'' are animated using a jerky motion that spoofs the limited animation cycles of the sprites of many eight- and sixteen-bit arcade games.<ref name="arstech refs"/> King Candy uses the [[Konami Code]] on an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] controller to access the programming of ''Sugar Rush''.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.avclub.com/articles/wreckit-ralph,88179/ | title = Wreck-It Ralph | first = Tasha | last = Robinson | date = November 1, 2012 | access-date = November 19, 2012 | newspaper = [[The A.V. Club]] | archive-date = November 14, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121114115049/http://www.avclub.com/articles/wreckit-ralph%2C88179/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Throughout Game Central Station is graffiti that includes "Aerith lives" (referencing the character of [[Aerith Gainsborough]] from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''),<ref name="game informer interview"/><ref name="wired refs">{{cite magazine | url = https://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/10/wreck-it-ralph-impressions/ | title = Gaming In-Jokes Don't Overpower Heartwarming Wreck-It Ralph | first = Chris | last = Kohler | date = October 26, 2012 | access-date = November 19, 2012 | magazine = [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]}}</ref> "[[All your base are belong to us]]" (an [[Engrish]] phrase popularized from the game ''[[Zero Wing]]''), "Sheng Long Was Here" (referencing an April Fool's joke around a made-up character [[Sheng Long]] from ''Street Fighter''), and "Jenkins" (a nod to the popular [[Leeroy Jenkins]] meme from ''[[World of Warcraft]]'').<ref name="movieline refs">{{cite news | last = McKinney | first = Luke | date = November 12, 2012 | url = http://movieline.com/2012/11/12/wreck-it-ralph-best-video-game-references-aerith-kano-konami-code/ | title = Leeroy Jenkins Lives! The 6 Best Video Game References In 'Wreck-It Ralph' | work = MovieLine | access-date = January 10, 2013 | archive-date = January 11, 2013 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130111002812/http://movieline.com/2012/11/12/wreck-it-ralph-best-video-game-references-aerith-kano-konami-code/ | url-status = live }}</ref> There is also a reference to the ''[[Metal Gear]]'' series when Ralph is searching for a medal in Tapper's [[Lost and found]], finding first a Super Mushroom from the ''Mario'' franchise,{{Citation needed|date=August 2023|reason=None of the sources talk about the Super Mushroom}} and then ''[[Metal Gear Solid (1998 video game)|Metal Gear Solid]]''{{'}}s "Exclamation point" (with the corresponding sound effect from the game).<ref name="arstech refs">{{cite news|last=Orland|first=Kyle|title=From Zangief to Hero's Duty: A gamer's guide to Wreck-It Ralph|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/11/from-zangief-to-heros-duty-a-gamers-guide-to-wreck-it-ralph/|access-date=December 16, 2012|newspaper=Ars Technica|date=November 5, 2012|archive-date=June 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630185712/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/11/from-zangief-to-heros-duty-a-gamers-guide-to-wreck-it-ralph/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mr. Litwak wears a black and white striped referee's shirt, a nod to the iconic outfit of [[Twin Galaxies]] founder [[Walter Day]].<ref name="arstech refs"/> One of the songs in the credits is an original work from [[Buckner and Garcia]], previously famous for writing video game-themed songs in the 1980s.<ref name="arstech refs"/> The Walt Disney Animation Studios opening logo is animated in an 8-bit pixelated fashion,<ref>{{cite news|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=50 Things You Didn't Know About Disney Animation's 'Wreck-It Ralph;' Plus New Images|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/wreck-it-ralph-50-things/|access-date=June 19, 2013|newspaper=Slash Film|date=August 2, 2012|archive-date=June 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625205031/http://www.slashfilm.com/wreck-it-ralph-50-things/|url-status=live}}</ref> whereas the [[Walt Disney Pictures]] closing [[production logo]] appears in a glitched state, a reference to the [[kill screen]] from many early arcade games such as ''Pac-Man''.<ref name="movieline refs"/> The high score on the main screen of ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'', 120501, refers to the birthdate of [[Walt Disney]], December 5, 1901.<ref name="CBRFixItFelixJr">{{cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |url=https://www.cbr.com/wreck-it-ralph-fix-it-felix-jr-facts/ |title=Wreck-It Ralph: 10 Facts About Fix-It Felix, Jr. You Didn't Know |access-date=January 27, 2021 |publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=March 19, 2020 |archive-date=June 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616122350/https://www.cbr.com/wreck-it-ralph-fix-it-felix-jr-facts/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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===Concept and story=== |
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The concept of ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was first developed at Disney in the late 1980s, under the working title ''High Score''. Since then, it was redeveloped and reconsidered several times: In the late 1990s, it took on the working title ''Joe Jump'', then in the mid-2000s as ''Reboot Ralph''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://magicaldefinition.com/disney-podcast/show-notes/337/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph.ashx | title = Disney's Wreck-It Ralph, Sunday, October 28, 2012 | publisher = Magical Definition | date = October 28, 2012 | accessdate = November 2, 2012 | first = Nathan | last = Rose }}{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-hill/rich-moore-wreck-it-ralph_b_2705330.html | title = Rich Moore Looks Back at the Roads Not Taken With Disney's Wreck-It Ralph | publisher = The Huffington Post | date = February 19, 2013 | accessdate = February 24, 2013 | first = Jim | last = Hill }}</ref> |
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The concept of ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was first developed at Disney, in the late 1980s, under the working title ''High Score''. Since then, it was redeveloped and reconsidered several times: In the late 1990s, it took on the working title ''Joe Jump'', then in the mid-2000s as ''Reboot Ralph''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://magicaldefinition.com/disney-podcast/show-notes/337/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph.ashx |title=Disney's Wreck-It Ralph, Sunday, October 28, 2012 |publisher=Magical Definition |date=October 28, 2012 |access-date=November 2, 2012 |first=Nathan |last=Rose |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031013736/http://www.magicaldefinition.com/disney-podcast/show-notes/337/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph.ashx |archive-date=October 31, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-hill/rich-moore-wreck-it-ralph_b_2705330.html | title = Rich Moore Looks Back at the Roads Not Taken With Disney's Wreck-It Ralph | work = The Huffington Post | date = February 19, 2013 | access-date = February 24, 2013 | first = Jim | last = Hill | archive-date = February 22, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130222215443/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-hill/rich-moore-wreck-it-ralph_b_2705330.html | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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[[File:Rich Moore (7588055316).jpg|thumb|Director [[Rich Moore]] at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]]]] |
[[File:Rich Moore (7588055316).jpg|thumb|Director [[Rich Moore]] at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]]]] |
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[[John Lasseter]], the head of Walt Disney Animation Studios and executive producer of the film, describes ''Wreck-It Ralph'' as "an 8-bit video-game bad guy who travels the length of the arcade to prove that he's a good guy."<ref name="EW-D23"/> In a manner similar to ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]]'' and the ''[[Toy Story (franchise)|Toy Story]]'' films, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' featured cameo appearances by a number of licensed video-game characters.<ref name="EW-D23"/> For example, one scene from the film shows Ralph attending a support group for the arcade's various villain characters, including |
[[John Lasseter]], the head of Walt Disney Animation Studios and executive producer of the film, describes ''Wreck-It Ralph'' as "an 8-bit video-game bad guy who travels the length of the arcade to prove that he's a good guy."<ref name="EW-D23"/> In a manner similar to ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit]]'' and the ''[[Toy Story (franchise)|Toy Story]]'' films, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' featured cameo appearances by a number of licensed video-game characters.<ref name="EW-D23"/> For example, one scene from the film shows Ralph attending a support group for the arcade's various villain characters, including Clyde from ''[[Pac-Man]]'', [[Doctor Eggman]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', and [[Bowser]] from ''[[Mario (franchise)|Super Mario Bros.]]''<ref name="EW-D23"/> Rich Moore, the film's director, had determined that for a film about a video-game world to feel authentic, "it had to have real characters from real games in it."<ref name="ignnicholson">{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/06/wreck-it-ralph-creators-on-using-actual-video-game-characters | title = Wreck-It Ralph Creators on Using Actual Video Game Characters | website = IGN | date = August 6, 2012 | access-date = August 7, 2012 | first = Max | last = Nicholson | archive-date = August 8, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120808090157/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/06/wreck-it-ralph-creators-on-using-actual-video-game-characters | url-status = live }}</ref> Moore aimed to add licensed characters in a similar manner as cultural references in ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' shorts, but considered "having the right balance so a portion of the audience didn't feel they were being neglected or talked down to."<ref name="mcv moore"/> However, Moore avoided creating the movie around existing characters, feeling that "there's so much mythology and baggage attached to pre-existing titles that I feel someone would be disappointed," and considered this to be a reason why movies based on video game franchises typically fail.<ref name="mcv moore">{{cite magazine | url = http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/interview-wreck-it-ralph-director-talks-bringing-games-to-film/0110639 | title = INTERVIEW: Wreck-It Ralph director talks bringing games to film | first = Billy | last = Langsworthy | date = February 8, 2013 | access-date = February 10, 2013 | magazine = [[MCV (magazine)|MCV]] }}</ref> Instead, for ''Ralph'', the development of new characters representative of the 8-bit video game was "almost like virgin snow," giving them the freedom to take these characters in new directions.<ref name="mcv moore"/> |
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Before production, the existing characters were added to the story either in places they would make sense to appear |
Before production, the existing characters were added to the story either in places they would make sense to appear or as cameos from a list of characters suggested by the film's creative team, without consideration if they would legally be able to use the characters.<ref name="ignnicholson"/> The company then sought out the copyright holders' permissions to use the characters, as well as working with these companies to assure their characters were being represented authentically.<ref name="ignnicholson"/> In the case of Nintendo, the writers had early on envisioned the Bad-anon meeting with [[Bowser]] as a major character within the scene; according to Moore, Nintendo was very positive towards this use, stating in Moore's own words, "If there is a group that is dedicated to helping the bad guy characters in video games then Bowser must be in that group!"<ref name="game informer interview">{{cite magazine | url = http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/02/11/wreck-it-ralph-39-s-director-answers-our-questions.aspx | title = Wreck-It Ralph's Director Answers Our Questions | first = Kyle | last = Hillard | date = February 11, 2013 | access-date = February 11, 2013 | magazine = [[Game Informer]] }}</ref> Nintendo had asked that the producers try to devise a scene that would be similarly appropriate for [[Mario]] for his inclusion in the film. Despite knowing they would be able to use the character, the producers could not find an appropriate scene that would let Mario be a significant character without taking away the spotlight from the main story and opted to not include the character.<ref name="game informer interview"/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.totalfilm.com/news/wreck-it-ralph-s-skrillex-cameo-revealed|title=Wreck-It Ralph's Skrillex cameo revealed|magazine=Total Film|first=Sam|last=Ashurst |date=September 17, 2012}}</ref> Moore debunked a rumor that Mario and his brother character [[Luigi]] were not included due to Nintendo requesting too high a licensing fee, stating that the rumor grew out of a joke John C. Reilly made at Comic-Con.<ref name="FS-Moore"/> |
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[[Dr. Wily]] from ''[[Mega Man]]'' was going to appear |
[[Dr. Wily]] from ''[[Mega Man]]'' was going to appear but was cut from the final version of the film.<ref>Rockman Corner: Dr. Wily Hitting the Big Screen in November</ref> Overall, there are about 188 individual character models in the movie as a result of these cameo inclusions.<ref name="ignnicholson"/> |
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An earlier draft of the screenplay had Ralph and Vanellope spending time going around the game world to collect the pieces for her kart for ''Sugar Rush'', and at times included Felix traveling with the pair. During these scenes, Ralph would have lied to Felix regarding his budding relationship with Calhoun, leading eventually to Ralph becoming depressed and abandoning his quest to get his medal back. At this point, a fourth game world, ''Extreme Easy Living 2'', would have been introduced and was considered a "hedonistic place" between the social nature of ''[[The Sims]]'' and the open-world objective-less aspects of ''[[ |
An earlier draft of the screenplay had Ralph and Vanellope spending time going around the game world to collect the pieces for her kart for ''Sugar Rush'', and at times included Felix traveling with the pair. During these scenes, Ralph would have lied to Felix regarding his budding relationship with Calhoun, leading eventually to Ralph becoming depressed and abandoning his quest to get his medal back. At this point, a fourth game world, ''Extreme Easy Living 2'', would have been introduced and was considered a "hedonistic place" between the social nature of ''[[The Sims]]'' and the open-world objective-less aspects of ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'', according to Moore.<ref name="mtv deleted">{{cite web | url = http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/02/12/wreck-it-ralph-deleted-scene/ | title = Exclusive: 'Wreck-It Ralph' Deleted Scene Travels To Entirely New Game World | first = Kevin | last = Sullivan | date = February 12, 2013 | access-date = February 13, 2013 | publisher = MTV | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130214023041/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/02/12/wreck-it-ralph-deleted-scene/ | archive-date = February 14, 2013 | df = mdy-all}}</ref> Ralph would go there too, wallowing in his depression, and would find happiness by gaining "Like It" buttons for doing acceptable actions in the party-like nature of the place. Moore stated that while it was difficult to consider dropping this new game world, they found that its introduction in the second half of the film would be too difficult a concept for the viewer to grasp.<ref name="mtv deleted"/> They further had trouble working out how a social game would be part of an arcade, and though they considered having the game be running on Litwak's laptop, they ultimately realized that justifying the concept would be too convoluted. Line art sketches and voice-over readings of the scene were included on the home media release of the film.<ref name="mtv deleted"/> |
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===Animation, designs, and camera work=== |
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The film introduced Disney's new [[bidirectional reflectance distribution function]]s, with more realistic reflections on surfaces, and new virtual cinematography Camera Capture system, which makes it possible to go through scenes in real-time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.awn.com/vfxworld/all-world-s-virtual-stage-disney-s-new-camera-capture-system|title=All The World's a Virtual Stage in Disney's New Camera Capture System|work=Animation World Network|accessdate=January 26, 2015}}</ref> To research the ''Sugar Rush'' segment of the film, the visual development group traveled to trade fair ISM Cologne, a [[See's Candy]] factory, and other manufacturing facilities. The group also brought in food photographers, to demonstrate techniques to make food appear appealing. Special effects, including from "smoke or dust," looks distinct in each of the segments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.awn.com/articles/technology/wreck-it-ralph-shines-bright-new-lighting-and-effects-technology/ |title='Wreck-It Ralph' Shines Bright with New Lighting and Effects Technology | Animation World Network |publisher=Awn.com |date=November 2, 2012 |accessdate=February 21, 2014}}</ref> {{-}} |
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The film introduced Disney's new [[bidirectional reflectance distribution function]]s, with more realistic reflections on surfaces, and new virtual cinematography Camera Capture system, which makes it possible to go through scenes in real time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.awn.com/vfxworld/all-world-s-virtual-stage-disney-s-new-camera-capture-system|title=All The World's a Virtual Stage in Disney's New Camera Capture System|work=Animation World Network|access-date=January 26, 2015|archive-date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828170517/https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/all-world-s-virtual-stage-disney-s-new-camera-capture-system|url-status=dead}}</ref> To research the ''Sugar Rush'' segment of the film, the visual development group traveled to trade fair ISM Cologne, a [[See's Candies|See's Candy]] factory, and other manufacturing facilities. The group also brought in food photographers, to demonstrate techniques to make food appear appealing. Special effects, including from "smoke or dust," looks distinct in each of the segments.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awn.com/articles/technology/wreck-it-ralph-shines-bright-new-lighting-and-effects-technology/ |title='Wreck-It Ralph' Shines Bright with New Lighting and Effects Technology | Animation World Network |publisher=Awn.com |date=November 2, 2012 |access-date=February 21, 2014 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054556/http://www.awn.com/articles/technology/wreck-it-ralph-shines-bright-new-lighting-and-effects-technology |url-status=live }}</ref> {{Clear}} |
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==Music== |
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{{Main|Wreck-It Ralph (soundtrack)}} |
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The film's score was composed by [[Henry Jackman]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph (Soundtrack)|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094WK9FQ|publisher=Amazon|access-date=September 29, 2012|archive-date=December 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231012944/http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094WK9FQ|url-status=live}}</ref> Three original songs were performed in the film by [[Owl City]], [[AKB48]], and [[Buckner & Garcia]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wreck-It Ralph" Scores Big with Composer Henry Jackman, Plus Original Music from Skrillex, AKB48, Owl City and Buckner & Garcia|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/walt-disney-animation-studios-wreck-it-ralph-scores-big-with-composer-henry-jackman-plus-original-music-from-skrillex-akb48-owl-city-and-buckner--garcia-169663046.html|access-date=September 29, 2012|publisher =Walt Disney Record via PR Newswire|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/10/30-1/video-akb48-wreck-it-ralph-theme-preview |title=Video: AKB48 'Wreck-It-Ralph' Theme Preview |first=Scott |last=Green |publisher=CrunchyRoll.com |date=October 30, 2012 |access-date=November 21, 2012 |archive-date=November 2, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102194807/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/10/30-1/video-akb48-wreck-it-ralph-theme-preview |url-status=live }}</ref> The soundtrack also features the songs "[[Celebration (Kool & the Gang song)|Celebration]]", "Bug Hunt" ([[Skrillex]] and [[Noisia]] remix), and "[[Shut Up and Drive]]". Early in the development process, [[Robert Lopez]] and [[Kristen Anderson-Lopez]] wrote an original song for the film; it was later cut out.<ref>Lang, Derrik J. (February 22, 2013). [https://web.archive.org/web/20130222153327/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/22/best-animated-feature_n_2740613.html "Best Animated Feature: 'Brave,' 'Wreck-It Ralph' Battle For Oscar"]. ''[[The Huffington Post]]''.</ref> |
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==Marketing== |
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[[File:Wreckit ralph fixit fred jr arcade machine e3 2012.jpg|thumb|Disney promoted the film at the 2012 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] convention using a mock [[video game arcade cabinet|arcade cabinet]].]] |
[[File:Wreckit ralph fixit fred jr arcade machine e3 2012.jpg|thumb|Disney promoted the film at the 2012 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] convention using a mock [[video game arcade cabinet|arcade cabinet]].]] |
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A teaser trailer for ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was released on June 6, 2012, debuting with ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]'' and ''[[Rock of Ages (2012 film)|Rock of Ages]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spread the word: The first trailer...|url=https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation/status/206078936352952321|access-date=May 25, 2012|date=May 25, 2012|publisher=Disney Animation via official Twitter page|quote=Spread the word: The first trailer for Wreck-It Ralph will debut June 6.|archive-date=March 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304223236/https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation/status/206078936352952321|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2012/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-debuts-plus-new-photos-of-john-c-reilly-sarah-silverman-jane-lynch/ | title = Disney's WRECK-IT RALPH Trailer Debuts; Plus New Character Photos Of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman & Jane Lynch | first = Michelle | last = Hannett | date = June 6, 2012 | access-date = January 13, 2019 | publisher = We Are Movie Geeks | archive-date = January 13, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190113232123/http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2012/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-debuts-plus-new-photos-of-john-c-reilly-sarah-silverman-jane-lynch/ | url-status = live }}</ref> This also coincided with the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2012|2012]] [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]], for which Disney constructed a mock aged [[video game arcade cabinet|arcade cabinet]] for the fictional ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' game on display on the show floor.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = https://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/06/disney-wreck-it-ralph-e3 | title = Disney's Amazing Fake Wreck-It Ralph Arcade Machine | magazine = [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] | date = June 11, 2012 | access-date = June 11, 2012 | first = Chris | last = Kohler }}</ref> Disney also released a browser-based [[Adobe Flash|Flash]]-based version of the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' game as well as iOS, Android, and Windows Phone versions, with online [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]-based versions of ''Sugar Rush'' and ''Hero's Duty''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/12/wreck-it-ralph-gets-official-game/ | title = Wreck-It Ralph gets official game | first = Debabrata | last = Nath | date = June 12, 2012 | access-date = June 12, 2012 | website = [[VG247]] | archive-date = June 16, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120616013822/http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/12/wreck-it-ralph-gets-official-game/ | url-status = live }}</ref> A second trailer for the film was released on September 12, 2012, coinciding with ''[[Finding Nemo]] 3D'' and ''[[Frankenweenie (2012 film)|Frankenweenie]]'', along with its final updated movie poster.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.firstshowing.net/2012/must-watch-another-spectacular-trailer-for-disneys-wreck-it-ralph/ | title = Must Watch: Another Spectacular Trailer for Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph' | first = Ethan | last = Anderton | date = September 12, 2012 | access-date = January 13, 2019 | publisher = FirstShowing.net | archive-date = January 13, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190113122457/https://www.firstshowing.net/2012/must-watch-another-spectacular-trailer-for-disneys-wreck-it-ralph/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://collider.com/wreck-it-ralph-movie-trailer/ | title = New Full-Length Trailer for Disney's WRECK-IT RALPH [Updated with Poster] | first = Adam | last = Chitwood | date = September 12, 2012 | access-date = February 22, 2019 | website = [[Collider (website)|Collider]] | archive-date = February 23, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190223074209/http://collider.com/wreck-it-ralph-movie-trailer/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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To promote the home media release of ''Wreck-It Ralph'', director Rich Moore produced a short film titled ''Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives''. Set within the movie's universe, the [[mockumentary]] film was designed as a parody of ''[[The King of Kong]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph spoofs King of Kong with "Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives"|date=March 9, 2013|url=http://www.warpzoned.com/2013/03/wreck-it-ralph-spoofs-king-of-kong-with-garlan-hulse-where-potential-lives/|publisher=Warp Zoned|access-date=March 13, 2013|archive-date=March 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312085637/http://www.warpzoned.com/2013/03/wreck-it-ralph-spoofs-king-of-kong-with-garlan-hulse-where-potential-lives/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The film was originally scheduled for a release on March 22, 2013, but it was later changed to November 2, 2012 due to it being ahead of schedule.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Brian |url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/monsters-university-pushed-to-2013 |title=Monsters University Pushed to 2013 |accessdate=August 28, 2011 |date=April 4, 2011 |publisher=Movieweb.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Collura |first=Scott |title=Wreck-It Ralph Screenshots |url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/119/1192269p1.html |accessdate=November 29, 2011 |publisher=IGN |date=September 2, 2011}}</ref> The theatrical release was accompanied by Disney's animated short film, ''[[Paperman]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://articles.latimes.com/2013/feb/24/entertainment/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-animated-short-20130224 | title = Oscars 2013: 'Paperman' wins animated short prize | first = Oliver | last = Gettell | date = February 24, 2013 | accessdate = March 26, 2013 | publisher = Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Amidi | first = Amid | title = The Poster for Disney’s 'Paperman' |url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/cgi/the-poster-for-disneys-paperman.html|accessdate=April 26, 2012| publisher = [[Cartoon Brew]] |date=April 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
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===Theatrical=== |
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The first trailer for ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was released on June 6, 2012, debuting with ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]'' and ''[[Rock of Ages (2012 film)|Rock of Ages]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spread the word: The first trailer...|url=https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation/status/206078936352952321|accessdate=May 25, 2012 | date=May 25, 2012|publisher = Disney Animation via official Twitter page |quote=Spread the word: The first trailer for Wreck-It Ralph will debut June 6.}}</ref> This also coincided with the 2012 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]], for which Disney constructed a mock aged [[video game arcade cabinet|arcade cabinet]] for the fictional ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' game on display on the show floor.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/06/disney-wreck-it-ralph-e3 | title = Disney’s Amazing Fake Wreck-It Ralph Arcade Machine | work = [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] | date = June 11, 2012 | accessdate = June 11, 2012 | first = Chris | last = Kohler }}</ref> Disney also released a browser-based [[Adobe Flash|Flash]]-based version of the ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' game as well as iOS and Android versions, with online [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]-based versions of ''Sugar Rush'' and ''Hero's Duty''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/12/wreck-it-ralph-gets-official-game/ | title = Wreck-It Ralph gets official game | first = Debabrata | last = Nath | date = June 12, 2012 | accessdate = June 12, 2012 | publisher = [[VG247]]}}</ref> A second trailer for the film was released on September 12, 2012, coinciding with ''[[Finding Nemo]] 3D'' and ''[[Frankenweenie (2012 film)|Frankenweenie]]''. |
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The film was originally scheduled for a release on March 22, 2013, but it was later changed to November 2, 2012, due to it being ahead of schedule.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gallagher |first=Brian |url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/monsters-university-pushed-to-2013 |title=Monsters University Pushed to 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2011 |date=April 4, 2011 |publisher=Movieweb.com |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014033355/http://www.movieweb.com/news/monsters-university-pushed-to-2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Collura |first=Scott |title=Wreck-It Ralph Screenshots |url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/119/1192269p1.html |access-date=November 29, 2011 |website=IGN |date=September 2, 2011 |archive-date=December 19, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219020122/http://movies.ign.com/articles/119/1192269p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The theatrical release was accompanied by Disney's animated short film, ''[[Paperman]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://articles.latimes.com/2013/feb/24/entertainment/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-animated-short-20130224 | title = Oscars 2013: 'Paperman' wins animated short prize | first = Oliver | last = Gettell | date = February 24, 2013 | access-date = March 26, 2013 | newspaper = Los Angeles Times | archive-date = October 3, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131003031619/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/feb/24/entertainment/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-animated-short-20130224 | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Amidi | first = Amid | title = The Poster for Disney's 'Paperman' | url = http://www.cartoonbrew.com/cgi/the-poster-for-disneys-paperman.html | access-date = April 26, 2012 | publisher = [[Cartoon Brew]] | date = April 25, 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120429052639/http://www.cartoonbrew.com/cgi/the-poster-for-disneys-paperman.html | archive-date = April 29, 2012 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> |
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To promote the home media release of ''Wreck-It Ralph'', director Rich Moore produced a short film titled ''Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives''. Set within the movie's universe, the [[mockumentary]] film was designed as a parody of ''[[The King of Kong]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph spoofs King of Kong with "Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives"|url=http://www.warpzoned.com/2013/03/wreck-it-ralph-spoofs-king-of-kong-with-garlan-hulse-where-potential-lives/|publisher=Warp Zoned|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref> |
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===Home media=== |
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''Wreck-It Ralph'' was released on [[Blu-ray Disc |
''Wreck-It Ralph'' was released on [[Blu-ray]] Disc (2D and 3D) and [[DVD]] in North America on March 5, 2013, from [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|last=West|first=Kelly|date=January 3, 2013|title=Wreck-It Ralph Gets An Early Digital Release, DVD/Blu-ray Set For March|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wreck-It-Ralph-Gets-An-Early-Digital-Release-DVD-Blu-ray-Set-March-34897.html|publisher=Cinema Blend|access-date=January 3, 2013|archive-date=January 6, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106114319/http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wreck-It-Ralph-Gets-An-Early-Digital-Release-DVD-Blu-ray-Set-March-34897.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was made available for digital download in selected regions on February 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Disney announces Wreck-It Ralph will arrive for download before DVD, Blu-ray|date=January 4, 2013 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/01/04/disney-wreck-it-ralph-early-digital-release/|publisher=[[Engadget]]|access-date=January 11, 2013|archive-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202064308/http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/04/disney-wreck-it-ralph-early-digital-release/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Wreck-It Ralph'' debuted at No. 1 in Blu-ray and DVD sales in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-wreckit-ralph-dvd-20130318,0,291951.story?track=rss|title='Wreck-It Ralph' wrecks 'Breaking Dawn Part 2's' DVD reign|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 28, 2012|access-date=March 18, 2013|archive-date=March 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319101002/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-wreckit-ralph-dvd-20130318,0,291951.story?track=rss|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Wreck It Ralph'' was released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 6, 2018.<ref>{{Citation|title=Wreck-It Ralph 4K Blu-ray|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Wreck-It-Ralph-4K-Blu-ray/213960/|access-date=2018-11-08|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730142651/https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Wreck-It-Ralph-4K-Blu-ray/213960/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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===Box office=== |
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''Wreck-It Ralph'' grossed $189 |
''Wreck-It Ralph'' grossed $189.4 million in North America and $281.8 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $496.5 million.<ref name="mojo" /><ref name="numbers" /> |
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In North America, the film debuted with $13.5 million, an above-average opening-day gross for an animated film released in November.<ref>{{cite news|title=Friday Report: 'Ralph' Rules, 'Flight' Blasts Off|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3560&p=.htm|publisher=Box Office Mojo|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=November 3, 2012|accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref> During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $49.0 million, making it the largest opening for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film until 2013, when it was surpassed by ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'' ($67.4 million).<ref>{{cite news|title=Weekend Report: 'Ralph' Wrecks It, 'Flight' Cruises|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3561&p=.htm|publisher=Box Office Mojo|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=November 4, 2012|accessdate=November 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Subers|first=Ray|title=Weekend Report: 'Catching Fire,' 'Frozen' Set Thanksgiving Records|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3758&p=.htm|accessdate=December 10, 2013|newspaper=Box Office Mojo|date=December 1, 2013}}</ref> |
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In North America, the film debuted with $13.5 million, an above-average opening-day gross for an animated film released in November.<ref>{{cite web|title=Friday Report: 'Ralph' Rules, 'Flight' Blasts Off|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3560&p=.htm|website=Box Office Mojo|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=November 3, 2012|access-date=November 4, 2012|archive-date=November 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105163138/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3560&p=.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $49 million, making it the largest opening for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Weekend Report: 'Ralph' Wrecks It, 'Flight' Cruises|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3561&p=.htm|website=Box Office Mojo|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=November 4, 2012|access-date=November 4, 2012|archive-date=November 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106214118/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3561&p=.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Subers|first=Ray|title=Weekend Report: 'Catching Fire,' 'Frozen' Set Thanksgiving Records|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3758&p=.htm|access-date=December 10, 2013|newspaper=Box Office Mojo|date=December 1, 2013|archive-date=December 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235906/http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3758&p=.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The film fell 33% to $33 million in its second weekend, finishing second behind newcomer ''[[Skyfall]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Finke |first=Nikki |title='Skyfall' Explodes With $515M Worldwide As Biggest Bond With $90M Domestic Opening; Spielberg's 'Lincoln' Huge $900K In 11 Runs|url=https://www.deadline.com/2012/11/skyfall-opens-with-imax-midnights-as-321m-bond-movie-abroad-arrives-in-u-s-canada-spielbergs-lincoln-platforms/ |magazine=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 10, 2012 | access-date=November 2, 2018}}</ref> |
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Outside North America, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' earned $12 million on its opening weekend from six markets.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3562&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Skyfall' Adds Incredible $156 Million Overseas|date=November 4, 2012|first=Ray|last=Subers|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> Among all markets, its three largest openings were recorded in the UK, Ireland and Malta ($7.15 million), Brazil ($5.32 million with weekday previews), and Russia and the CIS ($5.27 million).<ref name="boxofficemojo.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=rebootralph.htm|title=Wreck-It Ralph (2012) - International Box Office Results - Box Office Mojo|work=boxofficemojo.com|accessdate=January 26, 2015}}</ref> In total grosses, the three largest markets were the UK, Ireland and Malta ($36.2 million), Japan ($29.6 million), and Australia ($24.0 million).<ref name="boxofficemojo.com" /> |
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The review-aggregation website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reports that {{RT data|score}} of critics have given the film a positive review, based on {{RT data|count}} reviews with an average score of {{RT data|average}}. The site's consensus reads: "Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, ''Wreck-It Ralph'' is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wreck_it_ralph|title=Wreck-It Ralph (2012)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}|archive-date=May 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511065600/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wreck_it_ralph|url-status=live}}{{RT data|edit}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]] the film has a [[weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] score of 72 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/wreck-it-ralph|title=Wreck-It Ralph Reviews|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=November 22, 2018|archive-date=November 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125183530/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/wreck-it-ralph|url-status=live}}</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manfredi |first=Lucas |date=November 24, 2022 |title=''Strange World'' CinemaScore Might Be the Lowest Ever For a Walt Disney Animation Studio Film |url=https://www.thewrap.com/strange-world-cinemascore-disney-animation-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125002321/https://www.thewrap.com/strange-world-cinemascore-disney-animation-film/ |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |access-date=August 22, 2023 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> |
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[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and wrote, "More than in most animated films, the art design and color palette of ''Wreck-It Ralph'' permit unlimited sets, costumes and rules, giving the movie tireless originality and different behavior in every different cyber world."<ref>{{ |
[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and wrote, "More than in most animated films, the art design and color palette of ''Wreck-It Ralph'' permit unlimited sets, costumes, and rules, giving the movie tireless originality and different behavior in every different cyber world."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wreck-it-ralph-2012|title=Wreck-It Ralph movie review & film summary (2012)|last=Ebert|first=Roger|author-link=Roger Ebert|date=October 31, 2012|website=[[RogerEbert.com]]|access-date=September 25, 2019|archive-date=September 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925004339/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wreck-it-ralph-2012|url-status=live}}</ref> [[A. O. Scott]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "The movie invites a measure of [[Cynicism (philosophy)|cynicism]]—which it proceeds to obliterate with a 93-minute blast of color, noise, ingenuity and fun."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/movies/wreck-it-ralph-with-john-c-reilly-and-sarah-silverman.html?_r=0|title='Wreck-It Ralph,' With John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman|last=Scott|first=A.O.|date=November 1, 2012|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=September 25, 2019|archive-date=November 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126094032/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/movies/wreck-it-ralph-with-john-c-reilly-and-sarah-silverman.html?_r=0|url-status=live}}</ref> Peter Debruge of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' stated, "With plenty to appeal to boys and girls, old and young, Walt Disney Animation Studios has a high-scoring hit on its hands in this brilliantly conceived, gorgeously executed toon, earning bonus points for backing nostalgia with genuine emotion."<ref name="debruge">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/wreck-it-ralph-1117948636/|title=Wreck-It Ralph|last=Debruge|first=Peter|date=October 25, 2012|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=September 25, 2019|archive-date=November 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106235634/https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/wreck-it-ralph-1117948636/|url-status=live}}</ref> Betsy Sharkey of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' said, "The movie's subversive sensibility and old-school/new-school feel are a total kick,"<ref>{{cite news | title = Wreck-it Ralph | url = https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-wreck-it-ralph-review-20121102,0,7169592.story | access-date = November 4, 2012 | first = Betsy | last = Sharkey | date = November 2, 2012 | work = [[Los Angeles Times]] | archive-date = November 3, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121103233953/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-wreck-it-ralph-review-20121102,0,7169592.story | url-status = live }}</ref> while Justin Lowe of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' wrote, "With a mix of retro eye-candy for grown-ups and a thrilling, approachable storyline for the tykes, the film casts a wide and beguiling net."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/wreck-ralph-film-review-382997|title=Wreck-it Ralph|last=Lowe|first=Justin|date=October 26, 2012|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 25, 2019|archive-date=July 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726002343/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/wreck-ralph-film-review-382997|url-status=live}}</ref> Conversely, [[Christopher Orr (film critic)|Christopher Orr]] of ''[[The Atlantic]]'' found it "overplotted and underdeveloped."<ref>{{cite news | title = 'Wreck-It Ralph' Aims for Pixar ... and Misses | url = https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/11/-wreck-it-ralph-aims-for-pixar-and-misses/264439/ | work = [[The Atlantic]] | first = Christopher | last = Orr | access-date = November 4, 2012 | archive-date = November 5, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105035623/http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/11/-wreck-it-ralph-aims-for-pixar-and-misses/264439/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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| [[Motion Picture Sound Editors|Golden Reel Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|title=2013 Golden Reel Award Winners & Nominees: Feature Films |url=http://www.mpse.org/goldenreels/2013awards/featurenominees.html | |
| [[Motion Picture Sound Editors|Golden Reel Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|title=2013 Golden Reel Award Winners & Nominees: Feature Films |url=http://www.mpse.org/goldenreels/2013awards/featurenominees.html |access-date=February 27, 2013 |publisher=[[Motion Picture Sound Editors]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225032216/http://www.mpse.org/goldenreels/2013awards/featurenominees.html |archive-date=February 25, 2013 }}</ref> |
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| [[Satellite Awards 2012|Satellite Awards]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Kilday |first=Gregg |title=Satellite Awards Nominates 10 Films for Best Motion Picture |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/satellite-awards-nominates-10-films-396865 |access-date=December 4, 2012 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=December 3, 2012 |archive-date=December 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207025034/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/satellite-awards-nominates-10-films-396865 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| rowspan=2 | [[Visual Effects Society Awards 2012|Visual Effects Society]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominations for the 11th Annual VES Awards|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=98578|access-date=January 7, 2013|newspaper=ComingSoon.net|date=January 7, 2013|archive-date=October 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015100214/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=98578|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=VES Awards: 'Life Of Pi' Wins 4 Including Feature, 'Brave', 'Game Of Thrones' Other Big Winners|url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/02/visual-effects-society-awards-2013-winners-list/|access-date=February 7, 2013|newspaper=Deadline|date=February 5, 2013|archive-date=June 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619025218/http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/visual-effects-society-awards-2013-winners-list/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| [[Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture|Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture]] |
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The film's score was composed by [[Henry Jackman]]. The soundtrack also features original songs by [[Owl City]], [[AKB48]], [[Skrillex]], and [[Buckner & Garcia]].<ref>{{cite pressrelease|title=Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wreck-It Ralph" Scores Big with Composer Henry Jackman, Plus Original Music from Skrillex, AKB48, Owl City and Buckner & Garcia|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/walt-disney-animation-studios-wreck-it-ralph-scores-big-with-composer-henry-jackman-plus-original-music-from-skrillex-akb48-owl-city-and-buckner--garcia-169663046.html|accessdate=September 29, 2012|publisher =Walt Disney Record via PR Newswire|date=September 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/10/30-1/video-akb48-wreck-it-ralph-theme-preview | title = Video: AKB48 'Wreck-It-Ralph' Theme Preview | first=Scott | last = Green | publisher=CrunchyRoll.com | date=October 30, 2012 | accessdate= November 21, 2012 | archivedate= November 21, 2012 | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6CLqU80KE | deadurl = no}}</ref> {{-}} |
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''Ralph Breaks the Internet'' is the sequel to ''Wreck-It Ralph''. The film follows Ralph and Vanellope as they travel to the Internet to get a replacement part for ''Sugar Rush'' and prevent Mr. Litwak from disposing of the game. The film was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios with Moore and Johnston directing. The film was released November 21, 2018 by [[Walt Disney Pictures]].<ref name=VarietyLionKingFrozen2>{{cite magazine|last1=Lang|first1=Brent|last2=Khatchatourian|first2=Maane|title=Disney Dates 'Lion King,' 'Frozen 2,' Pushes Fifth 'Indiana Jones' Film to 2020|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/lion-king-frozen-2-indiana-jones-5-release-dates-1202395212/|magazine=Variety|access-date=April 25, 2017 |date=April 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McClintock|first1=Pamela|title='Star Wars: Episode IX' Sets Summer 2019 Release Date|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-episode-ix-sets-release-date-997230|access-date=September 22, 2018|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=April 25, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426013822/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-episode-ix-sets-release-date-997230 |archive-date=April 26, 2017}}</ref> |
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In addition to the [[Adobe Flash|Flash]] version of the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' game, Disney released a tie-in side-scrolling [[platform game]] called ''Wreck-It Ralph'' for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo DS]], to mostly negative reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/32493|title=Welcome to Failure Town|publisher=NintendoWorldReport|date=November 15, 2012|access-date=April 20, 2013|archive-date=May 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522084859/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/32493|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/02/08/wreck-it-ralph-game-review-who-framed-fix-it-felix-3398677/|title=Wreck-It Ralph game review – cinematic disaster|newspaper=Metro|date=February 8, 2013|access-date=April 10, 2013|archive-date=April 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415102349/http://metro.co.uk/2013/02/08/wreck-it-ralph-game-review-who-framed-fix-it-felix-3398677/|url-status=live}}</ref> The arcade style side-scrolling game was developed by [[Pipeworks Studios|Pipeworks Software]] and published by [[Activision]] and serves as a "story extension" to the film; it is the first Disney video game since ''[[Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure]]'' to be published by Activision. Taking place following the events of the film, players may play as Wreck-It Ralph or Fix-It Felix, causing or repairing damage, respectively, following another Cy-Bug incident. Game levels are based on the locations in the film like the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'', ''Hero's Duty'', and ''Sugar Rush'' games as well as Game Central Station. It was released in conjunction with the film's release, in November 2012.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/activision-publishing-and-disney-interactive-announce-collaboration-to-create-wreck-it-ralph-video-game-160246085.html/|title=Activision Publishing And Disney Interactive Announce Collaboration To Create Wreck-it Ralph™ Video Game|first=Amanda|last=Young|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=June 25, 2012}}</ref> In October 2012, Disney released fully playable browser-based versions of the ''Hero's Duty'' and ''Sugar Rush'' games on the new official film site.<ref>{{cite news|title=Play Disney's Wreck-It Ralph's Fix-It Felix Jr and other Games from the New Animated Film!|url=http://beyondthemarquee.com/9222/|access-date=November 17, 2013|newspaper=Beyond the Marquee|date=October 29, 2012|archive-date=March 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328231211/http://beyondthemarquee.com/9222/|url-status=live}}</ref> A mobile game titled ''Wreck-it Ralph'' was released in November 2012 for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] systems,<ref>{{cite news|title=Wreck-It Ralph' for iOS and Android game review|url=http://blog.gsmarena.com/wreck-it-ralph/|access-date=November 17, 2013|newspaper=GSM Arena|date=November 18, 2012|author=Prasad|archive-date=July 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707031855/http://blog.gsmarena.com/wreck-it-ralph/|url-status=live}}</ref> with a [[Windows Phone 8]] version following almost a year later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sabri|first=Sam|title=Disney's Wreck-it Ralph game now available for Windows Phone, nearly a year after the movie|url=http://www.wpcentral.com/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph-game-now-available-windows-phone-nearly-year-after-movie|access-date=November 17, 2013|newspaper=Windows Phone Central|date=September 3, 2013|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109164220/http://www.wpcentral.com/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph-game-now-available-windows-phone-nearly-year-after-movie|url-status=live}}</ref> Initially, the game consisted of three mini-games, ''Fix-it Felix Jr.'', ''Hero's Duty'' and ''Sweet Climber'', which were later joined by ''Turbo Time'' and ''Hero's Duty: Flight Command''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Calimlim|first=Aldrin|title=It's Time To Drive Fast And Go Turbo In Wreck-It Ralp|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/12/its-time-to-drive-fast-and-go-turbo-in-wreck-it-ralph|access-date=November 17, 2013|newspaper=AppAdvice|date=December 14, 2012|archive-date=June 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602095035/http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/12/its-time-to-drive-fast-and-go-turbo-in-wreck-it-ralph|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Calimlim|first=Aldrin|title=Take Flight And Take Command In The New Mini-Game In Wreck-It Ralph|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/03/take-flight-and-take-command-in-the-new-mini-game-in-wreck-it-ralph|access-date=November 17, 2013|newspaper=AppAdvice|date=March 7, 2013|archive-date=May 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511164904/http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/03/take-flight-and-take-command-in-the-new-mini-game-in-wreck-it-ralph|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was retired on August 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Retired Disney Interactive Games|url=http://help.disney.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Information-Regarding-Retired-Disney-Interactive-Games-and-Services|publisher=Disney Interactive|access-date=November 1, 2014|date=August 29, 2014|archive-date=November 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101164334/http://help.disney.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Information-Regarding-Retired-Disney-Interactive-Games-and-Services|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| Name = Wreck-It Ralph: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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| Type = soundtrack |
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| Artist = [[Various artists]] |
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| Released = October 30, 2012 |
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| Recorded = 2012<br />[[Sony Pictures Studios|Sony Scoring Stage]] <small>(Score)</small> |
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| Label = [[Walt Disney Records|Walt Disney]] |
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| Chronology = [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] |
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| Artist = [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] |
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| Last album = ''[[Winnie the Pooh (2011 film)#Soundtrack|Winnie the Pooh]]''<br />(2011) |
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| This album = '''''Wreck-It Ralph'''''<br />(2012) |
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| Artist = [[Henry Jackman]] |
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| Last album = ''[[Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (film)#Soundtrack|Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter]]''<br />(2012) |
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| This album = '''''Wreck-It Ralph'''''<br />(2012) |
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| Name = Wreck-It Ralph |
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| Single 1 = [[When Can I See You Again?]] |
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| Single 1 date = 2012 |
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Ralph also appears in [[Sega]]'s ''[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' as a playable guest character.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Comic-Con: How 'Wreck-It Ralph' infiltrated the game industry|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/07/13/comic-con-how-wreck-it-ralph-infiltrated-the-game-industry/|access-date=July 14, 2012|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=July 13, 2012|archive-date=July 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714054928/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/07/13/comic-con-how-wreck-it-ralph-infiltrated-the-game-industry/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ralph and Vanellope appear as playable characters in ''[[Disney Infinity (video game)|Disney Infinity]]'' as well (voiced by [[Brian T. Delaney]] and Sarah Silverman, respectively); the Disney Store released their individual figures on January 7, 2014.<ref name=fullroster>{{cite web|last=McIsaac|first=Colin|title=Disney Infinity Revealed—Features Wreck-It Ralph, Jack Skellington, Davy Jones, and More!|url=http://www.zeldainformer.com/news/disney-infinity-revealed-features-wreck-it-ralph-jack-skellington-davy-jone|publisher=Zelda Informer|access-date=January 21, 2013|date=January 15, 2013|archive-date=April 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402234443/http://www.zeldainformer.com/news/disney-infinity-revealed-features-wreck-it-ralph-jack-skellington-davy-jone|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=infinity1>{{cite web|title=Vanellope Figure — Disney Infinity|url=http://www.disneystore.com/vanellope-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342970/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|access-date=January 13, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116140438/http://www.disneystore.com/vanellope-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342970/1000261/|archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name=infinity2>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph Figure — Disney Infinity|url=http://www.disneystore.com/wreck-it-ralph-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342998/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|access-date=January 13, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116140436/http://www.disneystore.com/wreck-it-ralph-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342998/1000261/|archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> A combo "toy box pack" of the two figures with Sugar Rush customization discs was released April 1, 2014, from the Disney Store.<ref name=infinity3>{{cite web|title=Disney Infinity Wreck-It Ralph Toy Box Pack — Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope -- Pre-Order|url=http://www.disneystore.com/disney-infinity-wreck-it-ralph-toy-box-pack-wreck-it-ralph-and-vanellope/mp/1342996/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|access-date=January 13, 2014|quote=We expect this item to be available by 04/01/2014.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116140440/http://www.disneystore.com/disney-infinity-wreck-it-ralph-toy-box-pack-wreck-it-ralph-and-vanellope/mp/1342996/1000261/|archive-date=January 16, 2014}}</ref> ''Wreck-It Ralph'' is a playable world on the [[mobile game]] ''Disney [[Crossy Road]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.player.one/disney-crossy-road-secret-characters-unlock-all-mystery-characters-you-cant-buy-cheat-525995|title='Disney Crossy Road' Secret Characters: Unlock All Mystery Characters You Can't Buy With This Cheat List|date=April 11, 2016|website=player.one|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134746/https://www.player.one/disney-crossy-road-secret-characters-unlock-all-mystery-characters-you-cant-buy-cheat-525995|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ralph made his debut appearance in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' video game series in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', serving as a Link summon.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/18/17367712/kingdom-hearts-3-gameplay-preview | title = Kingdom Hearts 3 is a whimsical spectacle full of Disney cheer | first = Michael | last = McWhertor | date = May 18, 2018 | access-date = May 18, 2018 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] | archive-date = May 18, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180518202944/https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/18/17367712/kingdom-hearts-3-gameplay-preview | url-status = live }}</ref> A world based on ''Wreck-It Ralph'' was added to the mobile game ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ|Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]'' as part of an update in April 2019. In the game, the story of the world loosely follows the plot of the film, culminating with a boss battle against Turbo.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hawkins|first=Cameron|date=April 12, 2019|title=Wreck-It Ralph World Coming to Kingdom Hearts Union X|url=https://www.dualshockers.com/kingdom-hearts-union-x-wreck-it-ralph/|work=DualShockers|access-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415123947/https://www.dualshockers.com/kingdom-hearts-union-x-wreck-it-ralph/|archive-date=April 15, 2019}}</ref> Ralph, Vanellope, Calhoun and Felix appear in the mobile game ''Disney Heroes: Battle Mode'' as characters. Ralph and Vanellope are the first unlocked characters.{{Citation needed|date=October 2022}} Ralph, Vanellope, Calhoun and Felix appear as playable characters to unlock for a limited time in ''[[Disney Magic Kingdoms]]'', as well as Niceland as an attraction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iitmmQjmmQ|title=Update 25: Wreck-It Ralph {{!}} Livestream|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-date=July 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710114358/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iitmmQjmmQ|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| total_length = 70:36 |
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| all_music = [[Henry Jackman]] (except 1–6)<ref>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph (Soundtrack)|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094WK9FQ|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=September 29, 2012}}</ref> |
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| music_credits = no |
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| title1 = [[When Can I See You Again?]] |
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| extra1 = [[Owl City]] |
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| writer1 = {{flatlist| |
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* [[Adam Young]] |
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* [[Matt Thiessen]] |
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* [[Brian Lee (songwriter)|Brian Lee]] |
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| length1 = 3:38 |
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| title2 = Wreck-It, Wreck-It Ralph |
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| extra2 = [[Buckner & Garcia]] |
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| writer2 = Jamie Houston |
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| length2 = 2:59 |
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| title3 = [[Celebration (Kool & the Gang song)|Celebration]] |
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| extra3 = [[Kool & the Gang]] |
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| length3 = 3:40 |
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| title4 = [[Sugar Rush (AKB48 song)|Sugar Rush]] |
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| extra4 = [[AKB48]] |
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| writer4 = {{flatlist| |
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* [[Yasushi Akimoto]] |
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* Jamie Houston |
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}} |
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| length4 = 3:14 |
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| title5 = Bug Hunt ([[Noisia]] Remix) |
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| extra5 = [[Skrillex]] |
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| writer5 = [[Skrillex]] |
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| note5 = featuring [[John C. Reilly]] |
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| length5 = 7:04 |
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| title6 = [[Shut Up and Drive (Rihanna song)|Shut Up and Drive]] |
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| extra6 = [[Rihanna]] |
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| length6 = 3:32 |
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| title7 = Wreck-It Ralph |
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| length7 = 1:33 |
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| title8 = Life in the Arcade |
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| length8 = 0:43 |
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| title9 = Jumping Ship |
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| length9 = 1:06 |
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| title10 = Rocket Fiasco |
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| length10 = 5:48 |
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| title11 = Vanellope von Schweetz |
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| length11 = 2:57 |
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| title12 = Royal Raceway |
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| length12 = 3:23 |
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| title13 = Cupcake Breakout |
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| length13 = 1:12 |
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| title14 = Candy Vandals |
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| length14 = 1:39 |
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| title15 = Turbo Flashback |
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| length15 = 1:42 |
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| title16 = Laffy Taffies |
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| length16 = 1:35 |
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| title17 = One Minute to Win It |
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| length17 = 1:17 |
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| title18 = Vanellope's Hideout |
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| length18 = 2:33 |
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| title19 = Messing with the Program |
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| length19 = 1:20 |
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| title20 = King Candy |
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| length20 = 2:11 |
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| title21 = Broken-Karted |
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| length21 = 2:49 |
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| title22 = Out of the Penthouse, Off to the Race |
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| length22 = 2:51 |
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| title23 = Sugar Rush Showdown |
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| length23 = 4:15 |
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| title24 = You're My Hero |
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| length24 = 4:16 |
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| title25 = Arcade Finale |
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| length25 = 3:19 |
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In addition to the [[Adobe Flash|Flash]] version of the ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'' game, Disney released a tie-in side-scrolling [[platform game]] called ''[[Wreck-It Ralph (video game)|Wreck-It Ralph]]'' for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo DS]], to mostly negative reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/32493 | title = Welcome to Failure Town | publisher = NintendoWorldReport | date = November 15, 2012 | accessdate = April 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://metro.co.uk/2013/02/08/wreck-it-ralph-game-review-who-framed-fix-it-felix-3398677/ | title = Wreck-It Ralph game review – cinematic disaster | newspaper = Metro | date = February 8, 2013 | accessdate = April 10, 2013}}</ref> The arcade style side-scrolling game was produced in collaboration between [[Disney Interactive Studios|Disney Interactive]] and [[Activision]] and serves as a "story extension" to the film. Taking place following the events of the film, players may play as Wreck-It Ralph or Fix-It Felix, causing or repairing damage, respectively, following another Cy-Bug incident. Game levels are based on the locations in the film like the ''Fix-It Felix, Jr.'', ''Hero's Duty'', and ''Sugar Rush'' games as well as Game Central Station. It was released in conjunction with the film's release, in November 2012.<ref>{{cite press release | url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/activision-publishing-and-disney-interactive-announce-collaboration-to-create-wreck-it-ralph-video-game-160246085.html/ | title = Activision Publishing And Disney Interactive Announce Collaboration To Create Wreck-it Ralph™ Video Game | first = Amanda | last = Young | date = June 25, 2012 | accessdate = June 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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* {{Cite book|last1=Lee|first1=Jennifer|last2=Malone|first2=Maggie|year=2012|title=The Art of Wreck-It Ralph|series=The Art of Disney|edition=1st|publisher=[[Chronicle Books]]|isbn=978-1-4521-1101-8|url=https://archive.org/details/the-art-of-wreck-it-ralph/mode/2up}} |
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== Notes == |
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In October 2012, Disney released fully playable browser-based versions of the ''Hero's Duty'' and ''Sugar Rush'' games on the new official film site.<ref>{{cite news|title=Play Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph’s Fix-It Felix Jr and other Games from the New Animated Film!|url=http://beyondthemarquee.com/9222/|accessdate=November 17, 2013|newspaper=Beyond the Marquee|date=October 29, 2012}}</ref> A mobile game titled ''Wreck-it Ralph'' was released in November 2012 for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] systems,<ref>{{cite news|title=Wreck-It Ralph’ for iOS and Android game review|url=http://blog.gsmarena.com/wreck-it-ralph/|accessdate=November 17, 2013|newspaper=GSM Arena|date=November 18, 2012|author=Prasad}}</ref> with a [[Windows Phone 8]] version following almost a year later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sabri|first=Sam|title=Disney’s Wreck-it Ralph game now available for Windows Phone, nearly a year after the movie|url=http://www.wpcentral.com/disney-s-wreck-it-ralph-game-now-available-windows-phone-nearly-year-after-movie|accessdate=November 17, 2013|newspaper=Windows Phone Central|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref> Initially, the game consisted of three mini-games, ''Fix-it Felix Jr.'', ''Hero's Duty'' and ''Sweet Climber'', which were later joined by ''Turbo Time'' and ''Hero's Duty: Flight Command''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Calimlim|first=Aldrin|title=It's Time To Drive Fast And Go Turbo In Wreck-It Ralp|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/12/its-time-to-drive-fast-and-go-turbo-in-wreck-it-ralph|accessdate=November 17, 2013|newspaper=AppAdvice|date=December 14, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Calimlim|first=Aldrin|title=Take Flight And Take Command In The New Mini-Game In Wreck-It Ralph|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/03/take-flight-and-take-command-in-the-new-mini-game-in-wreck-it-ralph|accessdate=November 17, 2013|newspaper=AppAdvice|date=March 7, 2013}}</ref> The game was retired on August 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Retired Disney Interactive Games|url=http://help.disney.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Information-Regarding-Retired-Disney-Interactive-Games-and-Services|publisher=Disney Interactive|accessdate=November 1, 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/save/http://help.disney.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Information-Regarding-Retired-Disney-Interactive-Games-and-Services|archivedate=November 1, 2014|date=August 29, 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> |
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Ralph also appears in [[Sega]]'s ''[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' as a playable guest character.<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Comic-Con: How ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ infiltrated the game industry | url = http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/07/13/comic-con-how-wreck-it-ralph-infiltrated-the-game-industry/ | accessdate = July 14, 2012 | newspaper = [[Los Angeles Times]] | date = July 13, 2012}}</ref> Ralph and Vanellope appear as playable characters in ''[[Disney Infinity]]'' as well; the Disney Store released their individual figures on January 7, 2014.<ref name=fullroster>{{cite web|last=McIsaac|first=Colin|title=Disney Infinity Revealed—Features Wreck-It Ralph, Jack Skellington, Davy Jones, and More!|url=http://www.zeldainformer.com/news/disney-infinity-revealed-features-wreck-it-ralph-jack-skellington-davy-jone|publisher=Zelda Informer|accessdate=January 21, 2013|date=January 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name=infinity1>{{cite web|title=Vanellope Figure - Disney Infinity|url=http://www.disneystore.com/vanellope-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342970/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref><ref name=infinity2>{{cite web|title=Wreck-It Ralph Figure - Disney Infinity|url=http://www.disneystore.com/wreck-it-ralph-figure-disney-infinity/mp/1342998/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref> A combo "toy box pack" of the two figures with Sugar Rush customization discs was released April 1, 2014 from the Disney Store.<ref name=infinity3>{{cite web|title=Disney Infinity Wreck-It Ralph Toy Box Pack - Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope -- Pre-Order|url=http://www.disneystore.com/disney-infinity-wreck-it-ralph-toy-box-pack-wreck-it-ralph-and-vanellope/mp/1342996/1000261/|publisher=Disney Store|accessdate=January 13, 2014|quote=We expect this item to be available by 04/01/2014.}}{{dead link|date=March 2015}}</ref> |
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==Sequel== |
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In an interview on October 25, 2012, director Rich Moore said that he and Disney have ideas about a sequel that would bring the characters up to date and explore [[online game|online gaming]] and [[Console game|console gaming]].<ref>{{cite video | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZBSTUBCpWo#t=4m22s | title= Disney Wreck-It Ralph Director Rich Moore Is a Huge Gamer | date= October 25, 2012 | publisher = GamerHub Videos | time = 4:22 | accessdate = October 25, 2012}}</ref> Moore stated that many of the crew and voice cast are open to the sequel, believing that they have "barely scratched the surface" of the video game world they envisioned.<ref name="game informer interview"/> He also stated that he plans to include [[Mario]] and [[Tron (character)|Tron]] in the sequel.<ref name=mario>{{cite web|last=Dekel-Daks|first=Tal|title='Wreck-It Ralph' director Rich Moore wants Nintendo's Mario for sequel|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a457365/wreck-it-ralph-director-rich-moore-wants-nintendos-mario-for-sequel.html|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=September 24, 2013|date=February 8, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Tron>{{cite web|last=Vejvoda|first=Jim|title=Wreck-It Ralph Director Wants Tron in the Sequel|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/04/wreck-it-ralph-director-wants-tron-in-the-sequel|publisher=IGN|accessdate=September 24, 2013|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> In a 2014 interview, the film's composer Henry Jackman said that a story for the sequel is being written.<ref>{{cite web|last=Roberts|first=Sheila|title=Composer Henry Jackman Talks ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'', His Influences, ''Wreck-It Ralph 2'', ''The Interview'', and More|url=http://collider.com/henry-jackman-captain-america-winter-soldier-interview/|publisher=Collider.com|accessdate=April 3, 2014|date=April 1, 2014 |quote=I can't tell you more, not because I'm being coy, but I believe that it is officially on the cards. I don't know any more other than a story is indeed being written.}}</ref> |
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Directed by | Rich Moore |
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Produced by | Clark Spencer |
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Cinematography | Rob Dressel |
Edited by | Tim Mertens |
Music by | Henry Jackman |
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Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures[a] |
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Running time | 101 minutes[3][4] |
Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
Sprache | Englisch |
Budget | $165 million[5] |
Box office | $496.5 million[6] |
Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Rich Moore (in his feature directorial debut) and produced by Clark Spencer, from a screenplay written by Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee, and a story by Moore, Johnston, and Jim Reardon. John Lasseter served as the film’s executive producer. Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch, the film tells the story of the eponymous arcade game villain who rebels against his "bad guy" role and dreams of becoming a hero.
Wreck-It Ralph premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on October 29, 2012,[7] and went into general release on November 2. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $496 million worldwide against a $165 million budget and winning the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, as well as receiving nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[8][9][10] A sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, was released on November 21, 2018.
Plot
Whenever Litwak's Arcade closes, the video game characters leave their in-game roles and socialize via a power strip called Game Central Station. One evening, Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of platform game Fix-it Felix, Jr., visits a villain support group called Bad-Anon, expressing frustration with his assigned role. When Ralph is excluded from his game's 30th-anniversary party, he decides to win a medal, believing he will be respected for doing so. Upon overhearing that the first-person shooter Hero's Duty awards medals, Ralph sneaks into Hero's Duty and steals a medal after making it past insectoid monsters known as Cy-Bugs.
Ralph accidentally launches himself in an escape shuttle with a Cy-Bug inside and crash-lands in the confectionery-themed kart racing game Sugar Rush. With Ralph gone, his game is labeled "out of order" and put in danger of being unplugged. Fix-It Felix, Jr. himself leaves the game to find Ralph, allying with Sergeant Calhoun, the heroine of Hero's Duty. Calhoun tracks the Cy-Bug, as Cy-Bugs behave as a virus once outside their game. Felix worries Ralph will meet the same fate as Turbo, the protagonist of the racing game TurboTime, who became jealous of a newly-installed RoadBlasters cabinet's success and tried to take it over, resulting in both games being unplugged.
In Sugar Rush, racer Vanellope von Schweetz steals Ralph's medal and uses it to buy her way into the nightly race that determines which characters will be playable the next day. King Candy, the ruler of Sugar Rush's world, forbids her to race, as she is a glitch that teleports erratically. Vanellope promises to get the medal back if Ralph helps her win; he helps her build a new kart and teaches her to drive inside Diet Cola Mountain. Meanwhile, Calhoun and Felix arrive in Sugar Rush, where they fall into "Nesquik-sand", work together to escape, and begin to fall in love.
King Candy hacks into Sugar Rush's code and retrieves the medal, giving it back to Ralph. He claims that if Vanellope becomes a playable character, her glitching will lead to Sugar Rush being labeled out of order and unplugged, and Vanellope, unable to leave the game due to being a glitch, will die. Ralph decides he cannot allow Vanellope to race and destroys her kart. Meanwhile, Calhoun abandons Felix when he unintentionally reminds her of her late fiancé, who was killed by a Cy-Bug during their wedding. Felix is imprisoned by King Candy's assistant, Sour Bill, while Calhoun discovers that the Cy-Bug has multiplied exponentially.
Despondent, Ralph returns to Fix-it Felix, Jr., but the game has been evacuated. When he throws the medal toward the screen, Ralph notices the Sugar Rush cabinet displays Vanellope as a playable character. Realizing King Candy lied, Ralph returns to Sugar Rush and interrogates Sour Bill, who reveals that King Candy damaged Vanellope's code. King Candy's edits to the code also have ensured no one but himself knows Vanellope's true role. However, if Vanellope completes a race, the game will reset itself, deleting all of King Candy's changes. Ralph frees Vanellope and Felix from prison. Felix fixes Vanellope's kart. Vanellope belatedly enters the race, but the Cy-Bugs emerge and start destroying the game. Calhoun, Felix, and Ralph help evacuate the characters.
Unaware of the Cy-Bugs, King Candy attempts to ram Vanellope off the track, causing them both to glitch. The glitching unmasks King Candy as Turbo, who secretly took over Sugar Rush after surviving the unplugging of TurboTime. Vanellope flees as Turbo is devoured by a Cy-Bug, which fuses with him into an insectoid monster. As glitches cannot leave their games, Vanellope is unable to evacuate. Remembering from Hero's Duty that a beacon will draw and destroy the Cy-Bugs, Ralph battles Turbo and collapses the Mentos roof of Diet Cola Mountain, creating a glowing eruption that lures and destroys Turbo and the Cy-Bugs. Vanellope rescues Ralph and crosses the finish line. The game resets, revealing her as the true ruler of Sugar Rush, though she keeps her glitching ability, considering it an advantage.
Ralph returns to his game, content with his role as a villain and finally respected by his fellow characters. Felix and Calhoun marry, and Ralph watches Vanellope become Sugar Rush's favorite character.
Cast
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- John C. Reilly as Ralph, a gigantic but soft-hearted man who is the villain of the fictional arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr.[11]
- Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz, a racer/glitch in Sugar Rush.[11]
- Jack McBrayer as Felix, a repairman who is the hero of Fix-It Felix Jr.[11][12]
- Jane Lynch as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun, the lead character of Hero's Duty.[11]
- Alan Tudyk as King Candy, the competitive and stubborn ruler of Sugar Rush. He is later revealed to be Turbo, an infamous racer from TurboTime who invaded and crashed Roadblasters out of jealousy. King Candy's vocal stylings are based on comedian Ed Wynn, and his physical mannerisms are modeled from Wynn's Mad Hatter character in Alice in Wonderland.[13]
- Mindy Kaling as Taffyta Muttonfudge, a racer in Sugar Rush who thinks that Vanellope is a threat.[14]
- Joe Lo Truglio as Markowski, a soldier from Hero's Duty that Ralph meets in Tapper.[3]
- Ed O'Neill as Mr. Stan Litwak, owner of Litwak's Family Fun Center & Arcade.[14]
- Dennis Haysbert as General Hologram, a holographic general in Hero's Duty.[14]
- Adam Carolla as Wynnchel, a Long John who is a member of the Sugar Rush police department.[14]
- Horatio Sanz as Duncan, a doughnut who is a member of the Sugar Rush police department.[14]
- Rich Moore as Sour Bill, a sour ball and King Candy's assistant.[15][16]
The cast also includes the Fix-It Felix Jr. Nicelanders, Edie McClurg as Mary,[14] Raymond S. Persi as Mayor Gene,[17] Jess Harnell as Don, Rachael Harris as Deanna,[14] and Skylar Astin as Roy; Katie Lowes as Candlehead, Jamie Elman as Rancis Fluggerbutter, Josie Trinidad as Jubileena Bing-Bing, and Cymbre Walk as Crumbelina DiCaramello, racers in Sugar Rush; Phil Johnston as Surge Protector, Game Central Station security;[18] Stefanie Scott as Moppet Girl, a young arcade-game player;[14] John DiMaggio as Beard Papa, the security guard at the Sugar Rush candy-kart factory; Raymond Persi as a Zombie, Brian Kesinger as a Cyborg (based on Kano from Mortal Kombat) and Martin Jarvis as Saitine, a devil-like villain, who attends the Bad-Anon support group; Tucker Gilmore as the Sugar Rush Announcer; Brandon Scott as Kohut, a soldier in Hero's Duty; and Tim Mertens as Dr. Brad Scott, a scientist who is Sgt. Calhoun's deceased fiancé in Hero's Duty (voiced by Nick Grimshaw in the UK version but not in the UK home release).
The film features several cameos from real-world video game characters including: Tapper (Maurice LaMarche), the bartender from Tapper;[19] Sonic the Hedgehog (Roger Craig Smith);[14][18] Ryu (Kyle Hebert), Ken Masters (Reuben Langdon), M. Bison (Gerald C. Rivers), and Zangief (Rich Moore) from Street Fighter II;[1][14][20] Clyde (Kevin Deters) from Pac-Man;[21] and Yuni Verse (Jamie Sparer Roberts) from Dance Dance Revolution (specifically X2).[22]
A character modeled after dubstep musician Skrillex makes an appearance in the fictional Fix-It Felix Jr. as the DJ at the anniversary party of the game.[23]
Video game cameos and references
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In addition to the spoken roles, Wreck-It Ralph contains a number of other video game references, including characters and visual gags. The video game villains at the support meeting, in addition to those mentioned above, include Bowser from the Mario franchise,[1][12][20] Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog,[1][20] and Neff from Altered Beast.[24] Additionally, the game cabinet of the fictional Fix It Felix, Jr. arcade game is stylized to strongly resemble the cabinet of Nintendo's original 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game,[25] with Ralph and Felix taking similar poses as Donkey Kong and Mario, respectively. The Hero's Duty game is a reference to the hugely successful first-person shooter games Halo and Call of Duty. Characters from Q*bert are shown as "homeless" characters and later taken in by Ralph and Felix into their game (Q*bert also speaks to Felix at one point using the signature synthesized gibberish and word-balloon symbols from his game, called Q*bert-ese).[19][26] Scenes in Game Central Station and Tapper's bar include Chun-Li, Cammy and Blanka from Street Fighter,[20][27] Pac-Man, Blinky, Pinky, and Inky from Pac-Man,[19][28] the Paperboy from Paperboy,[24][29] the two paddles and the ball from Pong,[30] Dig Dug, a Pooka, and a Fygar from Dig Dug,[30] The Qix from Qix,[28] Frogger from Frogger, and Peter Pepper from BurgerTime.[31] Lara Croft and Mario are also mentioned.[32]
Additional references are based on sight gags. The residents of Niceland and the bartender from Tapper are animated using a jerky motion that spoofs the limited animation cycles of the sprites of many eight- and sixteen-bit arcade games.[33] King Candy uses the Konami Code on an NES controller to access the programming of Sugar Rush.[34] Throughout Game Central Station is graffiti that includes "Aerith lives" (referencing the character of Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII),[29][35] "All your base are belong to us" (an Engrish phrase popularized from the game Zero Wing), "Sheng Long Was Here" (referencing an April Fool's joke around a made-up character Sheng Long from Street Fighter), and "Jenkins" (a nod to the popular Leeroy Jenkins meme from World of Warcraft).[36] There is also a reference to the Metal Gear series when Ralph is searching for a medal in Tapper's Lost and found, finding first a Super Mushroom from the Mario franchise,[citation needed] and then Metal Gear Solid's "Exclamation point" (with the corresponding sound effect from the game).[33] Mr. Litwak wears a black and white striped referee's shirt, a nod to the iconic outfit of Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day.[33] One of the songs in the credits is an original work from Buckner and Garcia, previously famous for writing video game-themed songs in the 1980s.[33] The Walt Disney Animation Studios opening logo is animated in an 8-bit pixelated fashion,[37] whereas the Walt Disney Pictures closing production logo appears in a glitched state, a reference to the kill screen from many early arcade games such as Pac-Man.[36] The high score on the main screen of Fix-It Felix, Jr., 120501, refers to the birthdate of Walt Disney, December 5, 1901.[38]
Production
Concept and story
The concept of Wreck-It Ralph was first developed at Disney, in the late 1980s, under the working title High Score. Since then, it was redeveloped and reconsidered several times: In the late 1990s, it took on the working title Joe Jump, then in the mid-2000s as Reboot Ralph.[39][40]
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John Lasseter, the head of Walt Disney Animation Studios and executive producer of the film, describes Wreck-It Ralph as "an 8-bit video-game bad guy who travels the length of the arcade to prove that he's a good guy."[26] In a manner similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the Toy Story films, Wreck-It Ralph featured cameo appearances by a number of licensed video-game characters.[26] For example, one scene from the film shows Ralph attending a support group for the arcade's various villain characters, including Clyde from Pac-Man, Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog, and Bowser from Super Mario Bros.[26] Rich Moore, the film's director, had determined that for a film about a video-game world to feel authentic, "it had to have real characters from real games in it."[41] Moore aimed to add licensed characters in a similar manner as cultural references in Looney Tunes shorts, but considered "having the right balance so a portion of the audience didn't feel they were being neglected or talked down to."[42] However, Moore avoided creating the movie around existing characters, feeling that "there's so much mythology and baggage attached to pre-existing titles that I feel someone would be disappointed," and considered this to be a reason why movies based on video game franchises typically fail.[42] Instead, for Ralph, the development of new characters representative of the 8-bit video game was "almost like virgin snow," giving them the freedom to take these characters in new directions.[42]
Before production, the existing characters were added to the story either in places they would make sense to appear or as cameos from a list of characters suggested by the film's creative team, without consideration if they would legally be able to use the characters.[41] The company then sought out the copyright holders' permissions to use the characters, as well as working with these companies to assure their characters were being represented authentically.[41] In the case of Nintendo, the writers had early on envisioned the Bad-anon meeting with Bowser as a major character within the scene; according to Moore, Nintendo was very positive towards this use, stating in Moore's own words, "If there is a group that is dedicated to helping the bad guy characters in video games then Bowser must be in that group!"[29] Nintendo had asked that the producers try to devise a scene that would be similarly appropriate for Mario for his inclusion in the film. Despite knowing they would be able to use the character, the producers could not find an appropriate scene that would let Mario be a significant character without taking away the spotlight from the main story and opted to not include the character.[29][43] Moore debunked a rumor that Mario and his brother character Luigi were not included due to Nintendo requesting too high a licensing fee, stating that the rumor grew out of a joke John C. Reilly made at Comic-Con.[32] Dr. Wily from Mega Man was going to appear but was cut from the final version of the film.[44] Overall, there are about 188 individual character models in the movie as a result of these cameo inclusions.[41]
An earlier draft of the screenplay had Ralph and Vanellope spending time going around the game world to collect the pieces for her kart for Sugar Rush, and at times included Felix traveling with the pair. During these scenes, Ralph would have lied to Felix regarding his budding relationship with Calhoun, leading eventually to Ralph becoming depressed and abandoning his quest to get his medal back. At this point, a fourth game world, Extreme Easy Living 2, would have been introduced and was considered a "hedonistic place" between the social nature of The Sims and the open-world objective-less aspects of Grand Theft Auto, according to Moore.[45] Ralph would go there too, wallowing in his depression, and would find happiness by gaining "Like It" buttons for doing acceptable actions in the party-like nature of the place. Moore stated that while it was difficult to consider dropping this new game world, they found that its introduction in the second half of the film would be too difficult a concept for the viewer to grasp.[45] They further had trouble working out how a social game would be part of an arcade, and though they considered having the game be running on Litwak's laptop, they ultimately realized that justifying the concept would be too convoluted. Line art sketches and voice-over readings of the scene were included on the home media release of the film.[45]
Animation, designs, and camera work
The film introduced Disney's new bidirectional reflectance distribution functions, with more realistic reflections on surfaces, and new virtual cinematography Camera Capture system, which makes it possible to go through scenes in real time.[46] To research the Sugar Rush segment of the film, the visual development group traveled to trade fair ISM Cologne, a See's Candy factory, and other manufacturing facilities. The group also brought in food photographers, to demonstrate techniques to make food appear appealing. Special effects, including from "smoke or dust," looks distinct in each of the segments.[47]
Music
The film's score was composed by Henry Jackman.[48] Three original songs were performed in the film by Owl City, AKB48, and Buckner & Garcia.[49][50] The soundtrack also features the songs "Celebration", "Bug Hunt" (Skrillex and Noisia remix), and "Shut Up and Drive". Early in the development process, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez wrote an original song for the film; it was later cut out.[51]
Marketing
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A teaser trailer for Wreck-It Ralph was released on June 6, 2012, debuting with Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Rock of Ages.[52][53] This also coincided with the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, for which Disney constructed a mock aged arcade cabinet for the fictional Fix-It Felix Jr. game on display on the show floor.[54] Disney also released a browser-based Flash-based version of the Fix-It Felix Jr. game as well as iOS, Android, and Windows Phone versions, with online Unity-based versions of Sugar Rush and Hero's Duty.[55] A second trailer for the film was released on September 12, 2012, coinciding with Finding Nemo 3D and Frankenweenie, along with its final updated movie poster.[56][57]
To promote the home media release of Wreck-It Ralph, director Rich Moore produced a short film titled Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Lives. Set within the movie's universe, the mockumentary film was designed as a parody of The King of Kong.[58]
Release
Theatrical
The film was originally scheduled for a release on March 22, 2013, but it was later changed to November 2, 2012, due to it being ahead of schedule.[59][60] The theatrical release was accompanied by Disney's animated short film, Paperman.[61][62]
Home media
Wreck-It Ralph was released on Blu-ray Disc (2D and 3D) and DVD in North America on March 5, 2013, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.[63] The film was made available for digital download in selected regions on February 12, 2013.[64] Wreck-It Ralph debuted at No. 1 in Blu-ray and DVD sales in the United States.[65] Wreck It Ralph was released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 6, 2018.[66]
Reception
Box office
Wreck-It Ralph grossed $189.4 million in North America and $281.8 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $496.5 million.[5][6]
In North America, the film debuted with $13.5 million, an above-average opening-day gross for an animated film released in November.[67] During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $49 million, making it the largest opening for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time.[68][69] The film fell 33% to $33 million in its second weekend, finishing second behind newcomer Skyfall.[70]
Critical response
The review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 87% of critics have given the film a positive review, based on 194 reviews with an average score of 7.4/10. The site's consensus reads: "Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia."[71] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 72 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[72] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[73]
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and wrote, "More than in most animated films, the art design and color palette of Wreck-It Ralph permit unlimited sets, costumes, and rules, giving the movie tireless originality and different behavior in every different cyber world."[74] A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote, "The movie invites a measure of cynicism—which it proceeds to obliterate with a 93-minute blast of color, noise, ingenuity and fun."[75] Peter Debruge of Variety stated, "With plenty to appeal to boys and girls, old and young, Walt Disney Animation Studios has a high-scoring hit on its hands in this brilliantly conceived, gorgeously executed toon, earning bonus points for backing nostalgia with genuine emotion."[3] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times said, "The movie's subversive sensibility and old-school/new-school feel are a total kick,"[76] while Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "With a mix of retro eye-candy for grown-ups and a thrilling, approachable storyline for the tykes, the film casts a wide and beguiling net."[77] Conversely, Christopher Orr of The Atlantic found it "overplotted and underdeveloped."[78]
Awards and nominations
List of awards and nominations | |||
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Award | Kategorie | Recipients | Result |
Academy Awards[10] | Best Animated Feature | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Annie Awards[8][79] | Best Animated Feature | Clark Spencer | Won |
Animated Effects in an Animated Production | Brett Albert | Nominated | |
Character Design in an Animated Feature Production | Bill Schwab, Lorelay Bove, Cory Loftis, Minkyu Lee | Nominated | |
Directing in an Animated Feature Production | Rich Moore | Won | |
Music in an Animated Feature Production | Henry Jackman, Skrillex, Adam Young, Matthew Thiessen, Jamie Houston, Yasushi Akimoto | Won | |
Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production | Leo Matsuda | Nominated | |
Lissa Treiman | Nominated | ||
Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Alan Tudyk | Won | |
Writing in an Animated Feature Production | Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee | Won | |
Editorial in an Animated Feature Production | Tim Mertens | Nominated | |
Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Animated Feature | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards[80] | Best Animated Feature | Won | |
Golden Globe Awards[81] | Best Animated Feature Film | Nominated | |
Golden Reel Awards[82] | Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR in an Animation Feature Film | Wreck It Ralph | Won |
Golden Trailer Awards[83] | Best Animation/Family | "Dreams" | Won |
IGN's Best of 2012 Awards | Best Movie | Wreck It Ralph | Nominated |
Best Animated Movie | Won | ||
IGN People's Choice Award for Best Animated Movie | Won | ||
Best 3D Movie | Nominated | ||
Best Movie Poster | Nominated | ||
National Board of Review Awards[84] | Best Animated Feature | Won | |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Animated Movie | Won | |
Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Animated Feature | Nominated | |
Producers Guild of America Award | Best Animated Motion Picture | Clark Spencer | Won |
Satellite Awards[85] | Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature | Rich Moore | Nominated |
Saturn Awards[86] | Best Animated Film | Nominated | |
Visual Effects Society[87][88] | Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture | Sean Jenkins, Scott Kersavage, Rich Moore, Clark Spencer | Nominated |
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture | John Kahwaty, Suzan Kim, Michelle Robinson, Tony Smeed (for Vanellope) | Nominated |
Franchise
Sequel
Ralph Breaks the Internet is the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph. The film follows Ralph and Vanellope as they travel to the Internet to get a replacement part for Sugar Rush and prevent Mr. Litwak from disposing of the game. The film was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios with Moore and Johnston directing. The film was released November 21, 2018 by Walt Disney Pictures.[89][90]
Video games
In addition to the Flash version of the Fix-It Felix Jr. game, Disney released a tie-in side-scrolling platform game called Wreck-It Ralph for the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS, to mostly negative reviews.[91][92] The arcade style side-scrolling game was developed by Pipeworks Software and published by Activision and serves as a "story extension" to the film; it is the first Disney video game since Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure to be published by Activision. Taking place following the events of the film, players may play as Wreck-It Ralph or Fix-It Felix, causing or repairing damage, respectively, following another Cy-Bug incident. Game levels are based on the locations in the film like the Fix-It Felix Jr., Hero's Duty, and Sugar Rush games as well as Game Central Station. It was released in conjunction with the film's release, in November 2012.[93] In October 2012, Disney released fully playable browser-based versions of the Hero's Duty and Sugar Rush games on the new official film site.[94] A mobile game titled Wreck-it Ralph was released in November 2012 for iOS and Android systems,[95] with a Windows Phone 8 version following almost a year later.[96] Initially, the game consisted of three mini-games, Fix-it Felix Jr., Hero's Duty and Sweet Climber, which were later joined by Turbo Time and Hero's Duty: Flight Command.[97][98] The game was retired on August 29, 2014.[99]
Ralph also appears in Sega's Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed as a playable guest character.[100] Ralph and Vanellope appear as playable characters in Disney Infinity as well (voiced by Brian T. Delaney and Sarah Silverman, respectively); the Disney Store released their individual figures on January 7, 2014.[101][102][103] A combo "toy box pack" of the two figures with Sugar Rush customization discs was released April 1, 2014, from the Disney Store.[104] Wreck-It Ralph is a playable world on the mobile game Disney Crossy Road.[105] Ralph made his debut appearance in the Kingdom Hearts video game series in Kingdom Hearts III, serving as a Link summon.[106] A world based on Wreck-It Ralph was added to the mobile game Kingdom Hearts Union χ as part of an update in April 2019. In the game, the story of the world loosely follows the plot of the film, culminating with a boss battle against Turbo.[107] Ralph, Vanellope, Calhoun and Felix appear in the mobile game Disney Heroes: Battle Mode as characters. Ralph and Vanellope are the first unlocked characters.[citation needed] Ralph, Vanellope, Calhoun and Felix appear as playable characters to unlock for a limited time in Disney Magic Kingdoms, as well as Niceland as an attraction.[108]
Further reading
- Lee, Jennifer; Malone, Maggie (2012). The Art of Wreck-It Ralph. The Art of Disney (1st ed.). Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-1-4521-1101-8.
Notes
- ^ Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through the Walt Disney Pictures banner.
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