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Turning Red
Promotional release poster
Directed byDomee Shi
Written by
Produced byLindsey Collins
Starring
Cinematography
  • Mahyar Abousaeedi
  • Jonathan Pytko
Edited by
  • Nicholas C. Smith
  • Steve Bloom
Music byLudwig Göransson
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Pictures
Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • February 21, 2022 (2022-02-21) (Everyman Cinemas)
  • March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11) (United States)
Running time
107 minutes [citation needed]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Turning Red is a 2022 American computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on Disney+. It is directed by Domee Shi in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay written by herself and Julia Cho. The film stars the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho and James Hong. It is the first Pixar film to be solely directed by a woman, the first to take place in Canada, and the second to feature an Asian lead character after Up.

Turning Red premiered in London, England on February 21, 2022, and is scheduled to be released on Disney+ in countries where the service is available on March 11, 2022, along with a simultaneous limited run at the El Capitan Theatre. It will be released theatrically in countries without the streaming service. The film was intended for worldwide theatrical release, but further COVID-19 pandemic disruption due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant resulted in the change.

Premise

Set in Toronto between 2002 and 2003, Turning Red centers around Meilin "Mei" Lee, a confident 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian who is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. However, one morning, after she has a nightmare, she is horrified to discover that she has turned into a giant red panda, later learning that her ancestors have a shared history with the species. Whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she "poofs" into the red panda time and time again.[1]

Voice cast

  • Rosalie Chiang as Meilin "Mei" Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl who suddenly transforms into a giant red panda whenever she gets excited or stressed (facing strong amounts of emotion overall) due to her ancestors' associated mystic connection with red pandas which also changes her hair from black to red as a side effect.
  • Sandra Oh as Ming Lee, Mei's overprotective and strict mother.
  • Ava Morse as Miriam, Mei's tall Caucasian friend who has braces.[2]
  • Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Priya, Mei's Indian-Canadian friend who is excitable despite her deadpan voice and expressions.
  • Hyein Park as Abby, another one of Mei's Korean-Canadian friends.
  • Orion Lee as Jin Lee, Mei's father.
  • Wai Ching Ho as Mei's grandmother.
  • James Hong as Mr. Gao
  • Tristan Allerick Chen as Tyler, Mei's classmate.
  • Addie Chandler as Devon, Mei's secret crush.

Additionally, the members of the 4*Town boy band (Robaire, Aaron Z., Aaron T., Jesse, and Tae Young) are voiced by Jordan Fisher, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo, Finneas O'Connell, and Grayson Villanueva, respectively. In the UK version, Anne-Marie will cameo as Lauren, one of Mei's friends.[3]

Production

Development

On May 8, 2018, it was reported that Shi, who wrote and directed the Academy Award-winning Pixar short Bao that same year, was writing and directing a full-length feature film at the studio, making her the second woman to direct a Pixar film after Brenda Chapman who co-directed Brave, as well as the first solo Pixar director for a feature film.[4] She first pitched the film to Pixar in October 31, 2017.[5] On November 26, 2018, Shi confirmed that she was working on a film at the studio.[6] Shi also said that the film was in early stages of development, with the story still being worked on, and that "[she is] really excited to play in this new 90-minute film format".[6] On January 1, 2019, Shi said that she planned for the film to be "entertaining and emotional".[7] On December 10, 2020, Shi's film was announced with the title Turning Red, with the plot also being unveiled.[8][9]

The film takes place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, during the early 2000s, specifically during 2002 or 2003, as indicated through scenes in the teaser trailer and on Mei's student ID in the teaser poster, as well as confirmation by a production designer in February 2021. At least two minor characters, who are visible in the trailer, have type 1 diabetes, as glucose sensors and insulin pumps are visible. This is the first time that diabetes has been depicted in a Disney/Pixar film.[10]

The film also deals with aspects of puberty, though the film does not directly talk of biological changes. For example, Mei's mother first mistakes Mei's reaction to her transformation as if she was having her first menstruation. Shi said they were "unapologetic" about the discussion of these topics in the film; the title Turning Red itself an allegory for this time in a young woman's life. Shi and her staff had feared that studio executives would have wanted these scenes removed but they had accepted them into the film.[11]

Rona Liu will serve as production designer in the film, after previously doing so for Bao.[12] Liu said that working on a feature film was "a dream come true" for her.[12]

Music

Turning Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Film score by
Ludwig Göransson
ReleasedMarch 11, 2022
Recorded2021
GenreFilm score
LabelWalt Disney Records
Pixar soundtrack chronology
Luca (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2021) 		Turning Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2022) 		Lightyear
(2022)
Ludwig Göransson chronology
Bad Trip
(2021) 		Turning Red
(2022) 		Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)

Ludwig Göransson is set to compose the film's score, making it his first animated film composition.[13] Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell will write three original songs that will be performed in the film by the fictional boy band 4*Town, "U Know What's Up", "1 True Love", and "Nobody Like U". Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack album digitally on March 11, 2022. In the Japanese dub release of the film, Japanese boyband Da-iCE will make a special voice appearance as the members of the 4*Town boyband, while performing the Japanese dub of the track "Nobody Like U".[14]

Release

Turning Red premiered in London at Everyman Borough Yards on February 21, 2022.[15] It was originally scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on March 11, 2022, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.[16][17][18] On June 17, 2021, a Pixar insider reaffirmed the film would have a theatrical release after both Soul (2020) and Luca (2021) were assigned direct-to-streaming releases on Disney+ in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] However, as the Omicron variant cases rose, on January 7, 2022, the decision was made to shift Turning Red from its planned theatrical release to its direct-to-streaming release on Disney+ as a Disney+ original, keeping its date. In international markets where Disney+ is not available, it will be released theatrically.[20] In February 2022, it was announced that Turning Red would play a one-week theatrical engagement at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre from March 11–17, 2022.[21] On February 28, 2022, Disney announced that Turning Red would not be released in Russia in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and Russian boycotts of Disney films.[22]

Reception

Upon the film's first screening, critics praised its story, voice cast, and Shi's direction.[23]

References

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  4. ^ "The Art of Animation". Southwest: The Magazine. January 1, 2019. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  5. ^ Shi, Domee (July 14, 2021). "The teaser poster and trailer are finally OUT for Turning Red! 🔥🔥🔥This film is a labour of love that started way back on October 31st, 2017 when I first pitched the idea to Pixar (while finishing up promo for Bao). I'm so thankful to be working with such an amazing cast and crew to bring my tween dreams/nightmares to life! Starring the talented voices of @officialrosaliechiang and @iamsandraohinsta Premieres next spring! #turningred #pixar". Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022 – via Instagram.
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  8. ^ "Turning Red Official Announcement and Logo". Archived from the original on December 11, 2020.
  9. ^ "Chris Evans to Voice Buzz Lightyear in Pixar's 'Lightyear,' Disney Announces 'Encanto' With Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda". Variety. December 10, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. ^ O'Brien, Cormac (July 13, 2021). "Pixar's Next Animated Film Is Stuffed Full Of Early 2000s Canadian Nostalgia (VIDEO)". Narcity. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  11. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (February 7, 2022). "Pixar wanted Turning Red to be 'unapologetic' about puberty — including periods". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Is It Cake or a TV Dinner? | What's up, Disney+ | Episode 15". Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ Burlingame, Jon (September 7, 2021). "'Black Panther' Score Headed to Hollywood Bowl for Live-to-Picture Performance". Variety. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  14. ^ Da-iCE. "Performed by Da-iCE". Instagram. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  15. ^ "Must-See Celeb Sightings: February 2022". Entertainment Tonight. February 25, 2022. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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  17. ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (July 13, 2021). "Pixar's Turning Red asks "What if the Hulk turned into an adorable, giant red panda instead?"". The Verge. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  18. ^ Julie & T.J. (December 10, 2020). "Disney Investor Day 2020 — Pixar Announces Series, Shorts, & 2 Films for 2022 'Turning Red' and 'Lightyear'". Pixar Post. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  19. ^ "Pixar is planning to go back to 'normal' theatrical releases with 2022's 'Turning Red'". Insider.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  20. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 7, 2022). "Pixar's 'Turning Red' Skips Theaters & Heads To Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Palmer, Roger (February 8, 2022). "Turning Red To Have A Limited Engagement At The El Capitan Theatre". What's On Disney Plus. Archived from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  22. ^ McClintock, Pamela; Couch, Aaron (February 28, 2022). "Disney First Hollywood Studio to Pause Theatrical Releases in Russia". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 1, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  23. ^ Labonte, Rachel (February 22, 2022). "Early Turning Red Reactions Praise Pixar's Coming of Age Movie". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

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