LOS ANGELES — Beavers are the superstars of Disney-Pixar’s new animated movie, “Hoppers.”
The filmmakers regard them as the animal superheroes of the environment. They actually worked with scientists to learn all about them as they created a story about the importance of community.
In “Hoppers,” scientists have figured out how to “hop” human consciousness into robotic animals so they can communicate with real animals.
So, nature-loving college student Mabel puts her consciousness into a robotic beaver so she can help the animals before humans try to take over the place they call home.
Piper Curda is the voice of Mabel. Here’s how she says director and co-writer Daniel Chong pitched his movie to her: “When I first met Daniel, he called it a cross between ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘Planet Earth’ and ‘Avatar.’ And I said, ‘That doesn’t make any sense. Tell me more. And I’m in.'”
Curda calls her character “tiny and powerful and has a lot of fire in her” and says she loves that about her.
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On The Red Carpet spoke with the stars of the new Disney-Pixar animated movie, “Hoppers,” at the film’s world premiere in Hollywood.
Bobby Moynihan is the voice of King George. He’s the leader of the pond.
“There’s a beautiful message in this movie, but I don’t think it hits you over the head with it,” Moynihan said. “It’s absolutely beautiful to watch, but if you watch it for the storyline itself and just for the heart, it’s equally as useful. It’s wonderful across the board.”
The filmmakers say there was some craziness and chaos that went along with making this movie, but they say it was also a great time and a joy to bring to the screen.
“When we learned all about beavers and that they create these ponds that can sustain biodiversity, you’re like, ‘My goodness! They’re amazing!'” Chong said, adding that beavers are basically engineers, finding what they do incredible.
There’s a lot going on in “Hoppers,” including a message and plenty of surprises.
“That’s pretty much what we intended,” said producer Nicole Paradis Grindle with a laugh.
“Hoppers” is rated PG. It’s in theaters this weekend.
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