I’m going to just say it! We LOVED this film. It has a warmth that just pulls you in. We’ve seen it twice and it’s always great to see the reaction of the adults and kids in the audience. For some of you, you’ll need some tissues, because it’s hilarious, heartfelt and emotional.
We covered the press conference for Onward with film talent Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, director Dan Scanlon and producer Kori Rae. Rae and Scanlon worked together before on his directorial debut, Monsters University. It was a fun back and forth between them. You can listen in by clicking on the audio box. And check out some video snippets from the press day below—lots of laughs over a couch.
L-r: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, director Dan Scanlon
and producer Kori Rae
Onward is inspired by director Scanlon’s personal experiences with his brother. A story he started writing about six years ago.
Onward Press Conference
The plot: Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. Check out the trailer with cast members Mel Rodriguez, who voices Officer Colt Bronco; Lena Waithe, who lends her voice to Officer Specter; and Ali Wong, the voice of Officer Gore.
The other wonderful voice actors are Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the boys fearless mom Laurel, and Octavia Spencer aka The Manticore. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae.
Disney and Pixar’s Onward comes to theaters March 6.
