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On April 13, 2016, Unkrich announced that they had begun work on the animation. [44] The film's writer, Adrian Molina, was promoted to co-director in late 2016. [14] Unkrich said that Pixar wanted "to have as much contrast between" the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead and that many techniques were used to differentiate the worlds. Color was one: "Given the holiday and the iconography, [Pixar] knew the Land of the Dead had to be a visually vibrant and colorful place, so [they] deliberately designed Santa Cecilia to be more muted" said Unkrich. [3]

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Box office top 20: 'Coco' displaces 'Justice League' ". The Washington Post. Associated Press. November 26, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017 . Retrieved November 28, 2017. Jessup called the marigold petal bridge that connects both worlds "elegant and magical". Michael K. O'Brien, the film's effects supervisor, called it "a huge technical challenge" for the animation team, but referred to it as something "so visually exciting with petals dripping from it; it was a massive artistic undertaking. [the production team] wanted it to glow — to feel alive". The scenes in which Miguel takes a few petals off of the bridge and in which Hector sinks into the bridge were given more effects and special art direction. [3]

This is Pixar's third film to feature the full 2011 Disney opening logo as a closing logo after Finding Dory and Cars 3. When Miguel is walking down the streets at the beginning of the movie, piñatas of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Mike Wazowski can be spotted.In 2018, several Mexican news outlets reported that Disney and Pixar had failed to disclose that the producers for Coco had based the character of Mamá Coco on María de la Salud Ramírez Caballero from the Purépecha village of Santa Fe de la Laguna, "a town of Purépecha potters in Quiroga, Michoacán." [113] In a news interview, Salud stated that the producers "offered me so many things, but nothing came of it. They only came and took my picture and took it with them. They asked me what I need. Well, look at how I live and alone. My daughters live here, behind the house. And I'm here alone, that's what I have." [114] In a report by Telemundo, residents and artisans of Santa Fe de la Laguna recognized that the attention Salud has received from people throughout the world has increased tourism for the town. [115] Gabriela Gabriel Fabián, a potter of the town, noted "It has benefited us because many more tourists come. This town is known because of the lady's fame, they buy our artwork, everything we do and figures of her." [116] The first official trailer was released on June 7, 2017, [49] followed by a second trailer on September 13. [50] The film was marketed extensively in Mexico, including traditional wall-painted advertising usually used for local events and never for films. Cinépolis, a movie chain in the country, held a contest for dubbing a character in the film, [51] and another movie chain held a contest to become an interviewer for the cast and crew of the film. [52] At the 90th Academy Awards, Coco received awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. [107] The film's other nominations include thirteen Annie Awards (winning eleven), [108] a British Academy Film Award (which it won), [109] two Critics' Choice Movie Awards (winning both), [110] and two Golden Globe Awards (winning one). [111] Coco was chosen by the National Board of Review as the Best Animated Film of 2017. [112] Controversy [ edit ] Top Selling Video Titles in the United States in 2018". The Numbers. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019 . Retrieved November 11, 2018. Video Games: Disney Crossy Road • Disney Emoji Blitz • LEGO The Incredibles • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode

Scott, A. O. (November 21, 2017). "Review: 'Coco' Brings the Pixar Touch to Death". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 29, 2017 . Retrieved November 30, 2017.In a scene from the film, a similar character appears with a Mexican hat, winking at the work of José Guadalupe Posada as La Calavera Catrina. Debruge, Peter (June 16, 2017). "Pixar Shares 'Coco' Secrets at Annecy Animation Festival". Variety. Archived from the original on July 21, 2017 . Retrieved July 20, 2017. From director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla K. Anderson, the filmmaking team behind the Academy Award®-winning Toy Story 3, comes a wholly original Pixar Animation Studios film that delves into the vibrant holiday of Día de los Muertos.” ―Official Announcement National Board of Review Announces 2017 Award Winners". National Board of Review. November 28, 2017. Archived from the original on November 29, 2017 . Retrieved December 7, 2017. Renée Victor as Abuelita, Coco's daughter and Miguel's grandmother who strictly enforces the Rivera family's music ban. [14]

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