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Trailer for New Pixar Film 'Gatto' Evokes Childhood Nostalgia with Hand-Drawn Style

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new Pixar animated film, "Gatto," is set to premiere on March 5, 2027, featuring a hand-drawn animation style combined with modern computer animation.
  • The story follows Nero, a black cat voiced by Mark Ruffalo, living in Venice and getting entangled with a local mob boss, voiced by Laurence Fishburne.
  • Nero befriends a street artist named Maya, embarking on a journey that could lead him to his true purpose amidst the canals of Venice.

Pixar's upcoming animated film, "Gatto," has ignited excitement online with its first trailer, promising a return to the classic feel of hand-drawn animation. The film, scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, ventures into the picturesque canals of Venice.

Gatto

โ€” NeroThe name of the film and the protagonist.

At its heart is Nero, a black cat voiced by Mark Ruffalo, who begins to question his life choices after years navigating the city. His world takes a turn when he incurs a debt with Rocco, a local feline mafia boss portrayed by Laurence Fishburne. Facing trouble, Nero forms an unlikely bond with Maya, a young street artist, which may guide him toward his destiny.

His world gets complicated when he gets into debt with Rocco, the local cat mafia boss voiced by Laurence Fishburne.

โ€” Article TextDescribing the plot complication for the protagonist.

Directed by Enrico Casarosa, known for the Oscar-nominated "Luca," "Gatto" marks a significant artistic shift for Pixar. For the first time, the studio, renowned for its 3D animation, is employing a hand-painted animation style, blended with contemporary computer animation techniques. Early visuals suggest a magical outcome, with viewers noting the style's resemblance to beloved classic Disney cartoons from their childhood.

The result, judging by the first shots, is magical, and viewers consistently point out that this style reminds them of classic Disney cartoons they grew up with.

โ€” Article TextDescribing the visual style and audience reaction.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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