Presto (2008)
Presto (2008)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Presto is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Disney Plus, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Amazon Video
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Doug Sweetland
Director
Ted Mathot
Writer
Valerie LaPointe
Writer
Justin Wright
Writer
John Lasseter
Executive Producer
Andrew Stanton
Executive Producer
Richard E. Hollander
Producer
Scot Blackwell Stafford
Composer
Jay Ward
Associate Producer
Katherine Ringgold
Editor
Harley Jessup
ProductionDesigner
Pete Docter
Thanks
Lee Unkrich
Thanks
Randy Berrett
Production Artist / Art Designer
Paul Cichocki
Post Production Supervisor
Ellen Moon Lee
Title Graphics / Title Designer / Graphic Designer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 27, 2008
StatusReleased
Running Time5m
Content RatingG
Genres
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Wiki.
Presto is a 2008 American computer-animated short film by Pixar, shown in theaters before their feature-length film WALL-E. The short is about Presto, a magician who is trying to perform a show, but his rabbit, Alec, would not cooperate with him until he gets his carrot. The short is a gag-filled homage to classic cartoons such as Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes, as well as the work of Tex Avery. Presto was written and directed by veteran Pixar animator Doug Sweetland, in his directorial debut with the story written by Ted Mathot, Valerie Lapointe and Justin Wright.
The original idea for the short was a magician who incorporated a rabbit into his act who suffered from stage fright. This was considered to be too long and complicated, and the idea was reworked. To design the theater featured in Presto, the filmmakers visited several opera houses and theaters for set design ideas. Problems arose when trying to animate the theater's audience of 2,500 patrons; this was deemed too expensive, and was solved by showing the back of the audience.
Reaction to the short was positive, and reviewers of WALL-E film's home media release considered it to be an enjoyable special feature (though it was not included with the subsequent Criterion 4K Blu-ray). Presto was nominated for an Annie Award and Academy Award. It was included in the Animation Show of Shows in 2008.