"CARS" is dedicated to the legacy of the script of the late Joe Ranft, and the end credits of the film are a tribute to his enormous talent and his work. An extraordinary writer who lent his genius to create some of the stories and memorable characters of animated films over the past 25 years, Ranft was one of the best partners of all time in the field of motion picture association. From his days at Disney, where he helped to shape stories like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?), "Beauty and the Beast" (Beauty and the Beast), "The Nightmare Before Christmas (The Nightmare Before Christmas)," The Lion King "(The Lion King), and" James and the Giant Peach "(James and the Giant Peach), his decade of success at Pixar, where he was head of story on" Toy Story "(for which he shared an Oscar ® nomination for Best Original Screenplay)," A Bug's Life "(Bug), and" Toy Story 2 ", achieved a reputation that places it on top of their field. As story supervisor (and co-director) of "CARS", gave heart, soul and humor to the movie and let your personal footprint on the character of Mater. Unfortunately, Ranft passed away in August 2005 after completing his work on the film.
"Joe was the best writer I've ever met," says Lasseter. "He worked with me in all my projects. The most I liked his sense of humor was not funny in their dialogue. I was in the characters. Could make me laugh like crazy when imitating a character. Whether it was by Marlon Brando, an English child, or a redneck, he was able to make me laugh till I burst into tears. During his years at Disney, he went to improv comedy classes at the Groundlings, where he learned that one of the first rules of comedy: 'never to say no. " This had a huge impact on how we worked together in the operation of the story department. When you start something, there's no stopping the creative flow. Always say 'yes'. Never mind that the idea is very crazy, you have to let it flow to see where it takes you. And it was amazing. For me, creating a story is like walking through one of those giant maze that is in 'The Shining' (The Shining). Joe and I got into the maze, we pegábamos to the wall and started to walk. You take all the wrong ways, but eventually find the exit. Never say 'no'. We must explore all paths. And on the way there are nuggets of gold, and characters, and all sorts of things.
"Joe was the soul of our films," says Lasseter. "The heart was largest of all the people I've ever known. He had faith in everyone and everything. Was the most enthusiastic and optimistic in the world. All the writers wanted to talk to him, and he always had time for everyone. He was the mentor of all. "
"Of all the characters we created in Pixar, which I am most proud of is Mater, still says Lasseter. "And partly it is because that character is pure Joe. In all the films that have worked, Joe always focused on something he called particular attention, and always managed to be part of the final film. In 'Toy Story' was the army green men moved as if they were Green Berets. In 'A Bug's Life' (Bug) was the scene when the circus bugs realize that the ant colony believed they were warriors. In 'CARS'. Mater was driving in reverse. For him, the character was there to Mater Lightning McQueen teach you not to judge anyone by appearances. When McQueen known for the first time the rusty crane, can not stand. But then he discovers that Mater is friendship in its purest form, and what it does best a crane is driving in reverse. Mater is like a faithful dog who is always there to greet you when you come home and he does not care that you had a bad day. Joe was such a friend and always will always be a part of my life. "
Ranft also had a huge impact on the writing team of "CARS." Steve Purcell, one of the artists in the history of the film recalls: "One of the things he liked Joe when he was focused on 'Cars' was to create a team in which the artists of history were in complete harmony and closely connected. We spent Pixar old material to remind the process we had to go to reach the definitive history. Their slogan was' You have to trust the process. " If you get stuck at a point you must find a way out. "
Dan Scanlon, one of the artists in the history of "CARS", adding: "Joe told us not to refer to a finished movie as 'Toy Story'. Instead, we must go back to the first roll of film. It was incredible. Encouraged us to analyze the reasons of the problems, and how the process can turn something horrible into something good. For someone who starts at Pixar, seeing all those great things can be intimidating. But Joe taught us how bad they were some of the early versions of blockbuster movies and explained how they solved the problems. It was a very humble man who encouraged us all to be humble. His talent was a great inspiration for all writers. "
Source: Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios
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