2015's Inside Out is quickly moving up the ranks as one of Pixar's best films. It has just the heart and soul fans have come to expect from Pixar, in a wholly original setting, with a new team of characters audiences instantly fell in love with. The film is a classic Disney tale that not only reminds you what it's like to be a kid, but teaches adults a thing or two on the way.
Inside Out has had a storied history making it to the screen, even taking extra years in pre-production (beyond the standard crazy production schedule animated films go through). It went through a whole slew of changes, from the number of characters involved to a shifting cast... even the lead writer left the project.
But it all turned out for the best and we have the trivia facts to show what it went through to get to the screen. Inside Out is also chock full of amazing Easter eggs (it wouldn't be a Pixar film if it wasn't, right?) These are the best fun facts from Pixar's Inside Out! Vote up the most interesting behind the scenes Inside Out trivia below!
27 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Inside Out,
Psychologists and Sleep Experts Worked Closely with the Writers
Psychologists and other experts were consulted so the writers could make the way Riley's mind works in the film as scientifically accurate as possible. For example, it's believed that short-term memories made during the day are converted into long-term memories during sleep, so that's what happens in Riley's mind.
Source: IMDb
Inside Out Has Two Leading Female Protagonists
This is the second time a Pixar film has had a lead female character (the first since 2012's Brave). With Sadness and Joy acting as unlikely comrades throughout the movie, it's also the first Pixar film to have two female lead characters.
Source: IMDb
The Console in Headquarters Is Related to Riley's Age
When Riley was born, the console was very small and had only one button. All it took was Joy pushing the button to make Riley laugh and smile then Sadness pushing it to make Riley cry. Then as she got older the console got bigger and had more buttons and levers. By the end of the film we see an even bigger console being installed, complete with a puberty warning light.
Source: IMDb
The Newspapers Anger Reads Reflect the Plot
Anger reads newspapers throughout the film. The headlines are always about what's happening with Riley, such as "First Day of School," and "No Dessert."
Source: IMDb
The Crew for Inside Out Was Actually Smaller Than Most on a Pixar Film
Inside Out's team of animators was actually only comprised of about 45 people. Most Pixar films boast teams of about twice that.
Source: Daily News
Lewis Black Was the Ideal Choice for Anger
When writer/director Pete Docter first pitched the idea for this film to Pixar head John Lasseter, he said, "Imagine the fun we're gonna have when it comes to casting. We could get people like Lewis Black as Anger!" And they got him!
Source: Strathmore Standard
The Character's Unique Textures Are Based on Energy
Regarding the unique character design, Pete Docter said, "The characters are created with this energy because we are trying to represent what emotions would look like. They are made up of particles that actually move. Instead of skin and solid, it is a massive collection of energy."
Source: Slashfilm
The Writers Considered More Emotions than They Cast
The writers considered 27 different emotions for inclusion in the film. They eventually settled on five (Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, and Anger) to make it less complicated. Some of the major emotions that ended up being cut included Surprise, Pride, and Trust.
Source: Empire Online
There's a Sly Reference to the Late Steve Jobs in the Film
There is a scene in Dream Productions where a camera filter called the "reality distortion field" filter is added. This was in reference to former Pixar CEO, Steve Jobs. He would do anything to convince his employees they could get the job done - they called it his "reality distortion field."
Source: IMDb
There Are Different Versions of the Film in Different Countries
It's only one small change, but it's definitely an interesting one. Riley's father daydreams about either hockey or soccer depending on the country of release.
Source: IMDb