Pixar is back! And Inside Out is quickly moving up the ranks as one of Pixar's best films to date. It has just the heart and soul we've come to expect from Pixar, in a wholly original setting, with a new team of characters that we 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 the cast changing... 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. It's 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 your favorite bit of behind the scenes Inside Out trivia below!
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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 leading female character (the first being since 2012's Brave). With Sadness and Joy acting as unlikely comrades throughout the movie, it's actually 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. At then end 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," or, "No Dessert."
Source: IMDB
The Entire Cast of Inside Out Wanted to Be Anger
Given the choice to play any other emotion, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Phyllis Smith and Mindy Kaling all choose the role of Anger (played by Lewis Black).
Although he admitted that the role suited him perfectly, if Black could pick another emotion it would be Disgust.
Source: Mrs. Kathy King
The Crew for Inside Out Was Actually Smaller than Most
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!" Years later, it's actually Lewis Black that plays Anger.
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! 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 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