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Paint World is 1999 American 2D animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Gingo Animation and Universal Feature Animation. 3 entry in Universal Animated Features canon, it was directed by Audel LaRoque (in his feature length directorial debut), from screenplay by LaRoque and Irene Mecchi and story by Geo G., LaRoque, and Michael Wildshill, and stars voices of Haley Joel Osment, Patricia Arquette, Beverley Mitchell, David Gallagher, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, Cheri Oteri, with Molly Shannon, and Dennis Hopper in dual role. Set in World Based On Paint And Colors, film centers on Deon Splatt, who uses oversized paintbrush to defend world liveliness against Gerry Disgill, demented, colorblind elder and owner of B&W Squad who intends to desaturate world in order to satisfy his nostalgic taste.
Paint World was originally conceived by Geo and Wildshill in 1980 while work at Hanna-Barbera. Gingo was approached by Universal Studios to produce animated feature film in 1988. With original draft completely different from final version, Paint World initially began pre production in 1989 for release in 1991, being intended to be 1 feature length animated film directed by Geo, who designed characters for film. It was later abandoned by Gingo in early 1990 but restarted production on film for 1999 release, with script being rewritten. However, because of Geo being busy with other projects such as TeenV, co writer Audel LaRoque was chosen to direct film.
Paint World was originally release on December 25, 1999, to positive reviews from critics, who praised animation, characters, music, and voice. It was success at box office, earning over $452 million worldwide on $48 million budget, making it 2 Highest Grossing Animated Film Of 1999, as well as 5 Highest Grossing Film Of Year Overall. TV Series Based On Film aired from September 2000 to March 2001, and Direct To Video Sequel was release on DVD and Blu ray in 2019.
Plot[]
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Voice Cast[]
- Haley Joel Osment as Deon Splatt, a kind and creative 11-year-old painter.
- Patricia Arquette as Linda Splatt, Deon's mother.
- Beverley Mitchell as Gracie GaColor, Deon's love interest.
- David Gallagher as Zach Splatt, Deon's bigger brother.
- Rachel Dratch as Aunt Maggie, Deon's aunt.
- Maya Rudolph as Samantha
- Cheri Oteri as Mary
- Molly Shannon as Maria
- Dennis Hopper as Richard Splatt, Deon's father. Gerry Disgill, the founder of the B&W Squad who is one of few to be disillusioned with the modern multicolored world.
- Audel LaRoque as Chuck
- Michael Wildshill as Tucker
- Gregg Berger as Steve
- Gary Hall as Kenny
- Irene Mecchi as Karen
- Frank Welker as Splash, Deon's pet rainbow dog.
Additional Voices[]
- Jack Angel
- Bob Bergen
- Mary Kay Bergman
- Rodger Bumpass
- Corey Burton
- Robert Carpenter
- Jim Cummings
- Jennifer Darling
- Debi Derryberry
- Paul Eiding
- Bill Farmer
- Geo G.
- Sherry Lynn
- Danny Mann
- Mickie McGowan
- Amy McNeill
- Phil Proctor
- Steve Samono
Singers[]
- Beth Anderson
- Laurie Anderson
- Susan Boyd
- Amick Byram
- Hamilton Camp
- Alvin Chea
- Randy Crenshaw
- Lorraine Feather
- Nick Jameson
- Edie Lehman
- Andrea Robinson
- Laurie Shillinger
- Carmen Twillie
- B.J. Ward
- Cindy Wilson
Production[]
Development[]
Idea of Paint World was originally conceived by animators Geo G. and Michael Wildshill in 1980 while work at Hanna-Barbera before their newly formed animation studio Geo Wildshill Productions was separated from Hanna-Barbera and renamed as Gingo Animation in 1988 they always wanted to realize their dream of producing animated feature length film. Geo then came up with story of film, which was about boy who attempts to save his world from losing colors.
After success of Gingo short film Special Visitor in 1989, studio was approached by Universal Studios to produce animated feature film that would become Paint World, offer which founders immediately accepted. Deal was settled in 1989, and Geo and Wildshill, along with fellow Gingo animator Audel LaRoque, began work on script of Paint World, which was to be directed by Geo in his feature length directorial debut. Original draft was completely different from final version of film. In draft, Deon Splatt was name Splat and was human child raised by humanoid creatures known as paintrolls. Years passed, Splat, now young adult, had found out that world is coming apart by losing colors that were stolen by wicked monsters, so he team up with his friends to stop monsters. After their victory of wiping out monsters, Splat then became the leader of paintrolls. Splat is only main character in original draft who made it to final version as Deon Splatt. Some of characters in draft later become Deon family and friends in final film.
Gingo approved of film script and production for Paint World started, set for release date. Studio then look for actors to be cast in film. In 1989, Gingo staff flew to production of film Back to Future Part III to discuss part of Splat with Michael J. Fox. Scott Weinger, known for his role as title character of Walt Disney Animation Studios animated film Aladdin, was also being reportedly considered for role of Splat. Wildshill choices for other characters included Jim Carrey, Bill Murray and Kate Winslet. Development for Paint World was stalled in 1990 when Universal and Gingo became concerned over upcoming release of animated films, Disney Beauty and Beast and Universal another animated film American Tail Fievel Goes West which were both release on same day. Gingo abandoned Paint World in 1990 after studio had already designed 6 months worth production and Universal had left project. Studio then decided to start work on other projects, such as short film Spot and TV series Gabriel Garza to be aired on CBS in 1991.
With success of Gabriel Garza, Gingo began concerning their interest in restarting development on Paint World in 1994. Follow year, Gingo revived project and staff brought Lion King writer Irene Mecchi on to help rewrite their 1989 script with additional input from Thomas Lennon and David Silverman. As Geo was busy on other projects at time, writer LaRoque was selected to direct film in his directorial debut. Universal then return to film in 1996 and secured Gingo 1 animated feature with film. Most of film production was done by Gingo, and it was originally not intended to be part of Universal Animated Features canon from Universal Feature Animation, although Universal later announced that film would be part of canon, making Paint World 3 animated feature in Universal canon follow Ama and Mysterious Crystal and Galaxion. This rank differs in Europe as Paint World, along with Imagimals, are omitted from canon with Curious George being included instead.
Design[]
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Animation[]
Animation was provided by Gingo Animation under leadership of animation director Peter Chung, as film was animated in house at studio main headquarters in North Hollywood. Additional animation was done overseas at AKOM in Korea, Wang Film Productions in Taiwan, Bardel Animation in Canada, and Fil Cartoons in Philippines.
Music[]
- Main article: Paint World/Soundtrack
Film original soundtrack was release by Reprise Records on November 30, 1999. Songs for film were composed by LaRoque and English lyricist Tim Rice, while score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh. Originally, John Debney was going to compose score, but dropped out due to creative differences, Debney would eventually later compose a number of subsequent Universal animated films starting with Me and Mobo in 2002. Score for film, composed by Mothersbaugh, was release through Varèse Sarabande on December 21, 1999.
This is a list of musical numbers for the film:
| # | Title | Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "All the Colors in the World" | Cast of Paint World |
| 2 | "When There's a Problem" | Osment and Mitchell |
| 3 | "What I'll Do for the World" | Osment |
| 4 | "Follow My Steps" | Osment and Gallagher |
| 5 | "Colorless" | Dennis Hopper |
| 6 | "When There's a Problem (Reprise)" | Mitchell |
| 7 | "Climbing the Rainbow" | Osment, Mitchell, and Gallagher |
| 8 | "All the Colors in the World (Reprise)" | Cast of Paint World |
| 9 | "Climbing the Rainbow (End Credits)" | Devo |
| 10 | "Brilliant Adventure" | David Bowie |
Release[]
Paint World was theatrically release by Universal Pictures on Christmas Day, December 25, 1999, in US and Canada.
Marketing[]
Film was accompanied by promo campaign by Burger King.
Trailers[]
- 1 teaser was release on November 13, 1998, and was shown before Be Home for Christmas, Rugrats Movie, and Bug Life.
- 1 official trailer was release on May 19, 1999, and was shown before Star Wars Phantom Menace, Tarzan, Galaxion, Muppets From Space, and Inspector Gadget.
- 2 official trailer was release on September 3, 1999, and was shown before Marcus Troy Movie 2, Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, and Toy Story 2.
- TV spots began to air from November to December of 1999.
Home Media[]
Paint World was release on VHS and DVD on May 16, 2000. DVD release included audio commentary by Audel LaRoque, Michael Wildshill, and Geo G, 28 minutes making of documentary, gallery of concept art, storyboards, test footage, deleted scenes, and DVD-ROM features. Gingo short film Lo And Short Island was also included.
On June 8, 2004, 2 disc Special Edition was release featuring same special features from original as well as new 1 including sneak peak of Computeropolis and THX optimizer. Film was release for 1 time on Blu ray on May 25, 2010.
On December 24, 2019, 4K Ultra HD Blu ray was release featuring new introduction from director Audel LaRoque, sing along edition, and plus never before seen pencil, characters and animation test, to celebrate 20 anniversary of original Paint World.
Reception[]
Critical Response[]
Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported 100% approval rating with average rating of 8 10 based on 167 reviews. Site critical consensus states, Paint World promises funny colorful family comedy fun, enriched by high spirited voice ensemble, visionary plot, and plenty of gags throughout. On Metacritic, film holds score of 100 out of 100 based on 37 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.
Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave film 4 out of 4 stars and call it artistic animated painting oriented musical that highly lives up to successful level as other Disney classics like Aladdin and Lion King. Roger Ebert of Chicago Sun Times gave film 4 out of 4 stars, describing it as amazingly creative and outstanding with heart and charm of other animated hits. Steven Rea of Philadelphia Inquirer gave film 4 out of 4 stars and said, having familiar standards and charm of Gabriel Garza and Hatty as well as interesting concept, Paint World is new coming of age for Gingo. USA Today Susan Wloszczyna said that Universal Pictures Paint World often entertains family friendly audience that keeps them joyful.
However, some critics derided film similarities to animated films of Disney Renaissance. Mark Caro of Chicago Tribune gave film 4 out of 4 stars and compared it to Lion King, say that it feels like 1 of those shameless Disney rip offs that have story that sounds familiar to us. Andrew Sarris of New York Observer criticized film characterization and noted that relationship between Deon and Gracie was akin to Aladdin and Jasmine all over again. On more negative side, Christy Lemire of Associated Press call film poor man Aladdin.
Box Office[]
Film was release on December 25, 1999, and grossed $46,865,041 on open week Saturday, December 25, 1999, open at top of box office. By end of theatrical run, it got to earn worldwide gross of $452,184,659, becoming highest grossing Disney animated film of year, as well as 2 highest grossing animated film of 1999 behind Toy Story 2.
Accolades[]
| Award | Category | Winner/Nominee Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Haley Joel Osment (also for The Sixth Sense) | Nominated | |
| Best Original Score | Mark Mothersbaugh | ||
| Best Original Song | "What I'll Do for the World" | Won | |
| Annie Awards | Animated Theatrical Feature | Nominated | |
| Individual Achievement in Storyboarding | Gary Hall (Story supervisor) | ||
| Individual Achievement in Production Design | Craig Kellman (Production Designer) | ||
| Individual Achievement in Voice Acting | Beverley Mitchell ("Gracie GaColor") | ||
| Individual Achievement in Music | Mark Mothersbaugh | Won | |
| Critics' Choice Awards | Best Composer | Mark Mothersbaugh | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Original Score | Mark Mothersbaugh | Nominated |
| Best Original Song | "What I'll Do for the World" |
Other Media[]
Video Games[]
Paint World has spawned 4 video games:
- Paint World was release in 1999 and in 2000 by Universal Interactive Studios for PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and Dreamcast.
- Paint World: Activity Center, educational game, was release in 1999 for Windows and Mac OS and is part of Gingo educational Gingo Learning Games series.
- Paint World: Disgill Strikes Back was release in 2002 by Traveller's Tales for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
- Paint World: Deon's Huge Journey was release in 2003 by Universal Interactive for the Game Boy Advance.
Television Series[]
- Main article: Paint World (TV series)
Paint World is short lived American animated TV series created by Gingo Animation and Universal Television Animation in 2000, based on Universal and Gingo animated feature film of same name. Series aired on Gingo Lineup from September 23, 2000, to March 17, 2001, and continues story of 1999 film.
Other Appearances[]
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Sequel[]
- Main article: Paint Universe
In 2004, Special Edition DVD of Paint World featured sneak peek of proposed direct to video sequel to Paint World, including new character designs and storyboards. Story would have involved Deon, and his friends trying to stop Gerry Disgill from making chaos and destruction to Paint World again. It was set to be directed by Steve Loter and scheduled to be release in 2005 but was delayed for many years until production was cancelled in 2008 due to script issues.
In 2016, it was announced that Paint World sequel, now title Paint Universe, was revived and back into development by Universal and Gingo and would be release straight to video in 2019, coinciding with 20 anniversary of original film. Sequel was directed by Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil director Mike Disa and produced by Amy McNeill, with Irene Mecchi return to write script and Jon Vitti and Peter Ackerman join to co write. It was also announced that Beverley Mitchell and David Gallagher reprised their roles as Gracie GaColor and Zach Splatt respectively, with Noah Schnapp casted as new voice of Deon Splatt, replacing Haley Joel Osment from previous film.
Transcripts[]
Main[]
To see the main transcript of the film, click here.
Trailers[]
To see the transcript for the trailers of the film, click here.
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