When considering the standard criteria typically associated with Disney-Pixar, “Monsters, Inc.” is not just a 3D animated film about the adventures of adorable creatures; it cleverly addresses the theme of monsters who “don’t actually exist.” To this day, it remains one of the most beloved animated films worldwide, thanks to its heartfelt story and the bond between the two main monsters. In celebration of its 15th anniversary since its official release, here are 15 intriguing facts you might not know about “Monsters, Inc.”:
1. Bill Murray was originally considered to voice Sulley, but ultimately, the honor went to John Goodman.
2. Roz was voiced by Bob Peterson, who also voiced Dug in “Up” in 2009.
3. The Pixar team “brainstormed” the idea for “Monsters, Inc.” during a lunch meeting, inspired by previous projects like “Finding Nemo,” “A Bug’s Life,” and “WALL-E.”
4. The meeting took place in a location cleverly named Hidden City. This name was used during the film’s production process and included imagery of a café in the film.
5. To add a personal touch, Mike Wazowski and his girlfriend, Celia, had a date at a restaurant called “Harryhausen’s.” This is a nod to the legendary animator Ray Harryhausen, famous for creating iconic monsters.
6. The film is filled with numerous “easter eggs” referencing other Pixar films, cleverly hidden in Boo’s room and Monstropolis.
7. Initially, Boo was envisioned as a 6-year-old girl.
8. Eventually, Boo was created as a toddler and was voiced by a 2-year-old daughter of a Pixar employee.
9. Interestingly, Boo’s real name is Mary, which is a nod to the actress who voiced her.
10. Sulley was designed with over 2.3 million individual hair strands.
11. There are approximately 5.7 million doors in the “Door Vault.”
12. Initially, Sulley was depicted as a janitor, not as a fearsome monster, and Mike was not yet conceived.
13. The two leading voice actors, Billy Crystal (Mike) and John Goodman (Sulley), had previously worked together on three other films before this one.
14. The short film “Mike’s New Car” is considered a sequel to “Monsters, Inc.” and serves as a part of the film’s extended universe.
15. Monstropolis was modeled after a city in the 1960s, showcasing the architectural style of that period.
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