The History of Star Wars Easter Eggs in Pixar Movies, Explained

the influence star Wars The impact of this film on popular culture cannot be overstated. From terms like “going to the dark side” entering the vernacular to the rise of the adult trend of purchasing action figures, toys, etc. as collector’s items, star Wars Movies have infiltrated our daily lives as much as they have infiltrated the cinema. However, we should not ignore this either. star Wars This affects cinema with the same regularity as it did in the 1980s. It can be very small and internal, as when Rouge One Director Gareth Edwards has credited the franchise as an inspiration for his latest film, the creatorOr it may be very clear and far-reaching, Like all the Easter eggs scattered around the Pixar franchise,.

It shouldn’t come as a shock that science fiction and animated blockbusters are symbiotic. Science fiction and animation are two mainstays of the larger geek culture umbrella, so there’s bound to be some crossover between the two. Director and screenwriter Angus MacLean put it best when he was on a press tour to promote Pixar’s film Light yearSays Laughing place:

“I saw a movie (in 1979) that changed my life:
star Wars.
After I saw
star Wars
All I wanted to play was
star Wars
All I wanted to draw was
Star Wars. Star Wars
It was my religion and it continued for years. But
star Wars
This was just the beginning of a series of classic sci-fi films that defined my childhood. It seemed like every year there was another classic film that defined the genre. Then in 1995, I saw another film that changed my life:
toy story
“.”

Star Wars references in Toy Story movies

So, what specific references were made to star Wars In the toy story Privilege? Well, The most obvious comes in toy story 2 When Buzz Lightyear meets the evil Emperor Zurg, who reveals himself to be Buzz's father,This scene, of course, serves as a reenactment of the iconic scene. The Empire Strikes Back However, MacLean decided to go for a more subtle tribute to Light yearthat was More influenced by visual language star WarsVisual effects supervisor Jane Yen explained how they borrowed from the space travel aspect:

“The hyperspeed effect was a key point in the story, and it needed to be captured correctly in the film. Rather than relying solely on the appearance of what was actually happening, Angus and his art team went for a visually striking style… In the end, for our final look, we went with the long, multi-colored stripes that pay homage to the classic sci-fi films that Angus loves.”

last star Wars There are references throughout the series. Darth Vader's breathing was imitated when Buzz Lightyear first appeared.When Mr. Woody asks where his “rebel friends” are now, it's clearly a parody of the scene in New hope When Grand Moff Tarkin demands the same of Leia. toy story 4, Action figures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ponda Baba can be seen. Fighting inside a pinball machine.

in addition to, Mandalorian The jetpack can be briefly seen at the Junior Patrol base, and the Space Ranger's laser blade resembles the iconic lightsaber. toy story 2, The wall camera we see resembles the peripheral robot from Jabba's palace in Return of the Jedi.

Watch Wally in A New Hope

If you have watched or re-watched New hope In the past 10 years, you might be shocked to see a robot that looks like WALL-E in a scene where R2-D2 is thrown in with some other robots. The camera lingers on it for maybe five seconds, but the resemblance is undeniable. One fan on YouTube dubbed a WALL-E sound effect over the original scene to illustrate the point.

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naturally, star Wars Released in 1977, with Governor It was released on the big screen in 2008. However, ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) was founded in 1975 to create the stunning visual effects for star WarsYears later, Steve Jobs purchased the rights to the computer graphics technology from ILM, which later became Pixar Animation Studios, creating a direct link between Pixar and star WarsThus, the inspiration for Wall-E's design may have come from this particular robot. New hope.

Voice acting in Pixar and Star Wars films

A little bit of the star Wars There are no references within Pixar in the writing or designs but in the voice acting. For example, if you need more evidence that Wall-E was based on that robot in New hope, Wally's voice was played by the same person. The actor who voiced R2Ben Burt. Burt is a multi-talented artist, with an Academy Award for Sound Design and a rich resume. His work includes: star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T. Extra GroundAnd Governor.

Another legend who appears in both franchises is Samuel L. Jackson. He gives his voice to the character Frozen in The Incredibles Series and Mace Windu in star Wars Introductory TrilogyFrank Oz, voice of Jedi Master Yoda, It can be heard in Monsters Inc. (mushroom) and inside out (Dave the Inner Guard). John Ratzenberger, who has appeared in many Pixar films, He played the role of Major Bren Derlin in The Empire Strikes Back.

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the star Wars The connections to Pixar are plentiful and often go unnoticed. While some may come in the form of a sketch of shared talent, others are deliberate tributes that seek to honor the indelible mark left by star Wars This has had a huge impact on cinema and culture in general. Full list star Wars References to Pixar films can be found on Pixar Fandom. toy story, And-iand of course everything star Wars Now streaming on Disney+.