JENNY: In this week's episode, we're talking about the brand-
new original series from Disney Television Animation,
"Monsters at Work,"
Disney and Pixar's, "Luca," the short film
from Walt Disney Animation Studios,
"Us Again," and much more.
I'm Jenny.
I'm Andre.
And this is "What's Up, Disney+," where
we talk all things Disney+.
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Calling all jokesters to the laugh floor.
Let's meet the monsters in "Monsters at Work"
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JENNY: "Monsters at Work" follows Tylor Tuskmon,
a recent graduate from Monsters University,
who lands his dream job as a scare
at Monsters, Inc. Only problem?
Monsters Inc. no longer wants scarers.
They want jokesters.
Until Tylor can learn this new skill set,
he is reassigned to the Monsters,
Inc. facilities team alongside a band of other misfits.
Now we present to you the cast of "Monsters at Work."
First up, Tylor Tuskmon, class valedictorian
of Monsters University.
He's recently been reassigned to MIFT.
And even though he's still learning the ropes,
you might want to keep him far away from breakables.
He's kind of a klutz.
JENNY: Next we have Val Little, Tylor's new coworker
and old classmate, there to help Tylor
become the number-one jokester.
Val is the free-spirited, enthusiastic,
heart and soul of MIFT.
ANDRE: Katherine Sterns, a.k.a.
Cutter, is MIFT's blunt employee who
tells it like it is and loves nothing
more than doing her work and following the rules.
JENNY: The self-proclaimed deputy supervisor of MIFT
is none other than Duncan P. Anderson.
Ambitious, organized, and excellent at coming up
with a new title for himself on a weekly basis,
Duncan is after one thing only--
the head position of MIFT.
Above all else, he is the loving pet owner
to the very loyal and very aggressive
support animal, Roto.
But don't get too close.
He bites.
ANDRE: Now let's talk about the head of MIFT.
Fritz is the number one advocate for MIFT
and considers the division one happy
family, assuming the role of its caring father-figure bossman.
And Roz.
They just delivered the new kid's hat and ID.
Wait.
That's not Roz.
That's her sister, Roze, Monsters, Inc.'s
new keymaster and administrator.
Beware of her pungent odor, unsettling laughter,
and her reputation for not being as bubbly as her sister.
Imagine that.
JENNY: There you have it, the wacky cast of characters
in "Monsters at Work."
And now here's what's new.
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The first-ever Disney+ "This is Me"
Pride Celebration Spectacular aired right here on the
Disney + YouTube this past Sunday, hosted by Nina West
and featuring musical performances by Alex Newell,
Frankie Rodriguez, and Joe Serafini, Hayley
Kiyoko, Todrick Hall, and more.
Be sure to check it out.
The pet he didn't want might be the partner he needs.
"Turner & Hooch," an Original Series,
starts streaming July 21.
Tiny troublemakers, huge adventures.
"Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life," an Original Series,
starts streaming July 28.
Every truth behind these iconic women has the power to inspire.
All episodes of "Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts,"
an Original Series, starts streaming July 28.
And this is exciting.
"The Beatles: Get Back," a 3-part
Disney original documentary series streaming
November 25, 26, and 27.
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JENNY: We've arrived in Portorosso, a beautiful seaside
town on the Italian Riviera to bring
you Disney and Pixar's "Luca."
"Luca" is a coming of age story of a young boy
who experiences an unforgettable summer
filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides.
ANDRE: Luca shares his adventures with his newfound
best friend, but all their fun is threatened
by one deeply held secret.
They are sea monsters from another world
just below the water's surface.
Now let's hear from the cast and crew of "Luca."
Hey, we're the cast of Disney Pixar's "Luca."
And today, we're going to run a trivia triathlon.
Let's pass the baton.
OK.
What kind of fish are Marlin and Nemo in Pixar's "Finding Nemo"?
Are they clownfish, goldfish, or blue tang fish?
They're clownfish.
Which of these characters from "The Incredibles"
is able to run on water?
Dash, Mr. Incredible, or Violet?
That's Dash because his power is superspeed.
Pass the button.
Oh my gosh, it's all--
it's all warm.
In the movie "Inside Out," what vegetable
does Riley think is yucky?
JIM: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peas.
I'm going to say broccoli.
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What is the first thing 22 eats
when they're in Joe's body?
JACK: A lollipop, pepperoni pizza, a salad.
Pepperoni pizza.
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Pass the baton.
Here you go.
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In "Inside Out," which character abandons Riley's
rocket to make it fly higher and escape the memory dump,
Bing Bong, Joy, or Sadness?
Bing Bong.
Bing Bong jumps out of it.
And then since it's lighter, he'd
kind of fly up on the cliff.
What do Sully and Mike ride to rescue Boo and escape
from Randall in Pixar's "Monsters, Inc.,"
a forklift, a door, or another monster?
I think it's a door.
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So Pixar's "Luca" revolves around the summer friendship
of Luca, Alberto, and Giulia.
"Luca" is a very unique story about a sea monster who
is very timid at the beginning.
And he-- you know, he wants to go and venture
out into the human world.
Luca has this perpetual curiosity
about what is above the surface, which is beautiful.
And it embodies youth.
It embodies, you know, curiosity.
It's a fish-out-of-water story.
But it's about friendship and what we learn from friends.
I hope that audiences will be able to watch this movie.
And, you know, I hope it reminds them of when they were younger,
and their kind of childhood experiences,
and the adventures they went on during the summer
with their friends.
It has so many incredible messages behind it,
like never judge a book by its cover; accept yourself;
accept others.
And I hope that audiences learn to "Silenzio, Bruno."
Quieting that inner critic and kind of boldly finding
out what your passions are.
EMMA: Because if you silence that voice,
you'll be able to have so many fun adventures
and learn so many new things.
And that's really what Pixar's "Luca" is all about.
ANDRE: Be sure to check out Disney and Pixar's "Luca"
now streaming on Disney+.
"Us Again" is a brand-new short film from Walt Disney Animation
Studios, where an older man and his young-at-heart wife
rekindle their youthful passion for life and each other on one
magical night.
The best part is it's told entirely without dialogue
and set to an original funk and soul musical score
reminiscent of the mid '60s.
Now, we get to hear from Zach Parrish, writer
and director of "Us Again."
Take a look.
Hi, everybody.
My name is Zach Parrish.
And I am the writer and director of "Us Again."
My favorite behind-the-scenes moment of making "Us Again"
was when I got this email from-- from Keone
and Mari, our choreographers.
And they sent over the final dance for the film when--
when Art and Dot are old again, where
Art has learned his lesson, and they are reconnecting.
And I just remember watching them dance in their studio
and then bawling my eyes out, just-- just weeping.
Because it was that moment where it was proof
that it was going to work.
With this particular film, it was so hard to know
if anything was working.
Because you needed all of the pieces before any piece
felt right.
And you needed the music in order
to be able to do the dance.
But you needed the story in order to do the music.
And so this was that moment where
we saw the storyboards kind of picture-in-picture.
We had the music.
We had the dance.
And you felt the incredible, loving connection
between these two characters.
You felt the joy of the film.
And when it-- when it cut to black for the credits,
you know, my arms went up.
And my eyes got wet.
And-- and it was just proof that all of this
work that we were doing, the team behind these characters,
the team behind these environments,
the team behind the animation, and the effects,
and everything that we were building towards,
it was all going to work.
And so the collaboration between Pinar Toprak, our composer,
Keone and Mari, our-- our dancers, and all of our crew,
was really going to work
and it was really going to be something special.
It meant so much to me that like we had something.
I will always remember that moment from "Us Again," which
is now streaming on Disney+.
So please, please, please go watch it.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
ANDRE: We've toured the MIFT offices of "Monsters at Work,"
sailed to the Italian Riviera for Disney and Pixar's "Luca,"
and made our final stop in the musical streets
with "Us Again."
I think our tour de summer vacation has come to an end.
Be sure to head on over to Disney+ to stream
all of your favorites,
and we'll see you next week.
You do it now.
Just say the thing.
What's wrong with you, stupido?
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