JENNY: Today we're chatting with the cast and crew
of the Disney+ Original movie "Rise,"
celebrating the 15th anniversary of "Ratatouille,"
and so much more.
I'm Jenny.
And I'm Andre.
This is "What's Up, Disney+," where
we talk all things Disney+.
JENNY: "Rise" tells the triumphant real-life story
about the first ever trio of brothers
to become NBA champions: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles
Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.
Now we get to hear from the cast and crew of "Rise."
Take a look.
If I could describe "Rise" in three words,
I think I would choose family, love, and passion.
Family, inspiring.
Funny, moving.
Love, faith, belief.
Oh my goodness.
Family over everything.
I personally was most inspired by the fact
that the Antetokounmpos came from absolutely nothing.
And then they built what they have now.
I didn't realize to the extent of how hard it was
for them growing up in Greece.
But now, you know, they've-- they've really worked hard.
And it's-- it's truly paid off.
The immigrant story, the story of a family leaving everything
that they knew, leaving everything that they were
somewhat comfortable with and venturing into a foreign land
and having to start from scratch again is definitely
very much similar to my story in being
an immigrant moving to America.
You know, there's a lot of common thread
between their story and mine.
This family was all about team.
I play basketball.
And I love team basketball.
And I like the idea of we all come together for something
that's bigger than us.
And I think Charles and Veronica were
able to see the future for their children,
and understand that you can transcend your current--
your current situation.
And I think that always inspires me.
And I hope audiences are inspired.
Yeah.
And they lean into the hope, they lean into the faith,
and they lean into the dream.
So we're going to put our basketball
knowledge to the test and see how well we know the game.
Let's go.
YETIDE BADAKI: How long is the net on the hoop typically?
It's got to be A or C.
Exactly one foot.
7 to 9?
This feel like a trick question, man.
I think it's B.
What?
7 to 9.
All right.
No, it's not B.
All right.
It's got to be A then.
All right.
We're going to go with A.
[BUZZER]
No.
[GRUNT]
Let's hear it for the net.
No one ever talks about the net on the hoop.
RAL AGADA: How high is a hoop on the regulation court?
10?
A, 10 feet.
Final answer?
10? It's 10 feet.
[DING]
YETIDE BADAKI: Yes.
What is a regulation-size NBA court?
C, 94 by 50 feet.
Yep.
C, 94 to 50 feet.
It's C, 94 by 50.
OK, Yes. That's fair.
Yeah.
That's fair.
AKIN OMOTOSO: What does a yellow card mean in basketball?
[LAUGHING]
I love this one.
C, nothing.
That's soccer.
That's not in basketball, so C.
C, nothing.
That's soccer.
[DING]
We killed this, actually.
I'm so proud of us.
UCHE AGADA: You can catch "Rise" now streaming on Disney+.
I'm Moses Ingram from "Obi-Wan Kenobi," a limited series
streaming now on Disney+.
And here's what's new.
ANDRE: There's a new crew at Seabrook High this semester.
"Zombies 3," an Original movie, is
streaming July 15 on Disney+.
JENNY: The East High Wildcats are going to camp.
Check out the trailer for "High School
Musical: The Musical: The Series" season three, streaming
July 27.
ANDRE: This Halloween season, some legends never die.
"Hocus Pocus 2," an Original movie event, is streaming
September 30 on Disney+.
JENNY: The biggest presentations at D23 Expo 2022
have been announced.
The festivities begin Friday morning, September 9,
with the Disney Legends Awards ceremony.
And the fun continues all the way
through a special presentation of "Disney Princess - The
Concert" on Sunday afternoon.
For more information, visit D23Expo.com.
ANDRE: Calling all Disney+ fans in Los Angeles.
Disney+ IRL, a pop-up photo opportunity,
is now open at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.
The exciting new pop up, open all summer,
is free with movie admission and will offer four unique elements
for attendees to capture moments from fan favorite movies,
including "Star Wars," "Doctor Strange
in the Multiverse of Madness," "Cars," and "Encanto."
JENNY: And finally, tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern,
5:00 PM Pacific, join us right here on the Disney+ YouTube
channel or the Disney+ Facebook page for "Say It With Pride:
Disney+ Celebrates Pride 3-6-5," a special celebration
of LGBTQIA+ stories, featuring musical performances
and appearances from activists, actors,
and allies in the community.
Order up!
Today, we're serving a happy 15th anniversary to the Disney
and Pixar movie "Ratatouille."
In "Ratatouille," we're introduced
to Remy, a determined young rat in Paris that dreams
of becoming a renowned chef.
Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy
and his pal, Linguini, set in motion
a hilarious chain of events that turn the City of Lights
upside down.
Now, who better to talk 'Touille with us
other than the production designer
for the movie, Harley Jessup.
Welcome to the show, Harley.
Thank you.
It's great to be here.
So what is it like working on "Ratatouille"?
And what is it like to see the audience reaction to this movie
for the past 15 years.
Well, I've been amazed.
I love that the audience has embraced this film in a way
that I actually hadn't expected.
It was a dream to get to work on a film based in Paris.
And at the same time, it was a challenge
to make things like rats in the kitchen work,
to make food appealing.
But we were able to surmount all those story issues.
And it was a five-year journey that I'm really proud
of the result of all that work.
What we did as a team at Pixar, I treasure that experience.
It's a highlight of my career.
And I know you said you relate a lot to Remy.
So why do you think Remy's story still resonates with viewers?
HARLEY JESSUP: I think his passion against all odds
to fulfill his dream--
I think that's universal.
The fact that he's this tiny outsider
trying to express himself, I think,
really continues to resonate.
And the fact that it's set in classic Paris--
I hope that it always remains a timeless story.
That's what we were trying to create.
This movie is beautiful.
There are so many lovely scenes in it.
So I have to ask you, do you have
a favorite frame or sequence from the movie
that just stands out for you?
Yeah.
You know, I think the scene where Remy--
he's at his low point.
He's washed up in the sewer.
He doesn't know where he is.
And he climbs up and climbs up, and then emerges on
the rooftop of Paris, where he realizes
he's in the center of the world of fine cuisine,
and at the top of the restaurant of his hero, Gusteau.
It gives me chills when I watch that scene
still, 15 years later.
And were there any noteworthy design
challenges you faced that were specifically
unique to this movie?
HARLEY JESSUP: Well, one thing that was challenging
was the food itself, to make appetizing food
in the computer.
So we studied cookbooks.
We studied food photography.
We studied what makes food look appealing and delicious.
There were many challenges to that.
But it landed in that the surface activity
of a sauce rolling down the side of a piece of food,
translucency of the food, the steam coming off
the food-- those were all tools we
used and were difficult to create in the computer.
That was a long journey to get the food just right.
Well, you did a good job--
Yeah, it was successful.
--because I remember being very hungry watching this film.
That's a challenge I put to anyone who watches this movie.
See how long you can wait before you want to eat.
Well, that-- that was our goal.
It's like, we should make the audience hungry.
If they're buying more popcorn, this is working.
What do you hope for "Ratatouille's" next 15 years?
Well, I hope that the movie can still hold up.
We tried to create a film that would last,
that would be timeless in a way.
Even now, I'll hear the score playing in a store.
And think, oh, it's still going.
And the fact that Epcot just opened
a Ratatouille attraction--
Yeah.
--it feels like, oh, there's still a connection there.
So, I hope that keeps going.
The message of following your dream creatively
really resonates with me.
And so I hope it continues to resonate with the audiences
out there.
Well, we can't thank you enough, Harley,
for being a part of this with us today
and having this wonderful conversation.
We thank you.
Well, thank you, Jenny.
Thank you, Andre.
This has been a real treat to get to talk with you today.
ANDRE: In honor of that furry little dreamer,
Jenny and I will be plating our own version
of the movie's famous dish.
JENNY: Plating is the art of presenting
your delicious food so that it looks, well, delicious.
ANDRE: We've got some ratatouille fresh
from the oven.
And it'll be up to us to make it look like it
belongs in a fine dining restaurant, all
while the clock is ticking.
Here we go.
Are you ready, Jenny?
Let's plate!
Here we go!
ANDRE: Some of this first. Let's try it.
See what happens.
JENNY: Got to make this tomato sauce pouring a little neater.
Oh, I like it.
I like it.
With this circular shape thingamabob.
OK.
Oh, we got the same idea going here.
Oh yeah.
That looks lovely.
OK, I need to go faster.
I'll get these--
[SCREAM] ANDRE: All right.
All right. There we go there we go.
JENNY: Oh my gosh, I put way too much tomato sauce.
ANDRE: Oh, beautiful. No, you got it.
You got it.
I'm going to get some of the sauce around it.
Ah! Whisk it up.
Whisk it up. Whisk it up.
OK, I'm just going to grab with my fingers.
All right. Ah.
ANDRE: You got it. You got it.
JENNY: Dah!
I don't know what I'm doing.
Take your sweet time with the sauce
that I want to use, Andre. Oh, I'm sorry.
I got-- I'm trying to do some decoration here.
[BEEPING]
ANDRE: Whoa!
Yours looks amazing.
JENNY: I called it Rat on Time.
Oh.
Because I, you know--
I finished right on time.
ANDRE: Nice.
Very great presentation.
JENNY: So tell us about your dish, Andre.
ANDRE: I called this one Twilight in Paris.
JENNY: Oh, lovely.
Yes, because, you know, it's set in Paris.
So I got a little sunset going here.
I think we did a decent job, perhaps
not up to Remy's standards.
Yeah, we're probably going to need Remy's help next time.
Mm-hmm.
So to see how the professionals do it,
be sure to check out "Ratatouille,"
now streaming on Disney+.
Bon appetit.
We took it to the hoop with the cast and crew of "Rise,"
and played it like pros in celebration
of the 15th anniversary of "Ratatouille."
That's our show.
Be sure to head over to Disney+
to stream all these and more.
I got to say, Jenny, the way you plated that ratatouille was,
mwah! Chef's kiss.
So good.
Are you kidding me, Andre?
You're hosting skills today were, mwah! Phenomenal.
Well, I had a little help.
Hey, while we're at it, let's give it up for our crew.
Sue, operating camera 2, mwah! Chef's kiss.
Hey, Mac, with sound, come down here.
Chef's kiss.
Hey, script supervisor, Dana.
Mwah! Chef's kiss.
Charlie, over there.
I see you with the art.
Chef's kiss.
What about Lauren, our grip?
Mwah!
Chef's kiss.
Tiffany, our editor, we're very grateful.
Absolutely. Haley.
Where's Haley from legal?
I see you, Haley from legal.
JENNY: Hey.
Chef's kiss.
And you over there watching, mwah, mwah, mwah!
ANDRE: Chef's kiss.
[CLEARING THROAT]
You were escaping.
Oh yeah.
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