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{{Quote|The book gave me great inspiration for how I wanted to start the movie and how I wanted [it] to end,” he says. “But then there’s a whole movie in between that I had to figure out.<ref name="Entertainment">Henching, Dan. ''[http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/21/ferdinand-john-cena-photo/ Ferdinand director explains why he cast John Cena]''. (August 21, 2017). [http://ew.com/ Entertainment]. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref>}}
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{{Quote|The [[wikipedia:The Story of Ferdinand|book]] gave me great inspiration for how I wanted to start the movie and how I wanted [it] to end. But then there’s a whole movie in between that I had to figure out.<ref name="Entertainment">Henching, Dan. ''[http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/21/ferdinand-john-cena-photo/ Ferdinand director explains why he cast John Cena]''. (August 21, 2017). [http://ew.com/ Entertainment]. </ref>}}
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'''Carlos Saldana''' is an Brazilian director, producer and animator attached to Blue Sky Studios. He is the director of [[Ferdinand (film)|''Ferdinand'']].
  
'''Carlos Saldana''' is an Brazilian director, producer and animator attached to Blue Sky Studios. He is the director of [[Ferdinand (film)|''Ferdinand'']].
   
 
==About ''Ferdinand''==
  
==About ''Ferdinand''==
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===Overall===
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{{Quote|We really wanted to capture the richness of [[Spain]], with vibrant and bold colors, so that the audience can really feel the atmosphere. And with [[John Powell|John]] doing the score again for us, we’ll have something really special for the audience. We extended the [[wikipedia:The Story of Ferdinand|original book]] but we retained what’s essential to the core story of a big bull with a really big heart. <ref>Clement, Nick. ''[http://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/carlos-saldanha-rio-blue-sky-ferdinand-ice-age-1202407649/ Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation Award: Nothing but Blue Sky Ahead for Director Carlos Saldanha]''. (May 3, 2017). [http://variety.com/ Variety]. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref>
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{{Quote|We really wanted to capture the richness of [[Spain]], with vibrant and bold colors, so that the audience can really feel the atmosphere. And with [[John Powell|John]] doing the score again for us, we’ll have something really special for the audience. We extended the [[wikipedia:The Story of Ferdinand|original book]] but we retained what’s essential to the core story of a big bull with a really big heart. <ref>Clement, Nick. ''[http://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/carlos-saldanha-rio-blue-sky-ferdinand-ice-age-1202407649/ Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation Award: Nothing but Blue Sky Ahead for Director Carlos Saldanha]''. (May 3, 2017). [http://variety.com/ Variety]. </ref>
 
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Saldana explained that he had wanted to create a film that would preserve the original cultural elements of Spain. At the same time, he wanted to expand on the original book yet stay true to [[Ferdinand (character)|Ferdinand's]] essence of being a kind and lovable bull. He believes that the brevity of the book challenged him as it gave him the inspiration to start and end the film but he ha to figure out the content in the middle. <ref name="Entertainment"/>
  
Saldana explained that he had wanted to create a film that would preserve the original cultural elements of Spain. At the same time, he wanted to expand on the original book yet stay true to [[Ferdinand (character)|Ferdinand's]] essence of being a kind and lovable bull. He believes that the brevity of the book challenged him as it gave him the inspiration to start and end the film but he ha to figure out the content in the middle. <ref name="Entertainment"/>
   
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When he met the family of Munro Leaf, original author, they told him' "''If you make a movie, you can have the freedom to expand it, to do whatever you want with it, as long as you keep the essence of the book.''" He then felt challenged to expand the book into a bigger picture. <ref name="Deadline"/>
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In addition, he chose [[John Cena]] as the voice of [[Ferdinand (character)|Ferdinand]] as the actor was "warm, endearing and honest" like Ferdinand. <ref name="Entertainment"/>
  
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Much like many of his films, he uses animal characters. He explains that he enjoys using animals that can project human personalities and make viewers empathize with them. At the same time, viewers tend to be more critical about humans but animals allow more room for emotions and fun. <ref name="Deadline"/>
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===Casting===
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{{Quote|Everybody that we approached, instantly, they go, “Oh my God, that’s a great story. I read it to my kids.” There was interest in the story from the get-go. <ref name="Deadline"/>}}
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Saldanha explained that he casted people who believed in the film and message of the story.
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He chose [[John Cena]] as the voice of [[Ferdinand (character)|Ferdinand]] as the actor was ''"warm, endearing and honest"'' like Ferdinand. <ref name="Entertainment"/> At the same time, his intimidating physical appearance but truthful nature resonates with Ferdinand's.
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He remarked that [[Peyton Manning]] was similar to his character, [[Guapo]], as they both had the confidence. Saldanha tapped into their thoughts, asking telling Manning taht he wanted to cast him "''because I keep imagining you in your position, with all you have—the skills, the body, the mindset. Don’t you sometimes have anxiety before you get into a game? I want to tap into that side of you—how did you overcome that?''" <ref name="Entertainment"/>
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===Culture Portrayal===
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{{Main Article|[[Spain#Development|Development, Spain]]}}
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Saldanha explained that he tried to portray Spain's atmosphere with richer, earthier color tones. At the same time, he claimed that he felt that he had less of a responsibility to portray Spanish culture as Ferdinand's story is universal. However, he still had to pay careful attention to the details and cultural elements in the film so that viewers feel immersed in its culture. <ref name="Deadline">Grobar, Matt. ''[http://deadline.com/2017/12/ferdinand-carlos-saldanha-blue-sky-studios-animation-interview-1202221411/ Carlos Saldanha On Expanding The World Of ‘Ferdinand’]''. (December 8, 2017). ''[http://deadline.com Deadline]''.</ref>
   
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==Gallery==
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Saldanha Instagram Sep 16.jpg|Fifth scoring day. [https://www.instagram.com/p/BZE1XVVAH2b/?taken-by=carloshsaldanha]
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Nick Jonas, John Powell and Carlos Saldanha.jpg|With [[John Powell]] and [[Nick Jonas]]
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“ The book gave me great inspiration for how I wanted to start the movie and how I wanted [it] to end. But then there’s a whole movie in between that I had to figure out.[1] ”
   

Carlos Saldana is an Brazilian director, producer and animator attached to Blue Sky Studios. He is the director of Ferdinand.

About Ferdinand

Overall

“ We really wanted to capture the richness of Spain, with vibrant and bold colors, so that the audience can really feel the atmosphere. And with John doing the score again for us, we’ll have something really special for the audience. We extended the original book but we retained what’s essential to the core story of a big bull with a really big heart. [2]

”
   

Saldana explained that he had wanted to create a film that would preserve the original cultural elements of Spain. At the same time, he wanted to expand on the original book yet stay true to Ferdinand's essence of being a kind and lovable bull. He believes that the brevity of the book challenged him as it gave him the inspiration to start and end the film but he ha to figure out the content in the middle. [1]

When he met the family of Munro Leaf, original author, they told him' "If you make a movie, you can have the freedom to expand it, to do whatever you want with it, as long as you keep the essence of the book." He then felt challenged to expand the book into a bigger picture. [3]

Much like many of his films, he uses animal characters. He explains that he enjoys using animals that can project human personalities and make viewers empathize with them. At the same time, viewers tend to be more critical about humans but animals allow more room for emotions and fun. [3]

Casting

“ Everybody that we approached, instantly, they go, “Oh my God, that’s a great story. I read it to my kids.” There was interest in the story from the get-go. [3] ”
   

Saldanha explained that he casted people who believed in the film and message of the story.

He chose John Cena as the voice of Ferdinand as the actor was "warm, endearing and honest" like Ferdinand. [1] At the same time, his intimidating physical appearance but truthful nature resonates with Ferdinand's.

He remarked that Peyton Manning was similar to his character, Guapo, as they both had the confidence. Saldanha tapped into their thoughts, asking telling Manning taht he wanted to cast him "because I keep imagining you in your position, with all you have—the skills, the body, the mindset. Don’t you sometimes have anxiety before you get into a game? I want to tap into that side of you—how did you overcome that?" [1]

Culture Portrayal

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Main article: Development, Spain


Saldanha explained that he tried to portray Spain's atmosphere with richer, earthier color tones. At the same time, he claimed that he felt that he had less of a responsibility to portray Spanish culture as Ferdinand's story is universal. However, he still had to pay careful attention to the details and cultural elements in the film so that viewers feel immersed in its culture. [3]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Henching, Dan. Ferdinand director explains why he cast John Cena. (August 21, 2017). Entertainment.
  2. ↑ Clement, Nick. Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation Award: Nothing but Blue Sky Ahead for Director Carlos Saldanha. (May 3, 2017). Variety.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Grobar, Matt. Carlos Saldanha On Expanding The World Of ‘Ferdinand’. (December 8, 2017). Deadline.

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