Disney-Pixar treated fans around the world on Saturday by releasing a teaser trailer for their upcoming animated feature Soul.
Soul is described as ‘a story about finding the real, the brilliant, the passionate you’ and features the vocal talents of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Daveed Diggs, and more.
The film was originally set to debut in theaters in June, but – due to the coronavirus pandemic – the release date was pushed to November 20.
Soul: Disney-Pixar treated fans around the world on Saturday by releasing a teaser trailer for their upcoming animated feature Soul
Finding passion: Soul is described as ‘a story about finding the real, the brilliant, the passionate you’ and features the vocal talents of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Daveed Diggs, and more
The one-minute teaser trailer gave avid Pixar enthusiasts a taste of the animated feature’s art direction, as well as a first listen of the song Parting Ways written, produced, & performed by Cody ChesnuTT.
Soul’s main character Joe Gardner – voiced by Foxx – is described in the film’s official synopsis as ‘a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town.’
‘But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth.
Delay: The film was originally set to debut in theaters in June, but – due to the coronavirus pandemic – the release date was pushed to November 20
Original songs: The one-minute teaser trailer gave avid Pixar enthusiasts a taste of the animated feature’s art direction, as well as a first listen of the song Parting Ways written, produced, & performed by Cody ChesnuTT
Meet Joe:Soul’s main character Joe Gardner – voiced by Foxx – is described in the film’s official synopsis as ‘a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town’
‘Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul named 22 – voiced by Fey – who has never understood the appeal of the human experience.
‘As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.’
Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, and Questlove also lent their voices to the highly anticipated animated film.
Catalyst: ‘But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth’
Human experience: ‘Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul named 22 – voiced by Fey – who has never understood the appeal of the human experience’
Important questions: ‘As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions’
Though the teaser does not provide much insight into the elements of The Great Before, it does give viewers a more intimate view of Joe’s normal world and the ‘Soul’ of New York City.
It moves from Joe’s days spent as a middle school teacher to his days spent lusting after his dream and aiding to his ailing parents.
Disney released a full-length trailer for Soul in March, but this week’s teaser trailer offered fans plenty of never-before-seen moments.
Day in the life: Though the teaser does not provide much insight into the elements of The Great Before, it does give viewers a more intimate view of Joe’s normal world and the ‘Soul’ of New York City
Emotional: The film is directed by acclaimed director Pete Docter, who was the mind behind some the studio’s most emotionally driven films, including Inside Out and Up
The film is directed by acclaimed director Pete Docter, who was the mind behind some the studio’s most emotionally driven films, including Inside Out and Up.
According to the New York Times, Soul ‘features jazz tunes by Jon Batiste, the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
It also featured ‘an original score by Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.’
Original songs: According to the New York Times , Soul ‘features jazz tunes by Jon Batiste, the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Score: It also featured ‘an original score by Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’