Forky Asks a Question: What is a Pet?

About Forky Asks a Question: What is a Pet?

"Forky Asks a Question: What is a Pet?" is a part of an American series of animated short films from Pixar directed by Bob Peterson. Released in 2019, this episode revolves around the character Forky from "Toy Story 4" who engages with different characters from the Toy Story universe to understand what a pet is.

The story starts with Forky waking up in Bonnie's room, confused about the new creature in the house - the family pet. Forky doesn't comprehend the role of a pet and engages with his fellow toy friends to explore the concept of 'pet'. The central focus of the story is to make Forky understand the value a pet brings to human lives.

Making / Production

Bob Peterson directed "Forky Asks a Question: What is a Pet?". The episode is prized for its charismatic animation, engaging humor, and simple yet profound storytelling. The production team at Pixar Animation Studios brought the beloved Toy Story universe to life in a novel format, focusing on the charming character of Forky.

Actors

• Tony Hale: Provided the voice for Forky, infusing the character with an innocent and curious personality.
• Bob Peterson: In addition to directing the episode, Peterson also lent his voice to the character of "Old Timer". His depiction brought the character's wisdom to life.
• John Ratzenberger: Returns as the voice of Hamm, always ready to provide Forky with advice and guidance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Forky Asks a Question: What is a Pet?" is a part of a ten-episode series released exclusively on Disney+.
• The series gained value for generating a deeper exploration of the character Forky, who was introduced in "Toy Story 4".
• The series successfully continued the Toy Story franchise, educating young viewers about different perspectives on various topics.

Quotes

• "There's a lotta questions, I gotta lotta questions!" - Forky
• "It’s a good thing you got me around, Forky. You need a lot of help." - Hamm

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack for the series were composed by Jake Monaco, who also worked on other Pixar animation projects like "Cars 3".
• The music perfectly complements the plot, propelling the story forward and adding depth to the characters' experiences.