Zootopia

About Zootopia

Zootopia is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie is set in a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals who live in harmony, regardless of species. The story revolves around a rabbit named Judy Hopps who fulfills her dream of becoming a police officer in Zootopia, the city where prey and predators coexist peacefully. She teams up with a sly fox named Nick Wilde, owing to an unexpected conspiracy, to uncover a sinister plot that puts the inhabitants of the city at risk.

Making / Production

Zootopia took about five years to make. The concept originated with Byron Howard who was inspired by Disney's Robin Hood, which led to the focus on anthropomorphic animals. An astonishing amount of research was done by the production team to create a believable world including a trip to Kenya to study animal behavior and movement. Even the film’s environment was meticulously planned with individual boroughs in Zootopia designed to mimic the animals' natural habitats.

Actors

• Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps: A determined rabbit who fulfilled her dream of being a police officer despite being underestimated due to her petite size.
• Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde: A charming and sly fox who assists Judy in her mission, providing a nuanced performance that blends humor with depth.
• Idris Elba as Chief Bogo: The tough yet fair buffalo police chief. Elba's powerful voice performance presents Bogo as an authoritative yet caring figure.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Zootopia is the second highest-grossing Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
• There are 64 unique species in Zootopia and millions of citizens.
• A scene in Zootopia at the Carrot Days Festival features a band called 'Fur Fighters', which is a possible reference to the band 'Foo Fighters'.

Awards

Zootopia won numerous awards including Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and the Annie Awards.

Quotes

• "Life's a little bit messy. We all make mistakes. No matter what type of animal you are, change starts with you." - Judy Hopps
• "It's called a hustle, sweetheart." - Nick Wilde

Music, Soundtrack

• "Try Everything" by Shakira – The main theme song for Zootopia, sung by the pop star Gazelle who is voiced by Shakira herself.
• The film's score is composed by Michael Giacchino. It encompasses a variety of styles, from a stirring spaghetti western sound to an upbeat jazzy score, which helps in setting the mood for different scenes.