Paperman Trailer

Own the Oscar-winner for Best Animated Short Film when you buy Wreck-It Ralph on Blu-ray Combo Pack, in stores March 5! Pre-order: http://di.sn/j9c

Paperman, Oscar®-nominated for Best Short Film (Animated), will be available to own when Wreck-It Ralph is released on Blu-ray Combo Pack March 5.

Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, "Paperman." Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance when he spots her in a skyscraper window across the avenue from his office. With only his heart, imagination and a stack of papers to get her attention, his efforts are no match for what the fates have in store for him. Created by a small, innovative team working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Paperman" pushes the animation medium in an exciting new direction.

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  Film & Animation

[iMagicDash]

'But many americans watch anime' excuse me. not just americans. im british and I watch anime. -.-

[milleniumsamurai1]

What makes CGI more art than traditional animation?Would it not be just another medium? Instead of translating something to ink and pen,you have to use a computer.Both are imperfect tools.The computer doesn't automatically take your ideas and do everything for you. Neither does the pen and paper. Don't you have to translate the idea onto X from your mind? I may like "traditional animation" better because I like the way it looks, but I've tried 3D animation and it's work and time and for me,art.

[thecommenter012]

No, that's not what I said at all. I'm just saying that's why they created the new technique, to get the best of both mediums.

[thecommenter012]

Everything about this short film was perfect! I hope Disney makes more shorts and movies like this!

[Brittany Sloss]

I think that this is just the cutest thing <3

[googamp32]

So, what you're saying is: EVERY Disney traditionally animated anything is bad just because they have flat cheeks?

[thecommenter012]

The reason why they did this was because it added depth. For example, when the characters turn their heads, their cheeks aren't flat.

[MandiLizzTv]

looks cute :)

[xGildartsx]

Making this black and white was a great decision.

[Apinun Noophanth]

Very very cute

[AnimeBrozFusion]

So beautiful (weepingwithtears), so technological.