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[@Aglnys]

Disney•Pixar い

[@oracle_8947]

I sincerely hope this film brings the beauty of 2D animation back as a viable option in Pixar's eyes, in shorts as well as feature films. Your fans wholeheartedly enjoy 3D animation, but 2D is a beloved medium that has been, unfortunately, pushed to the margins of the animation industry. We'd love to see more charming films like Kitbull soon!

[@TheImaginator972]

I miss the hand draw Animation so much. This short is really beautiful :')

[@mekman4]

Disney•Pixar I love the kitty!

[@jonkessel3289]

Pixar excellently executed animation but when you guys roll that dog down the back steps all cut and bruised it created such a rage in me in sadness you deserve an Oscar for that one

[@-meinjuaco-6439]

Please... give this girl the chance of a movie in 2D

[@sanduba9110]

YESSSS!!!!!

[@Warban_]

Oh my... yes please!

[@griffinthefrog9262]

YES

[@ontarrrio1157]

-MeinJuaco- YASS

[@chicaskas2]

@pixar please

[@PixarPost]

So cool to see varied mediums within Pixar - but, when it all comes down to it, it's the story that makes this so great. Funny, cute, full of heart - just great!

[@aus-li]

It’s not “varied” at all, this is just one 2D short, nothing special.

[@kwingle]

Im surprised, only been 3 hours and already 125 likes

[@aus-li]

Gamez random I’m specifically talking about the medium, not the story. You need to calm down and read correctly. Also, pit bulls being used in dog fighting has been happening for decades in the U.S., generally in Los Angelos, so this isn’t “special”, since it’s been showcased in documentaries and movies.

[@CarlosHernandez-ps7cp]

@@aus-li making an animation is not easy

[@aus-li]

gordou miyoni Never said it was; the op said it was “varied”, when it’s not. Doing a short 2D film is nothing special because Pixar strictly does 3D. Now, it would be more interesting to see them to a full length movie in 2D.

[@Joenah5]

I love seeing more 2D animation. It's a shame it's hardly used anymore (at least in Western animation).

[@Pa_amb_tomaquet]

It depends. It’s very common to see 2d animated cartoons

[@Joenah5]

To clarify: cell not flash. The kind of 2d cartoons now is a cheap kind of animation. Animation like Disney of old (and I would argue the better version of the company).

[@CatOfTheYearuWu]

I’m sick of seeing cal art cartoons

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

It’s just more time consuming

[@guillerhonora717]

you should see some independent animators here

[@barryallen7283]

Reminds me of old Disney, I adore this short so much!

[@bobthebuilderboss2149]

I both agree and disagree. The mood and story are leaning to Pixar although the 2d is reminiscent of Disney there are quite the amount of differences for example Disney focused on detail in art more not as the simplistic design used to add to this short.

[@hamman91]

I find it funny that in the 90's when Disney was still making 2D films, Pixar was being different and cool by making 3D ones. Now that every animated film is 3D, Pixar remains cool by making 2D stuff...

[@gavinshi]

Pixar is only helping these creators out. They basically provide the budget for these indie animators and drawers to allow their ideas to come to life.

[@unite5870]

@Nick Sorenson Disney owns Pixar...

[@ThePandorasvoice]

@Nick Sorenson Wth? Before Pixar, Disney almost quit animation because of Disney dark age 😬

[@cocolime6496]

@Nick Sorenson "steal" from Disney? it's because of pixar that Disney still has a shred of magic and creativity left

[@fairoadiary]

Nick Sorenson that’s funny...because Disney started doing 3D when Pixar was making money from that. Do your research.

[@magic75450]

I know Pixar makes 3D movies. But this proves that Disney Animation Studio should consider going back a bit to 2D movies / shorts.

[@realar]

AGREED.

[@savannahvangundy9987]

I agree, but they stopped because of upgrading and cost.

[@SuperSpindasher1991]

The new Mickey Mouse shorts exist

[@LooneyCartoonMan]

@@SuperSpindasher1991 That is a TV show that is also made by Disney Television Animation also the newer shorts of the series are Mickey's Christmas Carol, The Prince and the Pauper, Runaway Brain and Get a Horse.

[@dalila2442]

So much yes! We need more abstract and stylized like this!

[@Bast-hs5sz]

2D animation is honestly my favorite, people that put their time into animating each frame like the did in Kitbull are my favorite people

[@aus-li]

You should look up all the Japanese animation directors!

[@vincev4630]

sadly, the masses dont see the hardwork, they care about the result. Thats why 3D is winning.

[@alexxx4434]

Vega Music, I would argue it's because the industry pushes 3d (more efficient technology for production), not the other way around.

[@vincev4630]

@@alexxx4434 - they push it because it does the job better. 3D is more immersive than 2D and people watch movies to be immersed, not to pat an animator's back for their hard labor. Maybe someday some animators will pop in a new art style using 2D and make 2D popular again.. Who knows.

[@aus-li]

Vega Music I would say 3D is “immersive” for mostly children. However, 2D is definitely more immersive, fluid, and advanced for everyone, especially for people (specifically artists) who appreciate details and craftsmanship. The only average series I’ve seen recently (that was 2D and made by westerners) was Castlevania on Netflix...but it was “average” compared to great Japanese studios.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

Pixar changed the game so handily that they’re the only animation studio on the planet that could bring western 2D animation back. The amount of innovation they achieve on each project-if they really wanted to, they could mix 3D technology and 2D artistry for a feature film and knock the film industry’s socks off. I’m dying to see it. Pixar started as a technology company first and then got into the story business. I think what they could do for 2D animation is nigh unimaginable. It might not fit their brand identity, but there should be room in the western animation canon for both dimensions in the future. And if anyone has the cajones to change the industry again, it’s Pixar. 2D doesn’t need to die. It needs to evolve. And Pixar has all of the necessary tools to give it that push. This short has me the most excited about the future of animation than anything I’ve seen this year. Into The Spider-verse was that last year. Animation is the medium that can do anything. That word should mean something-let’s get wild. Let’s see what we can do. Let’s put photorealistic water underneath the Steamboat Willie, let’s go.

[@megelizabeth9492]

I wonder if we'll start to see a renaissance in traditional 2D animation? Things tend to cycle, and as 3D has become commonplace, I imagine there will be more call for traditionally animated material. (Although, to be fair, 2D animation has been going strong in television animation for a while now.) Remember that absolutely stunning 2d animated sequence in Mary Poppins Returns?

[@kakao-katze]

I'm so excited to see what the future of animation hold since my future career is set on being an animator. Also, very nicely worded comment, it's rare to get clever gems on the KZbin comment section.

[@analu-alp1372]

There is the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon that produces 2D animation films to this day, there is SPA studios producing Klaus for Netflix. For now, I don't see Western 2D animation coming back for wide release featured films, but for other types of releases there are some, and I hope more indie 2D films will be produced (for now I know of Hullabaloo).

[@SugarCub]

Well, that last thing IS what spiderverse is.

[@DUWANGlai_kangyi]

Well, there's still Eastern animation, which is by a wide margin mostly 2D.

[@honeysucklecattoys9581]

I'm a Cat Behaviourist and was mesmerised watching Kit's body language. Every little movement, even down to the dilation and constriction of his pupils so accurately and effectively reflected Kit's emotions in response to everything he was experiencing. A fantastic short film.

[@maxharrison4708]

MORE HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION, PIXAR!!! My lord how simplistic and yet how beautiful the hand-drawn image is, and yet powerful enough that it can convey such a range of characteristics and narrative moments. 3D animation is fine, but it lacks so much depth of character as conveyed through style and physical presence on screen.

[@realar]

I really agree.

[@aus-li]

3D sucks. 2D is for people who aren’t lazy.

[@souglompee]

@@aus-li 3d and 2d animation both take a LOT of time and effort. As much as I adore and prefer 2d over 3d, 3d animation can't exactly be classified as "lazy"

[@genevieveroman7498]

QQ

[@chacallachaise]

Max Harrison More room for artistry and invention than with 3-D

[@Dogaojuiz]

I cried seeing the short, thanks pixar and thanks for everyone who worked on that piece of art

[@MattLeger]

Thank you, Ms. Sullivan and company, for not only making a genuine (and genuinely fantastic) piece of art, but also for helping rehabilitate the public image of pit bulls, a sadly misunderstood and needlessly feared breed of dog. Showing what a pittie not ruined by human abuse can be like may begin to change this.

[@Zeldur]

I love these shorts. Thank you Pixar for doing something most large companies would never think about doing. For the creators of this short, this is amazing. Fantastic job.

[@aus-li]

A lot of large studios in Japan have done shorts since the 80s, and they’re the best.

[@nitgotlost]

Kitbull was amazing, and really ripped my heart right out of my chest. As someone with a Pitbull, it really just hit hard. I believe it also spreads awareness that Pitbulls can genuinely be the sweetest, goofiest, loving dogs, it’s just the disgusting people that train them to dogfight or the people that abuse them to the point they’re aggressive. A lot of people hate Pitbulls and it’s sad. People have literally labeled them as “killer dogs”, and then stereotype them to be automatically aggressive in any situation.

[@rincon.cinefilo]

Amazingly beautiful short. It made me cry. Congratulations to all the team and artists and thank you Pixar for sharing these incredibles shorts.

[@Joshicle125]

It’s nice to see some 2D animation for a company that mostly does 3D feature and short films

[@ayasaad9658]

Seriously has to be one of my favorite Pixar shorts

[@bensonmecham6297]

Another 2D short that I know Pixar have done and published out to world is George and AJ that is completely 2D but “My Friend the Rat” from Ratatouille Short is half 2D and 3D

[@KimberlyByrdV]

The moment where the woman reaches her hand out to pet the pit bull I cried. This was heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you for working so hard on this.

[@dog8438]

I love the animation style so much. For some reason, it reminds me of Ghibli

[@tdagbo]

This is so beautiful. I miss 2 D animations and the simplicity of this. It was a lot of work behind this production and to see all the work behind it is remarkable. It truly touched my heart ♥️ thank you Pixar

[@kxmode]

Kit-Bull is best Bull! :3

[@imsomeone8714]

I agree 100⁰/•

[@TP-tg8cc]

You should make a DVD that's actually a collection of a ton of SparkShorts once you get around to making way more of them.Anyone agree,or no?

[@IzaNoodle]

I think that's a cool idea

[@laneatkinson6441]

I would love a DVD set that has one disc for all of the old Pixar shorts and another disc for the SparkShorts.

[@NN-yw2sx]

On Disney plus there will be all Pixar shorts

[@RyukoDragonHalf]

Using 3D tools to bring 2D to life - truly innovating! This short is sincerely amazing, and it's inspiring to see 2D presented as the final product again! Sincerely, working together with an entire team to bring such a beautifully crafted piece to life - that's my dream. Seeing you all put it together like this makes it feel possible again! Thank you so much!

[@sydneyw691]

I’ve seen this film so many times and it is still to this day better than a lot of animations or stories I’ve seen. You all did such a good job with such a short story that is both heartfelt and sweet and I can’t help but wish there would be more of these two on silly adventures with their newfound trusts and lives. Thank you for making such a beautifully emotional masterpiece that I can enjoy every single day.

[@maginpanic]

every single time i hear "every frame is hand drawn" i have tears in my eyes.

[@imaspecofdust3913]

I miss the days of 2D animation

[@MrTimshellscherber]

Imaspecofdust Me 2

[@LooneyCartoonMan]

@@MrTimshellscherber Me 3 which was during the Golden Age of US Animation.

[@LeaderOfDucks]

Search animation meme in yt then

[@laneatkinson6441]

Me too. Lion King, Bambi, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, etc...they're all masterpieces in my mind. I miss 2D Disney movies.

[@fantasyhaven3900]

See Spirit: The Stallion of Cimmaron or Prince Of Egypt. Both are Dreamworks movies and have some of the nicest 2D animations I ever saw. I still watch them sometimes for some inspiration.

[@Meghan.E.Costello]

I watched this beautiful short a few days ago and was just blown away by the artistry. The story made me cry outright - emotional shock by how well this was presented. Cute and adorable with a strong undercurrent of the reality that stray and abused animals face daily. It was the message at the end that however - that if we try, give stray/homeless animals the love and care they deserve, they will amazing family members.

[@moved4028]

i’m so glad that they’re finally doing frame by frame again! this looks just so so beautiful

[@Sunburnt1751]

*THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS IN MY LIFE*

[@profteddington8204]

This short was stunning. Congratulations to all involved. There’s nothing I’d love more than a hand animated renaissance; with Pixar leading the charge.

[@Kram1032]

There are a lot of methods to mix 2D and 3D art, and while this is *probably* relatively expensive, effectively doing a lot of the work twice, I have to say it's probably also the best approach: Do everything in 3D to get an on model, proper perspective, but relatively sterile reference. Then redo it all in hand drawn 2D in order to get the expressiveness of that.

[@fedoraborealis5791]

Is it just me or do other people also prefer the behind the scenes over the actual short films? I just love seeing how things came to be in short films. It inspires me

[@peleanimationcomics3263]

You guys have made a heartwarming story that made me almost cry tears of joy at the end...not only did that cat look like a mini pit bull but everything else was amazing!

[@dog8438]

I'd love to see some new full 2D animation Disney and Pixar movies like this.

[@oldhead2854]

maybe one day. nostalgia is a big thing right now

[@indiscreetwintergreen]

This was excellent!! The animation team should be very proud of their work.

[@Ga2Z]

Lovely!!! I'm so amazed that they were so simple (even abstract as she says) but even I knew the dog was just some lines, the face when the human was approaching brought me to tears, so beautifully animated.

[@irvyne6111]

One of my favourite shorts in recent memory. Couldn’t help tearing up a couple of times. And so, so fantastic to see 2D animation. Let’s hope it’s not too long before we see another full-length hand-drawn Disney or Pixar.

[@PhotoshoppingTigers]

please give Rosana, Kathryn and this team a chance to work on a feature animation!!! I loved everything about this short, it was wonderful, so emotional and visually stunning.

[@rokshanaparveen1829]

Love the story.. I almost cried... Hats off 2 u guys... Plz make more.. This cruel world need 2 be change.

[@_tehilah]

i am literally in love with this pixar short. the story of how this animation was made, made me love it so much more. so well done and unique. love it

[@communlobus9999]

I just love all the passion and effort that the team is putting in their job. And this beautiful masterpieces are the brilliant result of all that love!

[@UnicornGirl-ym8ow]

Omg I’m crying at how cute the little cat is I cantttt

[@NickLadushkinFoxmillet]

The team behind Kitbull is just brilliant. Amazing fidelity and attention to details. Thank you for your work, guys!

[@nekoboy213]

Thank you, thank you for creating a beautiful story with a heartwarming message. This reminds me wholeheartedly why I still keep my dreams of animation and design close and alive. Amazing things come from everywhere, and let’s build up the people and companies that let that amazement come to fruition.

[@wen1746]

the animated short made me cry, and that last shot of the director enjoying it so much she clapped made me cry, too. thank you for this, it's really inspiring!

[@giraffecartoons6391]

Honestly, I think I prefer 2D animation to 3D animation

[@erinmckeon3206]

Same here

[@giraffecartoons6391]

Cool 😎

[@imsomeone8714]

Same

[@shawnshackelford9149]

PIXAR, get these people back together and give them funding for a feature length 2D animated movie. It's time we bring it back

[@dascober5395]

You know what, would love if kitbull became a movie. Have the origin of the pitbull and the kitten, have the short in it expand the short and put the ending at the end and have their happy life as after credits

[@7eartcat248]

Dascober nah tbh it kinda loses its charm once it becomes a movie

[@dascober5395]

@@7eartcat248 i respect your opinion

[@dascober5395]

@@7eartcat248 i respect your opinion because even though it's unlikely that it will become a movie this short is beutiful the way it is

[@knewredthered960]

@@dascober5395 Doesn't really have enough plot to be a movie, and adding extra plot elements for the sake of adding extra plot elements would just bloat it without making it any better. Keep it short and sweet.

[@dascober5395]

@@knewredthered960 yeah i realized that but either way it was just a though. (I still respect everyone's opinion)

[@putrijoyceirawati2638]

If they ever make this into a feature length cartoon, I'd watch it a thousand times over. Kitbull was just so touching and pure.

[@phoenixfire5046]

Kitbull was so adorable, heartbreaking and heart warming at the same time. So many full length movies I’ve seen and this little 8 minute short makes me cry.

[@deanbowditch7329]

It was very emotional for me to watch this because our family has a red nose Pitbull we rescued 4 years ago. Dobby is the best dog we have ever owned and he basically rescued us . Our 2 cats love him to death and his unconditional love is simply PRICELESS.....

[@simply_geri]

to be honest i was amazed on how accurate the cats “antics” are, specially when it was scared & playing hahaha!

[@jessicamurphy5553]

That one dislike was from the dog abuser

[@imsomeone8714]

Man thats alot of accounts he has

[@bowlzyk]

This is why i love Pixar so much. The people behind every film are individuals, and you can see them all working together behind the scenes, without ever actually seeing them. They all have character, and they are listened to. These shorts are a really good way to let people who want to do something do it. It lets us, the audience, believe that they truly love what they are doing, making us love the outcome even more.

[@TRACYBORGHESANI]

I loved Kitbull. It amazes me how quickly one can become attached to a character and your heart just melts for them. This one really pulled at my heart strings.

[@knowingpigeon3142]

I really hope Rosanna will write or direct a full-length film soon!

[@theteacher7619]

It's so cool to see you guys doing 2D animation, wasn't expecting that, and thank you for choosing to tell this story, it needs to be told.

[@simons5704]

It was a beautiful story of pain and loneliness that came together so wonderful, I hope you make more that touch the heart, we need it.

[@emkatt]

The KitBull video made me cry it had so much meaning.

[@paris_riley2874]

Just cried thorough the whole video. It makes me so sad to see animals thrown away when all they want is love and protection. And there's this whole thing about pittbulls and black cats. And this has really shown how much they actually do care. I love animals especially those who don't get as much care as they deserve and this has really shed light on a lot of people. Thank you

[@stephanytorres533]

Masterpiece. it's all I can say. All the world should see this sparkshort. It makes me cry just thinking this is absolutely real with the goods and bads scenes. It has a special message for everyone and a overview to instill values of respect and love towards animals. Congrats @DisneyPixar for this beautiful creation

[@FranCoughlin]

Thank you Rosana, Kathryn and Disney Pixar. In this case a picture was worth a million words. Great video with a even better message.

[@semillerimages]

What a beautiful tear jerker! Thank you Pixar, Rosana, Kathryn and team :)

[@ana-pj8wg]

This Pixar SparkShorts made me cry! It´s sooo good!

[@rowensmith3940]

The hand drawn frames gave it so much more life than I've become accustomed to with Disney films as of late. You may be able to zoom in and count the eyelashes but in my opinion nothing beats a beautiful film with individually drawn frames. It's so beautiful and I. Cried. So. Hard. while watching; it really touched me. I hope the animators know how fantastic this was and how thankful I am that they made it!

[@RandomAwesomeDude]

I would love to work at Pixar. It would be a dream come true just to be a part of a studio that makes the most engaging stories in such short setpieces.

[@maryjoyce4020]

Thank You for making this! ❤️ And also the storyline makes me cry. Seriously 😭😭😭 Amazing!

[@simoncrugger8756]

It brought a broad smile to my face when Rosana laughed seeing her work on screen with her colleagues towards the end. A satisfying and proudful moment for an animator. Great piece.

[@pineapplemuffin1316]

I cried when I watched this short it was so heartwarming Pixar! How do you make people feel so emotional?!

[@RockslideTreeClan]

ROSANA SULLIVAN UR MIND.... such a creative and talented individual! this whole team just pulled off something really special with this one

[@kwingle]

I ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 2D animation!! And Kitbull has the cutest freakin artstyle 😭

[@evgeniyaustinova7486]

Thank you so much for this masterpiece! It's such a kind and a cruel and happy story... I can't stop crying

[@tonydelat2322]

This short made me cry, amazing job and touching story

[@TheViralInfekT]

Such a awesome display of pure talent in any aspect of making a movie/short. I was so moved by what i have witnessed on the screen while riding a bus, that i burst into tears. It got everything: Joy, Tension, Drama. Just awesome work. And i really enjoyed the art style. This kind of animation and drawing almost seems personal. Well done.

[@fatsardine]

This short film made me cry so much! I was sososad but happy the same time! I think about this video everyday! You guys are amazing! Keep up the amazing work! 😭💛

[@kashi1457]

I kinda hope this would get turned into a movie. Without any dialog it brings out the message how cruel humans can get. While watching Kitbull it made me spill a few tears. The meaning behind it is just such a sweet and nice message. Pitbulls aren't aggressive, some of them just have a bad past. My parents had 2 pitbulls when I was little, they were so playful and friendly, they never growled or barked at me (unless I had food with me so they just showed that they want some too). I love animals, all of them are unique and beautiful, I wish I could rescue all of them but I can't :(. I hope Pixar would make a movie similar to this, I think a lot if people would love it, especially if it was 2D.

[@Darkcyndermaya]

I love this short and the message behind it tore my heart apart.

[@jackiegutmann]

These painted layers are amazing! Such love for animators

[@joellepigeon2362]

I cried my Life out ! 🙈such a beautiful and powerful short story, such an eye’s opening for many people I think 💕

[@michellewolyniec6159]

Such a beautiful film... but I always cry when I watch it...great job to everyone who helped make it ❤

[@emilyharkness9685]

it was amazing!!! both the sweet story (which i totally didn't cry over) and the amazing animation that fit so well. Great job!!

[@Emilia-qe5lw]

I loved this Pixar short. It was so cool and I'd love to see more shorts like this one.

[@HanaTorz]

You guys did a good job. Super heart-warming. Please do more of these shorts.

[@Marksman3434]

This was such a beautiful short. Made me bawl my eyes out at the end. Thank you for making this

[@juanletsplay1550]

Thank you so much for creating Kitbull.

[@Panda-vi2ei]

So much time and effort has gone into this awesome short story!! Absolutaly love it!!

[@Edge_Walker]

Thank you Pixar animator team, you all are doing amazing work and we love it

[@MichellaneousMe]

My kids and I really enjoyed this short! We keep rewatching it.

[@kazhig_feuls909]

This 2D animation was perfect, We want a movie with a kitten as cute as this cat :)

[@bellap5556]

0:17 her voice is so soothing and also this short made me cry

[@davidyambem820]

A big thanks to the team.

[@LadyVamp167]

You deserve an award for this. So sweet ❤

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

I hope we see more adventures of Kitbull. 🥰

[@hishouha]

I love the 2D animation aspect❤️ I think it brings so much character! I was invested in these little cuties at the very beginning and it’s amazing how attached I got in a span of seconds! Great work❤️😁

[@NathanSpies]

The short made me cry, it was so good

[@lbaehr]

I've watched the short three times now and I cry harder every time. Great story!

[@RDJ134]

Best Pixar Short ever :) Great work and thank you for making this.

[@ethelmarsden6139]

Everyone needs to see this short! It’s beautiful