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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Mr. Incredible and Pals | name = Mr. Incredible and Pals
| image = Mr incredible and pals.png | image = Mr incredible and pals.png
| image_size = | caption = A scene from the film
| caption = | director = Roger L. Gould
| director = Roger L. Gould | writer = Roger Gould<br>Brad Bird {{small|(commentary)}}
| producer = Ann Brilz<br>] (executive)<br>] (executive) | producer = Ann Brilz
⚫ | starring = ]<br>]<br>]<br>Michael Asberry<br>Celia Schuman
| writer = Roger Gould<br>] (commentary)
| narrator = ]
⚫ | starring = ] (commentary)<br>] (commentary)<br>Roger Jackson<br>Pete Docter<br>Michael Asberry<br>Celia Schuman
| music = Alex Mandel | editing = Steve Bloom
| editing = Steve Bloom | music = Alex Mandel
| distributor = ]<br>] (2005 release with ''] ]'') | studio = ]
| distributor = ]
| released = {{start date|2005|3|15}} | released = {{Film date|2005|03|15|] DVD}}
| runtime = 4 minutes
| country = United States | runtime = 4 minutes
| language = English | country = United States
| language = English
}} }}
'''''Mr. Incredible and Pals''''' is an animated short film produced by ], and included as a bonus on the ] edition of its 2004 feature film ''].'' It features the characters of ] and ] from the movie, plus a "cute animal" rabbit sidekick named Mister Skipperdoo. '''''Mr. Incredible and Pals''''' (also known as '''''The Adventures of Mr. Incredible''''') is a 2005 American ] ] produced by ] which was included as a bonus feature on the ] release of its 2004 feature film '']''.<ref name=Release>{{cite press release|title=Smash Box-Office Success Comes Home March 15!|url=http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-21-2005/0002870082&EDATE=|access-date=October 31, 2012|newspaper=PR Newswire|date=January 21, 2005|author=Pixar Animation Studios|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121210060825/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-21-2005/0002870082&EDATE=|archive-date=December 10, 2012}}</ref> It features the characters of ] and ] from the feature, plus a "cute animal" rabbit sidekick named Mr. Skipperdoo, chasing and capturing the supervillain Lady Lightbug.


⚫ ==Plot==
⚫ The film is produced in a style of ] that intentionally parodies the low-budget, low-quality TV ] that aired regularly during the era of the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, TV animation studios were contracted to turn out high quantities of product on low budgets, and this resulted in a ] that have been derided and mocked by TV critics, film and animation historians, and audiences in general. ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' provides examples of this style of low-budget TV animation, which produced such stereotypical fare as:
The episode begins with Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and Mr. Skipperdoo looking over the site of the West River Bridge, which has been stolen, leaving cars stuck on both sides of the river. When Mr. Skipperdoo finds a rivet from the missing bridge, Mr. Incredible discovers it is radioactive and denounces the culprit to be the villainess Lady Lightbug (described by Mr. Incredible as "sinister, yet lovely"). Vowing to amend the situation, Frozone builds a temporary bridge of ice to keep the traffic going, and the three skate away to find their nemesis.

⚫ Arriving at an abandoned fairground, Mr. Incredible searches for Lady Lightbug by lifting up various buildings but cannot find her under any of them. Mr. Skipperdoo hops to point out that the missing bridge is above him. Suddenly, Lady Lightbug flies out and informs them all of her evil plan to steal the ] bridges, creating massive traffic jams and thus destroying their economies. She then proceeds to shoot a line of radioactive silk out of her abdomen, ensnaring Frozone. Mr. Incredible throws a ] at her, to which she dodges. He then hops in a roller coaster, which takes off flying toward Lady Lightbug. Mr. Incredible then knocks her out of the air, defeating her.

The missing bridge is restored and everything returns to normal thanks to Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and Mr. Skipperdoo; Mr. Incredible adds, "and democracy." Meanwhile, on top of the bridge, Lady Lightbug is trapped in a large jar and imprecates the heroes for her imprisonment. The end of the episode features a brief teaser of the next episode which features a gigantic ] ear of ] yelling, “I’ll crush you, Mr. Incredible!” before laughing evilly as the two prepare to fight.

⚫ ===Commentary===
⚫ In addition to the many in-jokes and animation references included in this film, ] and ] provided a ] for the fictional show, acting in character as Mr. Incredible and Frozone as if sitting down and watching the cartoon for the first time. The in-universe background behind ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' stated that many years before the Supers were banned, Mr. Incredible and Frozone licensed their names and images to a television animation company, and this was the pilot episode for an animated television series that never aired due to the Super ban. The two supers are watching this pilot for the first time several years after it was produced.

⚫ The commentary of the two characters provides additional entertainment for the DVD's viewers, as they react with shock and disbelief to the poor quality of the film. While Mr. Incredible tries to remain optimistic for the show and makes excuses for its terrible quality, Frozone is aghast and disgusted at its campiness and supposed ] (the show's version of himself appears to be white, or "tan" as Mr Incredible claims). He is also annoyed by Mr. Skipperdoo (an opinion shared by Mr. Incredible) and Lady Lightbug. By the end of the short, Frozone is so annoyed that he walks out of the commentary at the end, demanding the episode never be aired.

==Cast==
*] as The Narrator and Evil Cornhead
*] as ]
*Michael Asberry as ]
*Celia Schuman as Lady Lightbug
'''Commentary'''
*] as Mr. Incredible
*] as Frozone

==Background and production==
⚫ The film is animated in the style of ] that intentionally parodies the low budget and low-quality television ]s that aired regularly during the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, television animation studios were contracted to turn out high quantities of product on low budgets, which resulted in many ] that have been derided and mocked by television critics, film, and animation historians, and audiences in general. ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' uses a number of the cost-saving techniques and tropes found in these shows, such as:


* Still shots of drawn scenes, rather than actual frame-by-frame animation. * Still shots of drawn scenes, rather than actual frame-by-frame animation.
* Actual footage of live actors' mouths moving instead of animated lips on the characters, a technique known as ]. The most well-known example of this form of "animation" was the '']'' series. * Actual footage of live actors' mouths moving instead of animated lips on the characters, a technique known as ]. The most well-known example of this form of "animation" was the '']'' series.
* A ]-era plot pitting the true, freedom-loving American superheroes Mr. Incredible and Frozone against a stereotypical "]" supervillain, Lady Lightbug. * A ] era plot pitting true, freedom-loving American superheroes against a stereotypical "]" supervillain.
* The sidekick is ensnared by the supervillain and there is complete emphasis on the main hero, who nevertheless thanks the sidekick for his involvement in stopping the villain. * The sidekick (which Frozone is portrayed as) being ensnared by the supervillain so that complete emphasis can be placed on the main hero, who nevertheless thanks the sidekick for his involvement in stopping the villain.
* Frozone speaking in forced "]" slang, showing the out-of-touch depiction of minority characters in cartoons at the time. * Frozone speaking in forced "]" slang, showing the out-of-touch depiction of minority characters in animated works at the time.
* A "cute animal" sidekick only added for "children's appeal." In this film, a glasses-wearing rabbit named Mister Skipperdoo does nothing but hop up and down, yet his actions are seen as crucial to solving the "mystery" that comprises the plot of this cartoon. * A "cute animal" sidekick only added for "children's appeal." In this film, a glasses-wearing rabbit named Mr. Skipperdoo does nothing but hop up and down, yet his actions are seen as crucial to solving the "mystery" that comprises the plot of the episode.


As of 2008, ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' is the first of only three short films produced by Pixar Animation Studios in the traditional hand-drawn method, instead of ]. The second film, ''],'' was produced in 2007 and included as part of the DVD release of '']'', the third, '']'', produced in 2010, was attached to the theatrical release of '']''. The later two films feature a combination of hand-drawn and CGI animation. ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' is the first of three short films produced by Pixar Animation Studios, which were animated in ] rather than ]. The second film, ''],'' was produced in 2007, and included as part of the DVD release of ''].'' The third, '']'', produced in 2010, was theatrically released with '']''. The latter two films feature a combination of hand-drawn and CGI animation.


==References in other media==
⚫ ==Plot==
The novel ''Incredibles 2: A Real Stretch: An Elastigirl Prequel Story'' mentions the film several times, referring to it as ''Mr. Incredible and Friends''. In the novel, the film is something Mr. Incredible and Frozone are initially excited for. But after getting to watch it, Frozone immediately lambasts it for how it portrays him and the fact that the film makes them fight alongside a bunny. Mr. Incredible then speaks to Rick Dicker, who agrees to shelve the film.
The episode begins with Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and Mr. Skipperdoo discussing the previous events, that while they were gone an evil villainess named Lady Lightbug stole the bridge connecting the city, leaving cars stuck on either side of the river trapped. Resolving to amend the situation, Frozone builds a temporary bridge of ice, and the three skate away to find the arch-nemesis.


On a level of '']'', during a burning building Frozone creates an ice bridge to make the tenants come across, one of them then told him and Mr. Incredible that she once saw him on TV where he made the exact same bridge, but due to their vigilante disguises she couldn't recognize him and said he looked nothing like Frozone (referencing his "tan" appearance).
⚫ Arriving at an abandoned carnival, Mr. Incredible goes about searching for Lady Lightbug, lifting up various objects while stating that she is not under any of them. Mr. Skipperdoo hops to point out that the missing bridge is behind him. Lady Lightbug then flies out at that moment and informs them all of her evil plan to steal the ] bridges, creating massive traffic jams and thus destroying their economies. She then proceeds to shoot a line of radioactive silk out of the end of her abdomen, tying up Frozone and leaving all as lost. Suddenly, Mr. Incredible throws a ] at her, which she dodges. He then hops in a roller coaster, which then takes off flying toward Lady Lightbug. Mr Incredible knocks her out of the air, leaving her defeated. The missing bridge piece is restored and all returns to normal thanks to Mr. Incredible, Frozone, Mr. Skipperdoo, and democracy.


In a 2020 Pixar Animation Internship Reel, a couple of animators created clips to recreate Mr. Incredible and Frozone's commentary about the film while they are watching it within the new Parr household. The ones who animated the clips are Grace Villaroman, Jamie Ryan, Li Wen Toh, Mark Rivera, Sean Muriithi, Seora Hong and Trilina Mai.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}
The end of the episode features a brief teaser of a gigantic anthropomorphic ear of corn yelling, “I’ll crush you, Mr. Incredible!” as the two prepare to fight.


On the live service Disney kart racer video game, ], Mr. Skipperdoo and Lady Lightbug were added as non-playable crew members that boost players' stats in the December 2024 "Save the World" update themed after ''The Incredibles'' movies.
⚫ ==Commentary==
⚫ In addition to the many in-jokes and animation references included in this cartoon, the voice actors for Mr. Incredible and Frozone (] and ]) provided a ] for the short film, acting in character as if they were the actual Mr. Incredible and Frozone, watching this film for the first time more than thirty years after it was produced. The "background story" behind ''Mr. Incredible and Pals'' stated that Mr. Incredible and Frozone licensed their names and images to a TV animation company, and this was the pilot episode for an animated TV series that never aired.


==References==
⚫ The commentary of the two characters provides additional entertainment for the DVD's viewers, as while Mr. Incredible appears to display only apathy for the episode, Frozone is aghast and disgusted at its campyness and supposed racism (the cartoon version of himself appears to be white, or tan as Mr. Incredible puts it). He is also annoyed at the rabbit's appearance. By the end of the short, Frozone is so annoyed that he walks out of the commentary at the end demanding that the episode never be aired.
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Mr. Incredible and Pals
A scene from the film
Directed byRoger L. Gould
Written byRoger Gould
Brad Bird (commentary)
Produced byAnn Brilz
StarringCraig T. Nelson
Samuel L. Jackson
Pete Docter
Michael Asberry
Celia Schuman
Narrated byRoger L. Jackson
Edited bySteve Bloom
Music byAlex Mandel
Production
company		Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed byWalt Disney Home Entertainment
Release date
Running time4 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mr. Incredible and Pals (also known as The Adventures of Mr. Incredible) is a 2005 American animated short film produced by Pixar which was included as a bonus feature on the DVD release of its 2004 feature film The Incredibles. It features the characters of Mr. Incredible and Frozone from the feature, plus a "cute animal" rabbit sidekick named Mr. Skipperdoo, chasing and capturing the supervillain Lady Lightbug.

Plot

The episode begins with Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and Mr. Skipperdoo looking over the site of the West River Bridge, which has been stolen, leaving cars stuck on both sides of the river. When Mr. Skipperdoo finds a rivet from the missing bridge, Mr. Incredible discovers it is radioactive and denounces the culprit to be the villainess Lady Lightbug (described by Mr. Incredible as "sinister, yet lovely"). Vowing to amend the situation, Frozone builds a temporary bridge of ice to keep the traffic going, and the three skate away to find their nemesis.

Arriving at an abandoned fairground, Mr. Incredible searches for Lady Lightbug by lifting up various buildings but cannot find her under any of them. Mr. Skipperdoo hops to point out that the missing bridge is above him. Suddenly, Lady Lightbug flies out and informs them all of her evil plan to steal the free world's bridges, creating massive traffic jams and thus destroying their economies. She then proceeds to shoot a line of radioactive silk out of her abdomen, ensnaring Frozone. Mr. Incredible throws a Ferris wheel at her, to which she dodges. He then hops in a roller coaster, which takes off flying toward Lady Lightbug. Mr. Incredible then knocks her out of the air, defeating her.

The missing bridge is restored and everything returns to normal thanks to Mr. Incredible, Frozone, and Mr. Skipperdoo; Mr. Incredible adds, "and democracy." Meanwhile, on top of the bridge, Lady Lightbug is trapped in a large jar and imprecates the heroes for her imprisonment. The end of the episode features a brief teaser of the next episode which features a gigantic anthropomorphic ear of corn yelling, “I’ll crush you, Mr. Incredible!” before laughing evilly as the two prepare to fight.

Commentary

In addition to the many in-jokes and animation references included in this film, Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson provided a DVD commentary for the fictional show, acting in character as Mr. Incredible and Frozone as if sitting down and watching the cartoon for the first time. The in-universe background behind Mr. Incredible and Pals stated that many years before the Supers were banned, Mr. Incredible and Frozone licensed their names and images to a television animation company, and this was the pilot episode for an animated television series that never aired due to the Super ban. The two supers are watching this pilot for the first time several years after it was produced.

The commentary of the two characters provides additional entertainment for the DVD's viewers, as they react with shock and disbelief to the poor quality of the film. While Mr. Incredible tries to remain optimistic for the show and makes excuses for its terrible quality, Frozone is aghast and disgusted at its campiness and supposed racism (the show's version of himself appears to be white, or "tan" as Mr Incredible claims). He is also annoyed by Mr. Skipperdoo (an opinion shared by Mr. Incredible) and Lady Lightbug. By the end of the short, Frozone is so annoyed that he walks out of the commentary at the end, demanding the episode never be aired.

Cast

Commentary

Background and production

The film is animated in the style of limited animation that intentionally parodies the low budget and low-quality television Saturday-morning cartoons that aired regularly during the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, television animation studios were contracted to turn out high quantities of product on low budgets, which resulted in many television cartoons that have been derided and mocked by television critics, film, and animation historians, and audiences in general. Mr. Incredible and Pals uses a number of the cost-saving techniques and tropes found in these shows, such as:

  • Still shots of drawn scenes, rather than actual frame-by-frame animation.
  • Actual footage of live actors' mouths moving instead of animated lips on the characters, a technique known as Synchro-Vox. The most well-known example of this form of "animation" was the Clutch Cargo series.
  • A Cold War era plot pitting true, freedom-loving American superheroes against a stereotypical "Communist" supervillain.
  • The sidekick (which Frozone is portrayed as) being ensnared by the supervillain so that complete emphasis can be placed on the main hero, who nevertheless thanks the sidekick for his involvement in stopping the villain.
  • Frozone speaking in forced "beatnik" slang, showing the out-of-touch depiction of minority characters in animated works at the time.
  • A "cute animal" sidekick only added for "children's appeal." In this film, a glasses-wearing rabbit named Mr. Skipperdoo does nothing but hop up and down, yet his actions are seen as crucial to solving the "mystery" that comprises the plot of the episode.

Mr. Incredible and Pals is the first of three short films produced by Pixar Animation Studios, which were animated in traditional 2D hand-drawn animation rather than computer animation. The second film, Your Friend the Rat, was produced in 2007, and included as part of the DVD release of Ratatouille. The third, Day & Night, produced in 2010, was theatrically released with Toy Story 3. The latter two films feature a combination of hand-drawn and CGI animation.

References in other media

The novel Incredibles 2: A Real Stretch: An Elastigirl Prequel Story mentions the film several times, referring to it as Mr. Incredible and Friends. In the novel, the film is something Mr. Incredible and Frozone are initially excited for. But after getting to watch it, Frozone immediately lambasts it for how it portrays him and the fact that the film makes them fight alongside a bunny. Mr. Incredible then speaks to Rick Dicker, who agrees to shelve the film.

On a level of Lego The Incredibles, during a burning building Frozone creates an ice bridge to make the tenants come across, one of them then told him and Mr. Incredible that she once saw him on TV where he made the exact same bridge, but due to their vigilante disguises she couldn't recognize him and said he looked nothing like Frozone (referencing his "tan" appearance).

In a 2020 Pixar Animation Internship Reel, a couple of animators created clips to recreate Mr. Incredible and Frozone's commentary about the film while they are watching it within the new Parr household. The ones who animated the clips are Grace Villaroman, Jamie Ryan, Li Wen Toh, Mark Rivera, Sean Muriithi, Seora Hong and Trilina Mai.

On the live service Disney kart racer video game, Disney SpeedStorm, Mr. Skipperdoo and Lady Lightbug were added as non-playable crew members that boost players' stats in the December 2024 "Save the World" update themed after The Incredibles movies.

References

  1. Pixar Animation Studios (January 21, 2005). "Smash Box-Office Success Comes Home March 15!". PR Newswire (Press release). Archived from the original on December 10, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.

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