Question 1

What personal inspiration led to the creation of Onward?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by director Dan Scanlon's own father who died when he was just one year old, after he unearthed an audio clip of his father.

Question 2

Which Dungeons & Dragons monster appears in Onward and what makes it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The gelatinous cube, a staple D&D foe created by E. Gary Gygax, moves slowly but absorbs and slowly digests victims once it gets close.

Question 3

What Lord of the Rings reference appears at the Burger Shire restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The Burger Shire sign reads 'Now serving 2nd breakfast,' referencing the meal enjoyed by Hobbits who live in The Shire in Lord of the Rings.

Question 4

How does Onward include Pixar's traditional A113 reference?

Accepted Answer

The A113 reference appears verbally when a police call says 'A 113 in progress'—the first time it only appears verbally in a Pixar film.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized Onward in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Onward was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Black Reel Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle awards in 2021.

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