NOC Exclusive: Creating Panda Mei in BTS ‘Turning Red’ Clip

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red was a smashing hit on the studio’s exclusive streaming platform. I know I’m guilty of watching it more than a couple of times since its release. But now, the animated film is ready for its home entertainment release. And to celebrate its recent digital platform launch and its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 3, The Nerds of Color partnered up with Disney and Pixar to share an exclusive one-minute behind-the-scenes featurette about Panda Mei.

The Turning Red behind-the-scenes clip centers mainly on the animation process of Panda Mei. It features many creative artists involved during the film’s production, including production designer Rona Liu, who said they wanted Panda Mei to “feel like a cute but messy monster.”

The clip also talks about Panda Mei’s grooming, how she would interact with her surrounding environment, and some of their tricks to help with a few scaling issues. Though it may be only a minute long, it’s a fascinating look at the number of artists and departments involved in making a film of this size.

If you enjoyed the clip, be sure to enter our giveaway for a free digital copy of Turning Red!

Turning Red will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Tuesday, May 3.