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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Producer Bonnie Arnold Talks About The Sequel At The 83rd Academy Awards Animated Feature Symposium

On Thursday evening, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences held the Oscar-nominated Animated Feature Symposium. Beforehand, directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and director Lee Unkrich of TOY STORY 3 were on hand for q & a from the press. We also noticed that Bonnie Arnold, the producer of DRAGON, was in attendance as well and she was gracious enough to answer a few of our questions.

It would be so much fun to see their underdog of a movie win on Sunday.

Animated filmmakers Dean DeBlois (left), Producer Bonnie Arnold (center) and Chris Sanders (right), “How to Train Your Dragon”, prior to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscar nominated Animated Feature event.

The evening was moderated by animator and animation historian Tom Sito. The Animated Feature Symposium celebrates the work of the 2010 Oscar nominees in the Animated Feature Film category. With the exception of Sylvain Chomet who couldn’t be at the event due to commitments in France for the César Awards, the nominees discussed their films’ development and their creative processes as well as present clips illustrating their techniques.

During the actual symposium, the filmmakers of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON spoke on how their film had the type of ending with real stakes in play and not made for the Disney audience. Sanders and DeBlois went with a young protagonist with traits that are familiar to all. Great care was taken when creating the “Black Stallion” moment. They used pantomime for the scene where Hiccup and Toothless weren’t speaking and filled it with the cinematography (with Roger Deakins serving as consultant) and a powerful John Powell score.

THE 2010 NOMINEES ARE:

  • “How to Train Your Dragon” – Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
  • “The Illusionist” – Sylvain Chomet
  • “Toy Story 3” – Lee Unkrich

Director Lee Unkrich said the ultimate goal of TOY STORY 3 was to make it feel like a fluid piece of the three films. Even though it was hard to say goodbye to all the well-known characters, the final film is truly the end to the series.

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS CELEBRATES 12 OSCAR® NOMINATIONS FOR TOY STORY 3, ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND MORE

The Walt Disney Studios is proud to announce its 2010 films have earned 12 Oscar® nominations. Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced five nominations for Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3, including for the coveted title of Best Picture; three for Alice in Wonderland, and one each for Day & Night, Tangled, The Tempest and TRON: Legacy.

“2010 was a banner year for The Walt Disney Studios, and we are thrilled that the Academy has chosen to recognize both our animated blockbusters Toy Story 3and Tangled and our live-action hits Alice in Wonderland and TRON: Legacy for their artistry, technical achievements and storytelling,” said Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.

Toy Story 3 marks only the third time in history that Academy members have honored an animated film in the Best Picture category. It also earned a nomination for Adapted Screenplay – making it the fourth consecutive screenplay nomination for a Disney•Pixar film. The Toy Story trilogy’s tally of Oscar nominations now stands at nine.

Commenting on the announcement, John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, said, “To have Toy Story 3 represented in the Best Picture category is a great honor, and a fitting tribute to director Lee Unkrich, producer Darla Anderson, screenwriter Michael Arndt, and all of the talented people at Pixar, who worked so hard to live up to and exceed the standards and expectations of Toy Story fans and moviegoers all over the world.”

A summary of nominations for The Walt Disney Studios is as follows:

Toy Story 3

Best Motion Picture of the Year – Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) A Pixar Production
Darla K. Anderson, Producer

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year – Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Lee Unkrich

Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) – “We Belong Together” from Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Music and Lyric by Randy Newman

Achievement in Sound Editing – Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) Tom Myers and Michael Silvers

Adapted Screenplay – Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney), Screenplay by Michael Arndt. Story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich

Alice in Wonderland
Art Direction – Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney), Robert Stromberg (Production Design), Karen O’Hara (Set Decoration)

Achievement in Costume Design – Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney) Colleen Atwood

Achievement in Visual Effects – Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney) Ken Ralston, David Schaub, Carey Villegas and Sean Phillips

Day & Night
Best Animated Short Film – Day & Night (Walt Disney) A Pixar Animation Studios Production Teddy Newton

Tangled
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) – “I See the Light” from Tangled (Walt Disney) Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Glenn Slater

The Tempest
Achievement in Costume Design – The Tempest (Touchstone) Sandy Powell

TRON: Legacy
Achievement in Sound Editing – TRON: Legacy (Walt Disney) Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison Teague

Here are reactions to the 2010 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

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Alan Menken – Music By – Best Song

“Many of the greatest joys in my life are due to the Walt Disney Company.  This nomination which comes from my work on Disney’s 50th animated film and their first CGI musical is satisfying beyond words.”

TOY STORY 3

Lee Unkrich – Director, Toy Story 3 – Best Animated

“It’s an incredible honor to be nominated by the Academy. When we began making the first ‘Toy Story,’ nearly 16 years ago, we never could have imagined the journey on which these films, and these characters, would take us. For ‘Toy Story 3’ to be recognized by the Academy as not only one of the best animated films of the year, but also as one of the ten best pictures of the year, is both humbling and overwhelming. I’m speechless; I feel like I’ve been blasted to infinity and beyond.”

Darla K. Anderson – Producer, Toy Story 3 – Best Picture

“We are ecstatic at the Academy’s generous and humbling recognition of ‘Toy Story 3.’ For everyone that worked so passionately to bring these beloved toys back to life – from our artists to the actors – it’s incredibly gratifying to be recognized along side these other amazing films today in both the Best Picture and Best Animated Feature categories.”

Michael Arndt – Best Adapted Screenplay

“I’ve spent my whole life being inspired and moved by the work of the screenwriters of the Academy, so to be recognized by the Writers Branch this morning is deeply gratifying and profoundly humbling. While I wish I could hog all the credit for myself, I would have gone nowhere and done nothing without the collective brilliance of the entire creative community at Pixar, who have always maintained that ‘story comes first’ and who are crazy enough to actually believe it.”

Randy Newman – Best Song

“I’m honored that the Academy would choose to nominate me.  I feel fortunate to have been part of the Toy Story trilogy.”

DAY AND NIGHT

Teddy Newton – Best Animated Short

“I thank the Academy for this extraordinary recognition. Creating ‘Day & Night’ with the high quality team of artists and technicians within Pixar was truly a non-stop sensation of positive energy for me.   I was constantly amazed by the crew’s fortitude to push through challenges and inspire each other with their ingenuity. On behalf of the team that helped bring ‘Day & Night’ to life, it is an honor to be nominated.”

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Ken Ralston – senior visual effects supervisor, ALICE IN WONDERLAND (this is Ken’s 8th nomination and he has won 5 Academy Awards)

“The nomination is wonderful because working on ALICE IN WONDERLAND was one of the best creative experiences of my entire career.  Tim Burton trusted us with his vision and the work on the screen is the result of an amazing collaboration with hundreds of brilliant artists, including my fellow nominees and a great team on set.  You hope to have an experience like this at least once in career and I am so happy that our peers recognized the extraordinary complexity, detail and accomplishment that the visual effects in ALICE IN WONDERLAND represent.”

Colleen Atwood – Costume Designer

“I am thrilled to be nominated. Alice was a labor of love for all of us, and to be recognized for the work is really the frosting on the cake.”

Robert Stromberg – Art Direction

“Everything feels upside down right now, which is probably fitting being honored for designing the world of Alice in Wonderland”

Review: TOY STORY 3

TOY STORY 3 is the fitting end to a very memorable trilogy of family-friendly films, enjoyable by kids of all ages. Now, the trick is for Disney Pixar to resist the temptation of all the money this film will make and NOT make a fourth.

The TOY STORY saga has three distinct chapters. The first film deals with Andy’s favorite toy Woody feeling threatened by the arrival of the more modern hi-tech toy Buzz Lightyear and he must come to terms with learning to share his owner. The second film has Woody being stolen by a toy collector, but finds he’s tempted by the allure of being immortalized in a toy museum while his friends struggle to rescue him. Woody ultimately learns the importance of family and a little humility along the way. Finally, TOY STORY 3 brings the cycle of childhood full-circle with Andy learning to let go and move on.

With the first two films being pure fun and adventure with just a hint of drama, TOY STORY 3 ramps up the emotional hook on the viewer as we watch Woody and friends cope with the idea of being left behind as Andy prepares to leave home for college. In the process, Pixar still delivers on the fun and adventure and it’s just as energetic and hilarious as the previous two films.

TOY STORY 3 opens on Woody playing the part of the heroic cowboy, riding his trusty horse Bull’s Eye alongside his cowgirl counterpart Jesse. Woody is attempting to thwart a train robbery being committed by One-Eyed Bart (Mr. Potato Head) and his little green one-eyed Martian minions under the employ of the insidious mastermind Dr. Pork Chop. What’s different is that it’s all real, or at least it’s real within Andy’s imagination.

This is a great lead-in to the emotional punch that is carried throughout TOY STORY 3. Our peek inside Andy’s imagination transitions into old home video footage of Andy at play with his beloved toys. Cut to Andy, now a typical 17-year old, more interested in his computer than the toys he grew up with, which are now stuffed away in an old toy chest. Andy’s mother makes him sort his room into two categories… things to keep in the attic or take to college with him and things to toss and/or donate. Thus begins the adventure…

Which brings me to an interesting parallel TOY STORY 3 has to another classic film called THE GREAT ESCAPE. Once Woody and his friends find themselves donated to Sunnyside daycare, they realize something isn’t quite right. Woody makes his escape after splitting from his friends in favor of rejoining Andy at college, but his conscience draws him back to save his friends from the well-mannered but devious Lotso’Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty)… that smells of strawberries. There’s a wonderful element desperate action as Woody is constantly working by the seat of his pants to facilitate an escape from their evil captors. Similar in theme, TOY STORY 3 also ventures loosely into some other cinematic indulgences, one of the most noticeable being the moment of redemption for Darth Vader in RETURN OF THE JEDI when he turns on his master to save his son. See if you can pick out the similar scene in TS3.

All the favorite characters return, with Tom Hanks voicing Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jesse, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex and John Ratzenberger as Hamm. However, TOY STORY 3 ramps up the fun with some new characters including Jodi Benson as Barbie and Michael Keaton as Ken, a comical chemistry that nearly stole the show. Of all the laughs throughout the film, I give Keaton credit for producing the deepest, hardest belly chuckles of the film.

TOY STORY 3 incorporates many sight gags, character quirks and witty dialogue spurting rapid-fire intelligent pun usage. Perhaps the most original and overwhelmingly sustained laughter-producing moment is during the elaborate escape plan when Mr. Potato Head must alter himself to carry out his mission, in turn transforming into a “slimmer” somewhat “floppier” version f himself. The character needs not say a thing, the sight gag is so effective on it’s own that the audience will simply lose it.

Finally, one of the most extraordinary elements of TOY STORY 3’s success is the absolute brilliance in conveying its story and message so effectively to the entire audience, both young and old. Sure, adults were laughing and even crying in some cases, but the observation I found most amazing while sitting in a large, packed theater surrounded by hundreds of little kids, was that they ALL got it, completely, demonstrating a wide range of vocal emotional responses from laughter to fear to excitement to sadness… it was all there.

On that note, I highly recommend seeing TOY STORY 3 in a packed house, preferably with a maximum number of children in attendance. This is not normally something I would recommend, but given this is not just a kid’s movie but also a film enjoyed by all ages that really connects to kids in a noticeable way, making the entire experience much more enjoyable and rewarding.

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun Facts About TOY STORY 3

Who’s excited about TOY STORY 3… I know I am! OK, so maybe it’s the big kid I am at heart, the inner child that possesses my adult body on frequent occasion, but of all the Pixar films, the most consistently fun, adventurous and overall well-done animated franchise award goes to Pixar’s TOY STORY films. Both the first two films are great, and numero three-no looks like it’s gonna maintain the trend, set to open in theaters nationwide on June 18, 2010. On that note of consistent “fun” we’re sharing some interesting “fun facts” about TOY STORY 3.

  • Director Lee Unkrich edited the first two “Toy Story” films, and co-directed “Toy Story 2.” He also served as a film editor on “Toy Story 3.”
  • “Toy Story 3” Producer Darla K. Anderson is the namesake for the character Darla in “Finding Nemo.”
  • Director Lee Unkrich performs one line in the movie, as the voice of the Jack in the Box character who says “New Toys!” when Woody, Buzz and the gang first arrive at Sunnyside.
  • On January 15, 2010, the final day for many of the 58-person animation crew, director Lee Unkrich led a mini-marching band through the studio composed of two snare drummers, two bass drummers, two giant monkeys and a Yeti.
  • 17 animators on “Toy Story 3” also worked on animation for “Toy Story 2.” Four animators worked on the animation for all three “Toy Story” films.
  • 92,854 storyboards were drawn over the course of the film, and of those, about half (45,516) were delivered to the editorial department. Editorial turned those storyboards into eight different “Milestone Screenings” that were shown to the Pixar Brain Trust while the film was in development.
  • There are 302 total characters in the film.
  • There are more than 300 stickers in Andy’s room.
  • The pins on the map in Andy’s room correspond to the hometowns of “Toy Story 3” production staff.
  • A few pieces of art hanging on the walls in Andy’s room were actually created by “Toy Story 3” art coordinator Erin Magill when she was in high school.
  • Andy has a banner hanging on one of the walls in his room that reads “P.U.” P.U. stands for Pixar University, a professional-development program for Pixar employees.
  • Above Andy’s closet is a street sign for W. Cutting Blvd., the street on which Pixar’s original headquarters were based.
  • Hidden in Andy’s bedroom is a hint at a new character in next year’s “Cars 2.”
  • The number A113, which refers to John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton’s former classroom at CalArts, makes an appearance in every Pixar film. Despite the years that have passed, Andy’s mom hasn’t changed her license plate, which still reads A113. In “Toy Story 3,” however, Andy’s mom has a new license plate frame that reads “Tiger Pride,” which is a reference to director Lee Unkrich’s hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and his high school mascot, the Tiger.
  • The Pizza Planet Truck, which first made an appearance in the original “Toy Story,” has made a cameo in nearly every Pixar film. It also appears in “Toy Story 3,” providing a bumpy ride to some traveling toys.
  • Sid, the mean kid who liked to destroy his toys in “Toy Story,” is all grown up as well, and he makes a cameo in “Toy Story 3,” wearing his signature skull t-shirt. Sid’s cameo is voiced by 27-year-old Erik Von Detten, who at the age of 13 was the original voice of Sid in “Toy Story.”

Character Facts:

Woody –

  • In honor of “Toy Story 3,” LEGO created a six-foot-six-inch tall version of Woody that weighs 80 pounds and is built from more than 17,200 bricks.
  • Woody is 15.18 inches tall without his hat, and 15.93 inches tall with his hat on.
  • Woody has 229 animation avars in his face. Avars, short for animation variables, are the points of movement, which animators manipulate to create a character’s physical performance.

Buzz Lightyear –

  • In honor of “Toy Story 3,” LEGO created a five-foot-three-inch tall version of Buzz that weighs 120 pounds and is built from more than 25,000 LEGO bricks. The Buzz and Woody models now have a permanent home at Pixar.
  • Buzz is 11.43 inches tall without his helmet, and 11.80 inches tall with it.
  • Buzz has 215 animation avars in his face. Avars, short for animation variables, are the points of movement, which animators manipulate to create a character’s physical performance.

Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear –

  • In Disney Pixar’s “Up,” Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Lotso) can be seen sitting on the floor of a little girl’s bedroom as Carl’s house flies past her window.
  • Lotso has 3,473,271 individual hairs organized in several layers of different length and thickness.

Barbie –

  • The version of Barbie used in “Toy Story 3” is modeled after “Great Shape Barbie” from 1983.

Ken –

  • The version of Ken used in “Toy Story 3” is modeled after “Animal Lovin’ Ken” from 1988.
  • Ken wears 21 different outfits in the movie.

Andy –

  • The character of Andy is voiced by John Morris, the same actor who voiced Andy in the original films. In “Toy Story 3,” Andy is about to leave for college. In real life, John Morris is 26.

Molly –

  • In “Toy Story 2,” baby Molly was voiced by Lee Unkrich’s daughter, Hannah. He re-purposed those same recordings for Molly in the home video footage shown at the beginning of “Toy Story 3.

TOY STORY 3: “Great Escape” Featurette

Steve McQueen’s 1963 version THE GREAT ESCAPE has nothing on Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys in this featurette, “Great Escape,” from TOY STORY 3. I found it amusing that director Lee Unkrich was inspired by various prison escape movies when fashioning the further adventures of the toys.

The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives?

Along with the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Bonnie Hunt, Timothy Dalton, Jeff Garlin, Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Keaton, TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D and hits theaters everywhere on June 18, 2010.

For those wanting more of Buzz, Woody and the gang, you can become a fan of TOY STORY 3 on Facebook and follow it on Twitter @DisneyPixar.

Source: YouTube

Toys for Tots & TOY STORY 3 Kicking Off Unprecedented Summer Toy Drive!

Hey St. Louis! Woody and Buzz are back and they are asking for your help. Toys for Tots, in collaboration with the release of TOY STORY 3, is kicking off an unprecedented summer toy drive. Throughout the month of June in 24 cities throughout the United States, the public will be asked to honor their cherished memories of childhood play by donating a new unwrapped toy during TOY STORY 3 promotional events. The mission is to surpass the 16.3 million toys, books and other gifts raised in 2009 that fulfilled the holiday dreams of 7.4 million children in more than 690 communities nationwide.

“We are thrilled to be working with Disney/Pixar’s TOY STORY 3 on this special summer toy raising event,” said Bill Grein, vice president, marketing and development for The Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. “We are so proud of the fact that the gifts raised in each of the 24 cities will remain in those specific cities and will eventually be distributed to less fortunate children in those communities. It is truly a program where anyone who donates a toy is really donating a smile to a child in their own hometown.”

  • Participating cities include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, DC.
  • Look for the Official Toys for Tots TOY STORY 3 donation boxes displayed at each event.
  • Any new and unwrapped toy, book or gift will gratefully be accepted.
  • We encourage donations for children of all ages, but please especially consider pre-teen and teenagers.

For details regarding a Toys for Tots TOY STORY 3 event in a city near you, please log on to http://www.toysfortots.org/. TOY STORY 3 opens in theatres everywhere June 18, 2010.

TOY STORY 3: “Look On The Sunnyside” Featurette

From Disney/Pixar Studios comes this behind the scenes look at TOY STORY 3. Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson provide a little insight with this featurette at the making of their film, along with some intros to the “Ken” doll and “Lots-o-Huggin Bear.”

With kids graduating this month from high school and college, this third installment is sure to pull on the heart-strings of those parents whose kids grew up with TOY STORY and TOY STORY 2.

The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of TOY STORY 2 and FINDING NEMO) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award winning screenwriter of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings.

Along with the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Bonnie Hunt, Timothy Dalton, Jeff Garlin, Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Keaton, TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D and hits theaters everywhere on June 18, 2010.

For those wanting more of Buzz, Woody and the gang, you can become a fan of TOY STORY 3 on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/PixarToyStory3 and follow TOY STORY on Twitter @DisneyPixar.

Calling All College Students For TOY STORY 3

Disney/Pixar is sending out the word to all college students. You are invited to a screening of the SPECIAL CLIFFHANGER EDITION of Disney/Pixar’s TOY STORY 3! Select your school from the list on the special FACEBOOK page and then click “I’m In!” for the chance to see the first 65 minutes of the gang’s newest adventure.

The 4 Missouri Universities that are eligible for the TOY STORY 3 Cliffhanger Screening: 

Webster University, Washington University, Saint Louis University, and University of Missouri St. Louis.

  • Where: Landmark Tivoli.
  • When: Wednesday, April 28 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

You MUST bring your valid college ID for admission, seating is first come, first serve.

If you dont live in MO, click here for a complete list of all the colleges nationwide that are eligible for the special preview. And make sure to check out the full 3D experience of TOY STORY 3 when it hits theaters nationwide June 18, 2010. Remember, the toys are depending on you.

For all thing TOY STORY 3, check out the director’s, Lee Unkrich, Twitter page.

The Toys Are Bursting Out of This TOY STORY 3 Poster

The gangs all here.  Well, Totoro’s not here.  And Pickaxe Pete seems to not be along for the ride this time around.  And there seems to be something a bit different with Slinky Dog.  But, other than that, it seems the whole gang is front and present for this TOY STORY 3 poster.

Brought to us today by Yahoo! Movies, the poster is fine.  It’s colorful enough so as to draw the eye in those brightly lit theater lobbies.  And, for some reason, Jessie sticking her leg out to show us Andy’s name still promptly written on the bottom of her boot brings a heart-filled grin to my face.  And, hey, the ascot is there for anyone who can’t get enough of that.  The poster could have been a black print with the ascot hanging in the middle, and I would have been sold.

TOY STORY 3 hits theaters in 3-D and IMAX on June 18th.

EP10: Welcome to the Asylum (Guest: Rudie Obias from CriterionCast)

On tonight’s episode of The Golden Briefcase, Tim and Jeremy are joined by Rudie Obias from the CriterionCast to discuss the new DVD/Bluray releases, the new trailers for CENTURION, TOY STORY 3 and GET HIM TO THE GREEK, confess their love for GALAXY QUEST (with a 100% consensus) and much more!

The main topic of the night was films about the insane and/or insane asylums, in honor of this Friday’s SHUTTER ISLAND. The guys talk about their favorites and discuss what constitutes a legitimate insane character and those that are just twisted.

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