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'' Robots'' is a computer animation computer-animated filmmovie released March 11, 2005. It was created by Blue Sky Studios for 20th Century Fox, the same companies behind the hit ''Ice Age (film)Ice Age'' and the legendary saga ''Star Wars''.Tagline: ''Repair for adventure!''
Plot - spoiler The film is set on a world populated only by robots and follows a young genius, Rodney, with aspirations of improving the world. After failing to help his father, Rodney decides to go to the Robot Citybig city to help his fellow robots. When he arrives, he learns that his hero, Bigweld, has gone out of business and the new manager, Ratchet, refuses to make replacement parts for robots. Instead, he is having them upgrade to the new models and those who can't afford his upgrades are turned into scrap metal. Rodney teams up with the eccentric Fender, his sister, Piper, and their guardians, Lug, Crank, Diesel and Aunt Fanny to bring back Bigweld and help the robot population.
Voice actors - Ewan McGregor — Rodney CopperbottomRobin Williams — FenderHalle Berry — CappyMel Brooks — Big WeldStanley Tucci — Mr. CopperbottomDianne Wiest — Mrs. CopperbottomDrew Carey — CrankAmanda Bynes — PiperGreg Kinnear — RatchetPaul Giamatti — TimJim Broadbent — Madame GasketJennifer Coolidge — Aunt Fanny
Trivia - The movie pays homage to many classic films, including:*''The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)The Wizard of Oz'', Rodney (Dorothy) is unhappy in his home town and travels to a faraway place where he meets friends like Fender (Scarecrow) and enemies before arriving at Bigweld Industries (Emerald City) only to discover that the Bigweld (Wizard of Oz) is not as he appears. *''Singin' in the Rain (film)Singin' in the Rain'', after a party, Fender does a spoof version of the classic song and dance called, "Singing In The Oil"*''2001: A Space Odyssey'', Bigweld breaks down like HAL and begins singing "Daisy" *'' At the party Fender screams Riccola.*'' In the background of one shot it says "Got Oil?". A spoof of "Got Milk?"*''Star Wars''*''Scarface'' In the big fight scene Aunt Fanny says,"Say hello to my Dimpled Friend".*''Braveheart''*''Ice Age (film)Ice Age'' (another computer-animated film produced by 20th Century Fox) when the red robot breakdances when Rodney talks to him look to the left a bit and keep watching in that spot. *''Red vs BlueRed vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles''*''Rollerball (1975 film)Rollerball''*''Desperado (film)Desperado''*''Bottle Rocket''*''The Matrix''*''You Got Served''This film was the first to feature (in United StatesUS screenings) the new trailer for ''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''. The movie featured the exclusive trailer for ''Ice Age 2''.
DVD release - The DVD of ''Robots'' was released on September 27th, 2005.
External links - robotsmovie.com - Official site0358082title=Robots Category:2005 !filmsCategory:Computer-animate d? filmsCategory:Movies Rated PGde:Robotses:Robots (película)fr:Robots !(film)ja:ロボッツsv:Robota r
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Carl's Electronics
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Tom Byrne illustration
An Irish artist and illustrator living in France. I have over 20 years experience as a painter. My natural media includes oils & watercolours. My digital media includes Photoshop and illustrator.
http://www.tombyrne.com/
http://www.poserworks.com
3d poser model creators - Quality 3d Poser models available at affordable prices
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ISNM International School of New Media at the University of Lübeck
The ISNM offers a unique interdisciplinary Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Digital Media program, which combines information technology and computer science with natural sciences, economics, arts, humanities, social and applied sciences. The internationally accredited program is entirely conducted in English. It focuses on the latest trends of digital media technology and their sustainable use in a global context.
http://www.isnm.de
dara Informatica
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Possumeggs
Independent business associates providing production services to the entertainment industry.
http://possumeggs.com
team mini-maul robotics
Robotics team formed in 2003 by Ewan Gimson (then aged 12). Have built machines for BBC competition such as Robot Wars and compete in many live events around the UK each year.
http://micro-maul.co.uk/
Resonant Fish
The artwork of Collin David
http://www.resonantfish.com/
Robots.net
A news and discussion site for those interested in robots and robotics. Home of the Robot Competition FAQ and a variety of resource pages.
http://robots.net/
The Web Robots Pages
Martijn Koster's FAQs about the programmes that index the Web, how to direct visiting robots, a database of robots, an archived mailing list, background reading, and related links.
http://www.robotstxt.org/
We Are Robots
An animated series documenting the lives of robots.
http://www.wearerobots.com
Arrick Robotics
Mobile robots, stepper motor systems, XY positioning tables, automation accessories, technical information.
http://www.robotics.com/
San Francisco Robotics Society of America
The San Francisco Robotics Society of America promotes free exchange of information about robotics to stimulate education in the sciences, create new businesses, and to promote the enjoyment of robotics as a hobby.
http://www.robots.org
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