#Why Inside Out Changed So Many Scenes For Its Overseas Release

There’s also a subtle change involving my favorite “Inside Out” character, the lovable imaginary friend, Bing Bong. Pete Docter explained what it’s all about:

“Bing Bong reads a sign in the film to Joy and Sadness. He points at the letters, D-A-N-G-E-R, saying ‘it’s a shortcut.’ Not only did we translate the sign, but we even went so far as to reanimate Bing Bong so that he points to the letters from right to left, instead of left to right to accommodate certain languages.”

It may seem like a minor difference, but it’s subtleties like this that really immerse audiences in a movie. Pixar’s attention to detail means that “Inside Out” resonates with international audiences, even though it’s an American movie. Of course, the Pixar team are renowned for their attention to detail (with plenty of Easter eggs to be found) so it’s not surprising to see the studio go the extra mile.

In total, there were 28 graphics localized across 45 different shots. That’s a lot of additional work when you consider how many different countries would have been accommodated by these changes. But in the end, it’s all worth it; Pixar uses these intricate changes to create an emotional connection to its audience no matter where they are. And while my family may not be big hockey fans (and not so repulsed by broccoli anymore), “Inside Out” still hits all the right notes. In a film this personal, that’s well worth the effort.