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# Prestigious Movie CGI Mashups
These 2014 Best Picture Nominated Films are Given a Touch of Pixar

By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-25 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2014-best-picture-nominated
References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/pixar-academy-award-nominees/270548/) & [break](http://www.break.com/article/if-pixar-characters-were-in-the-best-picture-nominated-films-2579062)

Even though this year's Academy Awards show has no [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons) movies in the running for Best Picture, that still didn't stop artist Todd Spence from inserting Pixar characters into the posters of the 2014 Best Picture nominated films.

Todd Spence puts The Incredibles' villain Syndrome in the starring role of The Wolf of Wall Street, WALL-E is Joaquin Phoenix in the movie Her, and Woody from the [Toy Story series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story) is cast in Matthew McConaughey's role in Dallas Buyers Club. Spence even cleverly sneaks in a little Easter egg to any eagle eyed Pixar fans, by placing the character the Underminer in the background of the Wolf of Wall Street poster.

Personally, I couldn't agree more with the Pixar characters Todd Spence chose to cast to play the lead roles in these 2014 Best Picture nominated films.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **CGI Movie Mashups:** Opportunity to create unique and engaging content by combining popular movies with CGI characters.
- **Branding and Collaborations:** The potential for collaborations between movie studios and animation companies to create cross-promotional content.
- **Fan Engagement and Nostalgia:** Opportunity to tap into fan nostalgia and generate buzz by incorporating beloved animated characters into live-action films.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Film and Animation:** Film studios can explore creative partnerships with animation studios to create visually stunning mashup content.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to leverage the popularity of iconic movie characters to create marketing campaigns and engage with audiences.
- **Entertainment and Media:** Platforms can capitalize on the trend by featuring and promoting these CGI movie mashups, attracting a wider audience and driving engagement.

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