This is the final installment of all the wonderful costumes, props and models that were on display on my latest visit to Universal Studios Hollywood on June 21, 2010.
Today is the turn of the 2008 computer-animated feature film The Tale of Despereaux, featuring maquettes and miniatures used in the creation of the movie.
Maquettes from The Tale of Despereaux
Most CGI (computer-generated imagery) animated characters start life as a sketch or small sculptures called 'maquettes'. The small model serves as a reference aid for the animator when creating a computer image of the character.
Despereaux character maquette
The adventurous mouse 'Despereaux Tilling' is voiced by Matthew Broderick.
Unpainted Roscuro maquette from The Tale of Despereaux
Miggery Sow painted maquette from The Tale of Despereaux
In the movie 'Princess Pea's' servant girl, 'Miggery Sow', is voiced by Tracey Ullman.
Unpainted Andre maquette from The Tale of Despereaux
Kevin Kline provides the voice for 'Chef Andre'.
The Tale of Despereaux movie poster
In addition to the wonderful character maquettes, there were also a number of miniatures from the movie on display.
Mouse House miniature from The Tale of Despereaux
Pin Cushion Shelter miniature from The Tale of Despereaux
Jewelry Box miniature from The Tale of Despereaux
Hat Models miniature from The Tale of Despereaux
If you want to see more behind-the-scenes secrets from Universal Studios be sure to check out these other movie and TV costumes, props and models that were part of the recent exhibit.
Buy the storybook: The Tale of Despereaux Movie Tie-In: The Deluxe Storybook
Buy the movie: The Tale of Despereaux [Blu-ray]
