Monsters University

2013 animated film directed by Dan Scanlon
Movie prequel Q641362
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Monsters University

Summary

Monsters University is a prequel[1]. It draws 2,448 Wikipedia views per month (prequel category, ranking #2 of 2).[2]

Key Facts

  • Monsters University received the Annie Award[3].
  • Monsters University's instance of is recorded as prequel[4].
  • Monsters University's instance of is recorded as film[5].
  • Monsters University's instance of is recorded as animated film[6].
  • Monsters University was directed by Dan Scanlon[7].
  • Dan Scanlon wrote the screenplay for Monsters University[8].
  • Dan Gerson wrote the screenplay for Monsters University[9].
  • Robert L. Baird wrote the screenplay for Monsters University[10].
  • Monsters University's composer is recorded as Randy Newman[11].
  • Monsters University's genre is comedy film[12].
  • Monsters University's genre is fantasy film[13].
  • Monsters University's genre is monster film[14].
  • Monsters University's genre is children's film[15].
  • Monsters University followed Monsters, Inc.[16].
  • Monsters University was produced by Kori Rae[17].
  • Among the performers on Monsters University was Randy Newman[18].
  • Monsters University's part of the series is recorded as list of Pixar films[19].
  • Monsters University's part of the series is recorded as Monsters, Inc.[20].
  • Monsters University's production company is recorded as Pixar[21].
  • The original language of Monsters University was English[22].
  • Monsters University's Commons category is recorded as Monsters University[23].
  • Monsters University was distributed by video on demand[24].
  • Monsters University was distributed by direct-to-video[25].
  • Monsters University's review score is recorded as 80%[26].
  • Monsters University's review score is recorded as 6.8/10[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Monsters University was performed by Randy Newman[18]. It was produced by Kori Rae[17]. It was directed by Dan Scanlon[7]. Screenwriters include Dan Scanlon[8], Dan Gerson[9], and Robert L. Baird[10].

Publication

Publication dates include June 21, 2013[28], June 20, 2013[29], July 31, 2013[30], June 8, 2013[31], July 10, 2013[32], and June 27, 2013[33]. The original language of Monsters University was English[22]. Genres include comedy film[12], fantasy film[13], monster film[14], and children's film[15]. Series this is part of include list of Pixar films[19] and Monsters, Inc.[20]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[24] and direct-to-video[25].

Subject and Themes

Series this is part of include list of Pixar films[19] and Monsters, Inc.[20].

Reception

Monsters University received the Annie Award[3]. Reviews include 80%[26], 6.8/10[27], and 65/100[34].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Monsters University followed Monsters, Inc.[16].

Why It Matters

Monsters University draws 2,448 Wikipedia views per month (prequel category, ranking #2 of 2).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] It is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

What awards did Monsters University receive?

Honors received include Annie Award[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . interfilmes.com. Retrieved . interfilmes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . siamzone.com. Retrieved . siamzone.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . siamzone.com. Retrieved . siamzone.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . siamzone.com. Retrieved . siamzone.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . bcdb.com. Retrieved . bcdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [34] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] . sfi.se. sfi.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] . d-zine.se. d-zine.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] . nmhh.hu. nmhh.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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