George and A.J.

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George and A.J. is a 2009 animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It was directed by Josh Cooley and released as part of the home media for the feature film Up. The short film features the characters George and A.J., who are minor characters in Up.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story of George and A.J. takes place after the events of Up. The short film follows the two nurses, George and A.J., who work at the Shady Oaks Retirement Village. They are tasked with taking Carl Fredricksen to the retirement home, but Carl escapes by flying his house away with balloons. The short then humorously depicts the duo's subsequent attempts to bring other elderly people to the retirement home, only to be thwarted in increasingly creative ways.

Characters[edit | edit source]

George - A nurse at Shady Oaks Retirement Village. He is more level-headed compared to A.J.
A.J. - George's colleague, who is more easily flustered and excitable.
Carl Fredricksen - The protagonist of Up, who makes a brief appearance in the short film.

Production[edit | edit source]

George and A.J. was directed by Josh Cooley, who also worked as a storyboard artist on Up. The short film was created using a different animation style compared to the main feature, utilizing a more simplistic and cartoony approach.

Release[edit | edit source]

The short film was released as part of the Up home media on Blu-ray and DVD on November 10, 2009. It was also made available on Disney+.

Reception[edit | edit source]

George and A.J. received positive reviews for its humor and creative storytelling. Fans of Up appreciated the additional content and the focus on the minor characters from the film.