Fantastic Mr. Fox Press Conference - London Film Festival

The transcript features a discussion with Wes about his involvement in a project related to Roald Dahl's work. Wes shares his personal connection to Dahl's books, particularly one he owned as a child, which inspired him to pursue a stop motion animation project. He explains the long process of obtaining permission and his preference for stop motion due to its magical appearance, especially with animals with fur.

Who is the interviewer in the video?

• Wes Anderson

• Lissy Dahl

• Darryl Smith

• Roald Dahl

What was significant about the book Wes Anderson mentions?

• It was the first book he owned.

• It was the first book he ever read.

• It was the first book he illustrated.

• It was the first book he wrote.

How did Wes Anderson first get permission to work on the project?

• He contacted Roald Dahl directly.

• He approached Lissy Dahl, Roald Dahl's wife.

• He bought the rights from a publisher.

• He collaborated with a film studio.

Why did Wes Anderson choose stop motion animation for his project?

• He wanted to try a new animation style.

• He believed it was the most cost-effective method.

• He loved the magical look of animals with fur in stop motion.

• He was inspired by another stop motion film.

What aspect of stop motion animation particularly appealed to Wes Anderson?

• The ability to use digital effects

• The magical appearance of animals with fur

• The realistic movement of characters

• The ease of production