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Scrat

Scrat is a fictional saber-toothed squirrel character from the Ice Age computer-animated media franchise, originally produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox.^[1] He is portrayed as a hapless, acorn-obsessed protagonist whose relentless and often disastrous attempts to secure his prized nut inadvertently drive key plot elements, such as continental shifts and cosmic threats, across the series.^[2] Designed by illustrator Peter de Sève and voiced through nonverbal grunts and exclamations by director Chris Wedge, Scrat serves as comic relief and the unofficial mascot of Blue Sky Studios.^[3]^[4] Introduced in the 2002 film Ice Age, Scrat appears in all five main installments of the franchise—spanning 2002 to 2016—as well as numerous short films, including the Oscar-nominated Gone Nutty (2002) and the holiday special Scrat's Continental Crack-Up (2010). His misadventures emphasize slapstick humor, drawing comparisons to classic cartoon figures like Wile E. Coyote, and have made him one of the most enduring elements of the series.^[5] In 2022, Scrat starred in the Disney+ anthology series Ice Age: Scrat Tales, a collection of six shorts exploring his challenges as a new father to Baby Scrat.^[1] The character's prominence extended to merchandise and branding until a prolonged trademark dispute with artist Ivy Silberstein, who claimed prior creation of a similar "Sqrat" concept, resulted in a settlement in 2020 that led Disney to relinquish rights to Scrat, with the effects publicly noted in early 2022.^[6] This agreement ended official use of the character in new Ice Age productions under Disney, as evidenced by the 2024 announcement of Ice Age 6 without Scrat, though his legacy persists through existing media and fan appreciation for his timeless, nut-chasing antics.^[7]^[8]

Overview

Physical description and traits

Scrat is depicted as a small, fictional saber-toothed squirrel, characterized by a compact, furry body with a gray torso, a long, bushy tail, and a pointed, rat-like jaw.^[9] His most distinctive features include exaggerated saber-like buck teeth protruding from his upper jaw, a twitching nose, large expressive eyes, and pinkish digits on his paws and feet, emphasizing his diminutive, prehistoric rodent appearance.^[10] This design draws visual parallels to extinct mammals, such as the 100-million-year-old Cronopio dentiacutus, a mouse-sized creature with a long snout, curved fangs, and prominent eyes, though the resemblance is coincidental rather than directly inspirational.^[9] In terms of personality, Scrat embodies a hapless and anxious demeanor, marked by relentless perseverance in his pursuits despite constant setbacks, reflecting a universal theme of striving without full success, as noted by the character's creator, Chris Wedge.^[10] He is mute, relying entirely on physical comedy for expression, with his clumsy, accident-prone nature often leading to exaggerated mishaps that underscore his obsessive drive.^[10] This trait manifests in core behaviors centered on hoarding acorns, where his frantic chases and environmental interactions—such as cracking ice or inadvertently triggering avalanches—escalate into comedic, world-altering catastrophes like influencing continental drift.^[10] As a comic relief figure in the Ice Age franchise, Scrat operates as a semi-independent side character, his storylines diverging from the main herd to highlight standalone vignettes of folly and endurance.^[10] Later entries introduce familial elements, including Baby Scrat, a smaller, orangey-furred juvenile version with less developed fangs, pink eyes, and a mischievous streak, depicted as Scrat's son in short-form media where their interactions amplify themes of reluctant parenthood and inherited obsession.^[11]

Voice acting and animation style

Chris Wedge, the founder and former director at Blue Sky Studios, has voiced Scrat since the character's debut in the 2002 film Ice Age, delivering a range of non-verbal grunts, squeaks, and exasperated yelps that underscore the squirrel's perpetual misfortunes without any spoken dialogue. This approach highlights Scrat's reliance on physical comedy, where vocalizations serve as reactive exclamations to his chaotic acorn pursuits rather than narrative drivers. Wedge has noted in interviews that these sounds emerged organically during recording sessions, allowing for an authentic, instinctive performance that captures Scrat's frantic energy.^[4]^[12] The sound design for Scrat integrates Wedge's custom vocal effects—such as high-pitched screams for falls and chomping noises for acorn interactions—with layered foley elements to amplify the slapstick humor. These effects, including the iconic "Scraaaaaaaaaaaat" scream first recorded in 2002, are crafted to synchronize precisely with animated actions, enhancing the auditory punch of Scrat's elastic tumbles and frustrations. Blue Sky's audio teams employed procedural techniques to blend these vocals seamlessly, ensuring they complement the character's mute expressiveness across shorts and features.^[13]^[14] Scrat's animation draws on Blue Sky Studios' proprietary tools to achieve fluid, exaggerated movements that evoke classic cartoon physics in a CGI framework. Techniques like squash-and-stretch principles are central, enabling elastic deformations during acorn chases—such as Scrat's body compressing on impacts or elongating in mid-air leaps—to convey momentum and resilience. The studio's "Follow Through" tool, used for rigging fur and body dynamics, allows animators to simulate realistic yet comedic responses to gravity, wind, and collisions, with Scrat featuring up to 2 million simulated hairs that clump or flow dynamically. Early development involved 2D pre-visualization for timing gags before transitioning to full CGI rendering via Blue Sky's in-house CGI Studio software, which supported advanced blendshapes and joint systems for precise control.^[15]^[16]^[15] Wedge's dual role as voice actor and director ensured consistent portrayal of Scrat's mute expressiveness throughout the franchise, from initial shorts to later productions like Ice Age: Scrat Tales. His hands-on oversight extended to animation supervision, influencing motion capture-inspired references in advanced shorts to maintain the character's hyperactive, tail-driven physicality—such as bushy fur ripples during sprints—while adapting to evolving CGI capabilities. This integrated direction preserved Scrat's timeless appeal as a visually and aurally driven comic force.^[17]^[4]

Creation and development

Early conception

Scrat was conceived by Chris Wedge, co-founder and director at Blue Sky Studios, during the production of the studio's debut feature film, Ice Age, which marked Blue Sky's transition from visual effects and short films to full-length computer animation. The character originated as a non-scripted addition to inject humor into the story, specifically designed as a side gag character driven by an obsessive quest for an acorn. Wedge has stated that Scrat "never existed in any movie script," emphasizing his emergence as an impromptu element to enhance comic relief.^[10] The initial pitch positioned Scrat as a fleeting comic sequence rather than a recurring figure, focusing on silent slapstick antics centered on nut-hoarding behavior to provide quick laughs without dialogue. This concept was brainstormed in a single session involving Wedge, lead character designer Peter de Sève, and storyboard artist James Bresnahan, who aimed to generate energy for the film's opening. Inspirations drew from real-life observations, including a persistent squirrel that repeatedly tried to enter storyboard artist Bill Frakes' home, capturing the frantic determination that defined Scrat's personality. Early development occurred amid Blue Sky's expansion, with the studio growing from about 65 staff in the initial phases of Ice Age production to over 170 at its peak, allowing for experimental storyboarding to test the timing of Scrat's physical comedy.^[18]^[19]^[20] A key milestone came in 2001 with the first animated test of Scrat, which demonstrated his potential as a visually engaging mascot through exaggerated movements and reactions, ultimately solidifying his role beyond the brief gag and paving the way for his prominence in the franchise. This test confirmed the character's viability in Blue Sky's CGI pipeline, highlighting his appeal as a dialogue-free source of humor tied to prehistoric absurdity.^[6]

Design and evolution

Scrat first appeared in the 2002 film Ice Age as a simple CGI model characterized by prominent buck teeth and a bushy tail, which served as his primary visual identifiers. The character's design was constrained by the era's technology, with limited fur simulation achieved through voxel-based raytracing systems primarily applied to hair strands on lead characters like Manny, Sid, and Diego.^[21] Subsequent entries refined Scrat's appearance for greater realism. In Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Blue Sky Studios introduced advanced fur technology and improved water interactions, alongside enhanced lighting that allowed for more nuanced expressions and dynamic movements.^[15] These updates built on the original model's foundation, enabling more fluid animations while maintaining Scrat's core silhouette. Technical progress continued in later installments, with ongoing advancements in CGI technology supporting more complex interactions and animations for Scrat's antics. The 2022 Disney+ series Scrat Tales adapted these advancements into a stylized, faster-paced animation style optimized for short-form content, marking Blue Sky's final production before its closure.^[18] Following Disney's 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which led to Blue Sky Studios' shutdown in 2021, Scrat's design received further evolution through the introduction of Baby Scrat in Scrat Tales, visually emphasizing familial dynamics with a smaller, proportionally similar model.^[18] This period also set the stage for potential updates in Ice Age 6, announced in November 2024 for a 2027 release under the title Ice Age: Boiling Point; however, due to the 2022 settlement with Ivy Silberstein, Scrat will not appear alongside the returning ensemble.^[8]^[6]

Copyright disputes

The copyright disputes surrounding Scrat originated from a 2002 lawsuit filed by artist Ivy Silberstein, professionally known as Ivy Supersonic, against Fox Entertainment Group, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, and Blue Sky Studios. Silberstein claimed that Scrat, introduced in the 2002 film Ice Age, infringed on her 1999 character Sqrat—a hybrid squirrel-rat obsessed with acorns—citing similarities in name, physical appearance as a furry rodent with exaggerated teeth, and thematic pursuit of acorns.^[6]^[22] In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 02 Civ. 1131), the defendants moved for summary judgment, arguing independent creation of Scrat based on prehistoric rodent concepts like the leptictidium. On July 19, 2004, Judge Richard J. Holwell ruled in favor of Fox and Blue Sky, finding no substantial similarity between the characters and evidence of incremental design evolution at Blue Sky Studios that predated Silberstein's Sqrat promotion. The decision was affirmed by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in a summary order, and Silberstein's subsequent appeals were denied. A related 2008 ruling (536 F. Supp. 2d 440) awarded attorney's fees to the defendants, deeming aspects of the suit exceptionally meritless under the Copyright Act, though trademark claims were distinguished and allowed to proceed separately.^[23]^[24]^[25] Trademark battles over the "Scrat" and "Sqrat" names persisted beyond the copyright resolution, with Silberstein attempting multiple registrations for variations of "Sqrat" through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Fox opposed these, leading to a 2016 federal lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging trademark infringement and dilution. On April 25, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Silberstein's claims, ruling that her 2012 supplemental register trademark for "SQRAT" lacked priority over Fox's established use of "Scrat" in commerce since 2002 and did not demonstrate consumer confusion. These disputes lingered into the late 2010s, with partial resolutions favoring Fox's primary rights to the "Scrat" mark for entertainment purposes.^[26]^[27] The 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company transferred Scrat's intellectual property to Disney, initially solidifying their control over existing Ice Age assets. However, ongoing tensions culminated in a confidential 2022 settlement between Silberstein and Disney, under which Disney agreed to discontinue using Scrat in future productions, including the planned Ice Age 6, while retaining rights to prior films and shorts like the 2022 series Ice Age: Scrat Tales. Silberstein received no monetary compensation but gained uncontested trademark rights to "Sqrat" for her independent projects, effectively resolving the disputes without further litigation; as of 2025, no major updates have emerged, though the agreement influences licensing for upcoming franchise extensions.^[6]^[28]^[29]

Appearances in media

Feature films

Scrat debuted in the 2002 feature film Ice Age, where his obsessive pursuit of an acorn inadvertently causes the initial crack in a massive ice wall, triggering the glacial flood that sets the prehistoric world in motion and catalyzes the main characters' journey to return a human baby to its family.^[30] This opening sequence establishes Scrat as the unwitting architect of the central environmental crisis, with his subsequent slapstick mishaps—such as repeated failed attempts to bury the acorn amid avalanches and animal chases—providing comic relief throughout the herd's odyssey.^[31] In Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Scrat's acorn-chasing antics escalate the flood threat when he accidentally damages a dam structure during a frantic dive into a watery crevice, accelerating the melting ice and forcing Manny, Sid, and Diego to seek higher ground with their growing community. His subplot intersects briefly with the ensemble through near-misses and environmental chaos, culminating in a hallucinatory sequence where Scrat imagines an acorn paradise after a near-drowning, underscoring his relentless determination amid the rising waters.^[32] Scrat's storyline in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) unfolds as a parallel underground adventure, where he competes with the female saber-toothed squirrel Scratte for possession of his acorn, leading to a perilous fall through a crevice into a lush, dinosaur-infested world separate from the main herd's quest.^[33] Pursuing the nut through treacherous terrain—dodging raptors and navigating vine mazes—Scrat's efforts highlight themes of rivalry and fleeting romance, as he ultimately chooses his acorn over Scratte, emerging back to the surface in a self-contained arc that mirrors the film's exploration of hidden realms.^[34] The 2012 installment Ice Age: Continental Drift integrates Scrat more directly into the ensemble's peril, as his acorn quest penetrates the Earth's core, dislodging tectonic plates and initiating the continental separation that strands Manny, Sid, Diego, and Granny on a drifting iceberg amid pirate threats.^[35] Later, Scrat's inadvertent activation of a siren on Captain Gutt's ship aids the group's escape, blending his chaotic energy with the seafaring adventure and amplifying the scale of prehistoric disruption.^[2] In Ice Age: Collision Course (2016), Scrat's pursuit propels him into outer space via a buried UFO, where his manipulations of the craft's controls accidentally redirect a massive asteroid toward Earth, tying his cosmic gags to the herd's frantic efforts to avert planetary catastrophe.^[36] This subplot heightens the slapstick with zero-gravity mishaps and interstellar chases, culminating in Scrat's desperate maneuvers that narrowly deflect the threat, emphasizing his role as an accidental savior on an intergalactic stage.^[37] The upcoming Ice Age: Boiling Point, announced in 2024 and slated for theatrical release on February 5, 2027, teases Scrat in a central paternal role alongside his offspring, Baby Scrat, as they navigate a dinosaur-and-lava-filled landscape amid a bubbling volcanic crisis threatening the herd's home.^[8] This fatherhood dynamic promises to explore new dimensions of Scrat's character within the prehistoric climate upheaval, building on his legacy of acorn-driven mayhem.^[38]

Short films and television series

Scrat's standalone short films began with "Gone Nutty," released in November 2002 as a DVD extra for the original Ice Age film, where the character discovers a vast field of acorns only to face repeated comedic misfortunes in securing one.^[39] This short earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 76th Academy Awards in 2004.^[40] Following the success of the franchise's second feature, "No Time for Nuts" premiered on November 21, 2006, depicting Scrat's acorn being propelled through time via a frozen device, prompting a frantic pursuit across historical eras.^[41] In 2010, "Scrat's Continental Crack-Up" introduced a more epic scale to Scrat's antics, showing him inadvertently fracturing the supercontinent Pangaea while hammering his acorn into the ground, with the narrative concluding in the sequel short "Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2," released on December 16, 2011, as a tie-in to Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. These installments emphasized geological catastrophe stemming from Scrat's persistence. The 2015 short "Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe," released ahead of Ice Age: Collision Course, escalated the chaos into outer space, as Scrat's acorn chase disrupts celestial bodies and alters planetary alignments.^[42] Holiday-themed specials further expanded Scrat's solo escapades. "Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2" incorporated festive elements during its continental drift resolution, while "The Great Egg-Scapade," an Easter special aired on March 20, 2016, on Fox, featured Scrat in a subplot involving a painted egg mistaken for his acorn, leading to slapstick chases amid an egg-hunting adventure.^[43] The most recent development came with the Disney+ miniseries Ice Age: Scrat Tales, which debuted on April 13, 2022, comprising six original shorts centered on Scrat navigating fatherhood alongside his infant son, Baby Scrat, amid everyday domestic blunders intertwined with his eternal acorn quest.^[11] Episodes such as "Nuts About Mutts" and "Teeter Toddler" highlight themes of parental mishaps.^[44] Across all these works, Scrat's narratives remain centered on his unyielding obsession with the acorn, delivering concise, gag-driven stories designed for brief viewing as promotional or interstitial content separate from the ensemble feature films.^[11]

Video games and other media

Scrat has appeared in several video games tied to the Ice Age franchise, often as a playable character emphasizing his acorn-chasing antics. In the 2006 tie-in game Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, developed by Eurocom and published by Sierra Entertainment, Scrat serves as the primary playable character in dedicated levels focused on collecting acorns while navigating prehistoric environments. He features in cameo levels in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), where players control him briefly for puzzle-solving segments involving his signature nut obsession. Mobile titles like Ice Age Village (2012), developed by Gameloft, include Scrat mini-games such as endless runners where he evades avalanches to secure acorns.^[45] A dedicated spin-off, Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure (2019), published by Outright Games, casts Scrat as the protagonist in a 3D platformer, requiring players to guide him through obstacle-filled worlds to retrieve his acorn from an ancient temple.^[46] In print media, Scrat stars in various comics and children's books that adapt his acorn pursuits into standalone adventures. The 2011 one-shot comic Ice Age: Iced In, published by KaBOOM! Studios, depicts Scrat triggering an avalanche, forcing him to team up with other characters to escape while safeguarding his nut.^[47] Tie-in books such as Ice Age: Continental Drift: Did Scrat Do That? (2012) by Kirsten Mayer, released by HarperCollins, follow Scrat as he frantically hides a golden acorn, inadvertently causing continental shifts in a humorous narrative aimed at young readers. Later entries like Ice Age Collision Course: Scrat's Space Adventure (2016), also by Mayer and published by little bee books, portray Scrat launching himself and his acorn into space via a makeshift spaceship, highlighting his relentless determination in illustrated formats.^[48] Post-2016 publications have been limited, primarily consisting of short story collections and activity books featuring Scrat's escapades. Scrat has served as a promotional mascot for Blue Sky Studios events, appearing in character at conventions and launches to embody the franchise's comedic spirit. Following Disney's 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Scrat integrated into Disney+ content, including exclusive shorts like Ice Age: Scrat Tales (2022), where he navigates fatherhood alongside his acorn fixation. At Disney theme parks, Scrat has been featured in temporary installations, such as sand sculptures at Disney's Animal Kingdom entrance promoting Scrat Tales, and on collectible medallions like the Disney100 series pennies. Merchandise often incorporates Scrat with acorn motifs, including plush toys, apparel, and collectibles produced by licensees like Hasbro and Funko.^[49] Beyond games and print, Scrat lends his vocalizations to interactive audiobooks, such as the 2006 sound book Ice Age 2: The Meltdown: Scrat Saves the Day by Publications International, where button-activated effects accompany stories of his heroic nut retrievals. He has made non-canon cameo appearances in parodies, including a 2006 Family Guy cutaway gag where Peter Griffin competes with Scrat over nuts in a comedic skirmish.

Cultural impact and legacy

Critical and fan reception

Scrat's debut in the 2002 film Ice Age was widely praised by critics for his inventive physical comedy, with reviewer Brian Eggert describing the character's acorn-chasing mishaps as "hilariously" setting the tone for the prehistoric adventure.^[50] In the 2006 sequel Ice Age: The Meltdown, Roger Ebert highlighted Scrat as the standout, noting that the "ferocious little sabre-toothed squirrel" alone "retains his magic from the original," amid a more mixed reception for the ensemble cast.^[51] However, later entries like Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) drew criticism for repetitive gags, with blogger Callie Petch observing that even Scrat's "manic sequences" had "run out of ideas by the end," contributing to perceptions of franchise fatigue.^[52] Scrat's standalone shorts have garnered significant recognition, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film for Gone Nutty (2002), directed by Carlos Saldanha.^[53] The 2006 short No Time for Nuts won the Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject, celebrating its character animation and humor.^[54] Additional Annie Awards for Outstanding Character Animation in a Feature Production were awarded to Scrat's work in films like Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), underscoring his technical and comedic impact.^[55] Fans have embraced Scrat as an enduring icon of the Ice Age franchise, often citing his slapstick failures as a source of relatable humor that transcends the main plotlines.^[56] His acorn obsession has inspired widespread memes and fan art focusing on themes of futile persistence, cementing his status as Blue Sky Studios' unofficial mascot.^[10] The 2022 Disney+ series Ice Age: Scrat Tales received positive audience feedback, earning a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb for its wordless, family-oriented antics.^[44] Over time, Scrat evolved from an unexpected breakout star in 2002 to a reliable comedic staple, though some later reviews noted diminishing returns from overfamiliar tropes.^[57] As of August 2025, the announcement of Ice Age 6: Boiling Point (set for February 5, 2027 release) has sparked nostalgia for Blue Sky's era, with fans expressing excitement over Scrat's return alongside the main herd in a dinosaur-and-lava-filled adventure.^[8]

Merchandising and broader influence

Scrat has inspired a wide range of merchandise since the debut of the Ice Age franchise in 2002, including interactive plush toys, action figures, and acorn-themed playsets designed to capture the character's comedic pursuit of his prized nut.^[58] Apparel such as T-shirts featuring Scrat's expressive antics and collectibles like limited-edition figures have been sold through major retailers, with sales peaking around major film releases to capitalize on heightened fan interest.^[59] Following Disney's 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Scrat merchandise continued availability via the Disney Store and licensed partners, though production scaled back after Blue Sky Studios' closure.^[60] As the official emblem of Blue Sky Studios from its founding in 1987 until the studio's shutdown in 2021, Scrat appeared prominently in the company's logos and promotional materials, often depicted in his signature acorn-chasing pose to embody the studio's playful animation style.^[61] After Disney's acquisition of Blue Sky in 2019, Scrat transitioned into the broader Disney branding, featuring in franchise promotions on Disney+ and related content.^[18] Beyond commercial products, Scrat's portrayal has left a mark on animation tropes, particularly the archetype of a hapless, nut-obsessed creature whose single-minded pursuits lead to chaotic, world-altering mishaps. The 2011 discovery of the fossilized prehistoric mammal Cronopio dentiacutus in Argentina, which closely resembled Scrat's saber-toothed squirrel design, fueled educational discussions on ancient fauna and mammal evolution, bridging pop culture with paleontology.^[9] Additionally, Scrat's recurring gags—where his acorn fixation triggers environmental catastrophes like melting ice or continental shifts—have resonated in 2020s conversations on climate fragility, symbolizing how individual actions can exacerbate ecological instability.^[62] Post-2021, Scrat starred in the Disney+ animated shorts series Ice Age: Scrat Tales, released in 2022 as a poignant finale from Blue Sky's remaining team, exploring themes of parenthood amid his eternal acorn quest.^[63] With Ice Age 6: Boiling Point slated for theatrical release on February 5, 2027—featuring returning voice cast including Chris Wedge as Scrat—merchandising is expected to see renewed momentum, building on the franchise's legacy of tying character traits to interactive consumer products.^[8]

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Jul 22, 2016 · Scrat's pursuit of the elusive acorn accidentally triggers cosmic events that threaten the Ice Age world. Now Buck, Manny, Ellie, Sid, Diego and ...
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"Janela Indiscreta" Episode #1.170 (TV Episode 2013) - Plot - IMDb
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'Ice Age 6' Now Titled 'Boiling Point,' Sets 2027 Release Date
Aug 30, 2025 · The sixth Ice Age film is now named: Ice Age: Boiling Point and a release date is set for Feb. 5, 2027.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Gone Nutty (Video 2002) - IMDb
Rating 7.3/10 (4,613) Gone Nutty, short film that is included as an extra on the DVD of Ice Age (and that was nominated for the Oscar), short film featuring the, sometimes, hilarious ...
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The 76th Academy Awards | 2004 - Oscars.org
Feb 29, 2004 · Gone Nutty. 1 NOMINATION. Short Film (Animated) - Carlos Saldanha and John C. Donkin. H. Harvie Krumpet. 1 WIN, 1 NOMINATION. * Short Film ...
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No Time for Nuts (Video 2006) - IMDb
Rating 7.5/10 (4,589) No Time for Nuts: Directed by Chris Renaud, Michael Thurmeier. With David ... Release date · September 14, 2006 (New Zealand). Countries of origin. United ...
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Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe (Short 2015) - IMDb
Rating 6.8/10 (3,303) Scrat's love for acorns leads him to space, where his actions have cosmic consequences. Will he stay stranded in the void?Missing: Baby design introduction
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Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (TV Movie 2016) - IMDb
Rating 5.9/10 (4,320) Scrat, Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of your prehistoric pals from Ice Age are back for an all-new hilarious animated adventure! Business is booming at Sid's ...
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Ice Age: Scrat Tales (TV Mini Series 2022–2025) - IMDb
Rating 7.2/10 (3,084) Ice Age: Scrat Tales: With Kari Wahlgren, Chris Wedge. Six all-new animated shorts starring Scrat, the hapless saber-toothed squirrel of the "Ice Age" ...
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Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure - The Videogame - Outright Games
It's up to you to guide Scrat through a hilarious 3D action-adventure, where you'll face fierce prehistoric creatures, survive crazy calamities, and return the ...
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Ice Age Iced In (2011) comic books - MyComicShop
$$12.95 delivery 7-day returnsThis festive tie-in with the TV special reunites prehistoric friends Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the sloth, Diego the smilodon, Scrat the 'saber-toothed' ...
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Ice Age Collision Course: Scrat's Space Adventure - Walmart.com
Scrat just wants to hide his acorn. But he accidentally launches a spaceship--and his nut--into space. What lengths will Scrat go to in order to get his ...
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New 'Ice Age: Scrat Tales' Sand Sculpture Installed Outside Disney's ...
Mar 24, 2022 · The sand sculpture for “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” has been replaced with a sand sculpture for "Ice Age: Scrat Tales."
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Ice Age (2002) | Movie Review
Rating 2/4 · Review by Brian EggertJun 16, 2009 · A mute squirrel creature named Scrat hilariously struggles to bury his sole remaining acorn in a newly formed glacier, everything goes downhill.Missing: Roger Ebert
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The Slushman Cometh movie review (2006) - Roger Ebert
Rating 2.5/4 · Review by Roger EbertMar 30, 2006 · Only Scrat, the ferocious little sabre-toothed squirrel, retains his magic from the original “Ice Age” (2002). Most of the other characters are ...
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Run the Series: Ice Age - Callie Petch
Aug 3, 2016 · I'd say that this is the series totally giving up – since even the manic Scrat sequences in this one end up running out of ideas by the end of ...
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Awards - Gone Nutty (Video 2002) - IMDb
Awards. Gone Nutty. Jump to. Academy Awards, USA (1), Annecy International Animated Film Festival (1). 2 nominations. Academy Awards, USA · Carlos Saldanha at ...Missing: Scrat | Show results with:Scrat
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No Time for Nuts - ‎Apple TV
No Time for Nuts was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, and also won an Annie Award. No Time for Nuts is a 2006 American ...Missing: Oscar | Show results with:Oscar
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30th Annie Awards
The 30th Annie Awards were held in 2002. "Ice Age" won Best Animated Feature, and "Kim Possible" won Best Animated Television Production.
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Ice Age: 10 Funniest Scrat Moments In The Film Series, Ranked
Dec 30, 2022 · Scrat both started and ended the Ice Age films with his hilarious antics. Here are his top funniest moments from the original franchise, ...
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'Ice Age: Collision Course' Review: Fifth Time Ain't the Charm
Jul 21, 2016 · This is the sort of animated movie that parents dread taking their children to, a pandering mess of bright colors, repetition and time-killing ...Missing: criticism | Show results with:criticism
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I Desperately Hope Ice Age 6 Doesn't Ruin Scrat's Happy Ending
Sep 14, 2024 · Ice Age 6 has finally been announced, and while it is exciting, I desperately hope that the upcoming sequel doesn't ruin Scrat's happy ending.Missing: buzz | Show results with:buzz<|control11|><|separator|>
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The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild Goin' Nuts Scrat Feature Plush
The 12-inch Scrat plush dances and chirps when given an acorn, and protests when taken away. It is a soft, interactive toy.
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Ice Age Scrat The Struggle is Real Nutty T-Shirt - Amazon.com
Ice Age Character Starring the prehistoric squirrel Scrat with "The Struggle is Real Nutty," this funny Ice Age t-shirt is a keeper. With artwork from the hit ...
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Disney Store: Official Disney Merchandise
4.6 92 · Free delivery over $85 · Returns until Jan 25Check out Disney Store for official Disney merchandise. Find clothing, toys, and more inspired by your favorite characters from Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, ...
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Ice Age: Blue Sky Studio Let Scrat Get His Acorn in Farewell Short Film
Apr 14, 2022 · The legendary animation studio decided to create a final short film featuring Scrat, the prehistoric squirrel from the Ice Age franchise.
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(PDF) Climate Advocacy in “Ice Age”: A Cinematic Journey towards Environmental Consciousness
### Summary of Environmental Themes in the Ice Age Franchise, Especially Related to Scrat's Actions
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Disney+ Original Shorts “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” Key Art Available Now
Disney+ has released the key art for “Ice Age: Scrat Tales.” “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” is a series of six all-new animated shorts starring Scrat.Missing: merchandising | Show results with:merchandising
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Ice Age 6 Release Date Revealed, Taking Spot From Untitled Star ...
Nov 16, 2024 · Disney has announced that Ice Age 6 will be released on December 18, 2026. This will break the franchise's previous trend of releasing earlier in the year.