George and A.J.

George and A.J.

Year: 2009

Runtime: 4 mins

Language: English

Director: Josh Cooley

AnimationFamilyComedy

George and A.J. is a Pixar short that revisits the world of Up, using its characters to show what the two nurses, George and A.J., do after Carl Fredricksen departs with his house tied to balloons. The brief, light‑hearted film follows their activities in the wake of the iconic adventure, preserving the original’s animation style and tone.

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1

Nurses visit Carl Fredricksen

Two nurses from Shady Oaks Retirement Village knock on Carl Fredricksen's door to take him to the nursing home. Instead, Carl decides to escape by taking his house and flying away with it, leaving the nurses and the retirement home behind. Russell is seen hiding underneath the house as it departs.

Carl's home
2

Carl's house in the sky

Carl's flying house becomes a sight seen across the city. George and A.J., who are nearby, stare in astonishment as they watch the house float away. They are stunned by the unexpected escape and the strange sight in the sky.

City
3

News report about floating house

A news reporter broadcasts sightings of the floating house, describing Carl's daring escape. George and A.J. are shown watching the report, still dumbfounded and unable to believe what they are seeing. Citizens around the city, including residents of Shady Oaks, celebrate Carl’s unconventional escape.

TV broadcast
4

George and A.J. continue their escort duties

George and A.J. resume their task of escorting elderly citizens to Shady Oaks in their van. Inspired by Carl's escape, seniors at various homes attempt similar feats, escaping with their houses, creating chaos for the duo.

City neighborhoods
5

Return to Shady Oaks Retirement Village

George and A.J. arrive back at Shady Oaks only to find an old man outside. He yells 'So long, suckers!' before activating multiple canisters attached to the building, which spew out a powerful gas. The building is launched into the sky by the gas-filled canisters.

Shady Oaks Retirement Village
6

Building takes off into the sky

The entire Shady Oaks building lifts into the sky, leaving George and A.J. dumbfounded. Canisters fall from the sky, with one landing on their van and triggering its alarm again. The scene emphasizes the chaos caused by the seniors' attempts to escape.

Above Shady Oaks
7

Arrival of Charles Muntz's dirigible

A massive dirigible called the Spirit of Adventure, belonging to Charles Muntz, descends from the sky. It lands on top of George and A.J.'s van, crushing it and stopping its alarm. The spectacle reveals Carl's presence aboard the dirigible, piloting it skillfully.

Above the city
8

Carl Fredricksen's reunion

Carl Fredricksen, now flying the dirigible, steps out with Russell by his side. George is surprised and calls out, 'Mr. Fredricksen?'. The moment marks their unexpected reunion and the conclusion of Carl's adventurous journey.

Top of the dirigible
9

Carl, Russell, and Dug together

Carl and Russell walk past the nurses and make their way down from the dirigible. Russell expresses his desire to steer the next adventure. Dug, the dog, appears with his translation collar, greeting George and A.J., who are even more shocked at the unusual friends.

Near the dirigible

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