"Hoppers" Goes to the Real Beaverton in Oregon as the City Proclaims March 5 as "Hoppers Day"

As Pixar's latest film Hoppers hits theaters, the stars of the film were on hand for a special ceremony yesterday in Beaverton, Oregon.

What's Happening:

• Hoppers is set in a fictional town of Beaverton, but there is also a real Beaverton in Oregon – a city that identified with many of the film’s core themes and found the shared name to be a fun and serendipitous connection worth honoring.
• That connection was honored as March 5 was declared "Hoppers Day" in Beaverton, during a proclamation event at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Mayor Lacey Beaty recognized the film and its themes of community, friendship and connection to the natural world.
• Two of the film's voice stars Piper Curda (Mabel) and Bobby Moynihan (King George) were on hand alongside Dr. Emily Fairfax, a professor and researcher who served as the primary beaver consultant on Hoppers; everybody's favorite lizard, Tom; and the City of Beaverton’s mascot, Billie the Beaver.

• Mayor Beaty presented Curda and Moynihan with a handcrafted wooden key to the city. In return, the pair gifted the mayor and the City of Beaverton a custom piece of artwork created by Pixar Animation Studios as a thank you for the community’s enthusiasm and support. 

• The program also featured a presentation by Dr. Fairfax on beavers, offering audiences a behind‑the‑scenes look at the incredible real‑world animal research that helped shape the film.
• Mayor Beaty then moderated a Q&A with Curda and Moynihan, who discussed their characters, the filmmaking process and what audiences can expect from Hoppers.
• The fun concluded with a screening of the new film.

More on Hoppers:

• Hoppers is now playing in theaters everywhere – but before you see it, be sure to read Alex's review of this zany, warm-hearted adventure destined to stand alongside Pixar's very best.
• The team behind Hoppers visited Walt Disney Imagineering — and left convinced robotic beavers might not be science fiction.
• The film has been Certified Fresh on review site Rotten Tomatoes – sitting at an impressive 97%!
• Guests can enter the world of Hoppers with new limited-time experiences at the Disneyland Resort.
• More Hoppers magic cna be found on the east coast at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.