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BURN-E

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BURN-E is a Pixar animated short film released in 2008 alongside the DVD and Blu-ray release of WALL-E. Directed by Angus MacLane, the short film features a minor character from the main feature—a repair robot designated BURN-E (Basic Utility Repair Nano Engineer) who works on the starship Axiom. The events of the short run parallel to the storyline of WALL-E, showing how BURN-E's attempts to repair a light panel are repeatedly disrupted by the actions of WALL-E and EVE. The film provides a humorous new perspective on the feature's events from the viewpoint of a frustrated maintenance robot.

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What character is BURN-E about?

BURN-E features a minor character from the Pixar film WALL-E, specifically a repair robot designated BURN-E (Basic Utility Repair Nano Engineer). The short shows his perspective of events from the main film.

Who directed the BURN-E short film?

BURN-E was directed by Angus MacLane, a Pixar animator who also worked on WALL-E. MacLane has been involved in numerous Pixar projects as both an animator and short film director.

How was BURN-E released?

BURN-E was released in 2008 alongside the DVD and Blu-ray release of Pixar's WALL-E. It was included as a bonus feature on the home video release of the feature film.

How does BURN-E connect to the plot of WALL-E?

BURN-E shows events from the main WALL-E film from the perspective of the repair robot, who is trying to fix a damaged exterior light on the Axiom. Several moments from the feature film can be seen happening in the background of BURN-E's story.

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