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Gone Nutty

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Gone Nutty is a 2002 animated short film produced by Blue Sky Studios and directed by Carlos Saldanha. It features the character Scrat, a saber-toothed squirrel, in a standalone comedic adventure where his attempts to bury an acorn cause catastrophic, globe-spanning consequences. The short was originally included as a bonus feature on the home video release of the feature film Ice Age. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2003 and appeals to fans of physical, slapstick comedy.

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Who is the main character in Gone Nutty?

Gone Nutty stars Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel from Blue Sky Studios' Ice Age films. The short follows his disastrous efforts to bury and protect an acorn.

Who directed Gone Nutty?

Gone Nutty was directed by Carlos Saldanha and produced by Blue Sky Studios. It was released in 2002 during the period when the original Ice Age film was expanding Scrat's role.

Is Gone Nutty connected to the Ice Age movies?

Yes, it uses the same Scrat character and comic style as the Ice Age films, but it works as a standalone short. Its plot centers on acorn-related chaos rather than the main mammoth, sloth, and tiger group.

Why is Gone Nutty mostly physical comedy?

Scrat's attempts to hide one acorn trigger increasingly large accidents, so the humor comes from escalation and visual timing. The short turns a simple gag into a globe-spanning chain of catastrophes.

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