WALL-E's solar charge completion sound is the exact same iconic startup chime used by Apple Mac computers.

Film/Series: WALL·E

Category: Reference Homage

Timestamp: 00:08:12

Legendary sound designer Ben Burtt wanted WALL-E to feel both futuristic and nostalgically familiar. When the little robot finishes charging his solar panels in the sun, the loud chime that rings out is the official Apple Macintosh startup sound. This was an intentional audio homage honoring Steve Jobs, who was the CEO of Pixar before it was fully acquired by Disney.

WALL-E's solar charge completion sound is the exact same iconic startup chime used by Apple Mac computers. in WALL·E

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