Category: Pixar
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Filmmaker Lee Unkrich Departing From Pixar Animation Studios After 25 Years
Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich is leaving the animation studios he helped build. On Friday Unkrich made the announcement to Pixar employees the Hollywood Reporter shared. Unkrich came to Pixar Animation Studios 25 years ago as work was being done on the original Toy Story. Since then, he has continued to be an influential force at…
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The Ultimate Fan Guide to All New Disney Offerings in 2019
At the start of each year, we always say it’s going to be a huge year for Disney fans, and this year is no exception. 2019 is truly going to be a huge year for Disney fans! From the parks, to movies, and the D23 Expo, there are numerous exciting things that we’ll be able…
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Get Your First Glimpse into the Magic of the New Disney-Pixar Fantasy “Onward”
Are you ready for the newest addition to the Disney-Pixar lineup? Today, Pixar Animation Studios gave some of their casting lineup for the upcoming release “Onward”, slated for theaters in 2020. The film will call upon some familiar voices such as Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), Tom Holland (“Spiderman: Homecoming”), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (“Veep”) and Octavia…
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The Walt Disney Studios Box Office Receipts Clear $7 Billion for 2018
The Walt Disney Studios has surpassed $7 billion in global box office receipts. This is only the second time in history a studio has passed the $7 billion mark in a year. The first was also Walt Disney Studios in 2016 when it hit $7.6 billion. Disney is estimated to have generated an estimated $4.069 billion through…
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Domee Shi, Director of Pixar’s BAO, to Direct a Feature Film
This last year Domee Shi made her directorial debut with the Pixar short Bao. She made history at the studio as being the first female director to helm a Pixar short. She is currently working on a feature length film for Pixar. All of this is happening while her short is in contention for an…
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Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 – Home Entertainment Review
On November 13th the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 will be available for your home entertainment enjoyment. The third in the series of Pixar short films to be released, this one has some newer Pixar shorts that were instant classics. They include: Bao LOU Piper Lava Sanjay’s Super Team Riley’s First Date? The Radiator…
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Incredibles 2: Home Entertainment Review
The Incredibles are back! After 14 years, Incredibles 2 has arrived. Instead of picking up 14 years later though, it picks up right where the first one left off. This time the Incredibles have a new mission to bring supers back. This is all thanks to a brother and sister duo who have an incredible love for…
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Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull to Retire from Walt Disney Company
Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull is retiring. The 73-year old will be retiring from leading both the Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios next year. He will continue on in an advisory role through July 2019. Catmull has been an innovator in the animation industry for four decades. He was originally hired by George Lucas in…
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Get a Look at the Never Before Seen “Auntie Edna” Short Coming with Incredibles 2 on Blu-Ray
Ever wondered what happened that night that Edna Mode was left with Jack-Jack in Incredibles 2? Now we’re getting a sneak peek into the full short! Edna Mode is a very serious fashion designer that has absolutely no interest in children, especially babies. That is until Bob Parr comes along with a serious request from Edna. When…
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Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 Arrives Digitally Oct. 23 and on Blu-ray Nov. 6
Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2,” the sequel to 2004’s beloved Oscar®-winning “The Incredibles,” received a mega-strong reaction from critics and audiences — earning a 93 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, rocketing atop the list of highest-grossing animated films, and surpassing $1 billion at the global box office. Family members of all ages will be hypnotized…
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5 Super Fan Theories About “Incredibles 2”
Strap on your Incredibles-themes tinfoil hats kids, because Incredibles 2 is out! As with any Pixar and/or superhero film, there are layers of meaning and PLENTY of wiggle room for fan theories and speculation. Having recently deep-dived into some of my more conspiracy-centered thoughts on the film, I thought I’d share them here. Also, fair…
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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officers of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company named new Chief Creative Officers to both the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee has been named the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Pete Docter has been named the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. In each of their roles, they will be…
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Incredibles 2: A Sequel Worth the Wait (Spoiler Free Review)
14 years is a long time to wait. That’s how long we have waited for a sequel to Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles! I recently attended an advanced screening and couldn’t wait to share my thoughts! While The Incredibles isn’t my all-time favorite Pixar film, it really is a great movie. To say I was excited…
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John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited ‘missteps.’ Until the end of 2018, Lasseter will retain a consulting role with The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger commented on Lasseter’s departure…
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Incredibles Day Celebrated With Giveaways, New Products, and Super Activities by Filmmakers and Fans!
BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2018) – Kicking off the one-month countdown to “Incredibles 2” opening day, 25 content creators will dust off their super suits and join filmmakers and fans to celebrate INCREDIBLES DAY. Throughout the day, fans will get a look at new “Incredibles 2” content and product, have the chance to win prizes,…
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Alaska Airlines Unveils Incredibles 2 Themed Plane
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers’ favorite family of “Supers.” The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska’s first Disney•Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines’ Seattle hangar. The Incredibles…
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Incredibles 2 Launches Super Promotions Campaign With 14 Top Brands
“INCREDIBLES 2” LAUNCHES SUPER PROMOTIONS CAMPAIGN, WELCOMING 14 TOP BRANDS TO THE INCREDIBLE FAMILY “Incredibles 2” Opens Nationwide June 15 BURBANK, Calif. (April 26, 2018) – Disney•Pixar’s all-new “Incredibles 2” kicks off a super-sized campaign this month, featuring 14 incredible family brands, including ADT, Alaska Airlines, American Egg Board, Best Western, Bounty, Chrysler, Clorox, Coppertone,…
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New Trailer Released for Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2
Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2 new trailer was released this morning. This trailer gives a deeper look at what is going on in the Parr family after the events of The Incredibles. Watch the trailer here, read my thoughts below, and then let us know in the comments what you thought of it. The trailer was released today…
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8 Best/Worst from Disney Films
Balance. It’s found everywhere, even in the Disney canon. Everything can be ranked, and as a person with strong opinions (why are some foods relegated to breakfast?! Do not stifle my culinary adventures, hollandaise sauce!) I feel uniquely qualified to find the best and worst examples in Disney lore. What follows is a dissection of…
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Coco – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
What do you do when you absolutely love music but it is forbidden in your family? In Disney-Pixar’s Coco, this is exactly the circumstance that Miguel finds himself in. He is a young boy who is an aspiring musician in a family of shoe makers. He loves it more than anything. He has a secret…
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Bud Luckey, Pixar Animator Behind Woody’s Cowboy Design, Passes Away at 83
Bud Luckey was not as much a known name in animation as Pete Docter or Andrew Stanton, but he still was a great animator behind many characters we know. He was the man that came up with Woody being a cowboy in Toy Story. Among other contributions were voicing Rick Dicker in the Incredibles, Chuckles…
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A Super Sneak Peek of Incredibles 2 Shown During Olympics and New Posters Revealed!
A special look at Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2 was shown during the Winter Olympics on Valentine’s Day’s primetime coverage. This new look also found some new posters being released as well. The sneak peek adds more depth to what is known about the story that picks up right after the original adventures of The Incredibles. Incredibles…
