Tag: Pixar Animation Studios
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The Transformation of a Hotel – How Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Became the Pixar Place Hotel
This last week the Pixar Place Hotel officially opened at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, this hotel has seen quite the transformation that goes much further than just new paint colors. This hotel now has a story when guests enter and an experience that draws inspiration from the stories that…
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Entering Pixar Place Hotel is a Story in Itself
Pixar Place Hotel is now open at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Paradise Pier Hotel, this newly reimagined hotel is a celebration of Pixar and the beloved stories and characters that this animation studio tells. This hotel isn’t just a museum with art on the walls, however. In fact, it is far from it.…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces New Nighttime Spectacular for 2024
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular on September 20, 2024. This new show will utilize projection mapping technology on Cinderella Castle along with lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects. Disney shared that these show elements will be a part of bringing many beloved characters to life “as…
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Bing Bong Now Meeting Guests Exclusively at Pixar Place Hotel
Bing Bong, from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out, is now meeting guests at Pixar Place Hotel. He made his first appearance today at the hotel during its grand opening ceremony. Shortly after, he was up on the third floor of the hotel meeting with media and special guests before meeting with guests staying at the…
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Joe Gardner, From Disney & Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Brings Lobby to Life With Musical Gifts at Pixar Place Hotel
Guests visiting the Pixar Place Hotel on the morning January 30, 2024, were delighted to hear and see Joe Gardner, from Disney and Pixar’s Soul, tickling the ivy of a piano in the lobby. Joe can be found at the bottom of a special stairway that is themed with different icons and imagery from Soul.…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Why He’s Excited for ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to Hit Theaters
Three films from Disney and Pixar are coming to movie theaters for the first time ever, and Pete Docter is eager for fans to see them in a new way. 2020’s Soul, 2021’s Luca and 2022’s Turning Red are having special engagement theatrical runs this year with Soul hitting theaters this weekend. Docter—who is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar—is excited to present them the way they were…
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Voice of Mama Coco in Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Passes Away at 90
The voice actor behind Mama Coco in the Pixar Animation Studios film Coco passed away. Ana Ofelia Murguía passed away at the age of 90. The announcement of her death was announced by the Mexican National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature. The was, written in Spanish, translates to say “With deep sadness we regret the…
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Here Are All The Disney Movies Coming Out in 2024
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 1923, Walt and Roy Disney started the company that would become a behemoth in the entertainment industry. With humble beginnings, one has to wonder if Walt and Roy could have imagined what their company would look like a century later. Through the coming decades,…
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Disney and Pixar Releasing ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ in Theaters for First Time
Disney and Pixar released three beautiful movies on Disney+ during the pandemic and the immediate aftermath. Today it was announced that fans of these three movies will be getting the chance to see them on the big screen, as they were meant to be seen. Disney and Pixar will be releasing Soul, Luca, and Turning…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Garners Biggest Animated Trailer Launch in Disney History
On Thursday, Disney and Pixar debuted the first look at the highly anticipated Inside Out 2, and excitement over the new film was felt everywhere. The first look at the sequel to the 2015 blockbuster was the biggest animated trailer launch in Disney history. The trailer—which brings viewers back into the mind of the now teenage Riley as her emotions try to…
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Pixar Releases First Teaser Trailer for ‘Inside Out 2’
The first teaser trailer for Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has been released. This comes ahead of it’s arrival in theaters in June 2024. With this new adventure inside of Riley’s head, her voices are introduced to a new voice: Anxiety. This first teaser trailer, poster, and two images give a first glimpse of what happens…
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Disney Pixar Cars Neon Lights Collection Now on shopDisney
A new Disney Pixar Cars Neon Lights Collection has arrived on shopDisney and it is awesome. The collection includes shirts, hats, a dress, spirit jersey, a hoodie, jacket, and even a MagicBand+. It is very reminiscent of the neon lights found in Cars Land in Disney California Adventure The full collection is currently available on…
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Pixar Place Hotel to Open at Disneyland Resort on January 30, 2024
The Disneyland Resort announced today that Pixar Place Hotel will be officially opening on January 30, 2024. On this date, guests will be able to see and experience this hotel that has been undergoing a magical transformation over the course of the last year. Disney has shared more looks at what guests will be experiencing…
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An Animated Behind-the-Scenes Look at ESPN’s ‘Toy Story Funday Football’
ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League are teaming up for Toy Story Funday Football, a first-of-its-kind presentation featuring beloved characters from Pixar Animation Studios. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, fans can immerse themselves in a fully-animated offering on Disney+, ESPN+, and on mobile with the NFL+ app when the Atlanta Falcons…
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‘Elemental’ Is the Most Viewed Movie Premiere on Disney+ of 2023
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental made its streaming debut in a blaze of glory. Elemental is the most watched movie premiere of the year on Disney+ and among its Top 10 movie premieres of all time, earning 26.4 million views in its first five days of streaming. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, and executive produced by…
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Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection Available For Pre-Order September 18
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED FILM COLLECTION COMMEMORATING100 YEARS! FEATURING A THREE-VOLUME SET OF 100 FILMSFROM DISNEY AND PIXAR BURBANK, CA (September 10, 2023) – The Walt Disney Company announced today the release of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring 100 animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and PixarⓇ, packaged together in a beautiful hardbound, self-standing…
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Disney And Pixar’s “Elemental” Begins Streaming On Disney+ Sept. 13
“Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental” and “Carl’s Date” Also Hit the Streamer Sept. 13 Disney+ revealed this morning that the fiery young woman Ember and go-with-the-flow guy Wade from Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” are venturing to the streamer next week. The original feature film begins streaming on Disney+ Sept. 13—also debuting that day is…
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“Elemental” – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Elemental is the story of Ember and Wade who live in Element City. Ember is a fiery young women and Wade is a guy who lets his emotions flow right out of him. The city is a melting pot of residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air. They all live together, more or less, but…
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How Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Kept Its Fire Burning at the Box Office
When Pixar’s Elemental debuted in June it was more spark than fire. The animated film—which is set in a world of elements and is centered around the love story of the fiery Ember and the wishy-washy Wade—made roughly $30 million at the domestic box office for its opening weekend. However, it didn’t attract the usual masses for…
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“Elemental” Continues to Surpass Expectations as it Passes $400 Million Mark
Elemental is the movie that just keeps swimming. After a fairly weak start, the newest Pixar movie continues to move forward at the box office. Most recently, it has passed the $400 million mark at the global box office. The film has now brought in $146.2 million domestically and $257.5 million internationally. In total it…
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Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” Surpasses $350 Million Globally
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental continues to slowly and steadily move forward at the global box office. Over the weekend, the 27th Pixar film brought in an additional $24 million. This helped it push the movie past the $350 million globally. Overall, the film has now brought in $356 million since arriving in theaters on June…
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“Toy Story” Returns to Theaters as Disney Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story has returned to theaters for a limited run as a part of the Disney100 celebration. The beloved movie is one of many that is being shown during the 100th-anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. The company is highlighting some of the best stories that were told during its history.…
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“Elemental” Continues to Chug Away at the Box Office
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental continues to chug away at the box office. After a slow start, the movie continues to move forward at the box office and show that it has staying power. It’s first weekend brought in just $29.6 million. However, over the weekend Elemental passed the $300 millino mark at the global box…
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“Elemental” Continues to See Unexpected Growth at the Box Office
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental continues to see unexpected growth at the box office, particularly the global box office. The film, which opened on June 19th, saw an opening weekend box office take of just $29.6 million. This led to many fans and analysts deeming the film a flop. However, Elemental continues to keep chugging away…