Tag: Pixar Animation Studios
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Disney Closes Down DisneyToon Studios
There has been a lot going on in the world of Disney animation over the course of the last year. There have been some incredible highs and also some incredible lows. Both Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have new Chief Creative Officers. John Lasseter is no longer associated with either beyond a consulting…
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Did You Know: Seven Facts About Pixar Represented at Pixar Pier’s Lamplight Lounge
Pixar Pier is now open and so is the Lamplight Lounge. This dining location is sure to be popular with its Pixar themed decor, whimsical drinks, and delicious food. This gastro-pub is a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and personalities of the artists and storytellers who bring our favorite Pixar stories to life. The restaurant itself is…
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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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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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Disney Considering Giving John Lasseter a Limited Role in Potential Return
Last November, citing missteps, John Lasseter stepped away from his responsibilities at The Walt Disney Company. At the time this was to be for a six-month leave of absence. As the six-month period wraps-up, speculation about Lasseter’s future has run rampant among Disney fans. There might be some answers coming in the near future, however.…
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Pixar Fest, the Biggest Theme Park Celebration of Stories and Characters from Pixar Animation Studios, Comes to the Disneyland Resort April 13-Sept. 3, 2018
First-Ever Pixar Fest Features a New Nighttime Spectacular Celebrating Friendship Plus the Return of ‘Paint the Night’ and ‘Pixar Play Parade’ Anaheim, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, brings guests together to celebrate friendship and beyond from April 13 through Sept. 3, 2018, at…
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Citing “Missteps,” John Lasseter Takes Six Month Leave of Absence from Disney and Pixar
Disney Pixar Animation Studios chief creative officer John Lasseter is taking a six month leave of absence. The move was announced in a memo that was sent out to employees today. It was obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. Here is the memo: I have always wanted our animation studios to be places where creators can…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sets Box Office Record
Disney-Pixar’s Coco opens in the United States on November 22nd but it is already setting records. The most recent movie to be released by Pixar Animation Studios has already pulled in $43 million after being in theaters in Mexico for less than a month. Coco isn’t just chugging along and making money though. On Wednesday…
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Things Get Animated During Animation Panel at D23 Expo
In today’s D23 panel Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter, filmmakers converged on the Expo hall to unveil new details on the upcoming animated releases. It was a star-studded panel that introduced key talent from the future films, featuring Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter,…
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Pixar Announces Release Dates for The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4
Pixar has changed its lineup for some upcoming movies today. The Incredibles 2 will now come out June 15, 2018 and Toy Story 4 is slated for June 21, 2019. The Incredibles 2 is being directed by Brad Bird who says about the movie, “It’ll be more Incredibles. I’m not going to give up anything! I come down on the…
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A Look at Upcoming Disney Films
There are a LOT of Disney films in the works. At the D23 Expo, over the course of two extensive panels, Disney fans were given a look at these upcoming movies. These movies include the Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live-Action, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel. A quick look at the graphic displayed at the Live-Action movie…
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Take a Look at the Upcoming Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Movies!
[URIS id=55727] There are a lot of movies in the pipeline for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Yesterday, John Lasseter shared his excitement with thousands of D23 Expo attendees about the upcoming film slate. Take a look at the highlights revealed below: SECRETS REVEALED! JOHN LASSETER WELCOMES FILMMAKERS, VOICE TALENT TO D23 EXPO 2015…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger and John Lasseter to Open D23 Expo
D23 EXPO 2013 TO OPEN AUGUST 9 WITH WELCOME FROM DISNEY CEO BOB IGER FOLLOWED BY ANIMATION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY JOHN LASSETER THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS RETURNS AUGUST 10 WITH LIVE ACTION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY STUDIO CHAIRMAN ALAN HORN Disney Studios Is Proud To Host Two Arena Presentations At D23 Expo 2013, Featuring Celebrity Appearances And Exclusive Sneak…
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Monsters University – A Review by Mr. DAPs
Most people know Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) as that inseparable and successful duo from Monsters Inc. However, they weren’t always best friends. In Monsters University, the story is told of how Mike and Sully became the scream team seen in Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski has a dream to be a scarer. Ever…
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DISNEY AND DISNEY•PIXAR FAVORITES POISED TO RETURN TO THEATERS IN 3D
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ Will Make 3D Theatrical Debut in 2012 and 2013 BURBANK, Calif. – October 4, 2011 – On the heels of the phenomenal success of The Lion King 3D – which will cross the $80 million mark at the domestic…