Tag: Pixar
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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 Is Full of Heart But is it Worth Seeing? – A Spoiler Free Review
Coco, the newest Disney Pixar movie is having its “midnight” release today. But, is it worth jumping to the theaters to see? Here’s a spoiler free review. Music A big component of the film is the music. The story centers around a young boy wanting to play music. So, how is the music for the…
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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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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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New Star Wars Live-Action TV Series Coming to Disney Streaming Service
During a call with investors, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger announced that there will be a new live-action Star Wars tv show. This new show will be arriving on the yet-unnamed Disney streaming service. Iger also announced that a tv series will be coming to the platform based on the Disney-Pixar film Monsters, Inc.…
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Hollywood Lays Out a Marigold Carpet for Disney-Pixar Coco Premiere
Hollywood laid out a marigold carpet for the premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Coco. For this special event cast and crew were joined by special guests at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. They were also joined by the cast, crew, and special guests associated with Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure is a 21 minute featurette that will be…
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Disney-Pixar’s COCO Helps Kick Off GRAMMY Music Education Coalition
First-of its-Kind Organization, GRAMMY™ Music Education Coalition Launches National Movement to Expand Music Education Programs in Public Schools Industry leaders and Music NGOs Unite to Lead Systemic Change in Nashville, New York and Philadelphia schools Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Berklee College of Music, Guitar Center Join GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Efforts to Kick Off Program NASHVILLE, TENN.…
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Goodbye Soundsational, Hello Holidays! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 806
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover, especially from around the Disneyland Resort. Coco now has a sneak peek that can be experienced at A Bug’s Life Theater in Disney California Adventure. The geeks talk about their experience with it and their hopes for the movie. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade said…
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Cars 3 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Focus. speed. I am speed. One winner. Forty two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Or so Lightning McQueen thinks as Cars 3 begins. However as younger cars join racing, McQueen discovers that his mantra isn’t quite as effective as it once was. After a crash, Lightning McQueen’s future in racing becomes increasingly uncertain. He…
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Cars 3 – Mr. DAPs Digital Home Entertainment Review
Lightning McQueen is discovering that he isn’t as young as he used to be. A whole new generation of cars are making him feel his age and wonder about his future. After a pretty serious accident, many wonder if Lightning will even have a future. However, Lightning McQueen decides he wants to decide his own…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sneak Peek Delights Disney California Adventure
Disney-Pixar’s Coco sneak peek is now delighting guests who visit Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The sneak peek for this new Disney-Pixar film can be experienced in the Bug’s Life Theater near the entrance of A Bug’s Land. The preview begins outside before entering the theater. There, some of the decorations found in…
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Disney-Pixar Releases New Coco Trailer as Tickets Go On Sale!
Disney-Pixar has released another trailer for it’s upcoming animated film, Coco. This final trailer comes ahead of the movies release on November 22nd, just in time for Thanksgiving! Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice…
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Easter Eggs and More Coming When Cars 3 Comes Home!
There will be multiple bonus features included with Cars 3 when it is released on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ on Tuesday November 7th. This includes Easter Eggs, character introductions, and other unique looks at the movie and what went into making it. Today we share with you just a couple of the bonus…
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D23 Takes an In-Depth Look at Disney-Pixar’s Coco!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXPLORES THE WORLD OF DISNEY•PIXAR’S COCO EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE CREATIVE TEAM SHOW THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW FILM PLUS, BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH JOSH GAD IN OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE, RIAN JOHNSON’S TAKE ON THE LAST JEDI, A FIRST LOOK AT BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES, STUNNING CONCEPT ARTWORK FROM PIXAR PIER, AND MORE BURBANK,…
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Pixar Fest to Bring Plenty of Entertainment to Disneyland Resort
Pixar fest is a new and exciting celebration featuring all of our favorite Pixar friends! Starting April 13th, 2018, the Disneyland Resort will have new and returning entertainment for guests to enjoy. Both parks will highlight new offerings to Pixar fans of all ages. Disneyland Park “Together Forever” is a new fireworks spectacular that will…
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Disney-Pixar Releases New Background Videos About Coco!
Disney-Pixar has released two new videos giving a more in-depth look at their upcoming film, Coco. One of the featurettes gives a look at what went into bringing the story and music of Coco to life. This includes interviews with filmmakers and talent. The other shows the Mariachi Plaza. Watch here: Crafting Coco: Mariachi Plaza:…
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Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris
Earlier this year Disneyland Paris unveiled its newest parade. Disney Stars on Parade is a parade that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris. Featuring a number of Disney characters, this parade is a musical and magical celebration of Disney magic. “In Disney Stars on Parade, we will follow Mickey and Friends on a journey…
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Disney’s GIGANTIC Movie is Shelved
Disney’s Gigantic movie about Jack and the Beanstalk has been shelved. Originally this movie was supposed to be released in 2020. This will no longer be happening. It was to be an updated version of Jack and the Beanstalk where Jack befriends a female giant. The movie was being co-directed by Meg LeFauve (Inside-Out) and Nathan…
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Movies Anywhere Launches With Disney and Other Studios on Board
The Walt Disney Studios is one of the launch participants in the debut of Movies Anywhere, an unprecedented free app and website that enables consumers to manage and watch their personal digital movie collections across studios, retailers and platforms. Movies Anywhere creates an unparalleled digital entertainment experience by bringing together the libraries of five Hollywood…
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Disney-Pixar Announces COCO VR Experience!
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2017) – Pixar Animation Studios announced its first-ever VR experience this morning at Oculus Connect, the fourth annual developer conference in San Jose, Calif. Directed by Ross Haldane Stevenson and produced by Academy Award® winner Marc Sondheimer, “Coco VR” is a co-production from Disney•Pixar and Oculus with VR creative development and…
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CARS 3 Cruises Home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on Oct. 24
Lightning Strikes Again When Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” Cruises Home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on Oct. 24 and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ on Nov. 7 The high-octane hit revs into homes with extras for the whole family, including an all new mini-movie starring the demolition derby legend Miss Fritter, inside…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Plans to Step Down in 2019
Today Bob Iger confirmed that he will be stepping down in 2019. At the Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit Iger joked, “This time I mean it!” This came after confirmation of his intentions to retire. The Disney Chairman and CEO was originally planning on retiring in 2016. However, he was given at three year contract…
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Lightning McQueen, #95, Welcomed to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR community welcomes #95 to a new “Cars 3” exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the high-octane hit prepares to cross the finish line on Digital Oct. 24 and Blu-ray Nov. 7 Last night, NASCAR racing legends and executives joined “Cars 3” filmmakers and voice actors to welcome world-champion racer Lightning McQueen, #95,…
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Disney Store Re-Imagined to shopDisney
Today, the Walt Disney Company announced a massive overhaul to The Disney Store, including a new name, shopDisney. While it still will carry the same merchandise we know and love, even more will be available world-wide. shopDisney has a sleek new design to attract more demographics. In addition to the re-design, collaborations with Ethan Allen,…