Tag: Pixar
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Pixar Play Parade Updates Unveiled as Disney Parks Blog Celebrates 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas
Today the Disney Parks Blog kicked off its 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas with announcements about Pixar Play Parade coming to Disneyland. When the parade arrives at Disneyland on April 13, 2017 it will have some new Pixar elements added to it. Pixar’s Luxo Lamp and Ball Just like the beginning of every Pixar…
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The Walt Disney Studios Hits $5 Billion in Global Box Office for 2017
The Walt Disney Studios have crossed the threshold of $5 billion for its annual global box office. This is the third consecutive year that Disney has reached this milestone. Starting January 1st through November 29th, Disney’s box office receipts brought in $5.0031 billion globally. In the United States alone, Disney brought in $1.7633 billion. #3.2398 billion…
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The Holidays Are Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news to cover. With Disney-Pixar’s Coco coming to the screen this week, there is no shortage of things to talk about around the world of animation. John Lasseter also stepped down for a six month break. We report on this developing story. Lunar…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco – An Attraction that is Dying to be Made!
This week Disney-Pixar released Coco, a story about pursuing ones dreams and the importance of family. This is an absolutely gorgeous film with fun music and a fantastic message. It also is a film that is just dying to be made into an attraction. This is a movie with the right story, character, visuals, and…
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‘Tis the Season for Disney Animated Movies
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the day for giving thanks, enjoying turkey, and spending time with those who are near and dear to you. It is also a fantastic time to see animated features courtesy of the Walt Disney Company. For decades, this has been the time for Disney, and now Pixar, animated features to be…
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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…
