Tag: Pixar
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Stay in ‘Up’ House or ‘Inside Out 2’ HQ With New Airbnb Icons Offerings
Airbnb has announced a new collection of experiences for guests to have called Icons. This category of offerings offer the chance to experience some of their favorite icons across music, film, art, sports, and beyond. This exclusive collection of experiences to Airbnb include the opportunity to stay in the house from Disney and Pixar’s Up…
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We Love The Land – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #709
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks don’t just talk about what is going on in the world of Disney and positive stuff. They also talk about Earth Day, Earth Week, and Earth Month. This includes a discussion about the attractions that are fitting for this month and what makes them great. They also…
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Pixar Shares Own Take on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
At midnight Taylor Swift released her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Two hours later at 2:00 AM EDT, Swift then surprised fans with another release of the 15-song TTPD: The Anthology. As Swifties listened to the new music and digested the new lyrics, Pixar Animation Studios released their own take on some of the…
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Disney Updates Movie Release Schedule
This last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared on Disney’s annual shareholder virtual meeting that there is a strong slate of movies from the company. Since returning to The Walt Disney Company as the CEO, Iger has said multiple times that the company is focusing on quality content over quantity. He has also stressed the…
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Jessie’s Critter Carousel | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 30, 2019
On this day in 2019, Jessie’s Critter Carousel debuted at Disney California Adventure as part of the transformation of Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier. It replaced the opening-day attraction King Triton’s Carousel of the Sea. Guests can take a ride with Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl atop one of her desert animal friends, inspired by the…
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‘Luca’ Swims Into Theaters This Weekend!
This weekend, Disney and Pixar’s Luca will be swimming into theaters. This continues the trend of bringing Pixar films that were released on Disney+ during the pandemic to the silver screen. Luca follows Soul and Turning Red to the theaters and arrives on Friday, March 22, 2024. Luca was originally released on Disney’s streaming service…
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Pixar Play Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 14, 2008
On this day in 2008, the Pixar Play Parade debuted at Disney California Adventure. It featured units from Pixar favorites like ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘A Bug’s Life,’ ‘Toy Story,’ and ‘Cars.’ The parade ran in DCA until 2017 and then transferred to Disneyland for Pixar Fest in 2018. A version even appeared…
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Pizza Planet Truck Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland for Pixar Fest
Disney Parks announced today that the famous Pizza Planet truck that can be found in just about every Pixar film will become a popcorn bucket. The bucket will be one of several novelty items coming to the Disneyland Resort as part of Pixar Pixar, running April 26 through August 4, 2024. The Pizza Planet Truck is a 1978 Gyoza…
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John Ratzenberger Returns to Pixar For ‘Inside Out 2’
A Pixar tradition has resumed with Inside Out 2 with the return of John Ratzenberger. Ratzenberger voiced characters in Pixar films for over two decades starting with Hamm in 1995’s Toy Story. He lent his voice to every Pixar film up until 2020’s Onward. He was often referred to as Pixar’s good luck charm. His…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Official Trailer Introduces Riley’s New Emotions
A new trailer has been released for Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 ahead of its arrival in theaters on June 14, 2024. This new trailer shows a now teenage Riley facing what it is like to be a middle schooler making new friends while playing hockey. All of these new life experiences lead to…
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Crown Institute at the University of Colorado and Pixar Collaborate to Create ‘Inside Out’ – Kid’s Themed App
Pixar Animation Studios and the Crown Institute at the University of Colorado have come together to create a new kid’s-themed app ahead of the released of Inside Out 2. The app is called InsideU and was created to help children learn more about their emotions and relationships using characters and clips from Inside Out. This…
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It’s Hockey Time in Pixar’s New ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser
Riley is playing hockey in a new teaser trailer released by Pixar ahead of the arrival of Inside Out 2 in theaters in June. In this case, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger discover a new console in Riley’s head. It is orange and it turns out it is for Anxiety, who is all ready…
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Meeting Bing Bong! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #697
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a pretty focused show, with most of it about the Pixar Place Hotel. Mr. Daps attended the opening day festivities for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort earlier in the day and he shares about his experiences and observations. This includes meeting Bing Bong, seeing…
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Pixar Place Hotel Soundtrack Released on Music Streaming Services
Ahead of its official opening on January 30, the Pixar Place Hotel has released a soundtrack for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort. The album contains ten tracks that are pulled from across different Pixar movies. These recordings add a different vibe that will be unique for this hotel at the Disneyland Hotel. Pixar…
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Finding Nemo: The Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 2007
On this day in 2007, the stage show ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ premiered in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was the first time Disney had created a musical show for the parks out of a non-musical movie. As a result, all of its songs had to be written especially for the show.…
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Mei Lee and Ming Lee Arrive at Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year Celebration
Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure. This celebration is full of entertainment, incredible foods, merchandise and Disney friends. Two of the Disney friends are Mei Lee and Ming Lee from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. The mother and daughter duo meet on San Fransisco Street, near the…
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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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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Arrives in Theaters This Weekend!
There were several films from Disney and Pixar that were released on Disney+ instead of the theaters due to the impacts of the pandemic. Now, these films are getting a chance to be seen on the big screen (which really is how every Pixar film should be seen at least once). The first film that…
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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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Tim Allen Confirms Disney Has Reached Out to Him About Next ‘Toy Story’ Film And Also Shares His Ideas For Where the Story Could Go
Tim Allen has shared where things for him with the next Toy Story film. The update about Toy Story 5 comes after Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the film was in the works earlier this year. Hanks confirmed on Tuesday night on The Tonight Show that both he and Tom Hanks have been reached…
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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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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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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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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…