tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68992530808170704342024-03-05T17:30:12.912-08:00Pixar CornerPixar From a Kid's PerspectiveAlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-79263035811293167552017-07-24T12:19:00.000-07:002017-07-24T12:19:01.987-07:00So Long....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello again.<br />
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It's been rather quiet around here for the past while. Recent developments have made it more difficult to maintain a blog and give it the attention it needs, thus Pixar Corner fell into an unscheduled hiatus for the past year. I have been inactive on social media this year as well, so as to dedicate more time towards tending to other aspects of my life.<br />
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I don't want to leave this site collecting dust when I know I can no longer take care of it as well as I used to. As such, I have made the decision to close the book on Pixar Corner. However, I'm not about to go without first reminiscing and showing a bit of gratitude. So apologies in advance, I may get rather sentimental.<br />
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This blog has been an adventure beyond my wildest dreams, surpassing anything I could have ever imagined when I first started, and I mean that quite sincerely. When I began doing this in 2010, I was an eager and excitable 11-year-old with no real sense of what journalism or blogging were. My writing was clunky, and yet by some miracle, people embraced what I was doing. I soon started getting comments from people telling me, "Great job!" and "Keep up the good work!" That meant and still means the world to me.<br />
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As time went on I continued receive comments, emails, and tweets from fellow Pixar fanatics who appreciated the blog, and it never ceased to blow my mind. This was never a professional news site by any means, just a pastime for a kid who happened to really like Pixar and animation. So the fact that I had people from around the world enjoying my little blog and going out of their way to let me know was surreal, and I am, as the <i>Toy Story</i> Aliens would put it, "eternally grateful." If you ever reached out to me to tell me you liked Pixar Corner and are reading this now, consider this a virtual hug. Or handshake, whichever you're comfortable with.<br />
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Another one of my favorite aspects of running this blog was getting to mingle with the minds behind many of the other Pixar blogs on the web. Where in other cases news sites of similar subject matter may regard each other as rivals and sworn enemies, the Pixar blog community is by far the friendliest group of individuals I have ever encountered on the internet. Despite being the new kid on the block (and <i>literally</i> being a kid, when the rest of the bloggers were adults), I was never treated like I was lesser. My interactions with fellow bloggers were never anything but delightful, and I am grateful to all of them for being so welcoming and supportive every step of the way.<br />
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A year into my blogging journey, the unimaginable continued to occur. In May of 2011 I was invited to tour the Pixar studios in Emeryville, California. Yeah, it's as ridiculous as it sounds. I was twelve years old at the time and felt like I had just been handed the Holy Grail. Looking back, it's even more mind-boggling now. I had grown up admiring the studio from afar, watching behind-the-scenes material on the films' DVDs and dreaming about how great it would be to visit the place where the magic happens. Needless to say, walking through those doors and into the studio atrium was unlike anything I have ever experienced, and a moment I will never forget.<br />
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Two years later, I was blessed with the opportunity to tour Pixar Canada in Vancouver, before it sadly closed its doors a few months later. That visit was every bit as fulfilling as Emeryville. The people I met there were unbelievably warm and encouraging, giving me inside looks at how the films are made and even telling me they liked my blog. There I was, standing amidst artists who I look up to and whose work I love, and they were complimenting <i><b>me</b></i> on something I had done. I've gone on and on about it time and again, but it was surreal, to say the least.<br />
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I'd like to give a sincere thank you to Pixar publicist Chris Wiggum for graciously supporting the blog and showing me around the studio all those years ago. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Pixar Canada's General Manager/Vice President until its closing, Amir Nasrabadi, who helped make my studio visits happen and was incredibly kind and supportive as well. Thank you, Chris and Amir, for making a wide-eyed kid's dreams come true.<br />
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A big thank you goes out to Paul Robin as well, who designed the Pixar Corner logo and header, as well as several delightfully clever seasonal headers, which you can still view under the "seasonal headers" section of the site. Thank you for sprucing up this blog with your creativity, Paul.<br />
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On that note, I guess I'll wrap this up. It's bittersweet writing this, but I am so very thankful for all the opportunities this blog has brought about in the past seven years, and the people I have encountered because of it. I realized a childhood dream, improved my writing, and even met my best friend in the world, all thanks to a silly little Pixar blog. Thank you to everyone who ever stopped by and to all those who supported me along the way.<br />
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So long, partners.Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-63770084158537501532016-11-29T20:12:00.001-08:002016-11-29T20:12:54.236-08:00First Official 'Cars 3' Poster ReleasedRight on the heels of the chilling <a href="http://pixarcorner.blogspot.ca/2016/11/mcqueen-is-wreck-in-first-cars-3-teaser.html" target="_blank">teaser trailer</a> last week, Yahoo! Movies has <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/movies/cars-3-poster-lightning-mcqueen-enters-the-upside-down-exclusive-170126041.html" target="_blank">premiered</a> the first official poster for Pixar's upcoming <i>Cars 3</i>.<br />
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Sporting the film's tagline "From this moment, everything will change," the striking poster captures the intense moment from the trailer that shook the world and traumatized children. Like the trailer, this poster is visually stunning and seems to serve as a powerful metaphor for the trials McQueen will face in the next chapter of his life.<br />
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See Lightning McQueen back in action next summer when <i>Cars 3</i> hits theaters on June 16!Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-12807024218259880102016-11-22T17:55:00.001-08:002016-11-22T18:02:36.994-08:00McQueen Is a Wreck in 'Cars 3' Teaser Trailer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first teaser trailer for <i>Cars 3</i> was finally released on Monday. Those expecting more of the lighthearted antics of McQueen and Mater that have become a staple of the franchise may be in for a bit of a shock, however....<br />
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Looks like McQueen is in for a rough time in this threequel.<br />
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Unlike most of Pixar's teasers, which are usually pretty jovial, this one is bleak and humorless. The colors are muted. There is no dialogue, no jokes. Only a (gorgeously animated) race, which echoes the opening scene of the original <i>Cars</i>, and a very intense crash, which also harks back to Doc and the King's accidents in the first film.<br />
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One thing is certain; this teaser did its job because it has everyone talking about Pixar's next movie. Though the <i>Cars</i> franchise is often shunned and labelled as the inferior runt of the studio's prestigious library of films, the new 50-second teaser has set the internet ablaze, amassing over 4 million views in its first 24 hours and nabbing the #1 spot on YouTube's trends.<br />
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<i>Cars 3</i> races into theaters next summer on June 16.Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-71414403336394141722016-05-31T23:12:00.002-07:002016-05-31T23:12:45.766-07:00'Finding Dory' Gets A Final Trailer<div style="text-align: justify;">
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As Pixar gears up to finally release Finding Dory in just 17 days, the studio released a final trailer for the highly anticipated sequel last week, offering fans one last glimpse at the film before it swims into theaters. Check it out below.</div>
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All signs point to this being yet another delightful and heartfelt entry into the Pixar catalog, one which hopefully does right by its predecessor. In any case, it will be great just to see Marlin, Nemo, and Dory on the big screen again for the first time in over a decade. Today, coincidentally, marks the 13th anniversary of <i>Finding Nemo</i>.</div>
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<i>Finding Dory</i> hits theaters on June 17. You can buy <a href="http://www.fandango.com/findingdory2016_164333/movietimes" target="_blank">tickets</a> now!</div>
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Though it certainly doesn't feel like it, today marks six years since I started writing this little blog. It seems like just yesterday I was an eager 11-year-old with a passion for Pixar, animation, and storytelling, counting down the days until <i>Toy Story 3</i>. Today, I am an eager 17-year-old with a passion for Pixar, animation, and storytelling, counting down the days until <i>Finding Dory</i>. In that sense, not much has changed, but this blog has paved the way for a lot of personal growth. I think it's safe to say that I am a much more capable writer now than I was six years ago (you can look back at my earlier posts and judge for yourself). Above all, running Pixar Corner has shown me the value of hard work and has also granted me the chance to connect with some remarkable people. The Pixar and animation fan communities are among the most amiable and encouraging that I have ever encountered, and it is always a pleasure to interact with a fellow animation enthusiast.</div>
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I regret that, as of late, I've not been able to dedicate nearly as much time to the blog as I would like, but I intend to clear up my schedule soon so I can return to blogging regularly, as I really do enjoy it. Every step of the way has been delightful, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.</div>
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I say essentially the same thing every time the blog's anniversary comes along, but I can't stress enough how grateful I am for all the support I have received these past six years. Truly, every word of encouragement has stuck with me and has motivated me to keep going. Thanks for stopping by.</div>
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A handful of colorful new posters for <i>Finding Dory</i> have surfaced in the past couple of weeks, including the main theatrical poster pictured above. This one puts Dory right in the center surrounded by the film's diverse cast of sea creatures, including a school of regal tangs. The poster is reminiscent of the theatrical poster for <i>Finding Nemo</i> from thirteen years ago.</div>
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Much like how <i>Toy Story 2</i> uncovered Woody's backstory, <i>Finding Dory</i> looks to do the same for the forgetful but lovable regal tang, who played the role of the comedic sidekick in the first film.</div>
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<i>Finding Dory</i> swims into theaters on June 17.</div>
Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-75938635511232997672016-03-07T16:42:00.000-08:002016-03-07T16:43:11.033-08:00'Inside Out' Wins Gold at 88th Academy Awards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To the surprise of no one, Pixar's fifteenth feature film <i>Inside Out </i>took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at last week's 88th Academy Awards.</div>
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Since its release in June, the film has gone on to become a worldwide sensation, earning praise from critics and audiences alike. It performed exceedingly well at the box office, raking in $356.5 million domestically and a walloping total of $856.8 million worldwide, making it Pixar's second-highest grossing film domestically, and third worldwide.</div>
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Pixar's own Woody and Buzz presented the award, but not before engaging in some playful banter.</div>
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<i>Inside Out</i> was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay but lost to <i>Spotlight</i>. The brilliant <i>Sanjay's Super Team</i>, the Pixar short that was attached to <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> in theaters, was nominated for Best Animated Short Film but unfortunately did not take home the prize, losing out to <i>Bear Story</i>.</div>
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A big congratulations to Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera, and the entire crew of <i>Inside Out</i>! The film deserves every ounce of praise it has received and is a beautiful, touching story that anyone can relate to and will no doubt be cherished by audiences for years to come.</div>
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I'd also like to acknowledge Pixar's other recent feature film <i>The Good Dinosaur</i>, which, with all the hype surrounding its predecessor, has sadly been overlooked by the general public. It's certainly a much simpler, quieter film than <i>Inside Out</i>, but there is beauty in simplicity, and <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> is a perfect example of that. It's a lovely little movie with a unique flavor and a great message, and I hope more people will discover and appreciate it as it grows older. It's out on home media now, so I highly encourage you to check it out if you haven't already.</div>
Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-32493473333687240832016-02-14T20:44:00.000-08:002016-04-22T00:04:18.314-07:00Pixar President Reveals New Originals Are on the Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking at Pixar's current slate, one thing sticks out; of the five feature films they have scheduled from now until 2019, only one is an original (Lee Unkrich's Día de los Muertos-inspired <i>Coco</i>), while the rest are sequels to past Pixar hits. Sequels are by no means a bad thing, but Pixar's legacy has been built through breaking boundaries and taking audiences to thrilling new worlds, so naturally, fans are also hungry for more original films.</div>
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Fortunately, it seems like the studio has more up its sleeve than it has made public. In an <a href="http://www.timeout.com.hk/film/features/75455/interview-pixar-president-jim-morris-the-good-dinosaur.html">interview</a> last month, Pixar president Jim Morris revealed that there are in fact several unannounced original films currently in production at the studio. He briefly mentions that Peter Docter and Jonas Rivera, director and producer of last year's smash hit <i>Inside Out,</i> are currently working on "a new and equally weird idea" and goes on to namedrop Dan Scanlon (<i>Monsters University</i>) and Mark Andrews (<i>Brave</i>), stating that they too are directing new original films. Andrews was known to have been working on a new project since early 2013, but it had not been mentioned since. Newcomer Brian Fee, a story artist at Pixar and part of the studio's Senior Creative Team, is also directing a new film, though Morris did not specify whether this one is a sequel or another original; my money is on the latter.</div>
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Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-54777099223027529492016-02-07T13:32:00.002-08:002016-02-07T13:32:24.735-08:0030 Years<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It has now officially been three decades since Steve Jobs bought the Graphics Group, a computer division of Lucasfilm, and Pixar Animation Studios was born. No one could have predicted what would come next.</div>
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To celebrate the studio's 30th anniversary, Disney put out a six-minute video featuring one of Pixar's founding fathers John Lasseter. He talks about the studio's beginnings and the basis upon which it was built.<br />
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The cultural impact that Pixar and its films have had in just 30 years is monumental, to say the least. Through combining art and technology, the wizards at the studio revolutionized the animation industry and have created characters as beloved as Mickey Mouse, and continue to do so to this day.</div>
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Where Pixar has truly excelled, I think, is in making audiences around the world believe that the computer-generated creatures on the screen are real, living beings. Their films are much more than visual eye candy; they have <i>heart</i>. You forget the fact that you are watching a movie and become fully immersed in the fantastical worlds and, above all, the characters. Corny as that may sound, I'm sure many people would agree.<br />
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Work on the next installment in Pixar's <i>Toy Story</i> saga is well underway as actor Tom Hanks, who has been the voice of Sheriff Woody for twenty years now, returned to Pixar early this month to begin recording for <i>Toy Story 4</i>.</div>
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The long-awaited sequel to Pixar's acclaimed <i>The Incredibles</i> is finally on the way, although it won't be here for a while. That didn't stop Brad Bird, director of the original film, from dropping some news regarding the new film's score a few weeks ago.</div>
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On Thanksgiving, Bird tweeted out a video of hailed composer Michael Giacchino signing to compose the score for <i>The Incredibles 2</i>. Giacchino has written the music for five of Pixar's films, including the first <i>Incredibles</i>.</div>
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<i>The Incredibles 2</i> hits theaters June 21, 2019. In the meantime, enjoy some of Giacchino's masterful music from the first film's soundtrack:</div>
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Two decades ago, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang made their way onto the big screen and captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences all over the world in the first-ever computer-animated feature film. <i>Toy Story</i> was not only a groundbreaking technological achievement, but the film that put Pixar on the map with its relatable characters and organic themes of acceptance and friendship. It has since given rise to two critically-acclaimed sequels (with a third on the way), three short films, and two television specials.</div>
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The studio's beloved classic celebrated its 20th anniversary two weeks ago, and to commemorate this milestone ABC is airing a new television special, <i>Toy Story at 20: To Infinity And Beyond</i>. tonight at 8/7 central.</div>
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The special will delve into Pixar's early years as well as the making and legacy of the worldwide phenomenon, featuring interviews with the film's crew and some of its cast members, including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Annie Potts.</div>
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Catch <i>Toy Story at 20</i> tonight, Thursday, December 10, on ABC at 8:00 PM / 7:00 PM CST.</div>
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After a troubled production that involved a director swap, a full-on revision of the voice cast, and an 18-month delay on the original release date, Pixar's sixteenth feature <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> finally stomps into theaters today.</div>
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The film's production can be traced back as far as 2009, when a behind-the-scenes video for <i>Up</i> offered a glimpse at some concept art featuring a dinosaur and a human boy. For two years fans wondered whether Pixar was hard at work on a dinosaur-centric movie, until the film was officially unveiled at 2011's D23 Expo as "The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs". The film was to be directed by studio veteran Bob Peterson, who came up with the idea of a story set in an alternate reality where dinosaurs never went extinct himself. Peterson was eventually removed from the director's chair when problems with the story arose and was replaced by co-director Peter Sohn (<i>Partly Cloudy</i>). From there, the film was entirely reworked and given an entirely new cast, with the exception of Frances McDormand, who is the sole remaining cast member from the original cast, which included Neil Patrick Harris and John Lithgow.</div>
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Though reviews for <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> so far have not been quite as enthusiastic as those for the studio's smash summer hit <i>Inside Out</i>, the film is still being received positively and is said to be charming and visually sutnning. It currently holds an 85% "fresh" critic score on <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_good_dinosaur/">Rotten Tomatoes</a>. </div>
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Accompanying the film is Pixar's latest short <i>Sanjay's Super Team</i>, directed by Sanjay Patel, who drew inspiration from his childhood for the film. From what I've heard, the short is an absolute delight and yet another unique entry in the Pixar short film canon.</div>
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<i>The Good Dinosaur</i> and <i>Sanjay's Super Team</i> are in theaters now!</div>
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Anticipation for Pixar's upcoming <i>Finding Nemo</i> sequel, <i>Finding Dory</i>, has been growing ever since the voice of Dory, Ellen DeGeneres, announced the film on her talk show two years ago. Few are more excited for the film than Ellen herself (she famously begged and pleaded for a sequel to <i>Nemo</i> for years), so naturally she was given the honor of debuting the first teaser trailer for the film Tuesday morning on her show and social media, following the reveal of the official teaser poster (above). Watch the teaser below:</div>
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Like most Pixar teaser trailers, it's brief and to the point, but wets your appetite and builds excitement for the film. The opening with the sentimental Thomas Newman score paired with the stunning and familiar underwater visuals is sure to strike a soft spot with fans of the original film. Watching it, I felt like it was 2003 again. The trailer goes on to establish the film's basic premise, throwing in a bit of classic Dory humor; she is still the forgetful but lovable regal blue tang you remember. In terms of plot, the trailer tells us what we already know; Dory suddenly remembers her family and sets off to find them, with Nemo and Marlin joining her on the way.</div>
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This also marks our first time hearing newcomer Hayden Rolence as the voice Nemo. Rolence takes over for Alexander Gould, who voiced the young clownfish in the original film but is now too old to play the part. From the sound of it, though, Rolence perfectly captures the essence of the character. Albert Brooks reprises his role as Nemo's paranoid father Marlin, and of course, Ellen DeGeneres is finally granted her wish of being able to voice Dory again. Though he doesn't appear in the trailer, Willem Dafoe will also return as Gill.</div>
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Andrew Stanton returns to helm this second venture into the vivid undersea world from Pixar's 2003 hit, with Angus MacLane (<i>Toy Story of Terror</i>) co-directing. <i>Finding Dory</i> swims into theaters June 17, 2016.</div>
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With just under two months to go until the film's release, the marketing campaign for <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> is picking up speed. Pixar treated us to a third and final trailer for the film this morning.</div>
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This latest trailer gives us a more extensive look at the interactions between the young Apatosaurus Arlo and the feral human child he names Spot. We also get our first real introduction to the T-rexes, Butch, Nash, and Ramsey, as well as some more brief looks at Arlo and Spot's journey home.</div>
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With every new trailer I am blown away with how gorgeous this film does. The vast, photorealistic landscapes and the different creatures are all breathtaking; some of the Pixar's best work yet, I would say. Underneath all the spectacle, there seems to be a pretty great story too. Though the dino film has undergone a troubled production, it certainly seems like all problems it may have had are all but extinct and the long wait will be well worth it. Pixar charmed audiences earlier this year with the masterful, tear-extracting <i>Inside Out</i>. Something tells me they may do it again next month.</div>
Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-73828389156537605502015-08-26T12:45:00.001-07:002015-08-26T12:45:48.807-07:00Toy Story Land to Be Built at Walt Disney World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the immense success of Cars Land over in Disney California Adventure in Disneyland, another popular Pixar franchise will be getting a themed land all to itself, this time in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida's Walt Disney World. Disney announced at D23 Expo this month that an 11-acre Toy Story Land is currently in development for the Orlando park.</div>
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Though Toy Story Land has been built before in both Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland, the Hollywood Studios version will be different from its overseas counterparts. Apart from adding a third track to the park's popular Toy Story Mania ride in order to shorten wait times, the new Toy Story Land will include all-new attractions, including a family-friendly Slinky Dog coaster and a flying saucer attraction hosted by the Little Green Men. More attractions are expected to be announced in the months to come.</div>
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One of the most exciting parts of last week's D23 Expo was arguably when Lee Unkrich, director of <i>Toy Story 3</i>, and Darla K. Anderson, producer of <i>Toy Story 3</i>, walked on stage during the expo's animation panel to introduce their latest film; <i>Coco</i>. The film will center on a 12-year-old boy named Miguel and delve into the colorful world surrounding the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.</div>
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Though the film was announced back in 2012, we had heard virtually nothing about the project since, leading many to believe that the film had perhaps been shelved. All fears of that being the case, however, were struck down last week when Pixar officially unveiled the film, and its title, to the world.</div>
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A clip featuring some test animation was shown for attendees of the expo. The scene starts in a graveyard with people paying their respects to those who have passed away before jumping to a vibrant street populated by singing and dancing skeletons. A skeleton mariachi band appears; one of its members, it turns out, is the film's protagonist, Miguel, in disguise. The clip ends with an aerial shot of the colorful streets where the celebration is taking place, which from the shape of a skull.<br />
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Unkrich and Anderson also talked briefly about the film and the themes it will explore, as well as the inspiration behind the project.<br />
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"I'd seen it portrayed in folk art," said Unkrich of Día de los Muertos. "It was something about the juxtaposition of skeletons with bright, festive colors that captured my imagination. It has led me down a winding path of discovery. And the more I learn about Día de los Muertos, the more it affects me deeply."<br />
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Though they certainly found the iconic visuals of Día de los Muertos incredibly appealing, Unkrich and Anderson explained that, above all, "it was the celebration's core themes of family, remembrance and connection across generations that resonated within and truly inspired [them]." They explained how "Día de los Muertos is as singular as the Mexican culture, while at the same time completely universal in its message."<br />
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The two went on to talk about the film's story, in which "the celebration of Día de los Muertos serves as the perfect backdrop for [the] main character to ask where he comes from, what his place is within his family, and how families stay woven together across time through the simple act of remembrance."<br />
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"El Coco" is, in fact, a mythical monster, much like the bogeyman, derived from Hispanic folklore. Given the new film's theme, this could very much be what the title alludes to. Perhaps the story will tie "el Coco" to Día de los Muertos somehow. Coincidentally, the word "coco" is also a word for "skull" in Spanish. Skulls, of course, are prominent in the Día de los Muertos holiday. The title could be referring to either of these two meanings, if not both. Though <i>Coco</i> won't hit theatres for another two years, we may learn more about why this particular title was chosen as the film's release date draws closer.<br />
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This may just be the Pixar film I am most excited for as of right now. It may be a while before we hear anything new about <i>Coco</i> given that it is currently scheduled for November 22, 2017, but stay tuned.</div>
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This past November, Pixar surprised the world by announcing that they are currently working on a fourth installment in the beloved <i>Toy Story</i> franchise. Though many believed that 2010's <i>Toy Story 3</i> would be the final chapter of the series, <i>Toy Story 4</i> has been in production since 2012 and will hit theatres in the summer of 2017. We learned a little about the film's plot at D23 Expo last week.</div>
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To fans of the <i>Toy Story</i> films, this was a surprising reveal. Bo Peep, of course, was Woody's love interest in <i>Toy Story</i> and <i>Toy Story 2</i>. Though she was an important character in the first two films, she was absent from <i>Toy Story 3</i>, which takes place about a decade after <i>Toy Story 2</i>. In that time period, Bo Peep eventually parted from the rest of Andy's toys and was presumably sold off at a yard sale or donated. During Pixar's presentation at D23, Lasseter revealed that <i>Toy Story 4</i> will see Buzz and Woody going off on a quest in search of Bo Peep.</div>
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The film's story, Lasseter explained, was inspired by him and his wife, Nancy. <i>WALL-E</i> and <i>Finding Dory</i> director Andrew Stanton penned the film's initial treatment, and Rashida Jones and Will McCormack were later brought on to work on the script. Galyn Susman will produce and Josh Cooley, director of the new short <i>Riley's First Date?</i>, will co-direct.</div>
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I'll admit, it took me a while to warm up to the idea of a fourth <i>Toy Story</i>. The original three films form what is one of the greatest trilogies of all time, and like many people I thought <i>Toy Story 3</i> wrapped things up beautifully. Doing a fourth one is risky business, considering it has three phenomenal predecessors to live up to. However, Pixar knows this, and I have to believe that they truly are making another installment in the series because they have a story that demands to be told. The little information that we got out of D23 certainly has me intrigued, and there sure seems to be a lot of love being poured into the film, which is very reassuring.</div>
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To celebrate the original <i>Toy Story</i>'s 20th anniversary this year, the presentation finished off with a live performance of "You've Got a Friend In Me" by Randy Newman himself. Green Army Men descended from the ceiling and were joined on stage by other <i>Toy Story </i>characters as confetti erupted around the stage, ending the panel with a bang.<br />
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Though it's been two years since <i>Finding Dory</i>, the highly-anticipated sequel to <i>Finding Nemo</i>, was announced, Pixar has remained tight-lipped on the film and we have heard little about it. Thanks to D23 Expo, however, a couple of new details about the film have been unveiled.</div>
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During Pixar's presentation at D23 Expo on Friday, John Lasseter welcomed director Andrew Stanton, who also directed the original <i>Nemo</i>, to the stage, as well as <i>Finding Dory</i> co-director Angus MacLane (<i>BURN-E</i>, <i>Toy Story of Terror</i>) and producer Lindsey Collins. Stanton said that he had always wanted to delve deeper into the character of Dory and explore her history, which is precisely what <i>Finding Dory</i> will do.<br />
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Ellen DeGeneres, voice of Dory, then walked on stage to introduce her co-stars. Ed O'Neill (<i>Modern Family</i>) plays a seven-tentacled octopus (or septopus) named Hank, Ty Burell (<i>Modern Family</i>) voices a beluga named Bailey, who is convinced he has a massive head injury, and Kaitlin Olson (<i>It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia</i>) lends her voice to Destiny, a whale shark who considers herself a whale despite being a shark. Additionally, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy play Dory's parents, Jenny and Charlie. Of course, Albert Brooks will return as Marlin, and it was announced for the first time that Hayden Rolence will replace Alexander Gould as the voice of Nemo. Since the film is set just six months after the events of the original, Gould, now 21, is too old to reprise his role, but Rolence's performance reportedly sounds impressively similar to the original voice.<br />
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During the presentation, Pixar released the still seen at the top, which gives us a look at Dory and Hank, the septopus, in the marine life facility. Those with keen eyes may also notice a picture of Darla, the cold-blooded fish murderer from the original film, in the background of the still.<br />
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<i>The Good Dinosaur</i> hits theatres November 25.</div>
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The short is reportedly very funny and was received warmly by the crowd. Director Josh Cooley, who is also co-directing <i>Toy Story 4</i>, took the stage alongside <i>Inside Out</i> director Peter Docter and producer Jonas Rivera to introduce the short, which they say was inspired by every father's fear of having their daughter show up one day with a boy. The short sees Riley's parents having to deal with this very issue, and hilarity ensues.</div>
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Fortunately the rest of the world will not have to wait long to see <i>Riley's First Date?</i> as it will, of course, be included on <i>Inside Out</i>'s DVD and Blu-ray releases, which hit stores November 3, less than three months from now.</div>
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The three-hour panel got off to a rousing start when Pixar and Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter took the stage wielding a shirt cannon. Known for wearing his signature (and custom-made) Hawaiian shirts, the animation honcho proceeded to gleefully bombard the crowd with, yup, Hawaiian shirts.</div>
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Pixar's presentation provided further details and looks at the upcoming <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> and next year's <i>Finding Nemo</i> sequel, <i>Finding Dory</i>. Additionally, the studio surprised the crowd in officially unveiling an all-new original film; <i>Coco</i>. The film was announced back in 2012 as "the untitled Pixar movie about Día de los Muertos," but we had heard little about the project since then. Many even believed the film to have been abandoned, but fortunately this is not the case. <i>Coco</i> will arrive in theatres in the fall of 2017. Lastly, Pixar previewed the recently-announced <i>Toy Story 4</i> and gave new details regarding the film's plot. The presentation ended with a live performance of "You've Got a Friend In Me" from Randy Newman as <i>Toy Story</i> characters hit the stage in celebration of the original <i>Toy Story</i> film's 20th anniversary this year.</div>
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<i>Cars 3</i> and <i>The Incredibles 2</i>, though present on the studio's poster slate on the expo floor pictured at the top, were absent from the presentation since they are still both in the early stages of development and will not be released until after 2017. We did, at the very least, get a look at those two films' logos.</div>
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Paws what you're doing and get a glimpse of what <a href="https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation">@disneyanimation</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/DisneyPixar">@disneypixar</a> presented at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/D23EXPO?src=hash">#D23EXPO</a>.
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— Disney (@Disney) <a href="https://twitter.com/Disney/status/633706914669420544">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338088520246484992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899253080817070434.post-41249950687708847622015-08-14T14:13:00.000-07:002015-08-26T12:19:52.641-07:00Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters To Replace Flying Tires at Cars Land<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Luigi's relatives will serve as the ride vehicles in this new attraction, which will make use of the same trackless ride technology seen in Pooh's Hunny Hunt at Tokyo Disneyland. Though no fixed date has been set yet, Rollickin' Roadsters is expected to open in early 2016.</div>
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More details and images regarding the new Cars Land ride are bound to emerge as 2016 draws closer, so stay tuned!</div>
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They've made you cry over toys, monsters, fish, and robots, to name a few. This November, the masterminds at Pixar Animation Studios will have you shedding tears over a young Apatosaurus and his pet boy. Only a little over a month after releasing the first teaser trailer for <i>The Good Dinosaur</i>, Pixar released a full-length trailer for the upcoming film. If you haven't already, watch it below:</div>
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There is much to take in here, but let's start with the visuals. From that two-and-a-half-minute trailer alone, it certainly looks as if <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> will be Pixar's most beautiful-looking film yet, which says a lot considering the studio's entire library consists of numerous visually stunning films. With <i>Dinosaur</i>, the studio seems to be pushing the limits of what computer animation can do. Everything from the dirt and plant life to the flowing rivers and wide landscapes looks phenomenal and almost real. That scene with the fireflies is particularly breathtaking. Even the film's cartoonish characters and creatures have touches of realism; upon closer inspection one will notice the scales on Arlo.</div>
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We know that the film will be light on dialogue, much like Walt Disney's <i>Dumbo</i> and Pixar's own <i>WALL-E</i>, and the trailer makes that clear. While the dinosaurs in the film do talk, the film revolves around the relationship between Arlo and the human boy Spot, who, being of different species, presumably cannot communicate verbally. The artists will have to rely primarily on visuals to tell the story, and I, for one, find that extremely exciting.</div>
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Lastly, though the trailer gives away little regarding the film's story, it definitely seems to have a strong emotional core, as is common with Pixar movies. Pretty visuals go a long way, but as one of Pixar's famous mottos says, "story is king". From the look of things though, the look isn't the only thing Pixar has done right here.</div>
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Thus far, <i>The Good Dinosaur</i> is shaping up to be a movie you won't want to miss out on. Mark your calendar; the movie arrives in theatres November 25.</div>
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