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Disney Re-Releasing More Pixar/Disney Classics in 3D in 2012/2013

Disney has officially announced today that "on the heels of the phenomenal success" of The Lion King 3D, they're now setting up 3D re-releases of four Disney/Pixar classics over the next two years, starting with Beauty and the Beast in 3D, finally, in theaters January 13th, 2012. In addition, they're re-releasing both Pixar's Finding Nemo on September 14th later that year, and Pixar's Monsters Inc. in theaters on January 18th, 2013, which is just 6 months before the release of Monsters University that summer. Finally, The Little Mermaid is also getting a 3D release on September 13th, 2013. Exciting news for Disney fans!

› Posted October 4 in 3D, Hype, Movie News, Pixar | 14 Comments

Telluride Review: Enrico Casarosa's Wonderful Pixar Short 'La Luna'

By Alex Billington

It may seem a bit odd to read a review for a short film, especially a Pixar Animation one, but this deserves the attention and praise, as it's one of their best in years. It's called La Luna and is written/directed by Pixar's head of story Enrico Casarosa, an Italian artist who started work as a storyboard artist before working his way up as an animator. As with most Pixar shorts, it's created to appeal and connect with all audiences, no matter what language they speak or where/how they were raised, using "gibberish" to convey dialogue. However, it certainly has the same Pixar magic that's found in all of their feature-length films, too.

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› Posted September 3 in Opinions, Pixar, Reviews, Telluride Film Fest 11 | 8 Comments

Check This Out: Mondo's Cute and Spectacular 'Monsters Inc.' Poster

By Ethan Anderton

Yesterday saw the release of the first in a new series of posters from the amazing collectible art arm Mondo that would spread some much deserved love to Jurassic Park, one of Steven Spielberg's greatest films to date. But Mondo isn't done bringing the thunder, as they announced today, via Twitter, they are also starting a series paying tribute to Pixar, the company behind some of the greatest animated films ever made. Kicking off the new series is an adorable print for Monsters Inc. featuring the unlikely trio of one-eyed Mike Wazowski, hairy James P. "Sulley" Sullivan and the unknowingly mischievous little girl Boo.

› Posted September 1 in Cool Stuff, Pixar, Posters | 7 Comments

Video Blog on Disney's D23 Presentation for 'Avengers', 'Brave' & More

By Alex Billington

Over the weekend I made the trip down to Anaheim to attend Disney's D23 Expo, which as a convention has numerous problems of its own, but the main focus was on their big presentation on Saturday morning. Instead of going to Comic-Con this year, Disney decided to host their own 3-hour preview at D23 providing early glimpses of footage from most of their upcoming movies, and brief celebrity appearances. We weren't allowed to even bring in our cell phone during the panel at all, so I met up afterwards with my friends Peter and Germain from SlashFilm to talk about our thoughts on all the various movies they previewed there.

› Posted August 22 in Hype, Pixar, To Watch, Video Blogs | 5 Comments

Pixar Unveils First Look & Talks 'Monsters University' Designs at D23

By Alex Billington

Meet the new and improved Mike and Sulley! Or rather, the younger Mike and Sulley, college-aged buddies attending Monsters University in the prequel to Pixar's Monsters Inc from 2001. Yesterday at Disney's D23 Expo down in Anaheim, Pixar held a panel on the character designs for Monsters University, hosted by director Dan Scanlon and animator Ricky Nierva, that an included an early intro and discussion about designing younger versions of these two characters for the prequel in development now (but it's not due out until June 2013). We snapped some quick photos of the new designs during the panel, take a look below!

› Posted August 21 in Featured, First Look, Hype, Pixar | 23 Comments

Pixar Announces Their Two, Still Untitled, 2013/2014 Movies at D23

By Alex Billington

I'm attending the Disney D23 Expo down in Anaheim today and their big movie presentation was held early this morning, including a look at most of Disney's major movies between this year and next. During the Pixar portion of the panel, Disney Animation CCO John Lasseter introduced their line-up including the Planes spin-off, Brave, Monsters University, and finally, their two movies following University (due out June 2013). Unfortunately, both of their next projects are still untitled, but we at least have some info on them. One will be about dinosaurs, coming 2013, the other will be set "inside the mind" due summer 2014.

› Posted August 20 in Hype, Movie News, Pixar | 21 Comments

Billy Crystal Talks Up Pixar's 'Monsters University' Being 'Hilarious'

By Alex Billington

Mike & Sulley are back! Pixar is already in production on Monsters University, a prequel to Monsters Inc, being directed by Dan Scanlon. The lovable duo of Mike Wazowski and James P. 'Sulley' Sullivan are back at the University of Fear, as it tells the story of how they became scarers, and friends, in college. Billy Crystal, who voices Mike, was at a Q&A for a Hero Complex screening of City Slickers recently and spoke briefly about the movie, saying encouraging things - for anyone that's worried. But there's nothing to worried about, this will turn out amazing, right? "It's really a great script, it's really funny." More below!

› Posted August 13 in Hype, Movie News, Opinions, Pixar | 9 Comments

Brad Bird Says Passion and Taking Risks Are Keys to Pixar's Success

By Alex Billington

That's a headline no one in Hollywood wants to hear. Well, no Hollywood executive, that is. No matter who's gawking at the headline or what Brad Bird has to say, I love hearing it and I'm grateful he mentions it. It's something we don't hear enough of in this town, and though taking risks doesn't always guarantee success, I think it's necessary to create profound work that pushes the boundaries of cinema (or even just rethinks the way we watch movies). Hero Complex recently interviewed Brad Bird, mostly talking about his work on The Incredibles while at Pixar, but the filmmaker had great things to say about Pixar's creative process.

› Posted August 11 in Discussion, Editorials, Featured, Pixar | 9 Comments

'Goblet of Fire' Composer Patrick Doyle Set to Score 'Brave' for Pixar

By Ethan Anderton

Just from the trailer and images, it's clear that Pixar Animation's forthcoming fairytale adventure Brave is Scottish through and through. In addition to featuring voice talents like Kelly Macdonald ("Boardwalk Empire") and Billy Connolly, The Scotsman (via The Playlist) has learned that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Thor composer Patrick Doyle, another Scotland native, will score the film. It isn't finished enough for him to properly start scoring, Doyle is already taken trips to Scotland to listened unaccompanied Gaelic psalm singing for inspiration. He says, "It's revisiting what I've heard all my days." More below!

› Posted July 6 in Development, Movie News, Pixar | 5 Comments

Must Read: A Pixar Animator's Inspirational Letter About Persistence

By Alex Billington

When it comes to careers in Hollywood, while many will say it's a dream come true to work in this town, it's very hard work and a lot of it. Breaking into the animation world, where artists thrive, is even harder, but if there is one key to success - it's persistence. There's a blog called Animator Letters Project with the mission of collecting inspirational letters from animators, and thanks to a tip from Movieline, we caught wind of this fantastic letter from a Pixar animator named Austin Madison that focuses on the word "persist" and how that has helped him stay creative in his career. I highly suggest taking a moment to read this letter (below).

› Posted July 5 in Cool Stuff, Discussion, Featured, Pixar | 14 Comments

Watch: Disney Releases Pixar's First Full 'Brave' Teaser Trailer Online

By Alex Billington

"The ancient's spoke of it... it is the heart of this fierce land." Disney has finally debuted the official teaser trailer for Pixar's Brave, their latest original creation and summer of 2012 offering. This teaser trailer, featuring the redheaded Princess Merida voiced by Kelly Macdonald, has been playing in front of Cars 2 all weekend, but it's still awesome to watch again, especially in high def. Getting a closer look at this teaser now, it's much easier to understand why this looks so good. And as a follow-up to this new lackluster sequel, it's great to have an original story once again, Pixar's first fantasy. It is the one thing we must always be...

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› Posted June 27 in Hype, Pixar, To Watch, Trailers | 39 Comments

Tom Hanks Says Another 'Toy Story' Apparently Already in the Works

By Ethan Anderton

Back when we initially heard about the Toy Story centric short that's currently playing in front of Cars 2, director Lee Unkrich, the man behind the touching Toy Story 3 had said that shorts like that were a way to keep characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear around, but that Toy Story 4 seemed unlikely and no plans had been hatched for the sequel. Well, things may have changed a bit at Pixar Animation Studios as AICN learned from some of their readers in the United Kingdom that Tom Hanks recently appeared on BBC's "Breakfast Show" and said that another Toy Story sequel is apparently in the works right now. What?!

› Posted June 27 in Development, Movie News, Pixar | 27 Comments

Sound Off: Disney/Pixar's Sequel 'Cars 2' - So What Did You Think?

By Alex Billington

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? It's Pixar weekend in 2011 and this time they're serving up another sequel, Cars 2, picking up pretty much where the first Cars from 2006 left off. John Lasseter gets director credit again, with Brad Lewis co-director, on an adventure all around the world. Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is back, but the story mainly focuses on Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) basically becoming a spy with Finn McMissile (Michael Caine). So how is it? Was it a bad choice for Pixar to make a sequel to this? Is it fun to watch? If you've seen it, leave a comment and tell us what you thought of Cars 2!

› Posted June 24 in Discussion, Hype, Pixar, Sound Off | 53 Comments

Review: Pixar's Latest Sequel 'Cars 2' Proves That Giants Can Stumble

By Jeremy Kirk

With Cars 2, Pixar has done the unthinkable. They've released a film that isn't funny, is never engaging, and falls to pieces under its particularly hulking attempt at being an easy money grab. It isn't like them. Pixar, animation giant that it is, has a completely spotless record, but even films that slightly miss their respective mark like A Bug's Life and the first Cars have the notable credit of heart and humor fitted into them to a point. Those two films were good but not great, mind you, and it seemed unlikely Pixar would have an out-and-out bomb in their immediate arsenal. Even with apprehension stemming from Cars, hopes

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› Posted June 23 in Opinions, Pixar, Reviews | 45 Comments

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