I came late to the first How To Train Your Dragon film. I caught it on HBO well over a year after release and while I thought the “better than Toy Story 3” hype was a touch overblown it was a revelation for DreamWorks Animation, which had previously churned out franchises like Shrek and Madagascar…
A few weeks ago, I was idly browsing a store that carried everything from as-seen-on-TV products to Halloween costumes on deep discount. I didn’t really expect to find anything worth purchasing, but just as a bored salesperson mumbled in my general direction that everything in the store was 30% off, I came upon an aisle…
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley”…
Pixar has released a clip from The Blue Umbrella, the short film that will be sandwiched between a million trailers and Monsters University beginning on June 21. https://youtube.com/watch?v=3wY7KQmPYlo The adorable looking short is described as, “It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound…
Here’s a pre-Election Day piece from Nikkolas and Nicole Smith, recasting Sasha, Malia, Michelle, and Barack Obama in the style of Pixar’s The Incredibles. I see only two things wrong with it: 1. The slogan should no longer be “Forward”, but “Excelsior!” 2. This piece is just crying out for Mitt Romney as Syndrome. Or…
We’re exactly a year away from its release, but Disney is wisely beginning to tease next June’s Monsters University with the opening of Brave on Friday. The sequel to the successful Monsters Inc. will once more feature vocal work from Billy Crystal and John Goodman, joined by Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray,…
In case you missed it, Brave opens on Friday but first, they honor Father’s Day (despite the holiday not existing at the time of the film). Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter…
Finding Nemo is the latest Pixar film to be converted to 3-D and will be released this fall. For a reminder of how much fun the movie was, check out this new trailer.
BURBANK, Calif. (May 22, 2012) – Step out of the theater and become immersed in the world of Brave with Adventures by Disney’s first-ever Pixar-inspired itinerary, “Scotland: A Brave Adventure.” Disney•Pixar’s Brave tells the tale of the courageous Merida, the film’s headstrong teenage protagonist, who defies ancient tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate….
The Disney marketing machine is geared up and in full throttle for next month’s debut of Pixar’s Brave. The focus this week appears to be on the music for the film. Take a look at “Freedom Broch” – 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation! Then check out this press release regarding the soundtrack: BURBANK,…
Brave will be out in June so Disney is cranking up the publicity machine. Here are some concept sketches to give you more of an idea about the filme, featuring Pixar’s first heroine. MERIDA (Voice of Kelly Macdonald) Passionate and fiery, Merida is a headstrong teenager of royal upbringing who is struggling to take control…
Brave, Pixar’s summer 2012 offering, has a new trailer for you to enjoy. Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In Brave, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition,…
