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First Look At Brave Teaser Poster

June 22, 2011 by 3 Comments
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[UPDATE 1: EW has released a higher-resolution image]

[UPDATE 2: Thanks to Bleeding Cool, we now have an actual hi-res image]

A forum user on DVDizzy came across the official teaser poster for Brave at their local movie theater. Featuring a beautiful usage of colors and greenery, we think the poster looks epic. With the teaser trailer arriving in theaters with Cars 2, this seems like the perfect time for another look at Princess Merida. Feast your eyes upon the beautiful new one-sheet poster that will be making its way to movie theaters around the world!

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Disney.com Features 5-Minute Cars 2 Clip, Games, And More

June 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Disney.com premiered the longest clip from Cars 2 yet, coming in a little under five minutes. The new footage provides some hints to the plot of the film, but leaves it mysterious enough that it is not really spoiler-ific. Lightning McQueen, Francesco Bernoulli and the rest of the racers in the first race of the World Grand Prix are going head-to-head on the track when something goes horribly wrong. Also, Mater hears a voice in his head! Check out the full clip exclusively on Disney’s Official Website. [Read more...]

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Cars 2 Video Game Available Now

June 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Cars 2: The Video Game

UPDATE: My in-depth review of the game is up here.

It is a big week for Pixar and Disney. Not only is Cars 2 coming this Friday, the video game for the film was just released today! It is available for almost every platform out there – XBox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, DS, PC and MAC. I am currently playing through every nook and cranny of the game and will have a review up soon. Right now, I can say that the game is loads of fun, especially in multiplayer mode. Disney and Pixar worked really hard on this game and taking your first spin around the track really helps you see that. Today, Disney Interactive released a launch trailer (in HD), a few more beautiful screenshots, and a full press release, which you can view here! [Read more...]

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Film Review: Cars 2

June 21, 2011 by 15 Comments
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I have to say that I was surprised when Pixar greenlit a sequel to Cars. Why would the studio set out to make another Cars, when the original is often referred to as their weakest film? Personally, I enjoyed the first film. Yes, it is not my favorite project to come out of Emeryville, but it was not a bad film by any means. I was intrigued when I found out that Cars 2 would be a spy film – not a parody of a spy film, but a bona fide spy adventure. On those grounds, it succeeds in a big way, as the action sequences are pretty fantastic and it moves at almost a breathtaking pace. It is an enjoyable adventure film, but if you come in looking for much more than that, you may not walk out of the theater completely satisfied. Read on for a spoiler-free review! [Read more...]

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Disney Dates Untitled 2013 Pixar Film

June 20, 2011 by 9 Comments
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Box Office Mojo updated its  schedule to reflect a new addition made by Disney, an untitled Pixar film due around Thanksgiving 2013. The film will be released in 3-D, but besides that minor detail, Disney and Pixar are silent. We have known for a while that Monsters, Inc. and Up director Pete Docter has been working on a secret project, so it is possible that this is his next film. With this addition, there are now two films scheduled for release in 2013 – Monsters, Inc. 2 and this one. We will have more details as they are announced. For now, this untitled Disney/Pixar film is due in theaters on November 27, 2013! Exciting, right?! [Read more...]

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Cars 2 World Premiere In Hollywood

June 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cars 2 World Premiere

Cars 2 had its world premiere last night at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Director John Lasseter, actors Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Emily Mortimer, John Ratzenberger, Bonnie Hunt, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Hamilton, and others were in attendance to celebrate the film’s opening. Other celebs also joined in on the party, a full six days before Cars 2 opens in North America. The theater’s Twitter account did a fantastic job sharing some pictures from the night. Read on to take a look at some of them! [Read more...]

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First Cars 2 Reviews Come From Hollywood Reporter, Variety

June 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Cars 2 press screenings are happening over the next few days, which means that reviews for the film are going to start rolling in. It seems that The Hollywood Reporter and Variety have gotten a jump on everybody else and have posted in-depth reviews of Pixar’s twelfth animated feature film. Many have been awaiting to see how the studio’s first sequel outside the Toy Story series would be received. The bottom line is that both reviewers agree that Pixar has produced another good film. Read on for some spoiler-free quotes from the two reviews! [Read more...]

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Press Junket: Class With Professor Michael Giacchino

June 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
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Back in late March, I went out to Pixar Animation Studios for a press event for Cars 2 and went on to participate in many roundtables with a variety of individuals who worked on the film. Directly after watching some half-an-hour of footage, we were whisked away to sit in on a discussion with the awesome composer Michael Giacchino. He had already been working on the music for the film and was actually set to start recording that weekend. What followed was one of the highlights of the entire junket, as it was almost like sitting in a class with Professor Giacchino teaching students about how to write music and create memorable themes. Class is in session, so get ready to learn from the brilliant Michael Giacchino. [Read more...]

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Cars 2 Clips – Japan Night Racing and Wasabi

June 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
Cars 2

Disney/Pixar released two new Cars 2 clips today – one is a sample of the racing that we will see, while the other shares the humor. In the clip entitled “Japan Fast Dirt Section,” we see Lightning McQueen show off some of the moves he learned in the original Cars from the great Doc Hudson. In the second clip, “Wasabi,” Mater mistakenly identifies a tray of wasabi as ice cream. The punch line is right at the end. Take a look at the clips in HD here! [Read more...]

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Disney: John Carter Teaser Poster, Concept Art Released

June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Finding Nemo and WALL-E director Andrew Stanton is venturing into live-action with the upcoming Disney production, John Carter (formerly titled John Carter of Mars) and while it is not a Pixar film, we will be covering the sci-fi film since we figured that many fans of Pixar films are anxiously awaiting to see Stanton’s vision once again. After all, WALL-E was Pixar’s foray into a science-fiction inspired story, and it was easily one of the studio’s most original pieces of work. Considering the man who brought us that unique perspective is the one in charge of John Carter, and looking at the fantastic concept art for the film that has been released, this certainly has the potential to be a great film. [Read more...]

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Book Review: The Art of Cars 2 HC

June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Art of Cars 2

Last week, I received a review copy of “The Art of Cars 2,” the newest in a long line of beautiful art books that Chronicle Books has released in collaboration with Pixar. The 160-page hardcover is packed with sketches, lighting studies, and storyboards that were created throughout the film’s production, which is essentially the reason why film fans love these types of books. It is like taking a trip with the film’s creative team and going on an in-depth visual journey through the development process. In “The Art of Cars 2,” art fans and movie buffs get the definitive behind-the-scenes look at Pixar’s latest, and boy, is it glorious. [Read more...]

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Academy Alters Best Picture Rules. What Does Change Mean For Pixar Films?

June 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Early this morning, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences issued a press release detailing a new process for choosing Best Picture nominees. Recently, the Academy increased the number of films that could be nominated in the category from five to 10. It was widely seen as a response to The Dark Knight not receiving a nomination the previous year. During this brief two-year era of 10 nominees, Disney/Pixar’s feature films were nominated each year (Up and Toy Story 3). Now, the Academy has altered the rules once again, stating that there will now be “anywhere between five and 10 nominees in the category.” What does that mean for Pixar? Read on to find out! [Read more...]

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New Cars 2 Ad Parodies Popular TV Shows, New Clip Released

June 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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With less than two weeks remaining until Cars 2 rolls into theaters, there is no stopping the promotional train now. Commercials for the film are popping up fairly often on TV. In addition, Disney has formed partnerships with companies such as State Farm to promote the film, so those ads are also rampant. Today, Disney/Pixar unveiled a new ad which parodies such TV shows as Law & Order: SVU and Dancing With The Stars. Also, a new clip from the film was recently released, where Mater and the gang ride a high-speed train. Check out the videos in HD here! [Read more...]

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Reader Review: La Luna

June 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
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La Luna, Pixar’s newest short, made its public debut last week at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, which gave lucky attendees a sneak peek at the short before the rest of the world. In recent years, new Pixar shorts have premiered with the studio’s feature films, but La Luna will take some time to hit theaters (likely with Brave). Reader Ingrid Mengdehl was one of those lucky few who got a chance to view the short film at Annecy and she was kind enough to send along a report. Read on to check out her spoiler-free review, along with a recap of the entire presentation! [Read more...]

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Cars 2 Clip – Finn McMissile Meets Mater (Continued)

June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Disney/Pixar has been releasing clips from Cars 2 left and right recently. A little over a week ago, we shared a clip of Mater strolling through Tokyo International Airport and meeting new character Finn McMissile for the first time. It was the first time we saw Finn’s ability to alter his appearance, which can be a huge asset as a spy. Now, we have the continuation of that clip, where Finn shows off a few more of his abilities, and proceeds to become a more awesome character than we thought he could be. Check out the 1:20 clip, “Carmac,” in HD here! [Read more...]

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Cars 2 Soundtrack Available For Pre-order On iTunes & Amazon [Update: Download It Now!]

June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cars 2 Soundtrack

What do Lost, Star Trek, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up have in common? If you said that they are all a nice thing to watch for a great time, you would be correct. One of the reasons they are that great is the music playing with the footage – music that can make you laugh, smile, or even cry. Composer Michael Giacchino is the genius behind the curtain on those films and his music is currently playing with Super 8. In a few weeks, his music will grace movie theaters around the world when Cars 2 debuts. However, the original soundtrack will be released a week before the film and is now available for pre-order.

UPDATE: The soundtrack is officially available for download:

  • Click here to check it out on iTunes
  • Click here to check it out on Amazon

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First La Luna Footage, New Image Debut

June 9, 2011 by 3 Comments
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La Luna is currently causing a stir at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, as it was the venue chosen for the short’s premiere earlier this week. To mark the occasion, Animation World Network has debuted a brand new image and our first ever look at the film in action. While it may be a little while before audiences around the world can soak in the entire short, read on to view more from the short than we have seen before, including a 30-second clip!

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Cars 2 Tickets Go On Sale, Midnight Showings Confirmed

June 8, 2011 by 4 Comments
Cars 2 Poster

One search on Fandango and MovieTickets.com and you will notice that showtimes for Cars 2 are beginning to be posted. On top of that, tickets to those showtimes have officially gone on sale for the film, which is due for release in just a couple weeks. While it had not been confirmed before but was widely assumed, we can now officially say that some theaters will have midnight showings for those seeking a more immediate form of gratification and need to watch Pixar’s latest at 12:01 AM. [Read more...]

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Cars 2 Clip – The Interesting Personality Of Francesco Bernoulli

June 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Disney/Pixar has released a brand new clip from Cars 2, which gives us another look at racer Francesco Bernoulli, who is sure to be one of the hilarious additions to the cast. We have heard director John Lasseter describe Francesco (voiced by John Turturro) as a character who is quite “full of himself” and in this clip released a few weeks ago, his cocky personality really started to emerge. In the new clip, called “Tokyo Party,” the Italian Bernoulli gives us another example of his interesting personality. Check out the clip below in HD! [Read more...]

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E3: Disney Universe Trailer, Images Showcase Monsters, Inc. World

June 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
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In conjunction with E3, the biggest gamer event of the year, Disney Interactive has released a brand new trailer and many new images from the upcoming “Disney Universe” game for the XBox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, and PC/MAC. It is the first game ever to integrate the worlds and characters of Pixar with Disney live-action and animated films. Players don costumes inspired by famous characters from film universes such as Monsters, Inc. and Alice In Wonderland and can choose to help each other or insert a bit of competition. Take a look at the new trailer here, which showcases the Monsters, Inc. world, which will figure prominently in the game. [Read more...]

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