Sequels are a great time for audiences to revisit characters they have grown fond of over the years, but they are also a nice time for studios to re-release previous films in the series on Blu-ray. Moviegoers who have not had the chance to see the preceding films, as well as those who have not yet upgraded their disc collection to Blu-ray are those who are most likely to make the purchase. If you do not own Cars on Blu-ray and you were even mildly interested in making the plunge, then this really is the perfect time to jump on. [Read more…]
Cars Spin-off ‘Planes’ Due on Blu-ray/DVD in 2013
The 2011 Walt Disney Investors Conference has been the source of quite a few new details about Pixar-related films and merchandise. They announced that the second Toy Story short will hit theaters with The Muppets in Novemeber, 2011. Additionally, the company shared first details of the long-rumored Cars spinoff, Planes, which stars – you guessed it – planes. [Read more…]
The Incredibles 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Press Release
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Everyone’s Favorite Family of Undercover Superheroes Bursts Into High-Definition
Academy Award®-Winning Animated Feature Disney•Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES Makes Its Highly-Anticipated Blu-ray™ Debut On April 12th
BURBANK, Calif., February 10, 2011 – THE INCREDIBLES, everyone’s favorite family of undercover superheroes and Disney•Pixar’s two time Academy Award®-winning animated feature film (2004 Best Animated Feature Film and Best Achievement in Sound Editing), makes its highly-anticipated Blu-ray™ debut on April 12, 2011. Releasing as a 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray Discs + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy), this superset has something for everyone – from the discerning enthusiast who demands nothing less than the highest-quality home entertainment experience, to the family who enjoys the interactive and engaging bonus features that only Blu-ray can provide – making this a “must add” to every home entertainment collection across the nation. [Read more…]
Review: Waking Sleeping Beauty DVD
The question of whether to watch Don Hahn’s new documentary about Disney Animation in the 1980s and ’90s, Waking Sleeping Beauty, is not a difficult one to answer. While the film does not directly cover Pixar, the film provides an honest portrayal of what the animators and studio heads at Walt Disney experienced during a tumultuous time in the industry. This is the time period when future Pixar figures such as John Lasseter and Joe Ranft, were coming into their own. It was an influential time that really did alter the public’s perception of animation, and is hence worth watching for fans of animation and Pixar. [Read more…]
