Disney has updated their schedule for many of the D23 presentations that are set to occur during the convention. This includes the Pixar presentations that were announced just yesterday. I have set up a handy table below to assist those looking to attend these panels, as many of them look to be a must-see. The biggest panel of the weekend, without a doubt, will be the Walt Disney Studios panel, where Disney, Pixar, and Marvel will unveil a look at their upcoming slate of films. Stars of the films will be there, along with some of the crew, so expect a surprise or two. Check out the exciting schedule here! [Read more…]
Pixar To Preview Brave and Monsters University At D23 + More Pixar Panels
Remember when fans heard that Disney and Pixar would not have a presence at Comic Con, they assumed that the studios would have some great things to show at the Disney-sponsored show, D23? This morning that was confirmed in a big way, as both of the announced Pixar productions are making their presence felt next week – Brave and Monsters University. Additionally, in honor of Pixar’s 25th Anniversary, several panels will be held talking with various creative teams from the studio. D23 just became a must-see event! [Read more…]
Pixar’s RenderMan SIGGRAPH Booth Oozes With Creativity + Pixar Speaker Schedule
We have come to expect the very best of Pixar when it comes to the studio’s films. Another area, we have come to expect creativity is at the studio’s RenderMan booth at the annual SIGGRAPH conference, a show highlighting computer graphics. Given the computer graphics theme, the 38th iteration of the show, taking place in Vancouver this year, features a big Pixar presence – one has to go no further than the design of their booth to know that. Take a look at the very cool booth here! [Read more…]
Disney Consumer Products To Showcase Pixar Stamps, Toy Story and Cars 2 Exclusives At D23
This year, D23 is set to be bigger than ever, with Disney and Pixar having a large presence at the show. Back in late-2010, we learned of very cool Pixar postage stamps being released by the Post Office to highlight the animation studio’s extensive collection of popular films. Well, the time for their release is now coming up rapidly. The USPS and Disney will co-unveil the stamps in a special presentation on August 19. Additionally, there will be exclusive D23 merchandise available at the expo, such as a Toy Story Woody action figure and a Cars 2 Finn McMissile collectible. Read on to check out the full press release detailing Disney Consumer Products at the D23 Expo! [Read more…]
Pixar Artists Team Up To Create Creator-Driven Comic Con Event
Over the past 15 years, San Diego Comic Con has evolved into a monstrous convention. The positive side of that is there has been an explosion of interest in the summer show, also bringing more attention to the comics industry. However, the downside is that Hollywood has swooped in and taken much of the buzz away from the creators who were the primary focus in years prior. The big story in the weeks leading up to the year’s biggest convention was how films such as The Dark Knight Rises, John Carter, and The Avengers would not be presenting panels in the famed Hall H, leading many to believe that Hollywood was abandoning Comic Con. Butterfly Releases can provide you all the latest updates. [Read more…]
Pixar Skips Comic Con, John Lasseter Coming To D23 Expo
Over the years, San Diego Comic Con has evolved into a pop culture behemoth. Originally envisioned to be a comic book convention, movie studios have arguably taken over and now fight to create buzz for their products. In the past, Pixar has held a panel promoting its upcoming film, such as when Andrew Stanton led a WALL-E panel in 2007. However, this year, Disney is taking its subsidiaries, Pixar and Marvel Studios, out of Comic Con and moving them over to its own D23 Expo, to be held a few weeks later. Read on for more details! [Read more…]
Autism-Friendly Cars 2 Screening In NYC On June 11
John Ratzenberger, the only actor to voice a character in every one of Pixar’s feature films, is hosting an early Cars 2 screening for those with autism. Movie theaters can be very unfriendly to people with autism, as the loud noises and the darkness can make for an unbearable experience. Movie theaters are increasingly beginning to put on “autism-friendly” screenings where the lights are not shut off completely and the sound from the film is lowered. On June 11 in New York City, Autism Speaks, an organization that Ratzenberger often works with, has put together a screening for people with autism. That is a full 13 days before the film’s official release. Read on for more details from the event! [Read more…]
La Luna Debuting At Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Attendees of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France are in for a real treat this year, as Disney/Pixar has chosen the venue to debut La Luna, a brand new short from the studio. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, the short will premiere on Monday, June 6, giving the general public its first look at the film in action. It was only last month that La Luna was announced to the world, with it officially wrapping production just recently. The first image from the short created a great deal of buzz, as it was a stunning view into what we have heard is a beautiful film. [Read more…]
Pixar Artists Masterclass 2011 Tour Heads To United States
The successful VanArts Pixar Artists Masterclass is coming to the United States, with stops in New York City and Austin before heading back up north to Montreal. Pixar employees Matthew Luhn and Andrew Gordon are the instructors for the in-depth 2-day course. In collaboration with VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts), the class focuses on animation and story development. The course is open to beginners and the more experienced, making it a fantastic option for those interested in animation. Read on for more details about the masterclass! [Read more…]
Special Cars 2 Panel Held In New York City
In conjunction with the New York International Toy Fair, Disney Consumer Products held a Cars 2 panel, where they spoke about the film, a few new characters, and (of course) the more than 300 toys that will tie in to Pixar’s upcoming movie. Film stars Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer were also on hand to discuss Pixar and their time spent shooting the film. I have kept this article largely spoiler-free, but there are a few plot details (nothing substantial) that are discussed.
[UPDATE 1: Added a gallery of high-resolution photos from the media event at the bottom of the post.]
[UPDATE 2: Added a video recap of yesterday’s event below.]
