There has been a shift in the last few years, where streaming services have dramatically overtaken physical media in usage. Take one look at Netflix – the company that was famous for mail-in DVD rentals is now one of the largest producers of content in the world, due to the convenience of streaming that it popularized. Disney has taken notice and is launching its own service, Disney+, which will house films and shows that include all of its subsidiaries, including Pixar. Why then, you might ask, should you buy a physical set collecting Pixar shorts when they will inevitably end up streaming? [Read more…]
Review: Pixar’s New Short ‘Bao’ Takes You On An Emotional Roller Coaster (Spoiler-Free)
As you may know, Pixar regularly attaches short films to its features. This year, the animation studio will be releasing Bao alongside Incredibles 2. A few weeks ago, I was invited to Pixar’s campus in Emeryville, California – while I was there, I had the opportunity to learn about the studio’s next feature film. I also had a chance to view the Bao short, an experience that left me an emotional mess. Read my spoiler-free review after the break! [Read more…]