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Watch: A Close Look At Pixar Fest’s Fireworks Show
Yesterday, I wrote in-depth about the centerpiece of Pixar Fest, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular.” My experience watching the show was an incredible one, from the opening of the show where Buzz Lightyear flies over Sleeping Beauty Castle, to the sequence where Coco music, much like for the film, almost made me cry in front of strangers. There is a lot of thought that goes into developing a show with so many lovely details. On the eve of the opening of Pixar Fest, I had the opportunity to participate in a video interview where I was able to dive deep into what makes the show so special. [Read more…]
Pixar Fest’s Fireworks Show Is A Serious Spectacle
When you think of Disneyland, there are a few things that come to mind – among them are attractions, parades, great snack selection, and fireworks. Pixar Fest, which is the limited-time celebration of Pixar and its characters, is now officially underway at the Disneyland Resort – given that it’s a special event, there are plenty of entertainment options, but the crown jewel is “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular.” It is one of the most technologically advanced fireworks shows that Disneyland has developed and it shows. I had the opportunity to watch the show on the eve of the start of Pixar Fest and, in my view, it is a serious spectacle. [Read more…]
‘Coco’ Is The First Pixar Movie That My Daughter Loves
My three-year-old daughter has a short attention span, and therefore, has had an easier time sitting through a television show than a film. It was only a year ago that she had the attention span to sit through a movie – that film was Moana. She was obsessed with the film, asking to watch it daily. Then, a few months later, the process repeated with Tangled. In the last year, no feature has captivated her quite like these two films (which both star Disney princesses), although I noticed that she has also been drawn to Beaty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King – all of them Disney Animation projects. I tried getting her to watch Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Inside Out, and although there was a brief moment of interest, she walked away from all of these. Then, there came Coco. [Read more…]
‘Coco’ Made Me Cry Uncontrollably (Spoilers)
Often times, before viewers watch several Pixar films, they are advised to bring a box of tissues with them to the movie screening – the studio’s films have become strongly associated with tears. Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., WALL-E, Up, and Inside Out are often cited as examples. Toy Story 3, directed by Lee Unkrich, is packed with moments where loss and death are themes that lead to people shedding tears. Unkrich, along with co-director Adrian Molina, matches that high bar he set with his latest directorial effort, Coco, a film that tackles the idea of death head-on and manages to make it look easy. Many films stumble with portraying death, but Coco handles it incredibly well – in a moving, hopeful, and inspiring way. I practically sobbed during Coco, for a number of reasons, not only for how beautifully the film juggles the concepts of family and death, but also for how they resonated with me and how I view my family. I have been waiting to write openly about Coco – now that it has been out for a few weeks and millions around the world are seeing this gem of a film, that time to share is here. Please, please do not read this if you have not seen the film, as there are SPOILERS in this article, so it is directed at those who have already watched it – those of you still here, read on. [Read more…]
Hear From The Filmmakers And Musicians Who Created The Music of ‘Coco’
Now that Coco has been released in several countries around the world (the film has already become the highest-grossing film ever in Mexico), audiences are seeing and hearing the gorgeous world of Coco. When I spoke with the filmmakers, including director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina, it appeared authenticity to Mexican culture influenced seemingly every decision in making the film. If you speak with those who have seen the film, it seems like the Coco team has succeeded in remaining true to the sights, sounds, and traditions of Mexico. Music is key to the story and it was crucial to get it right. [Read more…]
‘Coco’ Has (At Least) Three References To ‘The Shining’
Pixar is known for several things, including having the ability to make audiences weep at will through beautifully told stories featuring great characters. The animation studio is also well-known for sneaking in easter eggs, which are both entertaining for the artists to hide and a pleasure for eagle-eyed viewers to spot. Lee Unkrich, who recently finished directing Pixar’s latest film Coco, is not shy in expressing his love for Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Actually, the director placed several references to the Kubrick film in his first directorial effort for Pixar, Toy Story 3. Now, he has done the same for Coco. [Read more…]
One Shot In ‘Coco’ Has 7 Million Lights – How Pixar Made It Happen
Early this month, I had the opportunity to visit Pixar’s campus in Emeryville, California. While there, I viewed approximately 30 minutes from the studio’s upcoming film, Coco, and learned how the film was made directly from director Lee Unkrich, co-director Adrian Molina, and the rest of the creative team. One of the most fascinating points that I discovered during my two days there was that there is at least one shot in the film that features 7 million lights – the teams working on the film spent years dreaming it up and the results are incredibly breathtaking. Read about the process to bring this magical shot to life after the break! [Read more…]
Watch: ‘Coco’ Teaser Trailer Gives Us A First Look At The Gorgeous Film
Coco is the first film from director Lee Unkrich since Toy Story 3, which was released in 2010. Coco is the director’s first chance at tackling an original story at the studio, which has many excited, as audiences were wowed by the raw emotion and intensity that was present in Toy Story 3, especially in the film’s third act. Today, we get our first in-depth look at Coco, as the first trailer has been unveiled – watch it after the break. [Read more…]
‘Coco’ Teaser Trailer Likely To Debut In March
In Pixar’s early history, we were spoiled – when a film from the studio was released in the theaters, it was usually accompanied by a first look at the next Pixar film. The teasers would provide early looks at the films, which would often be about a year away from release. In recent years, Disney and Pixar have stepped away from this practice, preferring to unveil a teaser or trailer closer to the film’s release date. Another complicating factor is that 2017 is seeing the release of two Pixar films, a rarity, up until this point, that may become a common occurrence in the future. Now we hear that a trailer for the studio’s second film this year, Coco, will be getting a release sooner than you think. [Read more…]
