One of the greatest reveals at today’s Pixar Short Films panel was the confirmation of the next Toy Story Toon. Entitled “Small Fry,” the short refocuses on Buzz after placing Barbie and Ken in the spotlight for the first Toy Story short, Hawaiian Vacation. Not only did director Angus MacLane provide the title of the upcoming short, he also spoke briefly about the set-up for the short and surprised the audience with a short clip as well. Read on for more details on what we learned! [Read more…]
Preview: 130+ Images From D23 Expo 2011
On Thursday night, the evening before the Anaheim Convention Center was set to throw open its doors to Disney fans who have descended upon the city to experience the 3-day D23 Expo, the media was invited to preview various areas of the show. I got a chance at an early look at the “Carousel of Projects,” an area celebrating the Disney theme parks, and some great props and memorabilia from the studio’s archives. I snapped many, many pictures from the event and have chosen a little over 130 to share with you, so read on for a look at what fans can expect to see from D23! [Read more…]
D23 2011: Carousel of Projects Media Preview
Disney kicked off their D23 Expo this evening with an advance sneak peek for the media. A small group of press from around the world gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center tonight for an advance tour of the Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion. Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts Tom Staggs welcomed the group with opening remarks, while Imagineers, cast members and Executives talked-up the exciting new attractions and technology coming soon. [Read more…]
The Pixar Times Is Heading To D23
The D23 Expo is a baby compared to many of the conventions that have been around for years. The 2011 iteration is only the second time that this all-Disney event is being held, with 2009 being the first. Walt Disney Studios was already a huge film studio – however, add Pixar and Marvel into the equation and Disney is a monster. Disney, Pixar, and Marvel are all set to hold presentations for their films, making the 2011 D23 Expo a can’t-miss event. When all of the Pixar presentations were detailed earlier this week, the final decision was made – The Pixar Times was going to provide D23 coverage from the Anaheim Convention Center. [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…]
