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‘Onward’ Previewed At The D23 Expo: A Comedic Fantasy Adventure That Will Probably Make You Cry

August 24, 2019 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

‘Onward’ Previewed At The D23 Expo: A Comedic Fantasy Adventure That Will Probably Make You Cry

Given that Onward is less than seven months away, there is a lot that we didn’t know about the film, other than it taking place in a world where magic had become less popular, while technology took over. Today at the D23 Expo, though, the film’s cast and crew blew the curtain away and unveiled a significant amount of information! We saw a lot of things to love – the heart and humor that are so central to Pixar films were on display! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: D23 Expo, Onward Tagged With: Chris Pratt, D23 Expo, D23 Expo 2019, Dan Scanlon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kori Rae, Onward, Tom Holland

Watch The First Trailer For Pixar’s Next Original Film ‘Onward’

May 30, 2019 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

Watch The First Trailer For Pixar’s Next Original Film ‘Onward’

All Pixar-related eyes are currently pointing toward the approaching Toy Story 4. The film reunites characters that first graced the screen over 20 years ago – those iconic characters have gone on to become household names. Pixar is developing its next film, an original one, that could unleash a new group of characters that audiences fall in love with – could next year’s Onward deliver? Get your first look at them in the film’s first trailer! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Onward Tagged With: Chris Pratt, Dan Scanlon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kori Rae, Octavia Spencer, Onward, Tom Holland

First Look At Pixar’s 2020 Film ‘Onward’

May 29, 2019 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

First Look At Pixar’s 2020 Film ‘Onward’

We may be anxiously waiting for Toy Story 4, which arrives in theaters next month, but Pixar has much more that it is working on as we speak. The studio appears to be working on a string of original films, with its 2020 film featuring a story with fantasy elements. Titled Onward, the film is being directed by Dan Scanlon and today we have our first look at what the characters will look like! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Onward Tagged With: Chris Pratt, Dan Scanlon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Onward, Tom Holland

Pixar’s Upcoming Slate To Be Stacked With Original Films

May 14, 2019 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

Pixar’s Upcoming Slate To Be Stacked With Original Films

By the time that Toy Story 3 made its way into theaters in 2010, Pixar had produced 11 feature films and only one franchise had seen any sequels (Toy Story 2 and the aforementioned third film). Including Toy Story 3, and up to Toy Story 4, out of the 11 last feature films that Pixar has made, six of them have been sequels1. It sounds like, though, that Pixar is on its way to a string of original films. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Unconfirmed Tagged With: Dan Scanlon, Domee Shi, Mark Nielsen, Onward

The Pixar Perspective on Formula

April 1, 2014 by Josh Spiegel Leave a Comment

The Pixar Perspective on Formula

When Pixar Animation Studios unveiled its first feature film in 1995, it represented a rebellious pushback against a formula that some people might not have been conscious of until watching Toy Story. Only then were audiences reminded that not all mainstream animation needed to have Broadway-style songs, straightforward leading characters paired with talking-animal sidekicks, or the like. When The Little Mermaid was released in November of 1989, it felt like the culmination of what Disney animation and its rivals were trying to accomplish in reviving the form for a younger generation; movies like The Great Mouse Detective and An American Tail had paved the way, but didn’t approach the same qualitative cohesion as the story of Ariel and her dreams of being human. But within 6 years, its story structure, characterization, and aural composition were no longer even mildly groundbreaking. The same happened with Pixar and its films; even though Toy Story owes a great debt to the buddy comedies of the 1980s, its combination of unique visuals, childhood nostalgia, and action once felt fresh and new.

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Filed Under: Pixar Perspective Tagged With: American Tail, Andrew Stanton, Big Hero 6, brave, Dan Scanlon, Frozen, Great Mouse Detective, Lee Unkrich, Little Mermaid, Monsters University, Pocahantas, Toy Story

The Pixar Perspective on ‘Star Wars’

January 28, 2014 by Josh Spiegel 2 Comments

The Pixar Perspective on ‘Star Wars’

The gravitational pull of the endless Star Wars franchise is inescapable in modern cinema. Though there have only been six live-action films in the series, the vast ocean of toys, theme-park attractions, animated TV series, books, and more make it impossible to avoid, even before there were rumors of a new trilogy. After the Walt Disney Company purchased Lucasfilm in the fall of 2012, the rumors became truth: within just a few years (now under 2 years), a new trilogy of Star Wars films would be unveiled, following up on the events of Return of the Jedi. Since that time, it’s been assumed that Disney wouldn’t just make new live-action films in that galaxy far, far away. Why not make more animated films, or spin-off series, and so on? For now, at least, these are rumors. We recommend you to click site and find the best Star Wars games and more.

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Filed Under: Pixar Perspective Tagged With: Andrew Stanton, Brad Bird, Cars 2, Dan Scanlon, Disney, Episode VII, George Lucas, JJ Abrams, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Monsters University, Pete Docter, Pixar, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars, Toy Story 3

‘Monsters University’ Nominated For Animated Film BAFTA

January 8, 2014 by Samad Rizvi 2 Comments

‘Monsters University’ Nominated For Animated Film BAFTA

Pixar is no stranger when it comes to awards season. The animated films have earned a wealth of nominations in the short history of the studio, adding to Pixar’s respectable status as one of the elite studios in the film industry. Even now, after the animation house has released its first films that were not universally beloved, the brand carries a certain sense of quality. Monsters University, the latest great Pixar film, extends that quality and is racking up some love from awards organizations. Today, it was announced that the film had earned a BAFTA nomination.

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Filed Under: Awards Tagged With: Dan Scanlon, Kori Rae, Monsters University

‘Monsters University’ Opens Big With $82 Million (Updated)

June 23, 2013 by Samad Rizvi 5 Comments

‘Monsters University’ Opens Big With $82 Million (Updated)

While Pixar films have received mixed responses from critics over the last few years, the general public continues to come out in droves. The Pixar brand is the strongest in Hollywood, with all 13 of its prior films debuting at the top spot of the weekend box office during their opening weekends. In North America alone, those films have together brought in over $3 billion. Monsters University, which opened this past weekend, has kept the perfect streak going, raking in approximately $82 million. Find more details after the break!

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Filed Under: Box Office, Monsters University Tagged With: Dan Scanlon, Monster University, monsters inc 2, Monsters University Box Office

Film Review: ‘Monsters University’ Delights

June 21, 2013 by Samad Rizvi 10 Comments

Film Review: ‘Monsters University’ Delights

One of the biggest criticisms directed at Pixar today is that the studio has become reliant on producing sequels to its films rather than films based on original stories. We live in an era where franchises are highly sought after by major studios because they are more likely to be successful at the box office. Films such as Star Wars Episode VII and Fast & Furious 7 are currently in development and will likely bring in hundreds of millions of dollars. Audiences have a connection with the characters in franchises, hence the larger success rate. Pixar’s argument has been that it is not looking to develop sequels – it is seeking to bring great stories to the screen. Toy Story 2 and 3 were success stories. Monsters University, Pixar’s first prequel which arrives in theaters today, is another great addition to the studio’s catalog. Check out the spoiler-free review after the break!

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Filed Under: Monsters University, Reviews Tagged With: Dan Scanlon, Kori Rae, Monsters University Review

PixArt: Monsters Mash-Up Round 1 Mixes With The Worlds of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Beauty and the Beast, More

June 7, 2013 by Jerrod Maruyama 3 Comments

PixArt: Monsters Mash-Up Round 1 Mixes With The Worlds of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Beauty and the Beast, More

We’re just a few weeks away from the debut of Pixar’s first prequel – Monsters University opens June 21 in theaters everywhere. To celebrate, we asked you to submit your best Monsters Mash-Up. Take any of the characters from the ‘Monsters’ universe and smash ’em up with just about anything else. The results have been unsurprisingly entertaining! In this first batch alone, we see monsters invading the worlds of Star Wars, The Incredibles and The Lord of The Rings.

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Filed Under: Monsters University, Pixar Artwork Tagged With: Amy Mebberson, Andrew Kolb, Beauty and The Beast, Chris Raimo, Dan Scanlon, Ian Glaubinger, Mike Wazowski, Monsters Mash-Up, Pixar, PixArt, Star Wars, Sulley, The Incredibles

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