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Legendary Don Rickles, Voice Behind Mr. Potato Head, Has Died

April 6, 2017 by Samad Rizvi 1 Comment

Legendary Don Rickles, Voice Behind Mr. Potato Head, Has Died

The Toy Story films are jam-packed with an incredible selection of great actors and actresses who have given memorable performances that have stuck with audiences for years. Among the cast was the legendary Don Rickles, a comedian with a unique voice – he voiced Mr. Potato Head in all three of the Toy Story feature films, and also appeared in many of the Toy Story shorts. There is sad news today that Rickles passed away earlier this morning. (Update: Pixar has issued a statement, which has been added to the story.) [Read more…]

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The Pixar Perspective on The Pixar Moment in ‘Toy Story’

January 7, 2014 by Josh Spiegel Leave a Comment

The Pixar Perspective on The Pixar Moment in ‘Toy Story’

When this column began its theme of highlighting the so-called “Pixar moment” in various Pixar films (we’re still waiting on that patent to go through), it was predominantly about focusing on moments of powerful emotion in films that are targeted primarily at the family audience. That animation can inspire adults and kids alike to grab for a tissue isn’t terribly unique—though few modern animated films would attempt to echo its impact, let’s not forget the iconic moment in Bambi when the title character’s mother is killed by a hunter—but Pixar’s later films, such as Ratatouille and Up, reach for emotion in surprisingly mature and complex fashion. So in starting off 2014 with a look at the Pixar moment in Pixar’s first film, Toy Story, you might think this column would look for the origins of those unforgettable, tearjerking moments.

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Filed Under: Pixar Perspective Tagged With: buzz lightyear, Cheers, Disney, Don Rickles, Hamm, John Ratzenberger, Mr. Potato Head, Pixar, Rex, Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Toy Story, Woody

The Pixar Perspective on Stand-Up Comedians

April 30, 2013 by Josh Spiegel 1 Comment

The Pixar Perspective on Stand-Up Comedians

When comparing Pixar Animation Studios to DreamWorks Animation, as we are all so wont to do, there are a number of very easy lines of demarcation. The former studio has, to this point, only released one movie a year, while the latter is prone to releasing two or even three over any 12-month period. DreamWorks Animation films are typically littered with pop-culture references tailor-made to placate those parents suffering next to their kids in the movie theater; Pixar films rarely go for the easy cultural gag, and are often so successful that adults may end up enjoying the overall product more than kids. (It is telling that the use of the 80s song “Dreamweaver” in Toy Story 3 stands out so much as an exception to this rule.) Perhaps the most frequently brought-up contrast, though, is in casting: DreamWorks’ animated movies are perceived as being frontloaded with famous people, where Pixar movies are cast with whoever’s right for the role, famous or otherwise. You can check some awesome movies at cheapmotorhomes.

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Filed Under: Pixar Perspective Tagged With: Brad Bird, Cars, Don Rickles, Dreamworks, Ellen Degeneres, Larry the Cable Guy, Patton Oswalt, Pixar, Planes, Ratatouille, Toy Story

Toy Story 3’s World Premiere

June 13, 2010 by Samad Rizvi

Toy Story 3’s World Premiere

Earlier today, stars walked the red carpet to attend the premiere of the strongly anticipated Toy Story 3. The cast of the film was present, along with director Lee Unkrich, Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, and plenty more. Essentially, the premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, was the place to be today. Below are pictures from the red carpet, taken by Reuters photographer Danny Moloshok. All of the following pictures are copyrighted by Reuters.

Woody having a good time

Tim Allen gives Buzz Lightyear the "bunny ears"

John Lasseter wields Buzz and Woody

Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, and Tom Hanks stand beside their 'Toy Story 3' characters

Tim Allen and Tom Hanks pose next to their characters

Tom Hanks sizes up Buzz Lightyear

Director Lee Unkrich flashes the '3' sign, signaling the arrival of 'Toy Story 3'

Michael Keaton (voice of Ken in 'Toy Story 3') stands between Buzz and Woody

Bob Iger, President and CEO of Disney, poses between Woody and Bullseye

Don Rickles and Estelle Harris (Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head) pose together

Joan Cusack stands beside Jessie. Yeeeehaw!

'Toy Story 3' composer, Randy Newman, waves to the crowd

Tim Allen poses next to lovable spaceman, Buzz Lightyear

Tom Hanks excited to see cowboy Woody

Toy Story 3 opens nationwide on June 18th. That’s less than 5 days away. That’s right. Get excited!

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