What does it take for an individual to oversee Pixar, Disney Animation, Disney theme parks, and direct Cars 2? Given that many of us would have a hard time managing just one of these tasks, the incredibly busy John Lasseter needs a regimented schedule in his life to accomplish all of the above. Walt Disney Studios has released a video detailing one day in the life of the director, and we can safely say that he does more than we can knock out in a week! Check out the 25-minute documentary below for the closest look at the life of John Lasseter that we have seen yet. [Read more…]
Awesome: Replica Of ‘Up’ House Going On Sale For $400,000
Up has left quite a large stamp on popular culture. The beautifully emotional film has one of the quickest ‘happiness to sadness’ transitions in cinema history, driven by the touching relationship of Carl and Ellie. The house, which played such a major role in the animated film, has seen replicas built across the world, demonstrating the love people have of that colorful home. Just a few days ago, news hit from The Salt Lake Tribune that Bangerter Homes (based in Utah) is currently building what you can say is arguably the best recreation of the couple’s house. Read on for some images from the painstaking recreation!
(UPDATE: Added video of the house below) [Read more…]
PixArt: July 2011 Feature – A Monster, Aliens, & Some Birds
In June, PixArt took a small detour to Radiator Springs with our countdown to Cars 2. But now we’re back on track with an all-new piece from German artist Christian Lindemann. Mike meets the aliens and the birds in this wonderful mash-up of Pixar favorites. Please check out Christian’s great illustrations and design at his website. Read on for more information about the artist in his own words. [Read more…]
La Luna North American Premiere Dates Set
With Pixar’s newest short, La Luna, playing the festival circuit, film fans around the world are clamoring for the short to screen in their backyard. The short enjoyed its world premiere at the Annecy Film Festival in France and is actually playing at the Paris Film Festival on July 7, as part of a celebration of Pixar’s 25 years. The short film will premiere in North America on the opening night of the LA Shorts Fest and will also screen with a making-of talk by director Enrico Casarosa a few days later. Read on for more details about the premiere in Los Angeles and when we might see screenings in other cities! [Read more…]
Harry Potter Composer Patrick Doyle Scoring Brave
A few months back, Film Music Reporter broke news that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire composer Patrick Doyle would be scoring Brave for Pixar. After Disney/Pixar recently confirmed the composer’s hiring, The Scotsman (via First Showing) had a chance to speak with the Scotland-native about his approach to scoring the film. Read on for more on the research trips that Doyle took, how he would like to honor the land of Scotland, and why he wants to avoid using bagpipes. [Read more…]
John Carter Website Launches, Teaser Attached To Harry Potter
Disney has launched the official website for their live-action feature directed by Andrew Stanton, John Carter (formerly John Carter of Mars). The site is light on goodies at this point, solely featuring a short film synopsis, a brief listing of the cast and crew, as well as a download link for the hi-res teaser poster that was released a few weeks ago. Read on for a look at the official site! [Read more…]
Brave Director Mark Andrews Reveals New Plot Details
Many are fascinated by Pixar’s 2012 film, Brave, as it is the studio’s first film where the protagonist of the story is a female. Not only that, but it is the first fantasy film to come out of the Emeryville-based studio. The teaser trailer and the concept art that have been displayed show off a darker tone than we have gotten from other films such as Monsters, Inc. and Ratatouille. Plot details have been scarce – we know that Princess Merida unleashes a curse upon her kingdom and she must set things right. Director Mark Andrews spoke with The Daily Record about the film, and he revealed a few more details about the film’s story. Read on but beware of possible spoilers (at least for those who want to know nothing about the plot), as Disney/Pixar has not released some of these details. [Read more…]
More Images From My Visit To Pixar
I have some more images from my visit to Pixar a few months ago for the Toy Story Hawaiian Vacation and Cars 2 press event. I held on to some of the pictures because some of the posters and pieces of concept art in the images had not been released by Disney/Pixar yet, but now that they are all out there, I thought it would a great time to share these images. Also represented here are many great memories I have of the trip, including when I met Monsters, Inc. and Up director Pete Docter. You could feel the creativity in the air when he was around. Take a look at the 20+ images here (make sure to enlarge them, as they get MUCH bigger). [Read more…]
New Brave Image Features The Bear, Merida, And The Bow
A gorgeous new still from the upcoming Pixar film, Brave, was released by Disney/Pixar earlier today. Each new image that is revealed seems to further confirm the fantastic artistic style of the film. Don’t even get us started on the new teaser trailer that was unleashed earlier this week. The concept of a gritty fantasy storyline excites us, while the incredible amount of detail present in this new image has sent that level of excitement through the roof. Take a look at the new hi-res image here! [Read more…]
Watch: Brave Teaser Trailer
This past weekend, audiences had a sneak peek of the teaser trailer for Pixar’s 2012 film, Brave. This morning, Disney/Pixar released the trailer online and we have to warn you – it may just rock your world. This has the potential to be an epic fantasy story. It certainly looks gorgeous. Take a look at the teaser here and let us know about the level of your excitement! [Read more…]
