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Entries in Pixar (17)

Saturday
10Oct2009

New 'Toy Story 3' trailer and posters hit

DateSaturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:46AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

There's a new trailer for Pixar's upcoming sequel "Toy Story 3" on the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. This one looks great, and it's good to have Woody, Buzz and co. back in action onscreen.

I'm usually not a fan of animated sequels, but in the case of "Toy Story," I am more than willing to make an exception. I'm really looking forward to this third adventure, and this trailer sure won me over.

In the Lee Unkrich-directed film, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. But... no toy gets left behind!

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Thursday
24Sep2009

Chris Wedge to direct 'Leaf Men' adaptation

DateThursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:49PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Oscar-winning filmmaker Chris Wedge, the man behind "Ice Age," is set to direct Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios' upcoming adventure "Leaf Men," based on William Joyce's illustrated children's book.

Variety reports Fox first wanted to give away the picture but decided to keep it after Wedge started talking to the good folks at Pixar. Yeah, I guess that's reason enough for Fox to be scared.

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Thursday
10Sep2009

Here's what Pixar's 'Cars 2' will be about

DateThursday, September 10, 2009 at 10:51AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

As you may have heard already, Pixar is developing "Cars 2," and the last thing I heard about the film was that Walt Disney moved up the release date for the Brad Lewis-helmed animated film from 2012 to 2011. Today I have more details about the sequel.

During a presentation in London, Pixar man John Lasseter had quite a few things to say about the plot of "Cars 2," and Empire has all the details. After the jump, find out what to expect from Lightning McQueen and his fellow cars...

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Monday
07Sep2009

Photos from Pixar celebration at Venice Film Festival

DateMonday, September 7, 2009 at 8:28PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich were all honored with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement for their work with Pixar Sunday at the current edition of the Venice Film Festival, and you can check out some of the photos from the event above and after the jump.

This celebration marked the first time the festival handed out a collective Lion for the category. Lasseter's directing credits at Pixar include "Cars," "Toy Story," "Toy Story 2" and "A Bug's Life." Stanton's credits include "Finding Nemo" and "Wall-E."

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Saturday
30May2009

Great 'Toy Story 3' teaser trailer debuts online

DateSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:06PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Those of you who saw "Up" on Friday already caught the first teaser trailer for Lee Unkrich's "Toy Story 3," which will open in theaters June 18, 2010. Now, the awesome little preview has landed online, and you can check it out after the jump. And yes, it sure feels good to see Woody and co. back in action, doesn't it?

This teaser doesn't focus on story at all, but it definitely gives us something to be excited about. I really loved the previous two flicks, and I'm glad to see Pixar pretty much stuck to the original design and animation of the predecessors for this third installment. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and John Ratzenberger are part of the voice cast.

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Saturday
30May2009

'Up' web reviews

DateSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:27PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A Still from Pixar's Up

Pixar's latest animated family film is "Up," an exciting adventure directed by Pete Docter and co-directed by Bob Peterson. Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer and Jordan Nagai lend their voices to the characters in the film, which follows a 78-year-old man who decides to take his entire house on a big trip to South America. Here is what the Web's critics have to say about it:

• CinemaBlend's Josh Tyler: "Pixar uses pictures to deliver something that's so much more than visual. No matter how you see it, you’ll be moved by it. Real men cry at 'Up'."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "'Up' benefits from fleshed out characters and imaginative story-telling, and the beauty of the film is found in its animation and its story, not in its third dimension."

• Joblo's Chris Bumbray: "Still, the best thing about this movie is the story and characters, which drew me into the film so deeply, that I truly forgot at times that I was watching an animated film- not because of the animation being so good, but more due to the fact that I connected so deeply to the characters."

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Friday
29May2009

Movie Review: “Up”

DateFriday, May 29, 2009 at 6:03PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: May 29, 2009

The players: Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Writers: Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Tom McCarthy, Voice cast: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer, Delroy Lindo and John Ratzenberger

Facts of interest: Pete Docter also directed "Monsters, Inc."

The plot: Carl Fredricksen decides to finally fulfill his dream and explore the globe. But instead of catching a plane ride, Carl builds his own transportation by tying thousands of balloons to his home.

Our quick thoughts: Pixar’s latest animated family film “Up” is a delightful, intriguing big-screen adventure you’ll quite simply never forget. It’s a marvelous experience that enchants children and adults alike, and it boasts an emotionally unique story stuffed with memorable characters, plenty of action and a delicious humor that causes many laughs.

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Monday
25May2009

This week's new movie releases - May 29, 2009

DateMonday, May 25, 2009 at 12:43PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This week, we're only looking at two wide releases: Pete Docter and Bob Peterson's Pixar animated flick "Up" with Edward Asner and Jordan Nagai as the voice cast; and Sam Raimi's new horror flick "Drag Me to Hell" with Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver and Dileep Rao:

DRAG ME TO HELL

Synopsis: Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton. Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks, and get a leg-up on a promotion?

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Friday
20Mar2009

Pixar's 'Up' to open Cannes Film Festival

DateFriday, March 20, 2009 at 9:58PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Pixar will kick it up a notch at this year's edition of the Cannes Film Festival, premiering its latest animated feature "Up" on opening night.

Yep, for the first time in the prestigious festival's history, an animated 3D flick will launch almost two weeks of cinema celebration.

Still, several animated movies have been previously screened at the festival, including "Kung Fu Panda," "Over the Hedge" and the two first "Shrek" films.

In "Up," 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen decides to finally fulfill his dream and explore the globe. But instead of catching a plane ride, Carl builds his own transportation by tying thousands of balloons to his home.

Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger, Delroy Lindo and Jordan Nagai are part of the film's voice cast.

Apparently, one of the reasons to screen "Up" on opening night is the festival's intention to promote 3D cinema technology. Cannes runs May 13-24, 2009. "Up" will land in theaters May 29.

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Sunday
08Mar2009

New 'Up' trailer boasts plenty of new footage

DateSunday, March 8, 2009 at 9:28PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Are you ready to board Pixar's next adventure?

If not, make sure you start packing, because "Up" will land in theaters May 29, 2009. A brand-new trailer for the film has recently been released online, and you can check it out below.

In the film, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen decides to finally fulfill his dream and explore the globe. But instead of catching a plane ride, Carl builds his own transportation by tying thousands of balloons to his home.

The nice thing about this trailer is that it offers plenty of new footage, giving us a better idea of what kind of adventures Carl will experience on his trip.

All I can is: it sure looks exotic... and entertaining of course. It will be interesting to see if this old man will succeed in capture our hearts as much as "WALL-E" did last year.

Pete Docter and Bob Peterson directed the film, and the voice cast includes Edward Asner, Delroy Lindo and Christopher Plummer. Enjoy the trailer after the jump.

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