Month: April 2008 (Page 3 of 4)

First look at PRESTO, Pixar’s newest short

PRESTO is the latest Pixar short and is directed by Pixar animator Doug Sweetlan. The short will officially premiere at the Hiroshima International Animation Festival this August, and will be shown worldwide in theatres before WALL-E, starting June 27.

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The short film follows Presto DiGiotagione, a turn-of-the-century magician, who is famous for an astounding hat trick. Presto’s apprentice rabbit, Alec, however, is dissatisfied as he shares none of Presto’s wild success. While Presto is out eating lavish dinner, Alec is left behind, locked in a birdcage with a carrot torturously out of reach. Sweetland also provides the voices of both Presto and Alec.

Starz airing The Pixar Story

On April 22 at 10PM ET/PT, Starz will air The Pixar Story — a film that takes an in-depth look at the most influential animation studio of its time. The movie features behind the scenes footage along with interviews and archival footage.

After the movie, Stars will air The Pixar Story Continues, which consists of footage from Ratatouille and the upcoming WALL-E.

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Batman Gotham Knight to premiere at Wizard World Chicago

DC Comics and Warner Bros have announced that BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT is set to premiere at Wizard World Chicago on June 28, 2008.

The premiere will be followed immediately by a panel featuring members of the film crew and cast, including producer Bruce Timm; comics writer Brian Azzarello and writer Alan Burnett. Other filmmakers and voice talent are expected to participate.

BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available On Demand via digital cable and for download.

Via AWN

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Complete details on all upcoming Pixar movies

Pixar has released information for all their upcoming movies, including plot details and release dates. Check it out below:

June 27, 2008 – WALL•E
May 29, 2009 – Up
October 2, 2009 – Toy Story in 3-D
February 12, 2010 – Toy Story 2 in 3-D
June 18, 2010 – Toy Story 3 in 3-D
Summer 2011 – Newt
Christmas 2011, The Bear and the Bow (now known as Brave)
Summer 2012 – Cars 2

Up synopsis:

From the Academy Award nominated team of director Pete Docter (“Monsters, Inc.”) and co-director Bob Peterson comes “Up,” a comedic adventure taking off (and lifting spirits) in summer 2009. Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures. When seeking adventure next summer — look “Up.”

Newt synopsis:

What happens when the last remaining male and female blue-footed newts on the planet are forced together by science to save the species, and they can’t stand each other? That’s the problem facing Newt and Brooke, heroes of “newt,” the Pixar film by seven-time Academy Award winner for sound Gary Rydstrom, and director of Pixar’s Oscar-nominated short, “Lifted.” Newt and Brooke embark on a perilous, unpredictable adventure and discover that finding a mate never goes as planned, even when you only have one choice. Love, it turns out, is not a science.

The Bear and the Bow (now known as Brave) synopsis:

A rugged and mythic Scotland is the setting for Pixar’s action-adventure “The Bear and the Bow.” The impetuous, tangle-haired Merida, though a daughter of royalty, would prefer to make her mark as a great archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father’s kingdom and her mother’s life. Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right. Director Brenda Chapman (“The Prince of Egypt,” “The Lion King”) and the storytelling wizards of Pixar conjure humor, fantasy and excitement in this rich Highland tale. It’s voice talent is as follows: Reese Witherspoon, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson.

Cars 2 synopsis:

All the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the “Cars” saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe. “Cars 2” is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar-winning film “Ratatouille.”

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Disney’s upcoming animated movies

Disney has announced their animation schedule for the next 5 years and it includes TWO new Pixar movies for 2011. The others (Wall-E, Up, Toy Story 3, Cars 2) we already knew about.

2008

Wall*E (Pixar)
Bolt (Disney Animation)
Tinker Bell (DisneyToon)

2009

Up (Pixar)
Toy Story 3-D (Pixar)
The Princess and the Frog (Disney Animation)
Tinker Bell North of Neverland (DisneyToon)

2010

Toy Story 2 3-D (Pixar)
Toy Story 3 3-D (Pixar)
Rapunzel (now known as Tangled) (Disney Animation)
Tinker Bell A Midsummer Storm (DisneyToon)

2011

Cars 2 (Pixar)
The Bear and the Bow (now known as Brave) (Pixar)

Tinker Bell A Winter Story (DisneyToon)

2012

Newt (Pixar)
King of Elves (Disney Animation)

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