Check out these three behind the scenes videos of WALL-E:
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Release date: May 29, 2009
No animated movie has ever won the Best Picture Oscar, but that’s not stopping Disney from pushing Pixar’s Wall-E for consideration. A Best Picture win would be an amazing, groundbreaking accomplishment for Pixar. Below is an ad that is currently circulating in various publications.
During today’s Walt Disney Showcase, John Lasseter revealed that the release date for Cars 2 will be pushed forward to Summer 2011, from the previous 2012 release date.
Mr. Lasseter also revealed plot details and how the idea came to him while traveling the world doing publicity for the original Cars. He wondered how Lightning McQueen, Mater and the rest of the gang would react to other countries and the foreign vehicles that inhabit them.
The sequel will answer such a question as Lightning McQueen and Mater go on a worldwide trip where they will no-doubt meet many new friends — all of which you will be able to buy at a toy store near you, just in time for the Holidays! After all, we all know that’s the only reason Pixar is doing another sequel. The original was a HUGE merchandising hit for Disney with products repeatedly selling out.
Also announced was a series of short Cars cartoons cleverly (not really) titled Car-toons… get it? Car…toons… Yea, they didn’t even try. The shorts will air on the Disney Channel and maybe even in theaters before other Disney films.
Discuss: What do you think? Is Cars 2 just an attempt to cash in on merchandising? What other Pixar film do you think would have been a better choice for a sequel? Post your comments and discuss with other readers.
Via Slashfilm
Release date: November 18, 2008
Check out these five images of Pixar’s 2009 movie “UP”, taken at this year’s Comic Con.
Check out this preview clip of Pixar’s next film, Up. In the video, we get our first glimpse and listen of the protagonist, an old man who’s young at heart.
Up is scheduled for theatrical release on May 29, 2009.
And in case you’re wondering what Up is all about, check out the film’s synopsis, along with the synopsis for every other upcoming Pixar movie, all the way through 2012!
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John Ratzenberger, voice of Hamm the Piggy Bank says: “Hammy is a villain in the beginning of the movie, [but then] Hammy becomes a superhero. You’ll see.”
Another character who will play a larger role in Toy Story 3 is Mrs. Potato Head. “[It’s] wonderful!†said Estelle Harris, who voices the character. “I have a much bigger part. ‘Toy Story 2’ was my entrance, and I was a newlywed. But now, I’m still very much in love with Mr. Potato Head.â€
Estelle Harris continued: “You know the wonderful thing about Disney/Pixar movies I think is they believe in this above all, to thine own self be true. And they are.”
Check out the logos for the 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 (This film was cancelled)
Christmas 2011 – The Bear and the Bow (now titled 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 titled 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.”
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)
Ratatouille has won the Oscar for best feature length animated movie and Peter & the Wolf has won for best animated short.
Congrats to the winners!
Update 2/29/08: Peter & the Wolf will make its U.S. television premiere on Thirteen/WNET’s GREAT PERFORMANCES series on Wednesday, March 26 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).
In the mean time, check out some behind-the-scenes footage.
The Walt Disney Studios is taking the latest advances in digital 3-D technology “to infinity and beyond” with plans to debut new Disney Digital 3-D versions of Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story” on October 2nd, 2009, and “Toy Story 2” on February 12th, 2010, it was announced by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.
Both of these beloved animated features are being newly converted to 3-D in advance of the June 18th, 2010 release of Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” which is being produced as a 3-D motion picture. Veteran Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich (co-director “Toy Story 2”) is directing.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter (director of the first two “Toy Story” films and chief creative officer for Disney and Pixar Animation Studios) will personally oversee the creative side of the 3-D conversions for “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” with his acclaimed team of technical wizards handling all the necessary steps in the conversion process.
Commenting on the announcement, Cook said, “We are committed to bringing moviegoers the best and most exciting 3-D movie experience, and we think they’re going to love seeing Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and all the wonderful ‘Toy Story’ cast of characters in an eye popping and dazzling way. John Lasseter and the animation team are putting all their passion and hard work into making this the greatest 3-D experience yet, and we’re excited to share their efforts with audiences everywhere.”
Lasseter added, “The ‘Toy Story’ films and characters will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we’re so excited to be bringing this landmark film back for audiences to enjoy in a whole new way thanks to the latest in 3-D technology. I am sure that this is going to be nothing short of fantastic and people are going to be blown away by the experience. With ‘Toy Story 3’ shaping up to be another great adventure for Buzz, Woody and the gang from Andy’s room, we thought it would be great to let audiences experience the first two films all over again and in a brand new way. 3-D offers lots of great new possibilities for the art of animation and we will continue to use this new technology to tell our stories in the best possible way.”
