December 2011
4 posts
Pixar's Untitled Dinosaur Film Bumped Off Schedule... →
Disney recently baffled media outlets with their announcement of a film titled Frozen, set for release on November 27, 2013.
Since the same date coincides with the planned release of The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs
New 'Brave' Still: Merida Aims for Greatness! →
A new image from Pixar’s Brave was recently unveiled as part of Walt Disney Studios’ 2012 film preview.
Princess-turned-archer Merida (Kelly MacDonald) skillfully aims her bow and…
"Small Fry" Character Bios! [UPDATE] →
Toy Story’s Facebook fanpage has begun posting character bios for the cast of the brand new short, Small Fry.
The latest ‘Toy Story Toon,’ currently playing in front ofDisney’s
"The Art of Brave" Cover + Description! →
The Art of Brave is now listed on Amazon.com.
Disney/Pixar’s latest addition to the popular series from Chronicle Books promises to bring more than just concept artwork to the table….
November 2011
6 posts
Upcoming Pixar Interviews "Small Fry" Director... →
Starting tomorrow, audiences will get the chance to catch Pixar’s latest short in front of Disney’s The Muppets.
Directed by Angus MacLane (BURN-E), Small Fry serves as the latest…
"Cars 2" For Your Consideration Ads! →
Disney/Pixar gears up for the 84th Academy Awards with the newly unveiled Cars 2 “For Your Consideration” campaign.
Aiming for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, the initial…
"Brave" Trailer Premieres! →
“If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?”
After much anticipation, the full theatrical trailer for Brave is now streaming! Our latest look at the Mark…
"Small Fry" Sneak Peek Video! →
A preview clip from the upcoming short, Small Fry, was made available today via Disney/Pixar’s official YouTube channel.
In the brand new “Toy Story Toons” short, Buzz attempts to…
Catch "La Luna" in Hollywood! →
Listen up, Los Angeles: Another wonderful opportunity to screen La Luna has finally arrived!
With the re-issue of Cars 2 at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, fans will be treated to…
Now Available: Cars 2 on Blu-ray/DVD + Toy Story... →
A truckload of Pixar releases hit stores today including a wide range of Cars 2 home video options and the Toy Story Trilogy bundle.
The standard Blu-ray and DVD “combo packs“…
October 2011
5 posts
Woody's News Round-up! [10/28/11] →
Woody’s News Round-up is back with three new Pixar stories from all over the ‘net!
New Air Mater Stills: Air Mater, the first production from Pixar Canada, is set to premiere this…
Preview Cars 2 on Blu-ray: Getting Behind the... →
An exclusive clip from the Blu-ray release of Cars 2 was recently uploaded onto the official Disney/Pixar YouTube channel.
To prepare for the production of the high-octane sequel,…
Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011) →
Steve Jobs. Pioneer, innovator, dreamer, inventor, businessman, husband, father.
I’m finding this piece difficult to write. There is a mix of emotions swirling around my mind. Seeing what…
Finding Nemo on Blu-ray Teaser! →
One of the most frequent comments on the blog goes something like this, “When will we see Finding Nemo on Blu-ray?”
It seems every high-definition re-issue Disney and Pixar releases brings us…
Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo Return to Theatres... →
A slew of Disney and Pixar classics, including Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo, are headed back to theaters beginning in 2012.
The Mouse House made the announcement via press release…
September 2011
1 post
Lee Unkirch to Chronicle New Project on Tumblr! →
By the time Lee Unkrich began creating a strong following on Twitter, his latest project was already far along in the pipeline.
Now, the Toy Story 3 director is taking this type of…
August 2011
4 posts
Mike + Sulley Updated Character Designs Revealed! →
Thanks to our friends at The Pixar Times, we now have our first look at the updated character designs of the iconic Monsters duo.
Director Dan Scanlon showed side-by-side images of
Billy Crystal Talks Monsters University! →
The Los Angeles Times recently spoke with Billy Crystal about his voice work as Mike Wazowski in Monsters University.
Almost 10 years have passed since Crystal first took the mic as the…
Up Open House! →
Do you have a spare US $400,000? Then perhaps you could make time to float on over to the auction of an actual, live-able, Up house!
Carl Frederickson wouldn’t look too out of place…
2011 RenderMan Teapot Silhouette Revealed! →
For decades, hordes of eager industry professionals have flocked to SIGGRAPH to check out the latest innovations in CG.
Pixar is a staple of the conference, offering the most…
July 2011
11 posts
Pixar Fandom Recognized in Bay Citizen Article! →
For years, Pixar fans were seen as merely a niche market in the ocean of Disney aficionados from decades past.
More recently, sites like Pixar Planet have shown that the Lamp does in…
Kelly Macdonald on Brave! →
Actress Kelly Macdonald gushed about her role in Brave when she spoke to NBC Connecticut earlier this week.
Currently making the rounds in support of the last installment in the …
Pre-Order Cars 2 on Blu-ray! →
Well that was quick!
Amazon.com and other online retailers recently listed Cars 2 for pre-order less than one month after its theatrical release. Cover artwork has also hit the web and…
Cars 2: The Video Game Developers Closely... →
Did you know that Avalanche Software closely collaborated with Pixar Animation Studios to create Cars 2: The Video Game?
In “Pixar Perfect”, the developers of the addictive tie-in game…
A Day in the Life of John Lasseter! →
In a newly released mini-documentary, fans can experience the fun and stress of a day in the life of John Lasseter.
One can only imagine what it would be like heading both Disney and Pixar…
Box-Office Buzz: Back on Track? →
If this weekend is any indicator, Cars 2 may be back on track to a stronger box-office take than most might have expected.
Pixar’s latest picked up just under $5 million dollars on…
No Comic-Con for Disney/Pixar in 2011; Sets its... →
Opting out of a presentation at this year’s Comic-Con, Disney/Pixar has taken their big announcements to D23!
As many fans may remember, the D23 Expo is a biennial convention…
Cars 2: "Frankly, it's too good for that." →
Just a brief note here of an article everyone should read by Michael Cavna, on Comic Riffs over at the Washington Post.
Cavna ponders whether Pixar’s latest blockbuster Cars 2, has…
Box Office Buzz: Fourth of July Weekend! →
Cars 2 drove past its second weekend at the US box-office; let’s see how the film fared this time around.
Unfortunately, Pixar’s latest may not have had the most explosive 4th of July…
Cars 2 Easter Eggs! →
Need another excuse to catch Cars 2 in theaters again?
Disney/Pixar recently released their list of must-see Easter Eggs from their latest film. Maybe you found A113 and the Pizza…
New Brave Still: The Bear and the Bow! →
Another high-resolution still from Pixar’s upcoming film, Brave, has just hit the web!
This stunning image appears to be from the recently unveiled teaser trailer. True to the film’s…
June 2011
8 posts
Now Online: Brave Teaser Trailer! →
The Brave teaser trailer is now online courtesy of Disney/Pixar!
Throughout the weekend, we heard multiple complaints that some showings of Cars 2 did not include the trailer as expected….
Box Office Buzz: 12th Consecutive #1 Weekend! →
Pixar continues its streak of box office hits with Cars 2, the studio’s 12th consecutive #1 opener.
Weekend predictions considerably underestimated the film’s potential setting…
Cars 2 Release Party with GMA! →
How would you like to be one of the folks in this next video?
The cameras from ABC’s Good Morning America went inside Pixar Animation Studios for a live look at today’s Cars 2 release…
Brave Teaser Poster Revealed! [UPDATE] →
Change your fate in 2012!
An attentive contributor at the Ultimate Disney/DVDizzy forums spotted the first teaser poster for Pixar’s 2012 film, Brave, at their local megaplex….
Mater's News Tow-In! [06/21/11] →
Let’s take a moment to look into the future amidst all the excitement (and sometimes distaste) surrounding Cars 2.
In this edition of Mater’s News Tow-In… Pixar Project 2013 • New…
Cars 2: New Clip + New Image! →
Two very different examples of Italy’s representation in Cars 2 take the spotlight in the latest promos for the upcoming film.
In the image to the right, Lightning McQueen meets…
Pixar Website Update: Cars 2 Art + Hawaiian... →
A truck load of updates were recently added to the Pixar website including artwork from Cars 2!
Fans can check out dozens of never-before-seen pieces by clicking on the Cars 2 page…
Cars 2 Clips: Japan Race + Bathroom! →
To get fans revved up for the premiere of Cars 2, Disney/Pixar released a couple of exclusive clips from the film today.
Both videos are set in Japan, however each showcases different aspects…
May 2011
7 posts
Upcoming Pixar Reviews Chronicle Books' The Art of... →
Whether you’re a fan of the Cars franchise or not, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the 2006 film and its sequel are some of the best looking Pixar films of all time.
Of course, an…
Featurette: Back Into Cars 2! →
Meet the “car-acters” of Pixar’s upcoming film in the brand new featurette, “Back Into Cars 2!”
Posted on the official Disney/Pixar YouTube channel, this new clip includes interviews with…
Cars 2: Full Track List Revealed! →
The full Cars 2 tracklisting has been revealed right on the heels (or should I say wheels) of Disney/Pixar’s big musical announcement last Wednesday. According to Amazon, the…
Monsters University: Official Logo + Synopsis... →
Pixar’s other highly anticipated sequel, Monsters University, has a brand new logo, synopsis and release date!
Heading to college on June 21, 2013, the prequel to Monsters, Inc.…
A Look at the Music of Cars 2! →
Just short of a full track list, Disney/Pixar announced all of the songs that will appear on Cars 2: The Original Soundtrack next month.
Contemporary rock band Weezer, country star…
First Look: Pixar Short La Luna! →
Check out our first ever look at the upcoming Pixar short film, La Luna, directed by Enrico Casarosa.
Likely attached to Brave in 2012, this is the first we’ve heard of the short. The…
Cars 2: New Still + Final Soundtrack Artwork! →
Two brand new images from Cars 2 were recently revealed, the first of which will bring fans much relief.
Late last month, placeholder artwork for Cars 2: The Official Soundtrack …
April 2011
13 posts
Mater's News Tow-In! [04/21/11] →
We’ve got a ton of great news to share in this edition of Mater’s News Tow-In!
From artwork to shrub work, Cars 2 has been making headlines left and right. Here are a couple of stories…
Pixar Visit 2011: The 25th Anniversary Soiree! →
The much anticipated continuation to the Cars 2/Pixar Visit 2011 series is here: The Soiree.
Before any of the bloggers and I could see any footage or hear the most intricate…
Upcoming Pixar Reviews The Incredibles on Blu-ray! →
After endlessly waiting for a Blu-ray update, Upcoming Pixar presents a slightly delayed review of The Incredibles on Blu-ray!
Pixar fans and collectors won’t want to pass up this four…
Cars 2 Vintage Posters: London! →
Along with today’s huge character reveal, two brand new “vintage” posters from Cars 2 made their high-res, online debut!
The first banner is probably what you’d get if Pixar’s…
