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Breaking - Inside Out Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek Coming Next Week

August 23, 2014, 1:34 pm
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Inside Out concept artwork

Breaking - Disney Movies Anywhere notified members to keep an eye out for the final week of the Pixar Summer Movies To Go promotion, but they also subtly mentioned that a "behind-the-scenes peek at Pixar's latest, Inside Out", would also be releasing somewhere between August 26 and September 1. We're assuming it will launch on August 26 alongside the final Monsters University Pixar Summer Movies To Go promotion in which all Pixar movies will be priced at $14.99 USD each between the dates listed.

Disney Movies Anywhere promo mentioning Inside Out

It will be interesting to see what details are revealed within the Inside Out sneak peek, but we're assuming that Director, Pete Docter, may do something similar to what Dan Scanlon did when he displayed concept artwork and covered the storyline for Monsters University highlighting brief moments of animation while introducing the main characters. Again, we don't know for sure, but we're speculating this will be similar. 

Additionally, if you haven't read our review of the Toy Story of TERROR! Blu-Ray, be sure to take a look at that post as we spotted what appears to be a piece of Inside Out concept artwork in the background as well.

Toy Story of TERROR! Blu-Ray extra with potential Inside Out concept art.

Disney Movies Anywhere – Watch Your Disney, Pixar and Marvel Movies! Download the iOS app using the link below & be sure not to miss the Inside Out Sneak peek!



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Take a look Behind-The-Scenes of Pixar's 'Inside Out' - First Look At Riley

August 26, 2014, 6:34 pm
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Riley from Inside Out

Disney Movies Anywhere has just launched a two minute behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Pixar's highly anticipated Inside Out (bundled along with the Monsters University Summer Movies To Go video). Hitting theaters on June 19, 2015, Inside Out will take us into the mind of Riley, a 11-year-old girl who is uprooted from her midwest life to start anew in San Francisco, California. As Riley grows up and enters her teenage years, her emotions and personality change too. Although Riley is an important part of the movie, her emotions are the film's main characters: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust.

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The sneak peek, introduced by Pete Docter (Director) and Jonas Rivera (Producer), gives us our first look at Riley, shows some great test animation of the emotions and also discusses the throwback animation style the team used in the movie. Rivera said, "We really wanted to push and caricature and squash and stretch and go back to some of those principles that got us loving animation". Hearing Pete and Jonas discuss the the old Hollywood style of animation really excites us - it's going to feel so fresh and nostalgic at the same time.

Test animation of the emotions roasting marshmallows over Anger's fiery temper
Pete Docter watching Jerome Ranft work on a sculpt of the emotion Disgust

Click the image above to watch the video on Disney Movies Anywhere

Be sure to chat about the sneak peek video and view even more discussions about Inside Out in the Pixar Post Forum.

Disney Movies Anywhere – Watch Your Disney, Pixar and Marvel Movies! Download the iOS app using the link below & be sure not to miss the Inside Out Sneak peek! Additionally, if you don't have an iOS device, you can also log into Disney Movies Anywhere directly on their website.



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'Toy Story That Time Forgot' Battlesaur Sky Broadband Commercial

August 27, 2014, 3:02 pm
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At this year's San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), Pixar held a Toy Story That Time Forgot panel moderated by famed compose, Michael Giacchino. Guests of the panel were treated to background storyboards, still images and even saw a sneak peek of the short along with images of the Battlesaur toys (which will be released this holiday season). Although the half-hour television special isn't premiering until December 2, 2014, Sky (A UK-based media company which also released a Toy Story of TERROR! clip last year) has just released a hilarious commercial allowing us to get a glimpse at the "dangerously delusional" band of Battlesaurs. Be sure to watch the commercial which is uploaded on our PixarPost YouTube channel below.


The hilarious fifty-one second commercial was directed by veteran television-spot and Partysaurus Rex director, Mark Walsh and we have to say that the character development by Steve Purcell-and-team is just brilliant - the Battlesaurs draw you in right away and make you want to see more. Speaking of Steve Purcell, not only is he the director of the half-hour special, but he also voices the hilarious and somewhat goofy, Cleric (pictured below).

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First Clip of Pixar's Upcoming Short 'Lava'

August 28, 2014, 11:54 am
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Pixar's Volcanic love story is set to hit theaters alongside Inside Out on June 19, 2015 - but today we have our first glimpse of the poignant short thanks to Yahoo! Movies. The clip, shows Uku (pronounced ooh-koo) singing a love song in hopes of finding love for himself - but how does an immovable formation of earth find love? That's the element that director, James Ford Murphy (Jim) wants to tell in a way that moves you emotionally and visually.

Check out this clip below, uploaded to Disney France's YouTube channel.


You can tell from the clip above that Uku seems to be the only one who is alone - heck, even the clouds are coupled-up and seem to have arms outstretched towards each other. So, how do you make a giant volcano show his emotions when he can't easily move? The Yahoo! Movies article mentions -
To create the face of the mountain, Murphy used an amalgam of the faces of Kuahna Torres Kahele, the musician who is the voice of the mountain; Honeymooners star Jackie Gleeson, and the bulldog in the Chuck Jones animated classic Feed the Kitty, which Murphy considers perhaps his all-time favorite cartoon. “That cartoon has so much heart and so much of the humor comes from genuine emotion,” he says. “That was a major inspiration for us.”

Lava recently had it's premiere at the Hiroshima Film Festival in which famed Hawaiian singer, Kuahna Torres Kahele (voice of Uku), posted some photos from the festival on his personal Facebook page. Be sure to check out the Forum post (started by Dan the Pixar Fan) to view some additional details and more photos. In addition to the great photos, we also think we have found three additional film festivals in which the short may be shown as well (read our finding in the Lava Forum post).

Potential Film Festivals that Lava may be shown at:


Photo of Kuahna Torres Kahele, Producer-Andrea Warren &
Director-Jim Murphy from the Hiroshima Film Festival

Very excitingly, we talked with Lava supervising animator, Aaron Hartline on August 27 as part of episode 31 of the Pixar Post Podcast (which will be released tomorrow, Friday August 29 - stay tuned). In the interview, Aaron talks about some of the technical challenges, working alongside Jim Murphy as well as another facial inspiration for Uku which wasn't mentioned in the Yahoo! Movies article. So, what are your thoughts on the first public clip of Lava?

Related Posts:
- New Lava still images and a news interview with Kuahna Torres Kahele
- Additional Details Surrounding Pixar's Upcoming Short, Lava
- Pixar's Next Short Lava Will Premiere Ahead of Inside Out in Theaters & More Inside Out Details

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Sharon Calahan's Historic 'American Society of Cinematographers' Membership

August 28, 2014, 8:51 pm
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History was made earlier this year as Pixarian Sharon Calahan, ASC was the first CG Director of Photography accepted into the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). The ASC was the first organization in the film industry exclusively devoted to honoring professional achievement. Membership is extended only by invitation to those who are actively engaged as directors of photography and have demonstrated outstanding ability. Calahan's induction into the ASC is a complete game-changer, carving the path for future directors of photography within the animation field.

Lighting example from Finding Nemo

Calahan's induction comes as no surprise to us as her eye for subtle details has always left in awe - as well as the work of her team. Although every department puts their stamp on the film, there is no greater impact to the finished product (visually) than the brilliant work that Sharon and her team have developed over the years. Her 20-year career (all with Pixar) spans a multitude of Pixar's most beloved films including - Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Cars 2 and Ratatouille.

Cinematography Database recently had a discussion with Calahan to discuss her career, advice for upcoming artists as well as other technical details. Below are a few standout questions, but be sure to read the entire detailed interview on Cinematography Database.

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Episode 031 of the Pixar Post Podcast - Our interview with Pixar Animator Aaron Hartline, News from 'Inside Out', 'LAVA', 'Toy Story That Time Forgot' and More

August 31, 2014, 8:39 pm
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In episode 031 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss a bevy of great Pixar news, but the great news is that this month's Pixar Pipeline interview with Aaron Hartline served two purposes - to discuss the Animation department as well as his role as the Supervising Animator on LAVA. Below is a summary with time codes for your reference:

Pixar Post Website Updates

  • At the top of the episode we chat about the wrap-up of last month's Book Club discussion of The Pixar Touch as well as the announcement of our next book, The Art of WALL•E. Be sure to check out more details on the Book Club page.

Pixar News

  • Starting at 4:09 into the podcast - we chat about the amazingly hilarious Toy Story That Time Forgot Sky Broadband commercial.
  • Starting at 13:40 into the podcast - we chat about the release of the Toy Story of TERROR! Blu-Ray and play our favorite clips from the vintage toy commercials (including a lot of laughter) - we even dig into the Pixar employees who worked on these three pieces. Finally, we cover the Partysaurus Rex director's commentary which certainly tops the list as one of our favorite commentaries to date.
  • Starting at 28:00 into the podcast - we chat about the Inside Out sneak-peek that was released and cover our thoughts on our first glimpse at Riley.
  • Starting at 34:19 into the podcast - we chat about the first clip of LAVA which was recently released as well. We cover our thoughts on the song, visual elements as well as our anticipation for the entire short being released ahead of Inside Out.

Part Five of The Pixar Pipeline Project

  • Starting at 42:38 into the podcast - We are excited to bring our fifth interview as part of the Pixar Pipeline Project. The Project is a nine-part series of Pixar interviews which will allow us to follow the path of a Pixar movie through its journey from story to screen. 
  • Our fifth interview is with Aaron Hartline from Pixar's animation department. We chat about everything from a day-in-the-life of an animator, to his work as the Supervising Animator on LAVA (with additional insights and details from the project).
  • Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on Aaron's journey to Pixar as well as some amazing stories of inspiration and perseverance on getting into animation.
  • Like we mentioned in the podcast, we want to hear from you - did Aaron's interview inspire you, did it make you think deeper about the career path you're on? Let us know - send us an email (info@pixarpost.com) or leave us a voicemail and we may even play it on our next episode (voice mail line (415) 799-7678[POST]).

Feel free to listen to the Podcast using the player below, subscribe and listen directly in iTunes, or subscribe and listen on Stitcher.


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European Premiere of LAVA at the 2014 VIEW Conference

September 15, 2014, 11:22 am
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Since the announcement of Pixar's upcoming feature short LAVA, fans have been 'erupting' with excitement over this volcanic love story. That excitement will continue to 'flow' as LAVA will make its European debut at the 15th International VIEW Conference with special guest Bill Watral (Supervising Technical Director).

The VIEW Conference is the premier international event held in Turin, Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, Gaming and VFX. The conference which will run from October 14-17, 2014 will continue to focus on exploring the increasingly fluid boundary between the real and digital worlds. This incredible conference is packed with brilliant guest presenters and is sure to be an informative and entertaining conference.

The conference schedule is filled with speakers from many Animation studios including Disney, Dreamworks as well as a keynote presentation from Pixar Co-Founder Alvy Ray Smith. For those planning on attending the VIEW Conference, LAVA will premiere on Thursday, October 16 at 10:00 AM.

FILM FESTIVALS

To date, we are aware of LAVA playing at the Hiroshima Film Festival (August 21-25), Telluride Film Festival (August 29 - September 1) and the Toronto International Film Festival (September 4-14). Be sure to keep your eyes out for additional viewings, but in the meantime, we're also expecting LAVA to be included at the Hawaii International Film Festival, scheduled from October 30 - November 9, 2014, and the Sonoma Film Festival, scheduled from March 25 - 29, 2015.

If you've been lucky enough to have seen LAVA already, be sure to leave a comment below, chat about it on the Pixar Post Forum LAVA post or send us an email - we'd love to hear your thoughts on the story, animation and overall look of LAVA.

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- First Clip of Pixar's Upcoming Short LAVA
- Additional Details Surrounding LAVA
- Our Interview with Aaron Hartline - Supervising Animator, LAVA

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Exclusive In-Depth Review - Everything You Need To Know About Disney Infinity 2.0

September 22, 2014, 4:48 pm
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Are you ready for the next edition of the famed game, Disney Infinity? We spent the last several days digging into the game, writing notes, cataloging power discs and even have a few tips we wanted to pass along to you. Read along to learn about the Marvel Play Sets, the Disney Originals Toy Box and everything you need to get started in Disney Infinity 2.0.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Like the first Disney Infinity, the 2.0 edition combines the game disc for your console (PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, WiiU) along with the beautifully designed figures which, when placed on the included Disney Infinity 2.0 base, appear in the game. Be sure to check out this video uploaded to the official Disney Infinity YouTube channel for a great overview of how the game works.


DISNEY INFINITY 2.0 OVERALL REVIEW

The enhancements to Disney Infinity 2.0 are seen, felt and experienced from the moment you get started. Most notable is the addition of the skill tree which can be individually built for each character. Like before, as you find capsules and beat missions, your character gains experience points and are "leveled up". As the characters achieve a higher level you will be able to assign individual skills in the skill tree which enhance that character's in-game ability. The reason I find this to be the most significant enhancement in the game is that not only does it give you an incentive to level up your character, but you can also build out your team to be balanced - using the best character for the mission at that time. For instance, while you may choose to build Thor's skill tree to make him extremely powerful, you could choose to build Captain America to have super speed and extra health.

Thor's Skill Tree

Other areas which really caught my attention when playing were:
  • The time is takes characters and power discs to appear in the game after you've placed them on the base is about two-times as fast as before. Although I never really complained about it before, it's a great addition to the game as you'll be switching characters a lot more often with the skill tree.
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Inside Out Trailer To Debut October 2

October 1, 2014, 10:20 am
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Pixar's highly anticipated movie, Inside Out, will see the release of its first trailer tomorrow, October 2, 2014 at Noon Eastern Time / 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Fans have been clamoring for glimpses since they first heard about the Pete Docter-Directed film featuring the 11-year-old, Riley and her five emotions - Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust. The one-minute-and-thirty-five-second trailer will premiere on Disney•Pixar's YouTube channel so be sure to stay tuned to our website and Social Media feeds (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) as we'll be spreading the word as soon as it's up.

From the screenshot above, we love getting a look at the memory orbs in the background on their shelves. Remember that the orbs are the stored memories of Riley and not only do their glow in the color of their emotion, but they also glow with different intensities to signify the strength of the memory - that's such an amazing little detail that we can't wait to see more of. Also, be sure to check out the related posts below to learn even more details about the movie.

Additionally, we'll be hosting a On-Air Google Hangout on October 2 at 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST to discuss the news of the trailer - you can watch the Hangout on Google+, YouTube or directly on our site (link will update once the trailer has been released). If you'd also like to join us as an online panelist to discuss the news with us face-to-face, be sure to read more details on how you can be included in our list of online panelists here.

Check out more concept art, screenshots and photos related to Inside Out, in our Pixar Post Inside Out Gallery (or click on the play button below to view the photos included in the gallery).

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Inside Out's Exciting First Trailer Debut, Entertainment Weekly News & Live Discussion of the Trailer - Updated

October 2, 2014, 9:21 am
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Image © Pixar - courtesy of EW.com

Inside Out may not be hitting theaters for another 260 days (June 19, 2015), but the excitement for the film has been felt among Pixar fans for what seems like an eternity (CinemaCon 2012 announcement). Today marks "opening season" for news related to the upcoming film with the release of the first one-minute-and-thirty-five-second trailer, a news article and a promotional website for the film. The trailer, released on Pixar's YouTube channel, showcases many of the emotional moments from past Pixar films and then takes us to the main attraction - some sneak peeks from the film while listening to the soothing bass riff of Aerosmith's, Sweet Emotion.


PROMOTIONAL SITE

In addition to the release of the first teaser trailer, Pixar has also launched a new promotional website called Inside Out Motion Poster where it links to all the additional sites, including the soon-to-be-launched, official Disney website based on the movie. The movie / motion-poster from the website is embedded below.
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Episode 032 of the Pixar Post Podcast - Our Interview with Angelique Reisch of Pixar's Lighting Department

October 5, 2014, 8:10 pm
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In episode 032 of the Podcast we continue our Pixar Pipeline Project by chatting with Angelique Reisch, of Pixar's lighting department. Angelique is the character lighting lead on the upcoming film Inside Out, and although we didn't chat specifically about details from Inside Out, we're certain that you'll thoroughly enjoy the day-to-day details of a lighting artist coupled with fantastic film references from Up and Monsters University. Additionally, her thoughtful advice for those looking to enter the lighting arena (or Pixar in general) we be invaluable information for eager listeners.

Part Six of The Pixar Pipeline Project

For those that may not be familiar with our series of interviews called the Pixar Pipeline Project, this is our sixth interview in the group. Overall, the Project is a nine-part series of Pixar interviews which will allow us to follow the path of a Pixar movie through its journey from story to screen. Be sure to follow along each month as we interview a new department within Pixar.

Feel free to listen to the Podcast using the player below, subscribe and listen directly in iTunes, or subscribe and listen on Stitcher.


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- All Pixar Post Podcast episodes
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The Art of WALL•E Pixar Post Book Club Discussion Tomorrow Evening

October 7, 2014, 1:16 pm
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Are you a fan of WALL•E? Do you enjoy digging into the background of a movie and discovering what hurdles were cleared to make the movie what it is today? Well, be sure to join us tomorrow, October 8, 2014 at 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST, as we discuss The Art of WALL•E as part of the Live Pixar Post Book Club. All of the details can be found on our Pixar Post Book Club page.

Image courtesy of Victor Navone's blog

You can watch the Live On Air Google Hangout directly on Google+, on YouTube or right here with the embedded video (remember the video won't go live until showtime).


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Stunning WALL•E Recreation Gains Another Enhancement - Eve

October 13, 2014, 1:52 pm
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Image courtesy of Adventures With WALL•E

Mike Senna is a skilled prop and robotics builder that has created one of the most highly regarded replicas of Pixar's lovable trash-bot, WALL•E. His creation is nothing short of jaw dropping. WALL•E moves, talks and emotes with such similarity to his cartoon-counterpart that you'd think that you entered the movie itself. When thinking of the film it's impossible to separate the sweet love story between WALL•E and Eve - now Mike has now crafted a beautiful version of Eve as well. His most recent video shows his initial test of a stabilization system for the two characters. We can't wait to see what's next for Eve and how the two will interact over time.


To view more information on the WALL•E recreation and ways you can meet WALL•E face-to-face, check out Mike's Adventures with WALL•E page. Additionally, you can also read more information about another wonderful WALL•E recreation on Michael McMaster's, McMaster Robot Projects page.

Related Posts:
- Mike Senna's WALL•E plays with a group of children
- Angus MacLane's Very Cool LEGO Profile
- Inside Out's Exciting First Trailer Debut

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New 'Toy Story That Time Forgot' Television Premiere Poster

October 14, 2014, 11:17 am
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Pixar's upcoming television special, Toy Story That Time Forgot, featuring the quirky and delusional Battlesaur gang will find our familiar Toy Story pals in quite a few precarious situations. As seen in the television premiere poster (via EW), we have our first look at the group surrounded by Raptorian Guards as they appear to be preparing for an intense battle! You have to love the petrified look in Rex's eyes, while Buzz is the consummate professional who's always ready for anything.

As a refresher, below is a summary of the plot details - additional information on the television special can be found in the Related Post links at the bottom of the page.
Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new Christmas special featuring your favorite characters from the Toy Story films, will air on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). During a post-Christmas play date, the Toy Story gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
In case you haven't seen the hilarious Sky Broadband commercial for the special, we have added it to this post - we couldn't resist watching it again after we saw the new poster.


Finally, the previous poster, created by Mike Mignola was revealed back in July leading up to the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con.


Related Posts:
- Toy Story That Time Forgot San Diego Comic-Con Panel Wrap-up
- Toy Story That Time Forgot Battlesaur Sky Broadband Commercial
- Toy Story That Time Forgot Pixar Post Gallery of officially released images
- Toy Story That Time Forgot Poster Revealed

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Director of Lava, Jim Murphy, Chats About Geology, Music & The Pixar Pitch Process - Updated with 2 Interviews

October 15, 2014, 8:27 pm
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Alongside the June 19, 2015 release of Pixar's next feature film, Inside Out, theatergoers will also see the release of Lava, the volcanic short film wrapped around a love story. You may not immediately think of a love story when you think of volcanoes, but in a recent interview with Coming Soon (thanks to a tip from our reader, Bryan L.), Lava director Jim Murphy chats about everything from the beauty of the Hawaiian islands (where the short film takes place), to the emotional elements of music, to the actual pitch process at Pixar. It really helps set up the element of "two ships passing in the night" looking for love - or, lava.


We also found it very interesting to learn more about Pixar's storied research process. Jim mentioned that although they (of course) had to take some liberties with talking volcanoes, they did stay true to one element of the geological history of the Hawaiian Islands. Volcanoes form and grow over hotspots in the ocean and over time, as they continue to drift along with the tectonic plates they drift off and another volcano will take its place. With the story of Lava, Pixar kept true to this premise as we know that the love story takes place over millions of years and involves the movement of Uku (the film's main character) and Lele within the Hawaiian waters.
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'Toy Story That Time Forgot' First Television Premiere Commercial

October 16, 2014, 1:16 am
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As the December 2 television premiere of Toy Story That Time Forgot approaches, more and more news of the 21-minute special has been hitting the internet. For those that watched the re-airing of Pixar's first television special, Toy Story of TERROR!, on October 15 (8:00 PM) you were treated to the first television commercial highlighting the dinosaur-inspired film. The 30-second commercial sets up a great juxtaposition between the humor of the television special, paired against the intense, gladiator-style battles - check it out below.


To highlight some of the hilarity that was shown cinematic commercial, we have included a few screenshots below. Who couldn't love the crayon smashing scene with Reptillus Maximus with the ultra slow motion debris flying into Buzz and Woody's faces?! Or the all-too-hilarious moment with Rex uttering, "well this seems festive" while sporting his new mechanical arms!
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Two New Stunning Images From LAVA & Interview With Jim Murphy

October 17, 2014, 11:22 am
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Pixar Post: Lava &emdash;

Just two days ago, we posted two great interviews with LAVA director, Jim Murphy, which had some fantastic details and insights into the creation of the musical love story between two volcanoes. These interviews also gave us our first glimpses at some concept art from the upcoming short film which were fantastic. Equally as exciting, today two new stunningly gorgeous still images were spotted (by Everything Pixar) which we found were included with an additional interview with Jim on Collider.

Pixar Post: Lava &emdash;

Check out the interview below and then soak in the beauty of the still images as well. The image of the turtles is astounding - look at the wonderful lighting in the scene and the gorgeous soft focus on the blue water behind the turtles. Wow.


Related Posts:
- Director of LAVA, Jim Murphy, Chats About Geology, Music & The Pixar Pitch Process
- Episode 031 of the Pixar Post Podcast - Our interview with LAVA's Supervising Animator, Aaron Hartline
- Inside Out's Exciting First Trailer Debut

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Watch the Monsters University Inspired Short Film, 'Party Central' On Disney Movies Anywhere Now

October 21, 2014, 1:01 am
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Pixar Post: Party Central &emdash;

Party Central, the raucous short film inspired by the door technologies at Monsters University is now available to watch in its entirety on Disney Movies Anywhere. The five-minute-and-forty-second short was previously only seen in theaters ahead of Muppets Most Wanted and to date, hasn't been released in any format. This is great news for fans of the short, as the release date has been questioned for some time. For some viewers, this may even be the first time they will be able to view the short film!


You can access Disney Movies Anywhere directly through the website, or on your Apple iDevice by downloading the free Disney Movies Anywhere app.


Thanks to our forum reader and Monsters-super-fan, Randy (a.k.a. mikewazowski2013) for posting the news of Party Central's release. Be sure to check out the related links below for more Party Central news, including our interview with the short film's Director (and Monsters University story supervisor), Kelsey Mann.

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- Episode 025 of the Pixar Post Podcast - Interview with Party Central Director Kelsey Mann, Incredibles 2, Cars 3& much more

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'Monsters University' Baseball Hat Returns to the Disney Store

October 21, 2014, 1:35 am
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Monsters University Baseball Cap for Adults

Ever since the removal of the storefront from the amazing, yet fictitious, Monsters University website, we've received many inquiries regarding the Monsters U baseball cap. The number one question is how it can be purchased now that it has been removed from the store. Well, good news friends, the Monsters University hat is back (temporarily) at DisneyStore.com, so be sure to pick it up before it's gone.


You may notice that this version of the cap has the frayed brim, just like Mike Wazowski's hat did in the film. Previously, this cap (with the frayed bill) was only available in Disney Parks as the prior DisneyStore.com version had a clean brim. I always enjoyed this extra detail on the hat and thought it added a fun level of authenticity.

Related Posts:
- Our Monsters University Blu-Ray Review
- Fear Tech Takes Over Monsters University Website
- Monsters University Four-Arm Sweatshirt - Our Four-Thumbs Up Review

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The Good Dinosaur Director Confirmed - Peter Sohn

October 21, 2014, 8:13 am
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After much speculation, we now have confirmation from Pixar that Peter Sohn will take over the directing reins for The Good Dinosaur, set for a theatrical release on November 25, 2015. Just over a year ago, we learned that The Good Dinosaur lead director Bob Peterson would be stepping off the project as the film had concerns with the story. Peter Sohn, the film's co-Director (at the time) was a natural fit to step in as the new lead director, but Pixar was mum on assigning the role officially until everything was sorted out with the story. (In fact, Pixar management brought in a power-team of veteran directors and storytellers to work out the kinks before announcing the role.)

After the film's delay, fans have been eagerly awaiting news and in August of this year, we learned that the film underwent a substantial story change as stated by John Lithgow, the voice of Poppa Dinosaur. This was the first breath of fresh air that The Good Dinosaur was firing on all cylinders again. The Good Dinosaur will be Sohns' feature film directorial debut, though he previously dazzled audiences with his artistry and storytelling in the heartwarming short that he both wrote and directed, Partly Cloudy. 

In the video below, Pixar officially broke the news on Twitter as Peter sketches Arlo, the film's main character.


In the background of the video you'll also notice Spot, another one of the film's main characters. This artwork has our mind wondering if perhaps Spot will continue to be in the rewrite of the film and what role he may play. What are your thoughts on today's news as well as Spot's appearance in the background of the video?


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