Pixar

Ellen DeGeneres Takes the Lead in 'Finding Nemo' Sequel, 'Finding Dory'

April 2, 2013 By Greg Gilman 6 weeks ago

Ellen DeGeneres will voice the forgetful Blue Tang fish named Dory who takes the spotlight in the sequel to 2003's Academy Award-winning "Finding Nemo"

  

'Life of Pi' Wins Big at Visual Effects Society Awards

February 6, 2013 By Steve Pond 14 weeks ago

Ang Lee's visionary "Life of Pi" beats "The Hobbit" to win top honors at VES Awards; "Brave" sweeps animation awards, "Game of Thrones" dominates TV categories

  

'Wreck-It Ralph' Smashes the Competition at the Annie Awards

February 2, 2013 By Steve Pond 15 weeks ago

Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" wins five Annies, including Best Picture and Best Director, over a field that includes "ParaNorman," "Brave," "Frankenweenie" and "Rise of the Guardians"

  

'Toy Story' Live-Action Remake Gets Warm Reception From Fans and Pixar Filmmaker (Video)

January 14, 2013 By Greg Gilman 17 weeks ago

"Toy Story" toys and real people reenact the Disney/Pixar film in feature-length YouTube video

  

Disney Sets Aug. 9 Release for 'Cars' Spin-off 'Planes'

December 21, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 21 weeks ago

DisneyToon Studios made the film "Planes," but Pixar chief John Lasseter is a producer

  

GKIDS: The Scrappy Little Guy of Animation

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

The small New York-based GKIDS is making a name picking up foreign-made, mostly hand-drawn films and giving them small releases and film-festival exposure

  

Pixar's Maverick Director: How I'd Tweak Our Formula for Success

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

"Brave" director Mark Andrews tells how Pixar needs to  work faster and smarter -- but, sorry, no R-rated toons

  

Disney, Netflix Sign Exclusive Film Deal

December 4, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 23 weeks ago

Netflix members will be able to watch Disney films instantly in the pay TV window across multiple platforms

  

‘ParaNorman’ Directors: Forget About Pixar, Let’s Make a Horror Movie for Kids

August 17, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 39 weeks ago

"ParaNorman" directors Chris Butler and Sam Fell test the boundaries of what kids can stand

  

Pixar Moves 'Monsters Inc. 3D' Into Crowded Christmas Field

July 24, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 42 weeks ago

The 3D re-release of the Disney/Pixar classic will be the only animated film to bow in December

  

'Ice Age' Earns Fox Animation a Seat Alongside Pixar, DreamWorks Animation

July 20, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 43 weeks ago

Pixar and DreamWorks Animation are the grizzled veterans, but of all the animation upstarts, Fox can make a case for being a peer

  

'Brave' Strikes Some Critics With Cupid's Arrow, but Misses the Mark for Others

June 22, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 47 weeks ago

Feisty heroine cut from a new mold or pseudo-feminist misfire? What critics are saying about "Brave"

  

'Brave' Premiere Shows Off Dolby Theatre - and Pixar's Hopes for a Recovery

June 19, 2012 By Steve Pond 47 weeks ago

The grand opening of the Dolby Theatre unveils "Brave," the least Pixar-like movie Pixar has ever made

  

'Brave' Review: More Than Just Another Arrow-Slinging Heroine

June 19, 2012 By Alonso Duralde 47 weeks ago

And unlike previous Pixar projects, this one has a great third act

  

Dolby to Install New Atmos System in 20 Theaters Worldwide

June 6, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 49 weeks ago

Disney/Pixar's "Brave" will be screened in some theaters with Dolby Atmos platform

  

'Toy Story 2,' 'Finding Nemo' Get Stamp of Approval From Post Office

June 1, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 50 weeks ago

Woody from "Toy Story 2" and other Pixar characters are featured in a new line of postage stamps

  

New Disney Studio Chief Alan Horn Vows: 'I Will Keep the Waters Calm'

May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 50 weeks ago

Alan Horn explains his plans to reinvigorate Disney's live-action unit,why he loves "Finding Nemo" and why, at 69, he's not ready for retirement

  

Disney Chooses Alan Horn as New Studio Chief

May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang & Lucas Shaw 50 weeks ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Thursday the former Warner Bros. chief would succeed Rich Ross (Updated)

  

Pixar Making Film about Mexican Holiday, Dia de los Muertos

April 24, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Studio also is planning film about dinosaurs and a journey into the mind

  

Oscar's Animated Shorts: Zombies Are Out for Pixar's Blood

February 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

A survey of the Oscar animated short category: Can Pixar end its 9-year losing streak?

  

Pixar, Tweety Bird Make Oscar Shortlist for Animated Shorts

December 1, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Big-name shorts will compete against smaller international films for final nominations

  

This Year's Oscar Season: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

November 21, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Awards contenders are hiring armies of publicists -- is it savvy campaigning, or desperation?

  

18 Animated Movies Will Vie for Oscar This Year

November 4, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Second-biggest field in animated feature category guarantees there will be five nominees this season

  

John Lasseter's Walk of Fame Ceremony: 'I Share This Star With Steve Jobs'

November 1, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"Without him, Pixar would not exist," the animated filmmaker tearfully noted

  

Downey Jr. Calls 'Avengers' To Arms At Jam-Packed Disney Fanfest

August 20, 2011 By Fred Schruers 1 year ago

Disney's D23 Expo tossed out clips from The Avengers, Pixar, the Muppets and more to an avid sold-out crowd

  

Disney Announces Two New Pixar Films From 'Up' Co-Directors

August 20, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

One explores human mind; the other a world where dinosaurs still walk the earth