In 1972 Ed Catmull (founder of Pixar) and his colleagues created the world’s first 3D rendered movie, an animated version of Ed’s left hand. This is the film that they produced. It includes some “making of” footage (around 1:30) and some other early experiments. Read more at nerdplusart.com/?p=1106. 40 Year
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The Road to Pixar – The Pizza Planet Truck Story
The Road To Pixar is an independent student film which involves construction of a life sized replica of The Pizza Planet Truck as well as a road trip up the state of California. The Pizza Planet Truck, which was first seen in Toy Story, is a running gag throughout almost
Disney Pixar Cars Collector Customizes his RIDEMAKERZ
RIDEMAKERZ takes vehicle play and car design to a whole new level with its line of Disney•Pixar Cars 2-inspired vehicles that are fully-customizable. From engines and spoilers to decals and wheels, these cars are sure to race into the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere. In this “Rolling with RIDEMAKERZ” video,
New Space-Themed Toy Line Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story Lets Imagination Soar with Toymation Video Short
Real toys star in this all-new “toymation” video featuring the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Command Center and action figures from Mattel. In this adventure, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and sidekick Rex venture into outer space to battle the evil Emperor Zurg! Utilizing stop-motion animation, this video combines old techniques with new
Disney Investigating Child Labor at ‘Cars’ Merchandise Factory In China
This article comes to us from the Guardian in the UK. A Sturdy Products’ employee works to fulfill orders, for ranges that include Disney merchandise. But a monitoring group claims that workers’ rights are often abused. Disney’s best-selling Cars toys are being made in a factory in China that uses
Win a Trip the Opening of CarsLand and Meet John Lasseter
Do you have a photo of John Lasseter from his 1977 stint as a Jungle Cruise skipper at Disneyland? Enter your photo for a chance to win a private Jungle Cruise with John Lasseter and attend the Grand Opening of Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure! Don’t have a John
Pixar’s ‘Brave’ and ‘Monsters University’
Over the last twenty five years, Pixar has created fifteen different shorts, with two more on the horizon. Not only that, they have created twelve of the most critically acclaimed and widely loved movies over the past sixteen years. What better way to celebrate the twenty fifth birthday of
A Toy Story by Any Other Name
Would a Toy Story by any other name sell as sweet? The Toy Story trilogy comprises some of the highest grossing, most critically acclaimed, Academy awarded animated feature films of all time. And I have to say they are some of my favorite Disney productions ever! But would they have
Last Chance to Enter: Disney’s Cars 2 Gaming Accessories Giveaway
While Cars 2 may be a faint memory, kids will never forget the larger than life characters from the film. Performance Designed Products (PDP), brings characters from the Cars 2 franchise, like Lightning McQueen and Finn McMissile, to life with fun gaming accessories. Kids can hook up the Cars 2
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission: a
Disney’s Cars 2 Gaming Accessories Giveaway
While Cars 2 may be a faint memory, kids will never forget the larger than life characters from the film. Performance Designed Products (PDP), brings characters from the Cars 2 franchise, like Lightning McQueen and Finn McMissile, to life with fun gaming accessories. Kids can hook up the Cars 2
Ka-chow! Send a Hello Forever Stamps Salute Disney-Pixar Characters
Hello” is a simple, everyday word. Today, it has a new meaning as the U.S. Postal Service issues the Send a Hello Forever stamps to connect family and friends through the power of the mail. The new Send a Hello Forever stamps feature the characters of five popular movies created
Toy Story characters are coming back to the big screen later this year!
Great news for Toy Story Fans. Disney/Pixar released via their twitter the other day details on the new Toy Story short “Small Fry” being released before the Muppets Movie this November. In the latest Toy Story Toon, Buzz Lightyear is left behind at a fast food restaurant when a kids’
“Planes” An All-New Animated Feature Film From Disneytoon Studios
Dusty, the small-town crop-duster from DisneyToon Studios‘ upcoming feature “Planes,” has found his voice: Emmy Award®-winning actor Jon Cryer, lands the role of the daring dreamer who takes on the most notoriously grueling air race in history, and in the process gives a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Planes,”