While the first thing you may think of when you hear Steve Jobs‘ name is his legendary work at Apple, many people should know the role he played in the creation of Pixar films. Jobs financed the studio for quite some time, even when it was not profitable, because he believed in
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Brave Bluray Review – Loaded with tons of bonus content!
Landing tomorrow Disney releases the box office hit Brave on Bluray and DVD. An original and thrilling journey set in the ancient and magical Highlands of Scotland, “Brave” follows the heroic journey of the headstrong, young adventurer Merida. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida confronts tradition and defies an
Pixar Short “La Luna” Now Available Online!
“La Luna” is one of my favorite of the Pixar shorts that have been released in the past few years and I was glad to see it was available online now! “La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar
Wreck it Ralph Dominates Box Office Taking in 49 Million
Dominating the box office this weekend with 49.1 Million Dollars Disney’s Wreck it Ralph lands in first place despite still millions without power in the North East. The movie debut not only topped the weekend chart but also smashed the opening-weekend record for a non-Pixar, in-house-made Disney cartoon. I had the
Coming to Bluray – Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2
From Disney•Pixar, the Award-winning studio behind ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Up’ and ‘WALL•E,’ comes a new collection of short films. Experience the revolutionary animation and unforgettable characters with 12 short films together for the very first time. This must-own collection also features seven rarely screened student films from directors John Lasseter, Andrew
Disney Pumpkin Carving Pattern Roundup
Every year we always wait till the last possible moment to carve our Pumpkins. Usually Halloween night as soon as I get home from work I am running around on the internet trying to decide on what pattern I want to use this year. This year since I am ahead
Marti Noxon (Former Writer for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Mad Men”) Joins Pixar
Earlier this week during a panel on Pixar at the Austin Film Festival, Mary Coleman, senior development executive for Pixar, announced that Marti Noxon (former writer for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Mad Men”) has joined the Pixar Family. Though Noxon has never worked in animation before, she has made Disney
Finding Nemo’s Just Keep Swimming Sweepstakes
Enter the Finding Nemo – Just Keep Swimming Sweepstakes to win a 5 Night Walt Disney World vacation for 6 including Magic Your Way Park Hopper Tickets plus VIP Seating for Finding Nemo the Musical. For official rules and detail including on a link to enter just click here.
“The Brave Little Toaster” Gets a Modern Update
Disney’s “The Brave Little Toaster” is getting a modern update as of September 19, 2012, and is becoming a completely a CGI Film (Computer Generated Imagery). “The Brave Listtle Toaster” follows the weird but fun journey of a toaster, electric blanket, lamp, radio and vacuum as they become alive and
Coming Soon…New Pixar Vinylmations
Vinylmations are one of the most popular Disney collectibles today. These figures had their debut in 2008 and were 3-inch tall molds in the form of Mickey Mouse. Recently, the line has added many other shapes and sizes and the collection has grown to incorporate all aspects of the Disney
‘Finding Nemo 3D’ Blue Carpet Premiere Pictures and Interviews
On Monday, September 10, I had the chance, along with fellow writer Jessica Swaney, to attend the Blue carpet event for the ‘Finding Nemo 3D’ world premiere. It was a star studded event, and quite the site to be a part of. But one of the best parts of the
“Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue”Special Edition
Disney Interactive is excited to announce that the Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition video game is now available for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS. Inspired by the beloved original Disney•Pixar animated film “Finding Nemo” returning to the big screen for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital
“Brave” and “The Avengers” Get One-Week Encore Performance in Theaters
Disney is trying to re-capitalize on its summer blockbuster films by showing them again in limited one week “encore” releases. First, Disney announced that it would re-release summer blockbuster “The Avengers” in 1,700 theaters nationwide. Now the LA Times is reporting that Disney and Pixar will do the same with “Brave”.
Pixar Short Volume 2 is Official!
It is official…there will be a new batch of animated mini-movies will be on Blu-ray on November 13, 2012. Pixar will be releasing on Blu-ray the “Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2” which will include animated shorts from 2007-2011. The animated shorts include ‘Your Friend the Rat’ (2007), ‘Presto’ (2008),
