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Brenda Chapman Becomes First Woman to Win Feature Animation Oscar [UPDATED]
A writer couldn’t have scripted a more Hollywood ending to the saga of Brenda Chapman, Pixar’s first female director. It was over two …
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If Pixar Made “Star Trek”…
After Pixarifying (is that a word?) the universes of Marvel/DC comics, Doctor Who and Star Wars, cartoonist Phil Postma has directed his …
“Monsters University” official trailer
Here it is, the second “official” full length trailer for Pixar’s summer release.
“Brave,” “Life of Pi” and “The Making of Longbird” Win BAFTA Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented their awards today in London. Pixar’s Brave took home the BAFTA award for Best …
SXSW Announces 2013 Animation Lineup
SXSW has announced the selections for their 2013 film festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas from March 8-16. Ten shorts were …
“Day and Night” Director Teddy Newton is Developing A Feature At Pixar [UPDATED]
Teddy Newton is developing a feature film at Pixar. That last sentence should excite anyone who knows Newton’s work. One could be …
Uniqlo Launches Pixar T-Shirt Collection
Japanese fashion label Uniqlo launched their Pixar t-shirt collection earlier this month. It complements their existing line of Disney …
“Incredibles” poster by Robert McGinnis
Here’s the poster that might have been, if Brad Bird had his way…
Pixar Sales Demo Reel (1988)
Here is their sales demo reel from 1988 showing what the studio was producing in the days before character animation took over.
“Brave” Wins Golden Globe
Pixar’s Brave won the Golden Globe tonight for Animated Feature Film.
Live Action “Toy Story”
Two guys made a live-action remake of Toy Story, shot-for-shot, using actual toys.
Happy Birthday, John Lasseter
Our best wishes to Pixar’s big boss John Lasseter who turns 56 years old today!
FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Blue Umbrella” short
This is exciting – a clip from Pixar’s newest short film, The Blue Umbrella, due for release next summer.
Modern Car-Toons: A Look At Autos In Mid-Century Animation
Animation can provide a fascinating window into the past. In the 1950s and 60s, cars became a daily part of life and animation reflected the new automobile culture.
Steve Jobs Promotes “Toy Story”
Three months before Toy Story was released, Pixar owner Steve Jobs took to the stage at the SIGGRAPH conference and explained why the film represented a major leap in film technology.
Pixar Launches A College Website For Monsters University
Those kids at Pixar sure know how to advertise a film. Today they launched an authentic-looking Monsters University college website, more …
LA TIMES on Andrew Stanton – and life after “John Carter”
Whatever you thought of John Carter (Me? I liked it, a lot!), its director Andrew Stanton is one of the good guys. Full disclosure, I …
Two New Books You Gotta Get: “The Toy Story Films” and “Sketchtravel”
This is the story of Pixar, John Lasseter and three of the most important animated features of the last 20 years. It’s also one of …
Brenda Chapman Talks About “Brave” In “New York Times”
Now that Brenda Chapman is no longer an employee of Pixar, she is speaking out for the first time about being removed as the director of …
“Brave” Creator Brenda Chapman Quits Pixar For Lucasfilm
From the No-Big-Surprise Department: Brenda Chapman, who developed Pixar’s Brave and was its original director before being replaced by …
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