Walt Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 30 Jul 2010, 12:01 pm CEST

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it has agreed to sell its Miramax Films business to Filmyard Holdings for over $660 million. The sale includes rights in ...

Disney s Acclaimed "Waking Sleeping Beauty" comes to the Rhode Island International Film Festival


Pixar News 30 Jul 2010, 10:23 am CEST

Film Chronicles the Rebirth of the Disney Animation Studio from "The Little Mermaid" to the Pixar Revolution; Films Writer to Attend.

If the Mafia Ran Apple & Microsoft


Pixar News 30 Jul 2010, 5:03 am CEST

I recently interviewed Kurt Luchs, a humor writer whose works have been published by The Onion , The New Yorker , Slate, and McSweeney's. He's the author of Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: A Wiseguy's Guide to the Workplace , a book that takes quotes from classic movies such as The Godfather and TV shows such as The Sopranos and translates them ...

Trailer Mashup: Inception + Toy Story 3 Equals Spooky Laughs


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 29 Jul 2010, 9:50 pm CEST

By synching Leonardo DiCaprio’s urgently whispered Inception dialogue to the mouth of Toy Story 3’s perky Ken doll, video editor Mike Eisenberg came up with a brilliant trailer that repurposes ...

Pixar's Animated History on Display


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 9:49 pm CEST

The Oakland Museum of California will this Saturday open its " Pixar : 25 Years of Animation," giving museum visitors a look behind the scenes of some of their favorite movies.

Burroughs Gets Tour of Pixar Studio; Meets Well-Known Animator


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 7:39 pm CEST

Nathan Burroughs, 17, son of Danny Joe and Mary Lil Burroughs, of Beebe, just returned from an appointment at Pixar Animation Studios in California.A Nathan met with an animator, Roger Rose, to tour Pixar and show his portfolio of films he has made.A Mr.

Review: 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore'


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 29 Jul 2010, 7:26 pm CEST

The super-spy James Bond parody has been done to death at the movies already - with children, guinea pigs, Pixar superheroes and Mike Myers in a chest toupee. Now along ...

Cinema review: Toy Story 3


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 4:29 pm CEST

Eleven years after Pixar's second installment of the phenomenally successful Toy Story series, Woody, Buzz, Andy and the rest of the colourful gang are back for one more momentous outing.

Which professional actor was the original voice of Heimlich the caterpillar?


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 7:15 am CEST

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25 Years of Pixar: Take BART to exhibit exploring history of pioneering animators


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 6:16 am CEST

By Xuan Lam BART Website Intern Pixar has a reputation for always upping the ante.

Disney to premiere Pixar Car Toon Monster Truck Mater


Pixar News 29 Jul 2010, 5:10 am CEST

A new Disney Pixar 'Cars Toons' short will premiere on Friday, July 30,2010 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel The animated 'Car Toons' short will also be presented on Disney XD on Friday, August 20 at 7:05 p.m. ET/PT, according to a press release from Disney.

Pixar exhibit goes beyond the computer screen


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 29 Jul 2010, 1:56 am CEST

Computer-animated films are made by more than just mouse clicks. They are the product of countless sketches, paintings, drawings, storyboards and maquettes. More than 500 of them are on display ...

Export conference will highlight green technologies


Pixar News 28 Jul 2010, 8:27 am CEST

About 600 business leaders, government officials and entrepreneurs will gather in Detroit this fall to learn about international trade opportunities for green technologies and possible solutions to financing problems.

Toy Story 3 Great Escapes Giveaway!


Upcoming Pixar 28 Jul 2010, 6:14 am CEST

By entering Disney’s Great Escapes Giveaway, you could find yourself in some truly remarkable situations! Three grand prizes are up for grabs, two of which are tremendous trips and one which is sure to keep you busy at home. They’re all so good that I’m not entirely sure which one I’d rather win: • An invitation for you and three guests to the premiere of Cars 2! • A family cruise aboard the brand new Disney Dream! • The Home Theatre Toy Box which includes a 3D TV, a Blu-ray player, the Pixar Blu-ray library and Thinkway Toy Story Collection toys! To enter, follow this link. Register with Disney Movie Rewards to become elligible. The best of luck goes out to you guys! In your opinion, which is the best prize above?

Pixar's Jim Morris defends digital filmmaking


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 28 Jul 2010, 3:09 am CEST

An eloquently affable industry veteran, Jim Morris offered a blunt reply Tuesday to any suggestion that digital production is lowering the quality of moviemaking in Hollywood. "Bullshit, there always have ...

Blu-ray Releases for July 27 2010


Pixar News 28 Jul 2010, 2:23 am CEST

Yet again, I've combed the internet and recruited my most neurotic audiophile acquaintances to bring you some of the most interesting, unusual, and frankly, questionable high end audio tweaks.

Siggraph: 'the People Behind the Pixels'


Pixar News 27 Jul 2010, 6:59 pm CEST

This year's SIGGRAPH show is following the theme "The People Behind The Pixels," giving artists more of an opportunity than ever to share the stories behind their work.

Toy Story makes record debut at UK box office


Wotnews - The latest news about Pixar 27 Jul 2010, 2:35 pm CEST

LONDON: Woody and Buzz Lightyear shot to the top of the British box office over the weekend, making “Toy Story 3” the highest-grossing opener of the year so far. The ...

Pixar Artists Masterclass Coming to Vancouver


Pixar News 27 Jul 2010, 5:21 am CEST

Unique workshop teaches insider tips & tricks. Attention: Arts/Entertainment Editor, Assignment Editor, Education Editor, Media Editor, News Editor VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, MEDIA ADVISORY-- - Artists from Pixar Animation Studios will be presenting a unique Masterclass in Animation & Story Development on September 24/25th in Vancouver, Canada.

Steve Jobs' mark on ABC's 'Lost'


Pixar News 27 Jul 2010, 3:11 am CEST

Steve Jobs, as we know, has dramatically changed computers, movies, music, mobile phones, and more.

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