Last summer, it was revealed that Pixar was putting together a sequel to their 2003 hit film 'Finding Nemo.' 'Nemo' director, and Pixar mainstay, …

I'm getting a very heavy 'Cars 2' vibe from Pixar's upcoming film 'Planes.' I'm not talking about character design/logistics, that connection is evident from a mile away. It has more to do with 'Cars 2' specifically, with a thin concept stretched too far. Still, as with all Pixar, I'm hoping for the best. Today,…

I watch the Oscars every year. Something you always have to consider is who you want to win, and who should win. There's a big difference between those two. Watching last night, these three winners surprised me. 

Quentin Tarantino wins for Best Original Screenplay

This win surprised me because from the past, the academy really doesn't seem to care for…

In 1988, Robert Zemeckis created something truly special with 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' Not only did the film combine…

Remember when 'Toy Story' was the only Pixar property to be franchised? Then came the disappointing 'Cars 2,' and this year will see the…

It's reached the point where I look forward to new Pixar shorts as much as their actual feature film to which the short is attached. This year, in front of 'Monsters University,' Pixar will be unveiling their latest short entitled 'The Blue Umbrella.' Thanks to the Wall Street Journal, we have a short sneak peek of what to expect. I love the way Pixar is constantly experimenting with…

I'm still not real comfortable with the idea of another Pixar sequel that doesn't have the words 'Toy Story' in front of it, but nevertheless, I dig this piece of viral marketing for 'Monsters University.' What Pixar has done is take those obnoxious community college TV ads you see late at night and re-purposed one…

Trying to stay positive on the idea of a 'Monsters, Inc' sequel. Pixar did exceptionally well with their 'Toy Story' followups, and that almost entirely washes the taste of 'Cars 2' from my mouth. I guess it's kind of fun,…

At what point does a movie fan become a movie fanatic? I don't know, but I think designing your home to be an exact replica of the one from Pixar's 'Up' hovers dangerously close to the latter category. This video, posted recently on the Facebook page entitled "The Up House," gives us a video tour of the interior of the house. So many finite details from the home of the lovable curmudgeon Carl…

Pixar long ago established itself as one of the best animated film studios in cinema history, but let us not forget how they got started. Their short films were winning awards and acclaim long before their first feature was even scripted. There is something therefore beautifully appropriate about the fact that they continue to make 'Toy Story' shorts. Their latest short, 'Partysaurus Rex' is set…

Seems like it simply wouldn't be a summer without either a Disney or Pixar movie, and with the two companies melded together now that's at least one thing you can bet on. However, despite the immense success of "The Avengers" the two studios have been under a transition process as of late. Between less-than-warm critical responses and financial difficulties, Pixar…

After his first foray into live-action fare with 'John Carter,' Pixar mainstay Andrew Stanton will return to the animation studio to helm…

      Pixar, the computer animated studio that everyone loves. Whether you are young, old, cynical or easy to please, everyone has at least one or more Pixar movie that is somewhere on the list of their favorite movies of all time. However, Pixar has been somewhat been going downhill according to many fans. Yes, Cars 2 was…

Although 'Cars 2' proved to be less-than-stellar, I still have a lot of faith in Pixar's ability to craft sequels. I mean, the entirety of the 'Toy Story' franchise is outstanding. That's why I am super excited about 'Monsters…

Las Vegas' CinemaCon has yielded more than a few interesting bits of movie news. However the item that has caught my attention was Pixar's announcement of the films on its upcoming slate. They are working on a number of films, all of which sound rather intriguing. The first is called 'The Good Dinosaur,'…

At this point, I don't need to see trailers for new Disney/Pixar films. If Pixar is involved, I'm going to see the movie no matter what. However, this recent trailer for their upcoming 'Brave' does hit upon several of the elements that make us love Pixar films in the first place: outstanding lead characters, emotionally resonate stories, and tear-jerking music. I absolutely love this trailer, and I'd hazard…

While the world seems to be divided on Pixar's next animated film, 'Brave' (due to the critical disappointment in 'Cars 2' and persistent rumors of behind-the-scenes disagreements after Disney's takeover of the company), there's no debating that at the very least it will look incredible. Pixar has always strived to maintain an interesting look for their characters and worlds, and it seems that…

Disney•Pixar has unveiled the theatrical trailer for their first joint original film 'Brave'. Formerly titled 'The Bear and the Bow', the film was in the early stages of pre-production during the big Disney buy-out and was subsequently drastically overhauled by the Mouse House, making this the first original property the new company has produced. Had this film been released after…

Pixar's short films are always fantastic. They have a way of developing characters and telling heartwarming stories in such a small frame of time that is unparalleled. Their latest short is the 'Toy Story' based 'Small Fry' which will premiere just before Disney's 'The Muppets.' A short sample of what we can…

Today we mourn the loss of Apple founder Steve Jobs, a true original in every sense of the word, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 56 after a long and tiring battle with pancreatic cancer. While we are not usually one to comment on the technology sector, Jobs' incredible contribution to an astounding variety of fields has surpassed mere corporate gadgetry to leave behind a…