Here's what it would look like if Pixar movies ended at the saddest part
Most Pixar movies are tearjerkers. The studio excels in bringing complex, nuanced emotions to its stories while keeping them fun and bright for kids as well as adults, so there's always a happy ending....
View ArticleHow Pixar creative genius John Lasseter became the next Walt Disney and built...
John Lasseter might not be a household name on the level of Walt Disney, but he's certainly just as important in the animation world.The man with an affinity for movie-themed Hawaiian shirts has been...
View Article'Finding Dory' will probably shatter a box-office record this weekend
"Finding Dory" has already broken one record, and the best opening day for an animated feature is well within its grasp.The newest film from Pixar opened on June 16 in some theaters and grossed $9.2...
View ArticleHere's what the 'Finding Dory' cast looks like in real life
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "Finding Dory.""Finding Dory," which debuted in theaters on June 17, is the highly anticipated sequel to Pixar's 2003 classic "Finding Nemo."The star-studded cast for...
View ArticleThere's a 'Finding Nemo' Easter egg in 'Finding Dory'
Warning: There are some spoilers ahead for "Finding Dory."Pixar movies are known for their Easter eggs, or hidden gems and messages inserted into films. Often, the studio will tease future films or...
View ArticleThe creative minds at Pixar break down what makes their movies so successful
"Finding Dory," Pixar's 17th feature film, officially hit theaters Friday, June 16. The reviews are already declaring it a wild success, and rightfully so.If you ask the people at Pixar what the secret...
View Article7 supporting Pixar characters who deserve their own movie
While Pixar has made a number of sequels that have gone the traditional route with their leads — putting characters like Woody, Buzz, Mike, and Sully back in the spotlight — both "Cars 2" and "Finding...
View ArticleThe octopus from 'Finding Dory' is real and it's blowing our minds
One of the breakout characters of "Finding Dory," Pixar's latest movie, is Hank an octopus that lost a tentacle (technically making him a septopus). In the film, Hank can change colors to blend in with...
View ArticleThe 15 highest-grossing animated movies of all time
In a summer-movie season when almost nothing the Hollywood studios put out seems to be working, there is one thing that's saving the year: animated movies.From "Zootopia" earlier this year to "The...
View ArticleThe 15 highest-grossing animated movies of all time
In a summer-movie season when almost nothing the Hollywood studios put out seems to be working, there is one thing that's saving the year: animated movies.From "Zootopia" earlier this year to "The...
View Article'Finding Dory' is now the highest-grossing animated movie in the US ever
In just five weeks in theaters, the Pixar movie “Finding Dory” has become the highest-grossing domestic animated release of all time with a current gross of $445.5 million.“Dory” takes the top spot...
View ArticleDisney announced all its movies coming in the next 4 years — here's what you...
Disney provided some new info about its theatrical schedule stretching through 2019.In addition to an ambitious movie plan announced last fall, the studio has called dibs on a few more weekends with...
View ArticleA deep, dark corner of the web is obsessed with this random Pixar villain
This week in baffling internet phenomenons, we bring to you the mystery of Dean Hardscrabble music videos and Tumblr re-imaginings.While working on a different project involving Pixar films, I stumbled...
View Article21 actors you probably didn't realize voiced Pixar characters
Pixar films generally become instant classics due to their stunning animation, creative storytelling techniques, and memorable casts of characters. And while some Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks or...
View ArticleGoogle hired writers from Pixar and The Onion to make Assistant more...
Google wants its Assistant to be more than just an order-taking robot — so it hired some clever writers from outside the company to help make it happen.A new story from the Wall Street Journal's...
View ArticleDisney announced all its movies coming in the next 4 years — here's what you...
Disney and Pixar just made a major update to their theatrical schedule stretching through 2019.The highly anticipated sequels for "The Incredibles" and "Toy Story"will be swapping release dates. That...
View ArticleWhy Pixar shouldn't make another 'Toy Story' movie
Pixar played a little game of Good News / Bad News with fans when they recently revealed that The Incredibles 2 would open one year earlier than expected, but Toy Story 4 (as a result) would be delayed...
View ArticleOne of the directors of 'Finding Dory' kept 'Finding Nemo' constantly running...
The INSIDER Summary:• Stakes for the "Finding Nemo" sequel were high.• Co-director Andrew Stanton kept the movie constantly running to make sure they got the details right.All Pixar movies are beloved....
View ArticleDisney is having its best box-office year ever and is about to set a new...
Thanks to a few surprise performers and its heavy hitters doing as projected, Disney is just days away from breaking the company's box-office record.The house that Walt built is also looking to set a...
View ArticleThe director of 'Finding Nemo' says he made the movie because he was bothered...
The INSIDER Summary:• "Finding Nemo" director Andrew Stanton was unimpressed by an early cut of "The Lion King."• He thought the movie romanticized the animal kingdom.• He made "Finding Nemo," in part,...
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