Pixar’s First Intern, Scott Clark, Talks ‘Toy Story 4’ Challenges and Easter Eggs
With today’s 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release, the film’s supervising animator sheds light on both humorous and touching hidden gems.
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Chinese Culture Takes a ‘Bao’
And provides lessons for the Middle Kingdom.
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CalArts Dominates 2019 Best Animated Feature Oscar Category
Three Oscar-nominated animated features – ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ were directed or co-directed by CalArts alumni.
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‘Coco,’ Toy Story 3’ Director Lee Unkrich Leaving Pixar
Oscar-winning director exits company after 25 years, ‘not leaving to make films at another studio.’
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Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Retiring After 40 Years
Catmull transitioning to an advisory role to end in summer 2019; Pixar president Jim Morris and Walt Disney Animation Studios president Andrew Millstein to continue in Catmull’s place.
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More Than Hugs: Open Letter Takes a Hard Look at Lasseter, Pixar Culture
Former Pixar artist pens pro-equality manifesto, “Pixar’s Sexist Boys Club,” in a #MeToo “Call for Radical Change.”
Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter Take on Lasseter’s Roles at Disney, Pixar
Both will assume the title of chief creative officer.
John Lasseter Not Returning to Pixar, Disney
He will stay on to consult through the year; top replacement prospects are Pete Docter at Pixar and Jennifer Lee at Disney.
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All Eyes on Iger as Clock Ticks on Lasseter’s Leave of Absence
‘The Hollywood Reporter’ writes that the Pixar and Disney Feature Animation chief’s return looks increasingly unlikely.
Pixar Serves Up ‘Bao’ Short, Directed by Domee Shi
The studio’s first female-directed short will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and play in front of ‘Incredibles 2’ when it’s released June 15.
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Disney's 'Day of Listening' May Decide Lasseter's Fate
Insiders tell 'The Hollywood Reporter' a return is increasingly unlikely for Disney and Pixar chief, on sabbatical after admitting 'missteps' in his treatment of women.
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Stephany Folsom to Write ‘Toy Story 4’
Writer who made the Black List with original script and contributed to 'Thor: Ragnarok' takes over from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack.
Curating Emotion: Ron Diamond and the Animation Show of Shows
19th annual ASOS featuring 16 animated short films from around the world now playing in select theaters.
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Creative Talent Network Animation Expo Returns to Burbank Nov. 17-19
CTNX 2017 puts the talent center stage with appearances by legendary animator Glen Keane and NBA star Kobe Bryant, Pixar director Pete Docter, internationally renowned artists Jordi Lafabre, Frank Pe and Tomer Hanuka, and more.
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16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters
New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted deconstruction of The Battle of San Romano.
Animation Show of Shows Unveils New Trailer for 19th Annual Edition
New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s Annecy Grand Prix-winning ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s ‘Everything’ and Glen Keane’s interpretation of Kobe Bryant’s ‘Dear Basketball’ poem.
Tim Miller, Pete Docter & Jonas Rivera to Host Oscar Week Events
‘Deadpool’ director Tim Miller to present short film program; Pixar director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Rivera to present animated features program.
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Adrian Belew and the Musical Genius of Pixar’s ‘Piper’
Legendary guitar virtuoso lends his unique perspective on music and sound to Alan Barillaro’s delightful new animated short fronting Pixar Animation Studio’s ‘Finding Dory.’
Which Are the 50 Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Thus Far?
List of 50 best animated features of the 21st century include Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away,’ Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Illusionist,’ Isao Takahata’s ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ and Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava’s ‘Ratatouille.’
Ronnie del Carmen Might Be the Hardest Working Man in Storytelling
Co-director of Pixar’s Oscar-winning animated feature ‘Inside Out’ discusses the “Pixar Way” of patience and trusting the process.
Backstage at the 2016 Academy Awards
AWN editor-in-chief Dan Sarto reports on the backstage antics at the 88th Academy Awards, talking to Oscar winners Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala, ‘Inside Out’s Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera, and ‘Ex Machina’ VFX supervisor Andrew Whitehurst.
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‘Inside Out,’ ‘Bear Story’ Win Big at the 88th Academy Awards
Oscar gold: Pixar Animation Studio’s ‘Inside Out’ wins best animated feature and Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala’s ‘Bear Story’ wins best animated short; ‘Ex Machina’ wins VFX prize.
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Nominations for 88th Academy Awards Unveiled
Nominees for Best Animated Feature are ‘Anomalisa,’ ‘Boy and the World,’ ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie,’ and ‘When Marnie Was There.’
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Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Named Best Animated Feature at 2016 Golden Globes
Award is the seventh win for Pixar Animation Studios from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in the 10 years since the category was created.
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73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards: The Nominees React
Filmmakers Steve Martino, Richard Starzak, Mark Burton, Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson, Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera, Pete Sohn and Denise Ream react to the news of the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Award nominations.
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