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Director Pete Docter Q&A and More Hidden Facts About ‘Up’

Director Pete Docter Q&A and More Hidden Facts About ‘Up’

I’m back with more fun stuff to celebrate this major release, including additional facts about the film — as well as an international Q&A with director Pete Docter.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

This Week in Blu-ray Special Report: Pixar’s Up Invasion

This Week in Blu-ray Special Report: Pixar’s Up Invasion

Hey kids, it’s time for a very special edition of This Week in Blu-ray dedicated to the three releases from Walt Disney Home Entertainment, a trifecta of beautiful Pixar movies coming at you in 1080p.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Pete Docter Developing His Next Pixar Movie, Not Monsters Inc. 2

Pete Docter Developing His Next Pixar Movie, Not Monsters Inc. 2

With today’s release of Up on DVD and Blu-ray, there is also some news from Pixar central about director Pete Docter and his next project.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

10 Fun Facts About Pixar’s Up

10 Fun Facts About Pixar’s Up

As you might have learned from Rob Hunter’s This Week in DVD column this morning, the masterwork known as Pixar’s Up has hit DVD and Blu-ray today. And with that, we have this very cool little list of facts…

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Drinking Game Double Feature: Up and Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

Drinking Game Double Feature: Up and Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

This week’s round of drunken shenanigans is a special one, that gives you two options for downing booze while watching new releases. Just know that if you’re drinking during Up, you won’t want the kids in the room.

By Kevin Carr on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: What Did You Think of Pixar’s Up?

Discuss: What Did You Think of Pixar’s Up?

Since it is likely that many of you have had the chance to see Pixar’s latest gem Up — and if you’re like me, you may be heading out to see it again today — it is time to have a little discussion.

By Neil Miller on June 1, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera Talk ‘Up’

Exclusive: Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera Talk ‘Up’

Up director Pete Docter and his producer Jonas Rivera visit the University of Cincinnati to talk about the latest film from Disney/Pixar.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 05.29.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 05.29.09

Kevin Carr reviews this week’s new movies: Up and Drag Me to Hell.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 117 – Drag My Fat Butt Up to Hell

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 117 – Drag My Fat Butt Up to Hell

The unprecedented has happened in the Magical Studio in the Sky. Not only has Neil seen as many movies this week as Kevin, but they also seem to agree on everything. Surely, this is a sign of the apocalypse. But have no fear. Kevin and Neil will be back with fighting words next week.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

Review: Pixar’s ‘Up’ – The First Great Film of 2009

Review: Pixar’s ‘Up’ – The First Great Film of 2009

There is something about the craft of great storytelling, the truly magical nature of a tale so perfectly executed that just grabs the heart strings of its audience and never lets go. It’s rare, but something we should be used to from Pixar.

By Neil Miller on May 28, 2009 | Comments

Seven Beautiful New Photos from Pixar’s ‘Up’

Seven Beautiful New Photos from Pixar’s ‘Up’

A favorite reader of ours, Joe P., sent us in these seven awesome new images from Pixar’s next adventure Up, and we’ve since come to find out that they originated from a little Pixar fansite called Buzz & Cie. No matter where they came from though, the point is that they are absolutely gorgeous photos. [...]

By Neil Miller on May 28, 2009 | Comments

The Ultimate Photo Gallery For Pixar’s Up

The Ultimate Photo Gallery For Pixar’s Up

Walt Disney Pictures has unleashed the full press kit for the upcoming Pixar film Up, which hits theaters on May 29th and will be making its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival tomorrow, May 13th. Inside said press kit they’ve included the final batch of images, 38 in total.

By Neil Miller on May 12, 2009 | Comments

It’s a Talking Dog: The International Trailer for Pixar’s Up

It’s a Talking Dog: The International Trailer for Pixar’s Up

The international distribution arm of Walt Disney has released the international for Pixar’s next animated adventure, Up. And as these things go, we’ve got it for your viewing pleasure.

By Neil Miller on April 6, 2009 | Comments

Animated Fun: Three More Beautiful Clips from Pixar’s Up

Animated Fun: Three More Beautiful Clips from Pixar’s Up

The folks at Disney and Pixar have provided us with three new clips/featurettes for their upcoming animated adventure Up, from Monsters Inc. director Pete Docter — and my, don’t they look amazing.

By Neil Miller on April 1, 2009 | Comments

Animated Fun: Two Awesome Clips from Pixar’s Up

Animated Fun: Two Awesome Clips from Pixar’s Up

I’ve spent most of the morning getting caught up on some of the video content that we missed over the past few days — thanks to our not so awesome server issues — and wouldn’t you know that I came across a few sweet clips from Pixar’s next, Up.

By Neil Miller on March 30, 2009 | Comments

New ‘Up’ Trailer Takes Flight, Finds Talking Dogs

New ‘Up’ Trailer Takes Flight, Finds Talking Dogs

The new trailer for Pixar’s Up is online and it has our fearless leader all fired up and ready to start a fight with /Film’s Peter Sciretta. How could such an innocent animated film cause such mayhem? Find out inside.

By Neil Miller on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Officially Cool: The Art of Pixar’s UP

Officially Cool: The Art of Pixar’s UP

The folks over at the Pixar Blog pointed us in the direction of a very cool new book that is now available for pre-order from Amazon. It is called “The Art of UP” and it shows of some of the artwork from Pixar’s 2009 entry.

By Neil Miller on January 2, 2009 | Comments