Bloodied Game Maker THQ Bets Revival On UFC's Flying Arm Bars, Choke Holds May 7, 2009
Disney, based in Burbank, California, is developing the Toy Story 3 game itself ... a Disney spokeswoman, said the company wasnt obligated to license Toy Story 3 to THQ and chose to create the title internally after Pixar concluded Disneys game division developed a better concept. (Bloomberg)
Wolverine claws his way to the top May 4, 2009
The rest of May is loaded with big films: Sony's "The Da Vinci Code" follow-up "Angels & Demons," with Tom Hanks; Warner's "Terminator: Salvation," starring Christian Bale; 20th Century Fox's sequel "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," with Ben Stiller; and "Up," the latest from Disney and Pixar Animation, makers of "WALL-E," "Ratatouille" and the "Toy Story" movies. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
The Big E3 List: 2009 Edition May 2, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. IGN's ever-evolving list of confirmed games scheduled for the big show. (IGN PS2)
When parents have to suspend disbelief Apr 18, 2009
Here's me in 1999: "You say Tom Hanks delivers another virtuoso performance in 'The Green Mile'? Hmm, didn't see it. But I heard Hanks in 'Toy Story 2.' He was great! Hey, where are you going?" Here's me in 2009: "Whaddya mean, 'Wall-E' wasn't nominated for Best Picture? That's the only picture in the Oscar crop I actually saw!". During the intensive parenting years, we often play a game of catch-that-reference to keep ourselves amused during kids' movies. (Boston Globe)
Open Season 2 Apr 15, 2009
Would Pixar, DreamWorks Animation and Blue Sky be the companies they are today had they not hit it big with "Toy Story," "Shrek" or "Ice Age," respectively, their first time out. Sony is still looking for that hit. (Variety)
Disney plumbs boys' minds, mining for gold Apr 14, 2009
("Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Toy Story" are in a type of hibernation, awaiting new big-screen installments. . (News & Observer)
Toy Stories in 3-D Apr 8, 2009
Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, stated, "This fantastic double feature will let moviegoers see two of their all-time favorite films from Pixar Animation Studios in a way that they've never seen them before, and all for the price of one movie ticket;We're also excited that audiences will soon see a whole new chapter when in 3D, directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2) comes to theaters on June 18, 2010.". Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in... (IGN FilmForce)
Up to Open Cannes '09 Mar 20, 2009
Up is directed by Pete Docter, director of Monsters, Inc. who also developed the story and characters for Toy Story, Pixar's first full length animated feature film, for which he also served as supervising animator. He served as a storyboard artist on A Bug's Life, and wrote the initial story treatment for Toy Story 2 ... John Lasseter is Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Oscar-winning director or producer of Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters,... (IGN FilmForce)
Split/Second key to Disney video game strategy Mar 11, 2009
It rejected a pitch from its longtime video game partner - which made the games based on Disney's "Ratatouille" and "Cars" movies - to create the game for the upcoming "Toy Story 3" film. The company has a goal of self-publishing 80 to 90 percent of games, acquiring five development studios in recent years, including Black Rock and Austin, Texas-based Junction Point Studios. (Boston Globe)
Disney-Pixar Game Coming Mar 11, 2009
Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille and most recently, WALL-E. The Northern California studio has won 22 Academy Awards and its eight films have grossed more than $4. 5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. (IGN PS2)
The key to saving Lego was about... Mar 2, 2009
Lego has just signed a deal with Disney to produce toys based on films such as the Toy Story franchise, Cars and the upcoming Prince of Persia. The basic ranges are those Lego City/Pirates/Castle models, the Star Wars range and the Bionicle figurines, introduced in 2001. (New York Post -- Business)
DICE 2009 Keynote Feb 19, 2009
Why isn't there a Toy Story iteration 1. 1 like we see in gaming. (IGN PC Games)
Toy Story 2 Retroview Feb 8, 2009
July 10, 2006 - Toy Story 2 on the Dreamcast isn't terrible, but you may see it as that if you go back to play it again today ... Toy Story 2 gives you a decent amount of material and scores well in presenting a hit movie as a videogame ... What We Said Then: Toy Story 2 was a good movie. (IGN Dreamcast)
Taking the kids: Disney magic behind the scenes Apr 1, 2008
Disney's latest 4-D attraction, Toy Story Mania ... I got a rare behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney Imagineering recently when I met Imagineers Chrissie Allen, Kevin Rafferty, Marc Mine, Dustin Barnard and Estafania Pickens, who are working on Disney's latest 4-D attraction, Toy Story Mania ... Set to debut in May at Hollywood Studios (recently renamed from MGM at Walt Disney World) and a few weeks later at California Adventure in California, Toy Story Mania. (CNN -- Travel)
Post a comment Mar 31, 2008
Nationalism at core of China's angry reaction to Tibetan protests - International Herald Tribune. Nationalism at core of China's angry reaction to Tibetan protests. (International Herald Tribune)
Insider's guide to deluxe Disney Mar 30, 2008
With the kids clamoring to try new rides like Toy Story Mania at Disney World and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland, there's no reason that the adults in a family shouldn't have their own vacation indulgences as well. And, unlike at some resorts, there are plenty of options. (MSNBC -- Travel)
TEETER'S TAKES: "BEOWULF" DVD REVIEW Mar 27, 2008
Remember when "Toy Story" blew everyone's minds back in '95 with its amazing fully-computer generated format. Well folks, times are a-changin' and the latest fully CGI movie (that stands for "Computer Generated Image", for those not in the know) by the name of "Beowulf" is a testament to just how far the art-form has progressed. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The week's best films Mar 22, 2008
Toy Story 2 (John Lasseter, 1999) 5. 40pm, BBC1. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Animation world gets competitive Mar 22, 2008
DreamWorks Animation plans to make all its pics in 3-D, starting with 2009's "Monsters vs. Aliens." Other 3-D toons in production include Fox's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and Disney's re-release of "Toy Story.". On DVD, of course, animation is feeling the pinch as the whole industry slows down. (Variety)
Top 25 Animated Movies of All Time Mar 19, 2008
Despite not being quite as popular as the CG studio's other great films like Toy Story or Finding Nemo, it's a fun little story with some really cute characters that's not to be missed. - Disney/Pixar 23. (IGN FilmForce)
Celluloid fading to black as theatres go digital Mar 15, 2008
Walt Disney Co. is making Toy Story 3 in 3-D and plans to re-release the first two Toy Story films in the format. Box-office figures have shown the submersive effect of 3-D can attract two to three times more moviegoers who are willing to pay as much as $3 more per ticket, Crum said. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hollywood to convert 10,000 more screens to 3-D Mar 15, 2008
Walt Disney Co. is making Toy Story 3 in 3-D and plans to rerelease the first two Toy Story films in the trilogy in the format. Box office figures have shown the submersive effect of 3-D can attract two to three times more moviegoers who are willing to pay as much as $3 more per ticket, Crum said. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Have fun on the DS with 'Disney Friends' Mar 7, 2008
The game starts with your training to become a guardian, a tutorial hosted by the three-eyed alien from Toy Story. Once you learn how to use your DS stylus on the system's touch-screen to pet or tickle, speak key phrases into the DS microphone, and visit Tinkerbell's store for supplies and toys, you are introduced to Stitch. (USA Today -- Tech)
Oh-ho-ho, it's Horton's (and Blue Sky animators') show Mar 7, 2008
Adds Hayward, a former animator at Pixar who joined for 1995's Toy Story and left after 2003's Finding Nemo to pursue writing and directing opportunities: "When I first worked there, Pixar was in a tiny office building in a strip mall that shared space with a bank and a bio-tech firm. It was a small-time place. Now Blue Sky is the small studio making big-league movies. You have to have that scrappy existence to take creative chances.". So far, it's paying off. (USA Today -- Life)
Tim Allen directing his first flick Mar 6, 2008
Last seen in theatres in 2007 with Wild Hogs, Allenwill frequent the big screen in the next three years withRedbelt, The Six Wives of Henry Lefay, and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 3. Story Tools: | | Text Size. (CBC.ca)
The War For Oil, Coming To A Console Near You Feb 22, 2008
The company, which has developed game versions of a number of recent Pixar hit films, also reportedly lost out on its bid to develop a game spin-off of the upcoming Pixar movie "Toy Story 3" because Disney is moving its games in-house. . (New York Post -- Business)
Five unexpected effects of a Blu-ray victory Feb 22, 2008
Given the choice between replicating a few million copies of Toy Story or a much smaller run of Young Ripe Melons 13, most duplicators are going to opt for the former. 4. (Australian Personal Computer)
Monopoly the Movie? Feb 21, 2008
And while such toy-shelf stalwarts as Monopoly, Candy Land, Ouija, Battleship, Magic: The Gathering and Stretch Armstrong, a certain spud was MIA. (We hear he was impossible to work with in the Toy Story flicks. . (E! Online)
Scene It?(R) Reels in the Stars with 2008 Game Lineup Feb 18, 2008
Disney edition features classic characters, unforgettable songs, and scenes from Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and more. Music edition takes players on a journey spanning four decades of music and pop culture, including artists like Johnny Cash, Madonna and, Avril Lavigne. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Biel, Johnson Join Planet 51 Feb 16, 2008
Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Voice Roles in New Line Animated Movie. New Line Cinema has lined up an all-star cast for its upcoming flick, Planet 51, made by Ilion Animation. (Suite101.com)
Secrets behind your favorite toys Feb 13, 2008
In 2001, she was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame, and perhaps even more laudably, her Slinky dog was forever immortalized in Disney's Toy Story movies. 2. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Disney to spend $1.1 billion to improve Disney's California Adventure Feb 11, 2008
One of the first additions will be a new ride that will incorporate new generation video games with old fashioned carnival rides, an 80 million effort called "Toy Story Mania.". Riders will careen in vehicles down a carnival midway populated by Woody, Buzz Lightyear and other favorites who have come to life from the "Toy Story" movies. (North County Times)
As Disney revamps a theme park, can it find its magic? Feb 10, 2008
The game lets people throw virtual pies at characters from "Toy Story." (J. Emilio Flores for The New York Times) ... In June, Disney will unveil a glimpse of the shoot-for-the-moon bet it is making on California Adventure's makeover, with the introduction of a ride called Toy Story Mania ... Riders, wearing 3-D glasses, board vehicles that career through an old-fashioned carnival midway, operated by characters from the popular "Toy Story" film franchise. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Disney cruises offer something for the kid in all of us Feb 9, 2008
This year, a new musical of Toy Story will premiere on the Wonder. Disney Cruise spokesman Jason Lasecki says the company plans to keep the show exclusively for its cruise passengers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How To Build A Disney Franchise Feb 6, 2008
The film did well at the box office but was widely viewed as a creative step down from previous Pixar features like Toy Story and The Incredibles. So why does Disney think Cars has staying power. (Forbes -- Business)
WALL-E Website, Superbowl Trailer Feb 5, 2008
Toy Story Stars In WALL-E Superbowl Trailer ... This spot pulled double duty for the boys at Emeryville, as it featured Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story talking about WALL-E while watching the big game. (Suite101.com)
Will Ferrell In Short Shorts, Iron Man In Flight: A Closer Look At Super Bowl Movie Ads Feb 5, 2008
The cutest and perhaps shrewdest ad of the day, this Pixar commercial comes on the heels of the studio's recent announcement that the "Toy Story" gang really is coming back to the big screen in a few years. To remind today's kids of what they'll eventually see, and introduce a new friend in the process, we get Buzz and Woody sitting on a couch munching popcorn, talking about footage of a friendly, futuristic robot. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Hannah' Holds Box-Office Sway With $29M Feb 5, 2008
"The grosses for "Hannah Montana" were boosted by higher admission prices many theaters charged because of the 3-D format. Tickets for "Hannah Montana" ran as high as $15, roughly 50 percent more than the top price for other movies.The success of "Hannah Montana" showcased the commercial prospects for an upcoming wave of 3-D releases, both new movies such as this summer's adaptation of Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and rereleases such as the first two "Toy Story" films in... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Little girl is a big help (43) Jan 31, 2008
Last year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent the family to Disneyland so that Christopher could meet his good friend Woody, a character from the animated movie, A Toy Story. This trip so impressed Courtney, she s formulating ways to raise money for Make-A-Wish so other special-needs children can enjoy a similar experience. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Toy Story 3-D Jan 28, 2008
January 24, 2008 - The long-awaited third installment in Pixar's Toy Story film franchise will hit theaters on June 18th, 2010 ... In advance of the new film, Disney-Pixar will release the first two Toy Story flicks in newly retooled Disney Digital 3-D format ... The studios announced today that the 3-D version of Toy Story will debut on October 2, 2009, with Toy Story 2 following on February 12, 2010. (IGN FilmForce)
Italian TV bins reality shows Jan 17, 2008
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Pro animator advises originality Jan 17, 2008
In 1995, Pixar released "Toy Story," the first full-length, computer animated film. Masson went on to say that in 1998, two more computer animated films were produced, "Antz" and "A Bug's Life." In 2006, 13 computer-animated films hit the big screen, and projections for 2007 through 2009 include 40 films worldwide. (Northeastern News, MA)
Outcry over TV kidney competition Jan 17, 2008
New twist in India's old toy story. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Saoirse Ronan shows skill beyond her years Jan 12, 2008
Describing the turbulent relations between her "Toy Story" Woody doll and her Polly Pockets, Saoirse says, "They used to have affairs with each other, with the help of an English soap opera called 'Coronation Street.' ". "That's not a reflection on us," adds her mother, with a smile. (Boston Globe)
Double-dippers and other trivia Jan 12, 2008
January 11, 2008 No Golden Globes Awards show. We've got your GGA fix with this helping of Golden Globes trivia and atrocities. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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This trip down memory lane has nerdy beginnings--there's a thorough backgrounder on the development of computer animation starting in the 1970s--and more-accessible chapters about the short films and features, from Toy Story to Cars, that have made Pixar famous. Quotes from founding father John Lasseter and directors such as Brad Bird (who voiced Edna) add insider glimpses that will please hard-core fans. (FastCompany)
Balancing loyalties Dec 15, 2007
"Me coming home to my son, T.J., was a blessing. The injury was a sign that my time was done. It was time to move on."Parrish has made her home with T.J. in Bakersfield; the youngster is 4 and on this day is sitting next to his mom watching "Toy Story" on a nearby TV. He sometimes accompanies Mom to the office and goes to games. For the first time, she's drawing a steady salary. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
BUZZ MEETS WORLD: Burakoski spurns national interest to stay home and play for St. John's Dec 7, 2007
"Are you serious?" Tartamella said, according to Burakoski, whose nickname is Buzz because she liked the character Buzz Lightyear in the movie Toy Story. It seems that in addition to all her skills on a basketball court, the Greenpoint native has developed quite a reputation for being a jokester off of it. (Bayside Times, NY)
'Enchanted' gives Disney another holiday hit Nov 28, 2007
1 million haul of Disney's "Toy Story 2." Disney released all five of the top-grossing movie debuts over Thanksgiving, with "Unbreakable," "A Bug's Life" and "101 Dalmatians" trailing "Toy Story 2" and "Enchanted.". "It's a really good place to launch a movie," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney. (CNN -- Showbiz)
"Enchanted" charms audiences at weekend box office Nov 26, 2007
Josephson said "Enchanted" brought in the highest five-day Thanksgiving weekend box office for a non-sequel, trailing only 1999's "Toy Story 2.". "We are ecstatic about it," said Mark Zoradi, president of Disney's motion picture group, who also praised performances by Adams and her co-star, Patrick Dempsey. (Reuters Canada)
'Enchanted' opening; Nov 26, 2007
The industry's five top openings ever for the holiday period all were distributed by Disney, including record-holder "Toy Story 2," which grossed $80. 1 million in 1999. (Los Angeles Times)
Beowulf raises question: What is animation? Nov 16, 2007
If you ask the average animator what they think, theyll tell you they dont think motion capture is animation, said Jimmy Hayward, an animator on Toy Story and other Pixar films. Yet there have never been bright lines. (MSNBC -- News)
20 Benchmarks in CGI Part #1 Nov 15, 2007
Lasseter, who would later developthe Toy Story franchise, wrote and directed the tale of a tiny lamp's misadventures while playing with a rubber ball. It was an immediate hit, earning an Academy nomination for Best Animated Short Film. (Suite101.com)
Toy story: Motorcyclists helping needy Nov 11, 2007
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Violent TV promotes aggressive kids Nov 6, 2007
Non-violent programs included Toy Story and the Flintstones, while Sesame Street and the Magic School Bus were among the educational shows. "It's not just about watching TV, it's about what children watch," Christakis said. (iAfrica.com)
Players turn slayers as movie strike bites Nov 4, 2007
And, at the same time, the usually cheery son and grandson of Hollywood writing royalty, the ultimate industry insider who cut his teeth spinning gags for Toy Story and Roseanne, a bellwether for the mood of the industry, announced that he was downing his pencils indefinitely. The 43-year-old writer vowed that, despite already having outlined the first seven episodes of Dollhouse and, like the geek he is, designed the poster too, he would not put down another word until the looming conflict... (Times Online)
All grown up Sep 20, 2007
Mr Hollands compares the first Disney animated feature, 1937's Snow White, and Pixar's first feature, Toy Story from 1995, to illustrate that animation has "come of age" ... Mr Mason is enthusiastic about the increasing capacity to create "much more complex animation" using computers and points to the contrast between the geometric experience of Toy Story in 1995 with Finding Nemo, made just eight years later, which he says feels "much more organic" ... 1995 World's first CG-animated feature,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
TV becomes a preschooler's computer with ClickStart Sep 17, 2007
Add-on software featuring Dora the Explorer, Disney's Nemo, Thomas the Tank Engine, and the "Toy Story" characters is available for $20 each. There is also an Animal Art Studio and a Learning Carnival. (USA Today -- Tech)
Mattel's real toy story: slave labour in sweatshops Aug 16, 2007
The Real Toy Story by Eric Clark is published by Black Swan at 8. 99. (This is London)
Developmental DVDs might do more harm than good Aug 10, 2007
Children's non-educational television shows and movies such as Bob the Builder and Toy Story, and adult television such as Oprah, and sports programming. As part of the telephone interviews, which took about forty-five minutes to complete, a standard inventory for measuring infant language development was used. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Surf's Up comes to town Aug 5, 2007
" Directors Ash Brannon (co-director of Toy Story 2) and Chris Buck (director of Tarzan) quickly realised the cleverness in the idea: relying on the conventions and style of reality television and documentary film-making. Surf's Up would have an immediacy and relevance that set it apart from the pack. Using that technique, the directors brought into focus the characters, story and art direction - the heart of the film. That intimate cinematic style perfectly supported the story that developed... (Chennai Online)
Exclusive Interview: Andrew Stanton Aug 4, 2007
The writer and animator cut his teeth on films like Toy Story and A Bug's Life before graduating to directing in 2003 with Finding Nemo, a film which won him an Academy Award. Subsequently, Stanton has contributed his voice to projects like Brad Bird's The Incredibles and continues to develop features, the latest of which is Wall-E, scheduled for release in May of 2008. (IGN FilmForce)
Ratatouille Review Aug 2, 2007
Admittedly wacky, these over-the-top concepts always seem to come together through strong writing and beautiful animation, whether the end result is Toy Story, Finding Nemo or The Incredibles. which is pronounced rat-a-too-ee, if you care, seems to be no different. (IGN PS2)
After invisible start, 'The Simpsons' have become local favorite Jul 27, 2007
" - Lisa on "The Itchy and Scratchy Movie" The leap to the big screen has been on the drawing board since 1992, (and the height of Bart-Mania). But while even Disney has committed fully to the computer animation styles of Pixar's "Toy Story" and Dreamworks "Shrek," "The Simpsons Movie" is proud of its 2-D flatness and "clumsy" hand-drawn cells and painted pastel backgrounds. While the producers have tried their best to keep things top secret, here's what we do know. There's minor male nudity as... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
