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Rat Tops CG Retrospective '07 List
2007-12-26 03:48:00
The well-respected CGSociety have posted their 2007 CG Retrospective, which counts down the top 20 "events, films and product upgrades that made the year of 2007 such a milestone. "On this list, we have one of the best films of the year, Ratatouille. I thought this would win. ‘Ratatouille’ is a brilliantly entertaining movie that reaffirms Pixar's reputation as a CG animation leader. They produced a CG film of true quality. The story was also the big winner in this film. The characters are fully developed. Congratulations to the Pixar artists on winning first place in this year's Retrospective Poll. says CGSociety editor, Paul Hellard. Also coming in at No. 14 was RenderMan Pro Server 13.5. Congratulations to everyone at Pixar for a great year. ...

Austin Film Critics Award Ratatouille
2007-12-25 08:56:00
The respected Austin Film Critics awarded films of 2007 recently. Among the recipients, Ratatouille came out on top for Best Animated Film. Paul Anderson Thomas's, There Will Be Blood sweeped the awards with Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.Cars won last year's award for Best Animated Film. Congratulations Brad and the team. ...
Award  Film  Ratatouille 

Merry Christmas
2007-12-25 01:48:00
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas for this happy holiday season! I hope you all have a great one!P.S. Sorry that it's the same image from last year, this holiday season has made me very busy so I didn't have enough time to whip up a new image. ...
Christmas  Merry  Merry Christmas 

WALL•E Trailer During The Superbowl?
2007-12-24 04:16:00
Variety via The Pixar Blog reports the list of studios signed on to deliver advertisements during the upcoming Superbowl on Feburary 3 from Phoenix, Arizona. Disney said it was still considering which movies to offer, though "Wall-E," the next toon from Pixar Animation Studios, is a contender, as is "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." says the article. My take is that Narnia will be easier to promote as it is a sequel, however WALL•E is original and Disney might want to capture everyone's attention with a very cute, but perhaps mysterious trailer, not much different in fact to the one we just received. In which case I think WALL•E deserves the limelight even if Narnia is due for a May release and WALL•E a June release. Do you agree? ...
Trailer  Wall 

Up Retells Don Quixote? [Updated]
2007-12-23 23:07:00
Upcoming Pixar reader Joe points to Up's Wikipedia entry which has some new information about the film which does seem to have that ring of truth to it. The entry tells us: Insider sources say this new film is a re-telling, somewhat, of the classic Don Quixote fable. Joe adds, "Disney has tried forever to make an animated movie based on Don Quixote, maybe this is John Lassetter's way of realizing one of Walt's unfulfilled dream projects?". Since it's Wikipedia, we can't easily judge its authenticity nor its accuracy, however, what do you think? Thanks Joe.UPDATE: I've decided to add some more information to add credence to this piece of information. From TIME Magazine, we know this about Up: "Pete Docter and co-director Bob Peterson are preparing this "coming-of-old-age story" about a seventysomething guy who lives in a house that "looks like your grand-parents' house smelled." He befriends a clueless young Wilderness Ranger and gets into lots of alter kocker altercations. S ...

IMDB Lists New WALL•E Character
2007-12-22 22:37:00
IMDB via The Pixar Blog is listing a new character in WALL•E. The character is called Hoverchair Mother and is played by Kim Kopf. Interestingly, TPB notes: Interestingly, the 'voice only' designation is not placed next to her name. Hmm, could this mean another live action character in WALL-E, or is it just a typo? What do you think? ...
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Toy Story 2 Completes Pixar On The iTS
2007-12-22 08:45:00
Toy Story 2 has been added to the iTunes Store completing the collection of Pixar films on the store. Thanks Guido! ...
Pixar  Story  Toy 

New WALL•E Trailer and Image [Updated]
2007-12-22 04:36:00
A new WALL•E image can be viewed at IGN.com along with the new HD trailer.If you were lucky enough to watch the leaked trade show promo during its presence on the internet, the new trailer divulges more about WALL•E's encounter.Thanks for the image, Mike.(Source: IGN.com) UPDATE: The trailer is now available in resolutions up to 1080p HD at ComingSoon.net. ...
Image  Trailer  Wall 

Pixar On Blu-Ray
2007-12-21 21:55:00
Two little tidbits here. The first is that DVDActive has information on the Blu-Ray release of Ratatouille in the UK on Feb 11 2008. The special features on the disc include:All New Exclusive Short 'Your Friend the Rat'Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director, Brad Bird: Chez Gusteau; Meet Gusteau; First DayFine Food and Film: Director Brad Bird and critically acclaimed chef. Thomas Keller Documentary'Lifted' Original Theatrical ShortEaster Eggs: Ro-Dead Commercial; Yes! Shots; L’Ecole Culinaire de Pixar; How To Pronounce RatatouilleCine-Explore: Prepare your own behind the scenes experience with this innovative in-movie java feature (Blu-ray Exclusive)Gusteau’s Gourmet Game: Help Linguini as he prepares meals for a full dining room (Blu-ray Exclusive)Animation Briefings (Blu-ray Exclusive)Documentary Shorts (Blu-ray Exclusive)Deleted Shots (Blu-ray Exclusive)The Will (Blu-ray Exclusive)Remembering Dan Lee (Blu-ray Exclusive)Easter Egg: Producer Plays Trombone (Blu-ray Exclu ...
Blu Ray  Pixar 

Luxo's 2007 Holiday Gift Guide
2007-12-21 21:52:00
Luxo has put together a 2007 Holiday Gift Guide specifically if your friend/partner/relative is a Pixar fan. There is a lot on the list from the newly released Pixar DVD's to some soundtracks and "Art Of" books. Take a peek! ...
Gift  Guide  Holiday 

Intel At Pixar
2007-12-20 08:48:00
The folks from Intel play an important role over at Pixar supplying the CPU's for Pixar's Renderfarm. The General Community Zone over at Intel's site supplies a section from the Intel Premier IT magazine Winter 2008 edition which takes a look behind the scenes at Pixar's Rendfarm where they use RenderMan® to render 130,000+ frames for each feature film.If you are interested, just click here and you will see the link to view the article. Techies will probably get the most out of this, but it is quite interesting for the average user to see what is needed to make these movies happen. Thanks Twisted T. ...
Intel  Pixar 

Ronnie del Carmen Interview
2007-12-16 08:00:00
In a recent interview from Inquirer.net, Pixar story supervisor Ronnie del Carmen talks about his journey into the animation industry and his hopes for a Filipino animated film in the near future.“As a source of animation, the Philippines is one of the animated world’s mainstays. We have to take advantage of the opportunity presented to us now. We’re good at making things for other people, but we’re also making stories for ourselves, and about ourselves.”Read the full article here.Thanks, Ernie. ...
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A Tin Toy Christmas That Never Was
2007-12-14 06:39:00
Just briefly, Jim Hill looks at the Pixar TV special, A Tin Toy Christmas that never was.Jim looks at how this TV special eventually turned into Toy Story. If you are interested, click here. ...
Christmas  Toy 

More Nominations for Rat
2007-12-13 22:17:00
Animated News reports the news of the nominations for the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Among the nominee's Ratatouille has taken one for Best Animated Film. It is up against Dreamworks' Bee Movie and Fox's The Simpsons Movie. And on the topic of nominations, Variety reports that Le Festin by Camille from the Ratatouille Soundtrack has been shortlisted for a nomination for the Best Song award. In the shortlist it is up against 58 other songs. Will Camille's song receive a nomination? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. ...

Art of WALL•E Cover and Details
2007-12-13 04:34:00
details:- 160 p- 250 color illustrations- hardcover- $40The book hits shelves on April 17, 2008.Thanks to Thorsten for the info! ...
Art  Cover  Wall 

Persepolis Takes Home NYFCC Award
2007-12-11 22:59:00
Well here is one award Ratatouille didn't take home, the Best Animated Film from the New York Film Critics Circle. The film has been honoured by all the other critic societies including the Washington D.C. Film Critics Association (I mention it because I haven't reported that win yet). If it's any consolation, Richard Corliss, a TIME critic asks the question we all want answered, "Do Film Critics Know Anything?" (Thanks Ernie)You can view the full list of NYFCC winner's here. ...
Award  Persepolis 

Jim Hill Talks Pixar with Leslie Iwerks
2007-12-11 22:45:00
Just briefly, Jim Hill caught up with documentary filmmaker, Leslie Iwerks, and they chatted about the making of The Pixar Story. Here is an interesting tidbit from the article. Of course, what's kind of ironic about this screening being held in the holiday season is ... Well, if John Lasseter hadn't suggested that Pixar should pitch Disney on the idea of making this 30-minute-long CG holiday special (Which was to have been called "A Tin Toy Christmas" and starred the title character of that animation studio's 1988 Academy Award-winning short, "Tin Toy") ... Well, there probably wouldn't then have been a "Toy Story." Read the full piece here. ...
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Rat Ties with Persepolis For LAFCA Award
2007-12-10 06:44:00
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association have announced their annual film awards and Ratatouille has tied with Persepolis for the Animation award.  There has been some doubt as to how well the 2D animated feature would hold up against Ratatouille come awards time and the LAFCA appear to be telling us that Ratatouille will have serious competition come Annie/Oscar time next year. What are you thoughts? Will Ratatouille prevail?You can view the entire list of winners here. ...
Award  Persepolis 

Ratatouille DVD's Abroad
2007-12-10 02:01:00
A 2-disc version of the Ratatouille DVD is available for pre-order at HMV.com and is due out February 11, 2008.The contents of the second disc appear to match those of the Target bonus disc that was released in the US, give or take a feature. UPDATE: Upcoming Pixar reader, Guido, sends along this image of a 2-Disc steelbook edition of Ratatouille to be released in Germany on February 14th, 2008. No official word yet on what the second disc contains but it is safe to assume it won't be too different from the UK edition. Danke Guido. ...
Dvd  Ratatouille 

Bird Wins BSFC Award For Best Screenplay
2007-12-09 23:00:00
The Boston Society of Film Critics have announced their annual award winners and Brad Bird was received the award for Best Screenplay for Ratatouille.  Best Picture went to No Country for Old Men. You can check out the full list of winners here. ...
Award  Bird 

Steve Jobs Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
2007-12-09 02:21:00
On Wednesday, December 5, Steve Jobs was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.Conceived by First Lady Maria Shriver, the California Hall of Fame was established in 2006 to honor legendary people who embody California’s innovative spirit and have made their mark on history.Pixar co-founder and Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs definitely meets the criteria.Check out the gallery of 2007 Inductees for a clickable bio.(Source: The Pixar Blog) ...
California  Fame  Jobs  Steve Jobs 

Ratatouille Nominated For Grammy
2007-12-06 22:12:00
Ratatouille/Michael Giacchino have been nominated for the Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media Grammy Award at 50th Annual Grammy Awards reports Variety.The score is up against:Babel - Gustavo Santaolalla, composer (Concord Records) Blood Diamond - James Newton Howard, composer (Varese Sarabande)The Departed - Howard Shore, composer (New Line Records)Happy Feet - John Powell, composer (Warner Sunset/Atlantic)Pan's Labyrinth - Javier Navarrete, composer (Milan Records)The awards night takes place on February 10th, next year.[via clabot2700 at the AN&V Forums] ...
Nominated  Ratatouille 

Ratatouille Scoops Up NBR Award
2007-12-06 06:49:00
Variety via Animated News informs us that Ratatouille has picked up the National Board of Review award for Best Animated Film.Pixar have scooped up this award twice before, last year for Cars and in 2004 for The Incredibles. Find out more information here. ...
Award  Ratatouille 

WALL•E Trailer Attached To National Teasure 2? [Updated]
2007-12-05 06:14:00
JV Pixar News reports a source tells him that the theatrical trailer for WALL•E will be attached to National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets later this month in the US on the 21st. His source says, “It’s not attached, but enclosed in the can.” which it's like a Pixar short and attached to the reel. I take this as Disney making sure we all see the trailer if we see NT2. Also the source reveals that the trailer doesn't show it all, but rather keeps us guessing. Hearing this it makes me think Cloverfield, the mystery monster movie due out in January. The marketing styles used between WALL•E and Cloverfield are very similar. Both have used viral websites, and both have had mysterious trailers that keep us guessing. Not that I am doubting the integrity of JV's source, and I'm not saying I don't believe what they are saying, but a contact of mine doesn't know of any theatrical trailer for WALL•E yet. All I am saying is don't get your hopes up. It seem Australia (me!), Hungary and Pu ...
Attached  National  Trailer  Wall 

THQ Not Creating Toy Story 3 VG
2007-12-04 22:37:00
GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that THQ are not creating the video game for Toy Story 3, due out in 2010, because it doesn't have the rights to do so. Currently, THQ only have a deal for 4 video games after the merger, starting with Ratatouille. The deal also includes WALL•E, Up and the unannounced 2011 project. Farrell noted that THQ never had any rights to Toy Story 3, so it was no surprise to them that Disney has decided to develop the videogames internally. The film itself is currently scheduled for a 2010 release.Because THQ's current licensing agreement gives them the rights to develop videogame sequels, it won't actually expire until 2014. says the article.Read the full deal here. ...
Story  Toy 

Annie Award Nominees Announced
2007-12-03 22:26:00
Nominations for the 35th Annual Annie Awards have been announced, with Ratatouille leading the awards for animation with 13 nominations including Best Animated Feature. In the category it is up against:Bee Movie – DreamWorks Animation Persepolis – Sony Pictures Classics Surf's Up – Sony Pictures Animation The Simpsons Movie – Twentieth Century Fox Other categories Ratatouille has been nominated in are:2 x Animated EffectsCharacter Animation in a Feature ProductionCharacter Animation in a Television ProductionDirecting in an Animated Feature ProductionMusic in an Animated Feature ProductionProduction Design in an Animated Feature ProductionStoryboarding in an Animated Feature Production3 x Voice Acting in an Animated Feature ProductionWriting in an Animated Feature ProductionOther award nominations for Pixar and Pixar related productions include:Best Animated Short Subject (Your Friend the Rat)Best Animated Video Game (THQ Inc.)The full list is here. And if my memory serves me c ...
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Pixar Planet Bakes Bad Batch of Cookies
2007-12-03 22:04:00
A lot of people are having trouble logging into Pixar Planet Forums lately, and it appears as if the problem is caused by a bad cookies. All you have to do is delete your Pixar Planet cookies and voila! it should work again. I had an issue logging in through Safari 3.0.4 on my Mac, and others had trouble with Internet Explorer. It seems Firefox was resistant until now. To find out about how to delete cookies in your browser, click here. ...
Batch  Cookies  Pixar  Planet 

Nemo Themed Citroën Delivery Van
2007-12-01 03:21:00
Citroën have begun to sell the Nemo Concetto delivery van. What's so special about it? Well in honour of it's name, Citroën have themed the van, on display at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show, on Finding Nemo. The van has been donned in orange, black and white including pictures of characters on the headrests. Look at the gallery over at the Autoblog. More information can also be found at the same link[via Autoblog] ...
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Our Town Is Now Your Town.
2007-11-30 07:35:00
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal (Use BugMeNot.com for free login details) is reporting that the Walt Disney Company intends to strengthen their presence online including the launch of an online games website based on Cars. For instance in the absence of a sequel for “Cars” or while waiting for a sequel, the new virtual world site based on the film will continue to make the characters and setting relevant and in front of millions of people around the world, Iger said. says the article. This is in light of the recent success of sites with themes based on Disney Fairies and Pirates of the Caribbean.The site is expected to launch in 2008. More information can be had here. ...
Town 

Toy Story Mania Website Opens
2007-11-29 00:33:00
The official website for one of the newest coming attractions from Walt Disney Imagineering, Toy Story Mania has opened. Looks like it's going to have lots of exciting and fun games and rides. [via The Disney Blog] ...
Story  Toy  Website