Squint hard and you might see the frazzled heroes of the “Peanuts” cartoon strip in the latest Pixar animated feature, “Up.” So says “Up” co-director Bob Peterson, who found inspiration from Charles Schulz comic creations as a young illustrator. “My cartoon strips in college strived to have the Schulzian mix of surrealism and Charlie Brown angst. A [...] Related...
Huge scoop for the indispensable film critic and Threedonia friend Christian Toto. The scribe for the Washington Times and Denver Post has posted Part 1 of his interview with Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, directors of Pixar’s Up. “Up” charts the remarkable journey of a retired balloon salesman named Carl (voiced by Ed Asner ) who flies [...]
This week, Disney/Pixar’s UP! arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray. The film is directed by Pete Doctor, and we had a moment to share this Q&A with you. Question: How did you come up with the movie’s storyline? Pete Doctor: A number of years ago, I was sat in a room, throwing around ideas with co-director Bob Peterson [...]
Pixar and Walt DisneyHome Entertainment recently hosted an online virtual roundtable with Up writer/director Pete Docter and co-director/writer Bob Peterson. We've got the full transcript for you
It seems almost impossible for someone to walk down a store isle and not notice the eye-catching packaging of Monsters, Inc. on Blu-ray . But as you know, what’s inside this holofoiled release is what really counts! Fortunately, fans won’t be complaining after getting their hands on the 4-Disc release of Pixar’s 2001 classic which looks and sounds better than ever! The set includes...
So I just updated my review of the (amazing) Up Blu-ray — but what else is going on in the Up universe? What Are Up’s Chances at the Oscars': In the following interview , The Wrap’s Oscar-ologist predicts Up will be a strong contender for the coveted Best Picture nom. This isn’t a farfetched claim considering earlier this year it was announced that the category would allow 10...
Up 2009, 96mins,PG Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson Writer (s): Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Thomas McCarthy Cast includes: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo Release Date: 29th May 2009 Pixar’s “Up” received some truly outstanding reviews during its theatrical run earlier this year, marking itself out as a Best Picture contender in this new era...
[Up is the Closing Film of the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival, which runs from 17th to 26th Oct 2009. This review is pulled forward from the archive to coincide with the film’s screening at this year’s TIFF.] This is a Private Flight! Much has been said about the opening montage, and I fully agree that it's an extremely touching sequence in itself, bringing out and establishing...
Up (PG) Cast: Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Director: Pete Doctor, Bob Peterson (co-director) Running time: 96 minutes Pixar are notorious for creating magnificent pieces of visual work with suitably moving storylines to accompany the animation and soundtrack, thereby undoubtedly producing spellbinding works of art. I am hoping that my previous needlessly complex sentence...
Apparently this went way under my radar! Yes, it’s MovieFone’s exclusive clip from Dug’s Special Mission, of all things! Directed by Ronnie del Carmen, this brand new movie based short film follows "the good-hearted dog, Dug [as] he is sent on a series of quests by his mean canine bosses." Of course, those plans always seem to backfire! This one minute clip shows one of...
Up [3D] Dir: Pete Docter Cast: Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer, Bob Peterson After I saw Up I called my mother. I told her that the three of us; me, her and my step-dad, had to go and see Pixar’s wonderful latest, and I informed her that if she didn’t cry at least twice, I no longer wished to know her. I was lucky enough to discover Pixar just a little before everyone else....
Cast Edward Asner Jordan Nagai Christopher PlummerJohn Ratzenberger DelroyLindo Paul Eiding Screenwriter Bob Peterson Directors Pete Docter Bob Peterson Running Time 102 minutes Up is a comedy adventure about 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South...
Year: 2009 Director: Bob Peterson & Pete Docter Screenplay: Bob Peterson & Pete Docter Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai I'm not sure I've said it in my blog yet but I'm sure I've said it in real life; If mainstream Hollywood absorbed half of what Pixar does with every one of their films, then I would be in cinematic heaven. For me it's gone beyond how colourful there movies...
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UP Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson Starring Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai PLOT By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on...
Movie cover: Plot summary: Storyline: James P. Sullivan (AKA 'Sulley') and Mike Wazowski choose up their paychecks at Monsters Inc., the utility cam that generates cam from the goose bumps of children. Sulley, the No. 1 scream-generator at the herb casually lets in a miniature chick into the demon area. Since monsters are as a matter of fact horror-struck of children it's a better originator for pani...
Directors: Pete Docter Bob Peterson PIXAR Cast: Edward Asner Christopher Plummer Mickie McGowan Donald Fullilove Plot: By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has
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