Monday: April 5, 2010
- Early review screenings of Toy Story 3 coming back quite positive already.
The folks over at CNET were lucky enough to get an advance screening of the movie and their consensus is that this installment will be a very big winner. Not that it wasn't a hard prediction to make even without seeing a screener but this is a neat read nonetheless for my fellow Pixar fans out there.
Wednesday: February 17, 2010
- New trailer for Toy Story 3 online for those who haven't seen it already.
Glad to see more of the plot and some new characters. Overall, this is starting to look like it will be a worthy succesor to the previous two movies. So yes, I'll be at the theaters on June 18th with the entire family this day. Hold my calls.
Monday: November 30, 2009
- The finest pop culture moments of 2009 according to Wired.
Not a bad year for pop culture with all things considered. I would just like to add that it was also a glorious year to be a Phish fan (reunion, new album, Halloween festival, stellar shows, etc).
- Another trailer for Toy Story 3 surfaces online.
This new trailer seems to be a mix of some new footage along with a bevy of clips from the older movies interspersed in there as well. The end result makes it kinda look like a fan-made trailer you'd see on YouTube.
Tuesday: October 13, 2009
- New trailer for Toy Story 3 surfaces online in glorious Quicktime.
The art style looks fantastic as usual. I'm really impressed as to how they managed to attain a better sense of realism while sticking to the original Toy Story atmosphere. See you in line for tickets next summer.
Monday: September 28, 2009
- Even more plot details surrounding Toy Story 3 surface online (spoiler alert).
The only problem is – during their initial escape attempt – the Space Ranger gets severely damaged. To the point that Woody & friends are forced to hit Lightyear’s reset button. Which then puts Buzz into Spanish-speaking mode.
Friday: September 11, 2009
- Some plot details regarding Cars 2 surface online.
It looks like you'll be seeing different races around the world with a little bit spy thriller mixed in for good measure (wasn't a big fan of the original but my kid is obsessed). The sequel will be in theaters summer of 2011.
Thursday: September 10, 2009
- Some additional plot points about Toy Story 3 surface online.
The purported plot: Andy packs up for college, debates bringing Buzz and Woody. Shenanigans occur and somehow all of the toys end up in a daycare center where they are 'horribly abused' by little kids. Ok then.
Tuesday: September 8, 2009
- Makers of Luxo lamp decide to sue Disney and Pixar over mascot usage and name.
The Norwegian company that originally designed the iconic lamp is claiming copyright infringement. It probably doesn't help that Disney is packaging a version of said lamp to sell with the Blu-ray version of 'Up' and that they also have a six-foot animatronic version over at Disney World in Orlando.
Tuesday: August 25, 2009
- Limited edition of Pixar's UP to include your very own Luxo Jr. Lamp.
Three formats of the movie (DVD, Blu-ray, and digital) plus Luxo Jr. will set you back $140 bucks.
Tuesday: August 11, 2009
- Blu-ray editions of UP and Monsters, Inc coming out on November 10th.
The real news here is the $45.99 price tag. I'll wait for the non-special edition release, thanks.
Thursday: July 23, 2009
- Have a look at some past television commercials from the folks at Pixar.
Shortly before Toy Story, Pixar was forced to create television commercials. The company had been losing money for years and Steve Jobs was hoping to recoop some of the money by having the company produce animated television commercials.
Wednesday: July 22, 2009
- Ten cool Pixar mashup videos for your viewing pleasure.
Quite an interesting group of combinations. Enjoy.
Monday: July 6, 2009
- Daily Grind: Rested
Name: Vin (aka kevin)
Occupation: Webmaster / Procrastinator / Dad
How Vin feels today: Rested @ 9:40:00 AM
What Vin really wants today: To enjoy this nice laid-back feeling for as long as possible.Music Stuck in Head: Nothing Too Tough / The Backyardigans
The in-car music of choice for the little ones. Multiple times. Every car ride.Stuff to do today:
- Note that that the latest Pixar offering, UP, was quite enjoyable
- Note that the Disney 3D experience is not all that it's cracked up to be
- ...the effects were kind of neat but overall it kind of degraded the overall definition of the movie
- Stop being such a movie experience nerd
- Speaking of Disney, read up some more technical explanation regarding the monorail crash
- Wait patiently to see what LucasArts has in store today for this 'special announcement' they teased all weekend on Twitter
- My guess is still Grim Fandango
