The Imagineering Re-birth blog has posted the first in a collection of quotes from those in the animation community opposed to the changes coming to the Walt Disney classic attraction “it’s a small world.” Names like Pete Docter, Ralph Eggleston, and Mark Walsh mark some… Read More »Animation Community Speaks out against changes to “its a small world”
Found this pair of videos of the Mr. Potato Head (voiced by Don Rickles) audio-animatronic at the entrance to “Toy Story Midway Mania” at California Adventure. This audio-animatronic is an example of two great Imagineering technologies merging to make some magic. Audio-animatronics harkens back to… Read More »Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story Mania – New Video
I’m flipping through my Sam’s Club flyer yesterday and came across this full page listing for the “Disney/Pixar Animation Lover’s Dream Vacation”. It gives special behind the scenes access to the lucky purchaser while helping a good cause with a donation to Juvenile Diabetes Research… Read More »The Ultimate Disney/Pixar Animation Tour could be yours
The Trademork blog saw a few new Disney trademarks fly across his radar and wondered if they meant new attractions for the Disneyland Resort. On March 18, 2008, Disney Enterprises, Inc. filed to protect the trademark Luigi’s Flying Tires in relation to “amusement park services”.… Read More »Luigi’s Flying Tires and other trademarks mean new attractions
Sad news coming from Emeryville this week, Justin Wright, a promising artist working in the Story department at Pixar, died this week from a heart attack. Justin was a heart transplant survivor, but by all accounts had the heart of a lion. Just visit Justin’s… Read More »Promising Pixar Artist Dies at 27
Walt Disney World has sponsored MSNBC’s Ultimate Family Road Trip website. That means you get to enjoy a bunch of new Walt Disney World video clips including one all about Toy Story Mania. Check out the ‘firing action’ for the games. You’re essentially pulling a… Read More »Toy Story Mania video on MSNBC
If you haven’t seen the new WALL-E trailer, head on over to Apple.com and check it out. It does contain what some might consider spoilers. So if you’re staying spoiler, free, consider yourself warned. June 27th is the big day. Get ready for some robot… Read More »New WALL-E Trailer
John Horn of the Los Angeles Times has an extensive piece, in part about how “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” director Jimmy Hayward used to be at Pixar, and how other people have left Pixar to pursue other opportunities. This is not unique to… Read More »Pixar Heard a Who