Pixar cofounder and Walt Disney Animation Studios president Ed Catmull might be known for cranking out computer-animated blockbusters like Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo, but his whopping Kentfield, CA, estate, listed for $10.9 million, proves that he also has an excellent eye for prime real estate. According to Trulia, the six-bedroom, eight-full-bathroom, and two-half-bath estate is Read more

Part of the fun of seeing a Pixar film is the whimsical short films included alongside the feature length film. We recently toured Pixar's Canada office, where the primary focus is crafting short stories of our favorite Toy Story and Cars characters. Located in the Gastown neighborhood of Vancouver, the building has an unassuming facade compared to the sprawling campus of the original Pixar Read more

Apple may be planning its own "spaceship" campus in Cupertino, but there are some companies that already have amazing work spaces. Whether it's cool design or awesome perks, I'm betting lucky employees that call these places their "second home" don't mind the daily grind. Check out these fun and futuristic spaces in the slideshow, and don't forget to submit pics of your own creative work spaces Read more

Last week, I got the chance to tour Pixar Animation Studios, as well as sit down with John Lasseter, Emily Mortimer, Larry the Cable Guy, and the animation magicians behind the upcoming sequel, Cars 2. Interviews and other details are coming soon, but first, take a look at some of these fun facts I learned about the movie, and the studio itself. Also, be sure to check out more images of the Read more

The release of Pixar's Up has really put me in an animated mood. Ha! Get it? So I gathered up some of the upcoming animated movies (a few as far out as 2012) from Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks — and Tim Burton. There are some exciting movies on their way to the silver screen so get ready to mark your calendars! Read more

A lot of animated films owe a huge part of their appeal and success to the talented voices behind the characters. The characters might already exist on paper, but — just like their human counterparts — they can't truly come to life until the actors dig in and figure out who they're portraying. With Wall-E on the horizon, I thought back on a few of my favorite voices from animated films of Read more

In our interview with Brave producer Katherine Sarafian, we talked about how archery is having "a moment" right now. And with onscreen heroines like Katniss from The Hunger Games and Brave's Merida holding the bows, little girls are sure to be interested in the archery trend. I myself tried it for the first time at Pixar's Brave event, and I'm seriously hooked! Katherine said she loves that girls Read more

With dozens of lovable TV and movie robot icons like R2-D2, Rosie the Maid from The Jetsons, Pixar's WALL-E, the Iron Giant, and even the Tin Man (if you consider him a robot), who doesn't find themselves robot-obsessed? If you and your groom are majorly robot-crazed, consider decorating your wedding cake with an android-inspired wedding cake topper. Check out the five cutest ones Etsy has to Read more

Today kicks off the first-ever National Princess Week! With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including multiple Snow White flicks), Pixar's first princess Merida hitting the big screen in Brave, and Prince William's own princess Kate in the spotlight, little girls and grown women alike have tiaras on the brain. And sure there are downsides to princess culture, but there are also lessons to be Read more

We spent a day at Pixar this week and got to check out the first 30 minutes of Brave, Disney's coming-of-age flick that stars the animation house's first female lead — Merida DunBroch. We'll be telling you more about the preview soon, but until then, celebrate the movie by dressing your gadgets in traditional Scottish tartan! Read more