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Toy Story Clothing Not Just For Jessie or Woody

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:51:54 PST

Toy Story was likely the first Pixar movie many of us saw, so naturally it has an enduring place in the hearts of the film studio's fans. For those who can't get enough of the movie, Lee Unkrich, director of Toy Story 3, tweeted a link to a full line of Toy Story-inspired fashion, perfect for wearing your Buzz or Woody love right on your sleeve. According to another tweet by Lee, the clothing, from a Hong Kong-based designer called Bossini, will be available at select Disney stores in the US, though it will be very difficult to find. The Toy Story collection also includes clothing for men and children, as well as accessories; we're hoping for that braided scarf!

Let us know what you think of the full fashion range, and check out the line's toy-filled promo video.

Behind the Scenes on a Pixar Short Film

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:28:57 PDT

We introduced you to Pixar's Canada production facilities, now meet the studio's first animated short release, Air Mater, which is included on the Cars 2 DVD released today.

Even though a Pixar short is at most six minutes long, the production time in crafting the expert animation style that sets the studio apart from other animated films is much longer than a fan would expect. From story concept to final release, a film like Air Mater takes about one year to complete, with four to six of those months budgeted for crucial technical steps like character drafting, creating painstakingly detailed background animation, and final rendering. According to Pixar Canada's creative director Dylan Brown, each second in a film is made up of 24 single images created by hand.

Expect the studio to continue to turn out these "three bite gourmet meals" films, the quick snapshots into the lives of our favorite Toy Story and Cars characters. Check out the Air Mater trailer for the truck's first foray into the world of aviation, and think of how at 40 seconds long, this clip includes well over 900 separate images!

Offices We Love: Pixar Canada

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:13:38 PDT

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 office in Northern California. What once served as a bustling hotel until a fire nearly destroyed it, Pixar is now lovingly restoring the building into a creative working space while maintaining its original character and paying homage to the striking water and mountain views seen from the large picture windows that line the walls.

Check out the full photo tour to see where the animated magic is made north of the border.

Images courtesy of Pixar

Pixar Announces New Dinosaur and Inside-the-Human-Mind Movies at D23

Lindsay Miller — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:52:01 PDT

At yesterday's Disney expo D23, Pixar fed the fandemonium by announcing two all-new movies now in production. This year marks the animation studio's 25th anniversary, and judging by yesterday's offerings, their innovative spirit shows no signs of fading. The first film they unveiled explores what the world might have been like if dinosaurs were never wiped out by a giant asteroid, but continued to exist on Earth. Director Bob Peterson, a longtime Pixar story artist and the voice of characters like Doug from Up, is helming the movie. He said Walt Disney's animatronic dinosaurs, which he first saw at the New York World's Fair as a child, inspired the idea. Bob shared one still with the audience, but the finished product won't arrive in theaters until Holiday 2013.

The second movie will take a look inside the human mind and explore the reasons why we get songs stuck in our head, why we dream, and even why we remember. Not many details were revealed about how scientific, or fantastic, Pixar's approach to the subject matter may be, and the effort is clearly in the early stages - the movie won't be released until Spring 2014. For more details on the rest of the 2012-2014 animated Disney films previewed yesterday, just

Video: Owen Wilson Talks Cars Reunion and Eddie Izzard Shares His Thoughts on England's Monarchy

PopSugar — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:24:45 PDT

Cars 2 duo Owen Wilson and Eddie Izzard teamed up at the LA junket to chat with us about their 3D animated film, which scored the top spot at the box office this weekend. Owen shared his excitement about reuniting with director John Lasseter, and Eddie, who is new to the franchise, talked about playing an SUV and revealed his thoughts on England's monarchy. Check out the interview and catch Cars 2 in theaters now!

Video: Larry the Cable Guy and Emily Mortimer Share Cars 2 With Their Children and Talk About Their Onscreen Romance

PopSugar — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:03:00 PDT

Cars 2 raced into theaters this weekend, and Larry the Cable Guy once again voices the beloved character of Mater. We caught up with Larry and newcomer Emily Mortimer at the LA junket recently, where the pair chatted about what it was like seeing the film with their kids. Emily also talked about another 3D film she's working on, Martin Scorsese's Hugo Cabret. Check out the interview and catch Cars 2 in theaters now!

Video: Cars 2 Director John Lasseter Talks Strong Female Characters and Casting the Legendary Michael Caine

PopSugar — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:31:16 PDT

Pixar's popular Cars franchise is racing into theaters, and the film's director, John Lasseter, sat down with us last weekend to chat about casting Michael Caine and the importance of strong female characters. Plus, John talks briefly about next Summer's highly anticipated period piece, Brave. Check out the interview and catch Cars 2 in theaters now!

Link Time - Megan Fox Joins The Dictator

BuzzSugar — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:54:46 PDT

Megan Fox joins The Dictator; here's who else signed on - Hollywood Reporter
Find out how much money Jon Hamm's making on Mad Men - AOL TV
See some early works of Pixar you may not have known about - Rotten Tomatoes
Why Glee won't have any big guest stars in season three - Zap2It
Check out the list of recognizable actors playing dwarfs in Snow White and the Huntsman - Moviefone
Watch the trailer for The Big C, season two - Women and Hollywood
AMC theaters are running Harry Potter marathons - /Film
Futurama has set a return date! - GeekSugar

Fun and Futuristic Office Spaces

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:15:30 PDT

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 to our Capture Your Cube group!

10 Fun Facts About Cars 2

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:21:30 PDT

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 Pixar campus on our Facebook page!