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‘Turning Red’: Pixar Reveals Deleted Scenes!! Check It Out!!

This has been a great year for movies so far and one of the highlights has been Pixar’s latest animated film Turning Red. The coming-of-age story was another critical success for the animation studio. To celebrate the film’s digital release, Pixar has unveiled three deleted scenes that will make any fan of the film fall in love with this charming tale all over again. The … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’: Pixar Reveals Deleted Scenes!! Check It Out!!

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‘Lightyear’: New TV Spot Confirms Theatrical Release of the ‘Toy Story’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

One of the most anticipated films coming out this year is Pixar’s space epic Lightyear. The film is set to tell the official origin story of the man behind the famous toy. The action-adventure film is set to release in June, and Pixar dropped a new TV spot during The Oscars to get fans even more excited. The ninety-second TV spot mainly contains old footage … Continue reading ‘Lightyear’: New TV Spot Confirms Theatrical Release of the ‘Toy Story’ Spinoff!! Check It Out!!

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‘Lightyear’: Disney Reinstates Scrapped Same Sex Kiss Scene!!

Well, that glass ceiling won’t break itself. Following severe backlash from Pixar employees over Disney CEO Bob Chapek‘s controversial comments over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill last week, it seems like the Mickey Mouse company decided to reconsider some past decisions that made the creative team at Pixar increasingly frustrated. In an angry public letter signed by the LGBTQIA+ employees and their allies at Pixar, … Continue reading ‘Lightyear’: Disney Reinstates Scrapped Same Sex Kiss Scene!!

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‘Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red’ Trailer Teases the BTS of ‘Turning Red’!! Check It Out!!

Disney+ has released a special documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the latest Pixar film, Turning Red. Directed by Domee Shi in her feature debut, the film was released on the streaming service on March 11, although it got a theatrical release in countries without Disney+. The trailer for the documentary, titled Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red, features footage of Shi and … Continue reading ‘Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red’ Trailer Teases the BTS of ‘Turning Red’!! Check It Out!!

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Turning Red (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – A 13-year-old girl turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. My Take – Belonging to an Indian family myself, living in abroad in the Middle East, I wholly recognize the stereotypes that have been so notoriously associated among Asian immigrant families all over the world. From the foreshadowing of overbearing responsibilities, to the instillation of fear in upholding centuries … Continue reading Turning Red (2022) Review!!

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Pixar Employees Call Out Disney For Removing Same Sex Affection From Films!!

It’s not exactly news that Pixar employees have been unhappy (to say the least) when it comes to their mother company Disney’s decisions regarding a series of issues. Earlier this year, the team that brought us films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo didn’t hold back to express their disappointment when the Mickey Mouse company decided to pull their latest animated film Turning Red from … Continue reading Pixar Employees Call Out Disney For Removing Same Sex Affection From Films!!

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‘Turning Red’: Billie Eilish and FINNEAS’s Movie Single Released!! Check It Out!!

Disney has just released the original song “Nobody Like U” for their upcoming film Turning Red along with a new lyric video that gives us a glimpse into the new movie. The new song, “Nobody Like U”, was written by sibling musical duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (professionally stylized as FINNEAS) and features a very early 2000s boy-band sound. The song is one of … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’: Billie Eilish and FINNEAS’s Movie Single Released!! Check It Out!!

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‘Turning Red’: Pixar’s Next Skipping Theaters and Moving to Disney+!!

With the shadow of a new COVID variant upon us once again, it’s time for studios to make bold moves regarding their 2022 top releases, and Pixar‘s pulling no punches. Turning Red, the new Disney/Pixar animated film that was slated to hit theaters on March 11, is now premiering directly on Disney+, making it the third Pixar release to go straight to home release, following … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’: Pixar’s Next Skipping Theaters and Moving to Disney+!!

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Disney to Spend $33 Billion on Streaming in 2022!!

Media giant, Disney, has revealed its plan to increase its streaming content budget to $33 billion over its next fiscal year. This will mark an $8 billion increase from its previous budget of $25 billion. The budgeted amount stands out when compared to other streaming companies such as Netflix which spent almost $14 billion on content in 2021. This significant funding boost can be attributed … Continue reading Disney to Spend $33 Billion on Streaming in 2022!!

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‘Automaton’: Pixar’s FX Team Create a Gorgeous New Experimental Short!! Check It Out!!

Pixar has done it again. The computer animation studio has just released a new experimental short entitled Automaton, which lives up to the moniker of experimental as the short is without a traditional narrative, but rather opts to explore the beauty of current computer animation and what it can accomplish. The word automaton is defined as “a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a … Continue reading ‘Automaton’: Pixar’s FX Team Create a Gorgeous New Experimental Short!! Check It Out!!

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‘Turning Red’ and ‘Lightyear’ Receiving BTS Documentaries in 2022!!

Happy Disney+ Day! And what an eventful Disney+ day it has been so far. Along with many other announcements and releases, Disney+ revealed that both of Pixar‘s upcoming films, Turning Red and Lightyear, will also have behind-the-scenes-style documentaries released to the streaming platform in anticipation of their theatrical releases. Both films, which come from Disney and Pixar studios, have been highly anticipated, and these behind-the-scenes … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’ and ‘Lightyear’ Receiving BTS Documentaries in 2022!!

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‘Win or Lose’: First Look Teases Pixar’s First Original Series!! Check It Out!!

Pixar is stepping up the bat with its first-ever original long-form series, and now audiences have their first look at the studio’s newest adventures. As part of their Disney+ Day celebrations, Disney has unveiled a first look at the concept art for Win or Lose, an all-new animated series arriving on the streamer sometime in 2023. While the concept art doesn’t reveal much about the … Continue reading ‘Win or Lose’: First Look Teases Pixar’s First Original Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘Monsters Inc.’: Silent Film Short Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of the Pixar Film!! Check It Out!!

Pixar shared a heartwarmingly cute short based on their hit film, Monsters Inc. The creators put a fun spin on the short, animating it in the style of a black and white silent film. Viewers see a colorless Mike and Sulley, the leading characters of the iconic Pixar film, as they attempt to fill up their scream canisters one scare at a time. The short … Continue reading ‘Monsters Inc.’: Silent Film Short Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of the Pixar Film!! Check It Out!!

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Disney Celebrates Disney+ Day With Video ‘Together’!! Check It Out!!

Collider can exclusively preview a new video from Disney+, released today to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the streaming platform later this month, which will officially be recognized as Disney+ Day. The new video highlights some of the productions coming from the Star Wars universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Pixar Studios, reminding fans there’s a lot more to come in the next few years. … Continue reading Disney Celebrates Disney+ Day With Video ‘Together’!! Check It Out!!

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‘Turning Red’: Pixar Reveals New Concept Art for Their Next!! Check It Out!!

A week after the release of Luca to Disney+, Pixar has presented concept art from their next film, Turning Red. Written and directed by Domee Shi – who also made the Academy Award-winning Pixar short Bao – Turning Red follows Mei, a young girl who turns into a giant red panda when she gets too excited. The image shows the panda wearing a kid’s backpack, … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’: Pixar Reveals New Concept Art for Their Next!! Check It Out!!

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Luca (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. My Take – As we all know by now, animation studio Pixar never ceases to amaze, with even their simplest told stories ending up becoming masterpieces. However, their latest, directed by Enrico Casarosa, a Pixar animator who made his mark with … Continue reading Luca (2021) Review!!

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‘Monsters at Work’: New Trailer Teases Pixar’s Disney+ Show!! Check It Out!!

It’s time to go back to Monsters Inc., as Monsters At Work has dropped a new trailer, as well as a new official premiere date. Billy Crystal and John Goodman are back and this time, they’re trying to make children laugh in order to fuel the city. Mike and Sulley are in charge and when Tylor (Ben Feldman) comes to scare kids, he’s brought into … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’: New Trailer Teases Pixar’s Disney+ Show!! Check It Out!!

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‘Luca’ Gets a New Clip, Featurette and Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

The heartwarming film Luca is coming our way soon and we got a new featurette about the world of Portorosso, Italy! We also have new character posters as well as a new clip showing the fear this small town has about sea creatures. A movie that is sure to make us all want to go and get gelato on the sunny shores of Italy, it’s … Continue reading ‘Luca’ Gets a New Clip, Featurette and Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Luca’: Newest Pixar Film Gets a New Featurette!! Check It Out!!

In celebration of National Streaming Day, Pixar released a new featurette highlighting the friendships in their upcoming film Luca. The film stars Jacob Tremblay as the titular Luca, whose life is changed by the fun and adventure he has with his newfound friend Alberto, voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer. The featurette puts Luca and Alberto’s friendship front-and-center, with the cast and crew reflecting on their … Continue reading ‘Luca’: Newest Pixar Film Gets a New Featurette!! Check It Out!!

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‘Monsters at Work’: First Teaser Teases Pixar’s Disney+ Show!! Check It Out!!

Disney+ is heading back to Monstropolis. The streaming service released the first teaser for their upcoming Monsters, Inc. spinoff series, Monsters At Work. The teaser introduces Ben Feldman’s Tylor Tuskmon, a would-be scarer shocked to discover that Monsters, Inc is no longer in the scaring business. He’s hired, instead, as a member of the madcap Monsters, Inc. Facilities team (MIFT), where his coworkers include Henry … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’: First Teaser Teases Pixar’s Disney+ Show!! Check It Out!!

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‘Monsters at Work’: New Image Teases the Disney Plus Spinoff Show!! Check It Out!!

Disney+ has revealed the first-look image of their Monsters, Inc. spinoff series Monsters At Work, and it looks just as colorful and weird as its predecessors. IGN nabbed the exclusive photo which showcases five new characters within the Monsters world. The new photo includes the new characters which include a safety-vested scare-floor worker — which we have to assume is now the laugh floor — … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’: New Image Teases the Disney Plus Spinoff Show!! Check It Out!!

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‘Luca’: Pixar’s New Stunning Adventure Gets New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. Directed – Enrico Casarosa Starring (voices of) – Jacob Tremblay, Maya Rudolph, Jack Dylan Grazer Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Luca’: Pixar’s New Stunning Adventure Gets New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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Pixar’s ‘Luca’ to Debut Exclusively on Disney+!!

Disney has announced that Pixar‘s next movie Luca will skip U.S. theaters and premiere exclusively on Disney+ at no extra charge on June 18. While vaccinations are on the rise in America, Disney clearly anticipates that the domestic box office will take a few more months to recover, which explains why it also pushed back the release of Marvel‘s Black Widow to July on Tuesday. … Continue reading Pixar’s ‘Luca’ to Debut Exclusively on Disney+!!

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‘Monsters at Work’ Adds More to Cast and Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

The Disney+ original series Monsters at Work is shaping up to be one monster smash. Disney announced today that Mindy Kaling has joined the voice cast of the highly-anticipated series as the voice of Val Little. According to Disney, Val is “an enthusiastic member of the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (aka ‘MIFT’).” Bonnie Hunt will also be back for another Monsters, Inc. adventure, reprising her role as Ms. Flint, who … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’ Adds More to Cast and Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Monsters at Work’: The ‘Monsters Inc.’ Disney+ Series to Begin Streaming from July 2nd!!

Disney announced the release date for their upcoming Monsters Inc. spinoff series Monsters at Work as well as a full synopsis for the animated comedy. The show will premiere on Disney+ on July 2nd and focus on a young scarer who learns that he now has to work on getting laughs since they generate so much more power. Here’s the official synopsis: “Monsters At Work” … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’: The ‘Monsters Inc.’ Disney+ Series to Begin Streaming from July 2nd!!

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‘Luca’ Trailer Teases Pixar’s New Stunning Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. Directed – Enrico Casarosa Starring (voices of) – Jacob Tremblay, Maya Rudolph, Jack Dylan Grazer Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Luca’ Trailer Teases Pixar’s New Stunning Adventure!! Check It Out!!

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‘Monsters at Work’: Billy Crystal Shares Update on Pixar’s Disney+ Sequel Series!!

It’s been a good, long while since we’ve gotten any news about Pixar‘s new Monsters, Inc. TV show coming to Disney+, Monsters at Work. In fact, it’s been so long that the last time we here at Collider reported on the new show, the year was 2019. At the time, we shared the fun Monsters at Work logo with you and noted the expected release date would be some time … Continue reading ‘Monsters at Work’: Billy Crystal Shares Update on Pixar’s Disney+ Sequel Series!!

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‘Pixar Popcorn’ Trailer Teases a New Collection Short Films!! Check It Out!!

Disney+ has released the official trailer for Pixar Popcorn, a collection of short films coming to the streamer later this month. Recently, Pixar released Soul on Disney+. The new movie directed by Pixar veteran Pete Docter and co-directed by Kemp Powers took us on a journey into the Great Before, where a music teacher named Joe (Jamie Foxx) and an etheral being named 22 (Tina Fey) went on a … Continue reading ‘Pixar Popcorn’ Trailer Teases a New Collection Short Films!! Check It Out!!

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‘Luca’: New Image Teases the Next Pixar Movie!! Check It Out!!

Pixar has released a brand new image from Luca, the studio’s next adventure-filled feature. We first learned about Luca all the way back in July 2020. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, Luca will transport us to the summery Italian coast. There, we’ll get into a mythical adventure with Luca and Alberto, two friends who are actually sea creatures that take a human form and do fun human things while they’re … Continue reading ‘Luca’: New Image Teases the Next Pixar Movie!! Check It Out!!

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‘Soul’ Filmmaker Peter Docter May Not Direct For a While!!

Pixar’s Soul, out now on Disney+, has captured the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike (we named it the very best animated feature of 2020). The story of a middle school band teacher named Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) who loses his life on the eve of his big break, Soul has been celebrated for its imagination and the grandness of its ideas (especially … Continue reading ‘Soul’ Filmmaker Peter Docter May Not Direct For a While!!

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Disney Plus Star Brand Reveals First Set of Lineup Titles!!

Disney Plus in Europe has revealed the first titles to launch next month on its Star brand, the studio’s new international online home for ‘mature’ content with additional parental controls. Disney says the Star lineup will double the amount of content available to watch on Disney+ overseas, including shows and films from Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios and 20th Television. The brand, the … Continue reading Disney Plus Star Brand Reveals First Set of Lineup Titles!!

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‘Soul’ Gets a New Soulful Clip!! Check It Out!!

This week, Pixar released a new clip from Soul, which stars Jamie Foxx as a music teacher by day and aspiring jazz musician by night who gets taken on the metaphysical journey of a lifetime in order to learn more about his soul’s true purpose. The new clip was released just one day after the information-packed Disney Investor Day 2020 call, which saw Soul director Pete Docter make some exciting announcements … Continue reading ‘Soul’ Gets a New Soulful Clip!! Check It Out!!

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‘Turning Red’: Pixar Announces Debut Feature From ‘Bao’ Filmmaker!!

Back in 20018, Pixar released “Bao” in front of their hotly anticipated Incredibles 2. The short was insanely charming and deeply moving, a tale of family told in the most fantastical way. Written and directed by Pixar story artist Domee Shi, it also signaled the arrival of a major new talent with a singular point of view. (When “Bao” won the Oscar for Best Animated … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’: Pixar Announces Debut Feature From ‘Bao’ Filmmaker!!

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‘Lightyear’: Pixar Announces ‘Toy Story’ Origin Movie with Chris Evans!!

Last summer’s Toy Story 4 wrapped up the story of Woody and the gang (at least for now), but that doesn’t mean that Pixar has turned away from that world. Today, during the Disney Investor Call, Soul director and Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter, announced Lightyear, a go-for-broke sci-fi adventure starring Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear. Angus MacLane, a steadfast Pixar genius who directed … Continue reading ‘Lightyear’: Pixar Announces ‘Toy Story’ Origin Movie with Chris Evans!!

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‘Inside Pixar’ Trailer Takes Us Behind the Scenes!! Check It Out!!

The word Pixar has a magic to it and conjures images more closely associated with Santa’s workshop or the hallowed halls of Walt Disney Imagineering; mysterious places where next-level geniuses toil to make the impossible a reality. And it’s true – there’s no place on earth quite like Pixar, a company that was born from an experimental division of George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic … Continue reading ‘Inside Pixar’ Trailer Takes Us Behind the Scenes!! Check It Out!!

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‘Soul’ Gets a Jaw-Dropping New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself. Directed – Pete Docter Starring (voices of) – Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, John Ratzenberger Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Soul’ Gets a Jaw-Dropping New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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Disney Announces Dramatic Restructuring!!

Disney has had a truly catastrophic year. The coronavirus saw an end to a staggering amount of revenue streams for the company, from the cancellation of live sports (aired on ABC and ESPN) to the total decimation of its theme parks domestically and abroad, not to mention the lack of theatrical movies and the still-total shutdown of the cruise industry. In light of so much … Continue reading Disney Announces Dramatic Restructuring!!

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‘Soul’: Pixar’s Next Set for Disney+ Debut on Christmas!!

Disney just announced that Pixar’s new animated movie Soul will debut Christmas Day exclusively on Disney+ and that unlike Mulan, subscribers won’t have to pay extra to see it. In international markets where Disney+ isn’t currently available or won’t be available before the end of the year, Soul will be released theatrically as originally intended, with releases dates to be announced soon. Soul hails comes … Continue reading ‘Soul’: Pixar’s Next Set for Disney+ Debut on Christmas!!

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‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

Within the vague Variety write-up about a potential Black Widow release date change, which seems all-but-inevitable given the somewhat disastrous stateside response to Tenet and the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the seasonal flu, creating a super-charged twin-demic in coming months, was a morsel that Disney and Pixar’s Soul, the latest film from Up and Inside Out director Pete Docter, would be headed … Continue reading ‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

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‘Luca’: Disney and Pixar’s Next Film Set for Summer 2021!!

While Disney and Pixar’s next animated feature Soul currently resides in the ghostly netherworld of uncertainty (it is still holding firm to its November 20 theatrical date), but that uncertainty isn’t enough to slow down the beloved animated studio. Today they have announced their next animated feature, Luca, coming to theaters (prayer hands) on June 18, 2021. According to the official synopsis, Luca is “set … Continue reading ‘Luca’: Disney and Pixar’s Next Film Set for Summer 2021!!

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‘Soul’: New Teaser Trailer Promises a Dreamy Pixar Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself. Directed – Pete Docter Starring (voices of) – Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, John Ratzenberger Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Soul’: New Teaser Trailer Promises a Dreamy Pixar Film!! Check It Out!!

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Pixar’s ‘Soul’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Sees Release Date Shifts From Disney!!

Disney has delayed the release of Pixar’s Soul from June 19 to November 20, while Raya and the Last Dragon is moving from Nov. 25 to March 12, 2021. The latter animated film takes the place of an untitled live-action Disney movie on the studio’s release calendar. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx voices the protagonist in Soul, which also features the voices of Tina Fey, Daveed Diggs, … Continue reading Pixar’s ‘Soul’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Sees Release Date Shifts From Disney!!

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‘Onward’ Is Getting an Early Digital and Disney+ Release!!

Disney and Pixar will be released animated fantasy feature Onward earlier than expected on digital and on Disney+. The early release follows in the footsteps of similarly recent animated feature Frozen II getting released to Disney+ earlier than planned around the time many families were opting to stay home as growing public health concerns began to dominate the conversation. It seems the strategy to release Frozen II early was … Continue reading ‘Onward’ Is Getting an Early Digital and Disney+ Release!!

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‘Soul’: Pixar’s Next Release Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself. Directed – Pete Docter Starring (voices of) – Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, John Ratzenberger Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Soul’: Pixar’s Next Release Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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