Disney Sets Dates for Animated Films Through 2018
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According to Exhibitor Relations, Disney has announced several dates through 2018 for a slate of untitled animated features from both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. The dates are as follows:
Walt Disney Animation Studios: 3/4/16, 11/23/16, 3/9/18, 11/21/18.
Pixar Animation Studios: 6/17/16, 6/16/17, 11/22/17, 6/15/18.
‘Monsters University’ Clip – ‘First Contact’
In this newly released clip, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios New Zealand, Mike Wazowski and James P. ‘Sulley’ Sullivan formally introduce themselves inside Mike’s dorm at Monsters University. The occasion for which is Sulley’s attempt to re-seize control of Archie, the scare pig mascot of FearTech. It’s then that the two discover that they have very different approaches to the art of scaring.
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer — and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University. But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, ‘Sulley’ (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.
Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University is directed by Dan Scanlon, produced by Kori Rae and features music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman. The film also stars the vocal talents of Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and John Ratzenberger and opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theaters.
Categories: Movies, Pixar Tags: Animation, Cinema, Films, Monsters Inc, Monsters University, Movie News, Movies, MU, Pixar
‘Toy Story: Story Theater’ Film Festival Contest Offers D23 Expo Vacation Prize
Hey Howdy Hey! Disney Education is calling on children (aged 3-12) from the US to come up with their best original story featuring Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the Toy Story pals and produce it with the Toy Story: Story Theater app ($2.99) for the chance to send their family to this year’s Disney D23 Expo, being held right near the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.
It’s all part of the ‘Disney Toy Story Theater Film Festival‘ in which the top one hundred submitted stories will be made available for public voting. The winning family will then be offered a trip to stay at the Disneyland Resort from August 9-11, complete with one day passes to the parks as well as admission to the Disney D23 Expo, plus a Disney Gift card in the amount of $100.
The best part is children can enter once per day during the contest period which starts Monday, May 27 and ends June 23, 2013. There is an alternative no-purchase-necessary way to enter as well.
Disney Education has released this video to help promote the contest:
For more information and to enter, visit StoryTheaterFilmFest.com or view the official rules.
‘Monsters University’ Soundtrack to Feature Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia (Updated)
Amazon.com has listed begun listing the track list for the soundtrack to Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University
Primarily featuring the music of composer Randy Newman, the soundtrack also features an appearance by Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. It will be available to own on June 18, 2013 and is now available for pre-order
The track list is as follows:
1. Main Title
2. Young Michael
3. First Day at MU
4. Dean Hardscrabble
5. Sulley
6. Scare Pig
7. Wasted Potential
8. Oozma Kappa
9. Stinging Glow Urchin
10. Field Trip
11. Rise and Shine
12. The Library
13. Roar (Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia)
14. The Scare Games
15. Did You Do This?
16. Human World
17. The Big Scare
18. Goodbyes
19. Mike and Sulley
20. Monsters University
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer — and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University. But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, ‘Sulley’ (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.
Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University is directed by Dan Scanlon, produced by Kori Rae and features music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman. The film also stars the vocal talents of Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and John Ratzenberger and opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theaters.
UPDATE: In addition, we have learned that ‘Roar’ will be digitally released
This latest trailer for Monsters University also features ‘Roar’ by Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso
UPDATE: Also featured in the film is the music of Mastodon, used to ‘serenade one the film’s new monsters.’
‘We wanted to capture the college feel in Monsters University, said Scanlon, ‘and music is a big part of that. The score and the inclusion of other great musicians like Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso [of Swedish House Mafia] and Mastodon help us convey a fun, freewheeling college atmosphere.’
Categories: Movies, Music, Pixar Tags: Animation, Axwell, Cinema, Films, Mastodon, MI, Monsters Inc, Monsters University, Movie News, Movies, MU, Music, Pixar, Sebastian Ingrosso, Soundtracks, Swedish House Mafia
‘Monsters University’s’ ‘Roar’ to Get Remix Treatment by MC Yogi, Style of Eye
As we reported earlier, the Monsters University soundtrack
Today, via an Amazon.com listing, we have learned that ‘Roar’ will be getting its own digital EP
The ‘Roar’ track along with its remixes will be available for digital download on June 4 according to the listing, while the film’s soundtrack will be available June 18, just a few days prior to the film’s theatrical release on June 21.
This latest trailer for Monsters University also features ‘Roar’ by Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso
Categories: Movies, Music, Pixar Tags: Animation, Axwell, Cinema, Films, MC Yogi, MI, Monsters Inc, Monsters University, Movie News, Movies, MU, Music, Pixar, Sebastian Ingrosso, Soundtracks, Style of Eye, Swedish House Mafia, Yogi
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Merida Royal Coronation Event at Magic Kingdom
Hundreds of fans gathered early this morning at the Magic Kingdom theme park in Walt Disney World to celebrate the induction of Princess Merida from Disney/Pixar’s Brave into the Disney Princess Royal Court. An honor bestowed to just ten before her, Merida arrived at Cinderella Castle in style atop her faithful steed Angus before receiving the crown from none other than her own mother, Queen Elinor, who made an exceptionally rare appearance. The pair were joined by the other members of the Disney Princess Royal Court along with emcee U.S. Gymnastics 2-time Olympic champion, Gabby Douglas, who was joined on stage by her own mother, Natalie Hawkins.
Other VIPs spotted included ‘Jessie’ star Debby Ryan, who was filming a segment for Disney Channel’s Disney365 news segments. Child entertainers/reporters Sophia Grace and Rosie, of the Ellen Degeneres show, were also at the event, warming up the crowd with a special rap performance created especially for the event.
Below you will find some of our photos from the event as well as some video (with more coming). Be sure to click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger version.
Here’s a quick video we uploaded on site of the royal procession featuring Merida and Angus. Sorry that it was flipped.
Categories: Magic Kingdom, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Animation, Brave, Characters, Disney Princesses, Disney World, Events, Magic Kingdom, Merida, Merida Coronation, Pixar, Queen Elinor, Walt Disney World, WDW
Merida Coronation Celebration Tee Available Online for Limited Time
Tomorrow morning, May 11, 2013, Disney Consumer Products will officially welcome Merida into its Disney Princess line of products with a celebration fit for — well, a princess. The event will take place at 9:30 am ET at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida as part of the Limited Time Magic campaign. Merida will become the 11th princess in the royal family and is expected to be joined on stage by the existing set of ten in a rare opportunity. Rumors indicate a possible even rarer appearance by Merida’s mum herself, Queen Elinor, just in time for Mother’s Day.
In commemoration of the event, a special limited release tee shirt has been created for children (sizes 4T – XL) as seen here. At the Magic Kingdom, the tee shirt will be available only tomorrow at the Main Street Emporium and only while supplies last. However, for those unable to attend or purchase the tee shirt, Disney Store is now selling the tee shirt online for just a limited time (now through May 14) with the only downside being that you’ll have to wait 6 – 8 weeks delivery.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Animation, Brave, Limited Time Magic, Merida, Pixar
Disney Files to Trademark Mexican Holiday, Dia de Los Muertos
Within the past few days, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has filed several trademark applications in attempt to secure ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ across multiple areas. Dia de Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead,’ is a holiday most associated with Mexico, where it serves as a national holiday on November 1 and 2 — the days following Halloween — in which families gather together to remember and pray for relatives who have passed on. Interestingly enough, it has also been selected as the topic of an upcoming film from Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Lee Unkrich, tentatively being titled The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dia de los Muertos. The move could indicate that Disney is simply hedging its bets or that Pixar has indeed settled on simply calling its film Dia de Los Muertos, though they have yet to file for films that will precede it, such as Inside Out (2015), though trademarks have been filed for The Good Dinosaur (2014).
The areas covered by the recent trademark applications include:
- Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Education and entertainment services
- Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: Confectionery and chewing gum; breakfast cereals and preparations made from cereals; cereal bars; bread; muffins; muffin bars; pastry; waffles; pancakes; cookies; crackers; biscuits; popcorn; corn chips; pretzels; puddings; coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; flour; ices; ice; honey; condiments; sauces; spices; pizza; pasta and noodles; macaroni and cheese; frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice; staple foods
- Goods and Services IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Cosmetics; dentifrices; non-medicated toiletries; fragrances; perfumes
- Goods and Services IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; audio books; audio recordings; audio and visual recordings; video game software; computer programs and software; consumer electronics and accessories therefor; eyeglasses and sunglasses and accessories therefor; binoculars; decorative magnets; graduated rulers
- Goods and Services IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Clocks; jewelry; jewelry boxes; jewelry cases; key rings of precious metal; coins; watches; watch bands
- Goods and Services IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Paper and paper articles; cardboard and cardboard articles; printed matter; publications; books; photographs; portraits; paintings; stationery; office and school supplies
- Goods and Services IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: Bags; backpacks; calling card cases; coin purses; fanny packs; key cases; key chains; luggage; luggage tags; purses; umbrellas; wallets
- Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing, footwear and headwear
- Goods and Services IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Toys, games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles (except clothing); hand-held units for playing electronic games for use with or without an external display screen or monitor; Christmas stockings; Christmas tree ornaments and decorations; snow globes
- Goods and Services IC 029. US 046. G & S: Fruit preserves; fruit-based snack foods; eggs; jams; jellies; potato chips; nuts; dairy products; meat; poultry; fruits; vegetables; prepared or packaged meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables
Categories: Business Tags: Animation, Business, Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Dia de Muertos, Films, Movies, Pixar, Trademarks
‘Monsters University’ Fun Facts, New Hi-Res Stills, Concept Art
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have provided us some official ‘fun facts’ for its upcoming animated release, Monsters University. In addition, we have also received several new hi-res stills and recently released concept art for the Monsters Inc. prequel, which we have added to our galleries below.
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY FUN FACTS
- Dean Hardscrabble’s character was modeled after a type of centipede called Scolopendra Gigantea, also known as the Amazonian giant centipede.
- The design of Archie the Scare Pig was inspired by director Dan Scanlon’s dog Carol, a Japanese Chin.
- Don Carlton’s business card lists his address as 1200 Dark Ave. Pixar’s Emeryville address is 1200 Park Ave.
- There were 100,856 storyboards delivered for Monsters University — the highest number on any Pixar film.
- Monsters University’s library is called Bohol Hall, named after Pixar artist Nelson Bohol who designed it.
- Monsters University was founded in 1313.
- There are six different schools of study at Monsters University: School of Scaring, School of Engineering, School of Liberal Arts & Monstrosities, School of Science, School of Business and School of Aquatics.
- The address of the Oozma Kappa fraternity house is the same address as the house where director Dan Scanlon grew up.
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have provided us with this hi-res version of a recently released image featuring Mike Wazowski as he embarks on his educational career at Monsters University, which debuts in theaters on June 21, 2013.
The image has also been added to our gallery of stills from the film below. As a reminder, click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger version of the image and click on the resize arrow to view the image at its original resolution.
Concept art gallery:
Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University features the voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Charlie Day, Joel Murray, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Julia Sweeney and Peter Sohn. With music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman, the film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theaters.
Categories: Movies, Pixar Tags: Animation, Cinema, Films, Monsters Inc, Monsters University, Movie News, Movies, MU, Pixar
Merida Coronation Ceremony at Magic Kingdom in May
After officially inducting Tiana into the royal Disney Princess family in New York City in 2010 and Rapunzel at London’s Kensington Palace in 2011, Disney Consumer Products is preparing to shine the spotlight on its first official Pixar princess, Merida, from Disney/Pixar’s Brave. This time around, the ceremony will be held at 9:30 am on May 11, 2013 at Cinderella Castle located in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The occasion will mark the first time that the ceremony itself is open to anyone visiting the theme park that day.
At the event, Merida will become the 11th princess to receive the Disney Princess title and join the popular franchise, standing alongside Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana and Rapunzel, all of whom are anticipated to be in attendance.
There is no word yet on who else may be in attendance of the event, but Disney star Debby Ryan has announced via her Facebook page that she plans on witnessing the ceremony of Disney’s ‘new ginger princess.’
Categories: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Tags: Brave, Disney World, Events, Magic Kingdom, Merida, Pixar, Walt Disney World, WDW
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