‘Pixar Shorts Volume 2′ List of Included Shorts Announced
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Nearly a month after we first announced the upcoming arrival of ‘Pixar Shorts Voume 2‘ on Blu-ray (available to own November 13, 2012), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has officially confirmed the release and date along with a list of all of the shorts included in the second collection of short films from Pixar Animation Studios as well as student films from John Lasseter, Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton.
The included shorts are as follows:
- BURN-E – BURN-E is a dedicated, hard working robot that finds himself locked out of his ship and quickly learns that completing a simple task can often be a difficult endeavor. Based on characters from WALL-E. (Directed by: Angus MacLane)
- Dug’s Special Mission — In this funny short based on the character from Up, Dug is sent on a foolish mission by Alpha, Beta and Gamma so that they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Soon Dug discovers that where he belongs is not where he’s been looking. (Directed by: Ronnie del Carmen)
- George & AJ — Inspired by Carl’s escape, senior citizens around the city unite to make their own ‘escapes,’ much to the chagrin of George and A.J., in this short that features characters from Up. (Directed by: Josh Cooley)
- Air Mater – In this hilarious short, Mater decides he wants to learn how to fly and is accidently recruited by an elite group of formation flyers, the Falcon Hawks. (Directed by: Rob Gibbs)
- Time Travel Mater — When a clock lands on Mater’s engine, he travels back in time to 1910 where he meets Stanley, the founder of Radiator Springs. (Directed by: Rob Gibbs)
- Your Friend The Rat — Ratatouille’s Remy and his brother Emile guide fans through world history from a rat’s perspective. (Directed by: Jim Capobianco)
- Partly Cloudy — This humorous short features baby-delivering storks who receive their special packages high in the stratosphere, from clouds who sculpt babies and bring them to life. (Directed by: Peter Sohn)
- Presto — When Presto, a great turn-of-the-century magician, neglects to feed his rabbit one too many times, the magician finds he isn’t the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve. (Directed by: Doug Sweetland)
- Day & Night — This short follows Day, a sunny fellow, who encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly dark moods. As their suspicions turn to curiosity, they are delighted to find that this budding friendship can offer a new perspective on the world. (Directed by: Teddy Newton)
- Hawaiian Vacation — Fans will love this ‘Toy Story Toon,’ as Woody and Buzz lead a group of toys in giving Ken and Barbie the Hawaiian vacation of their dreams – without ever leaving home. (Directed by: Gary Rydstrom)
- Small Fry — Fans’ favorite team of toys is back in this clever ‘Toy Story Toon.’ Buzz Lightyear is left behind at a fast food restaurant where he finds himself in a support group for discarded toys. As Woody and the gang devise a way to rescue their friend, Buzz tries to escape the toy psychotherapy meeting. (Directed by: Angus MacLane)
- La Luna – The timeless fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances, in which he discovers his Papa’s and Grandpa’s unusual line of work. (Directed by: Enrico Casarosa)
All of the shorts are presented in 1:78 aspect ratio except for Presto which is in 2:39 format and La Luna which is in 2.
In addition, student films by Lasseter, Docter and Stanton will include Nitemare, The Lady & The Lamp, Somewhere in the Arctic, A Story, Winter, Palm Springs and Next Door.
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‘Small Fry’ Still in Which Mini-Buzz Stands Small with Mini-Zurg
Unfortunately I have not yet had the privilege to see either Disney’s The Muppets or the accompanying Toy Story Toon, Small Fry, from Pixar Animation Studios, but it would appear based on circumstantial evidence that this still, newly released via the official Toy Story Facebook page, features a shot of Mini-Buzz and Mini-Zurg (aka Mini-Dad) in a fast food joint display case of available kids meals toys based on the popular Space Rangers program.
In Small Fry, Buzz Lightyear is left behind at a fast food restaurant when a kids’ meal toy version of Buzz takes his place. While Bonnie’s toys are stuck with the annoying three-inch-tall Buzz impersonator, the real Buzz is trapped in the restaurant at a support group for discarded toys. As Woody and the gang devise a way to rescue their friend, Buzz tries to escape the toy psychotherapy meeting.
Small Fry plays before The Muppets which debuts in theaters nationwide on November 23, 2011.
‘Small Fry’ Credits Hint at Roster of Characters (Minor Spoilers)
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have kindly provided us with a list of the talent whose voices will appear in the upcoming short Small Fry, which will play before Disney’s The Muppets, beginning November 23.
Based on previously released stills and a clip, we know of course that Tim Allen and Tom Hanks are returning as Buzz Lightyear and Woody Pride respectively, as well as Jane Lynch making her Disney/Pixar debut as Neptuna the mermaid.
Other talent listed as appearing include John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Wallace Shawn (Rex), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Timothy Dalton (Mr. Pricklepants), Emily Hahn (Bonnie), Lori Alan (Bonnie’s Mom), Jess Harnell (credited as ‘additional voices’ in Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3), Carlos Alazraqui (credited as ‘additional voice’ in Toy Story 3), Bob Bergen (credited as ‘additional voices’ for Toy Story 2) and Jim Ward (‘additional voice’ in Toy Story 3).
With a wide range of new, discarded Fun Meal toys, however, there appear to be more slots to fill and with Pixar famous for using its own talent to voice characters, there is a fair share of Pixarians involved in Small Fry. We already know that Teddy Newton provides the voice of Mini-Buzz, while writer/director Angus MacLane voices a couple of the toys himself, including T-Bone and Super Pirate. Other Pixarians involved, several of whom appear to be lending their voices for the first time, include Josh Cooley, Bret Parker, Emily Forbes, Kitt Hirasaki, Peter Sohn and Jason Topolski.
In Small Fry, Buzz Lightyear is left behind at a fast food restaurant when a kids’ meal toy version of Buzz takes his place. While Bonnie’s toys are stuck with the annoying three-inch-tall Buzz impersonator, the real Buzz is trapped in the restaurant at a support group for discarded toys. As Woody and the gang devise a way to rescue their friend, Buzz tries to escape the toy psychotherapy meeting.
‘Small Fry’ Toy Story Toon Video Sneak Peek (Plus Hi-Res Images)
A few days ago, we shared with you two images from the second Toy Story Toon, Small Fry, from Disney/Pixar which will premiere alongside Disney’s The Muppets on November 23. Today we get our first video sneak peek of the short, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios UK.
In Small Fry, Buzz Lightyear is left behind at a fast food restaurant when a kids’ meal toy version of Buzz takes his place. While Bonnie’s toys are stuck with the annoying three-inch-tall Buzz impersonator, the real Buzz is trapped in therestaurant at a support group for discarded toys. As Woody and the gang devise a way to rescue their friend, Buzz tries to escape the toy psychotherapy meeting.
The clip gives us a glimpse of the real Buzz Lightyear making his escape from his prison, only to find himself in the midst of a support group meeting, where he encounters leader Neptuna (Jane Lynch) as well as T-Bone and the rest of the discarded Fun Meal toys.
For your benefit, we are also including our gallery of hi-res stills from earlier. Click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger version. If a resize arrow appears, you may click it to see the image at its original size:
‘Small Fry’ Toy Story Toon First Images (Hi-Res)
Though Disney has famously severed ties with a particular fast food chain when it comes to kids meal toys, the subject matter isn’t off limits when it comes to film. In particular, Disney/Pixar’s newest Toy Story Toon, Small Fry, which will play before Disney’s The Muppets when it opens in theaters nationwide on November 23, 2011.
USA Today, which offers a sneak peek at the new short — written and directed by Angus MacLane, describes the short as a jealous ‘Happy Meal-type toy at a fast-food restaurant yearns to break out of his glass display case to play just like a real toy. He kidnaps Buzz Lightyear in an attempt to take over his play-filled existence.’
Original voice actors Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack and John Ratzenberger are amongst those who returned to record the new short while Disney/Pixar director Teddy Newton voices the ‘Mini Buzz’ and MacLane voices several of the discarded mini-toys such as T-Bone and Super Pirate. Comedic actress Jane Lynch also joins the Disney/Pixar family in this short, though if you want to know how, you’ll have to read the USA Today article.
The USA Today article also quotes MacLane as saying, ‘These toys’ existence is about being really popular before the meal and then being totally forgotten about.’ Sound familiar? It should: it’s essentially the exact same basis for the original Toy Story, in which Lasseter has described as a toy’s worst fear: not being played with — not to mention Jessie’s plight in Toy Story 2.
We are pleased to be able to share two images from the short, which includes the still from USA Today but at a much higher resolution. Click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger version. If a resize arrow appears, you may click it to see the image at its original size:
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