When it comes to aliens in cinema, they’re most known for abducting unsuspecting victims going about their everyday business. But what if said victim actually wanted to be found? Such is the case in Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming film, Elio, a humorous escapade with a young alien fanatic who eagerly seeks out otherworldly intelligent life. […]
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INTERVIEWS: The Joy And Excitement Of “Inside Out 2”
June 5th, 2024 
Jackson Murphy I’m giving Animation Scoop one final look “inside” Pixar before their latest movie is “out” in theaters next week. Here are my conversations with four more makers of Inside Out 2. (These interviews were combined and edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: What do you want to say to the teens of 2015 and […]
INTERVIEW: The Editing And Cinematography Of “Inside Out 2”
May 14th, 2024 Jackson Murphy While visiting Pixar in March, I got to see the first half-hour of Inside Out 2 — opening in theaters one month from today, June 14th. For this Animation Scoop Q&A, here are my conversations with editor Maurissa Horwtiz and DP, Camera Adam Habib. (These interviews were combined and edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]
INTERVIEW: “Inside Out 2” Director And Producer On Pixar Sequel
April 16th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Last month I visited Pixar Animation Studios to screen the first half-hour of the highly-anticipated Inside Out 2 and interview the film’s makers. Ahead of the sequel’s June 14th release date, I’ll have three Animation Scoop Q&A pieces. This first one is with director Kelsey Mann and producer Mark Nielsen. (The first question was asked […]
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”
March 7th, 2024 Jerry Beck A new trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming theatrical release, Inside Out 2, dropped today. The new film welcomes new Emotions to now-teenager Riley’s mind. Joining Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith), Fear (voice of Tony Hale) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) is […]
TRAILER: New Pixar Short “Carl’s Date”
June 12th, 2023 Jerry Beck Check out a brand-new trailer celebrating Pixar Animation Studios’ Carl’s Date. Opening exclusively in theaters June 16 in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” the all-new short marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen.
INTERVIEW: “Carl’s Date” Is Ed Asner’s Final “Up” Chapter
May 25th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Carl’s Date, a new “Up” short in the “Dug Days” family, will screen in theaters before showings of Pixar feature Elemental beginning June 16th. It’s directed by Bob Peterson (co-writer and co-director of “Up” and the voice of Dug), and it’s produced by Kim Collins (production manager on Toy Story 4). Carl is going on […]
INTERVIEWS: The Animation Scientists Behind “Elemental”
May 16th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Today Disney/Pixar announces that tickets are now on sale for their next feature Elemental, which opens in exactly one month, on June 16th. It’s directed by Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and focuses on water boy Wade and fire girl Ember. Are they truly meant to be together? When I visited Pixar Animation Studios for […]
INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream
March 29th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Earlier this week I visited Pixar for the first time. It was an “incredible” experience, especially getting to see four scenes from the studio’s upcoming feature Elemental, which opens in theaters on June 16th. I also interviewed director Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and producer Denise Ream (Cars 2) about this rom-com based on the […]
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Elementals”
March 28th, 2023 Jerry Beck Check out a brand-new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, an all-new original feature film that transports moviegoers to an extraordinary place called Element City, where a host of elements live and work. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, p.g.a., and executive produced by Pete Docter, “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg […]
INTERVIEW: Annie Awards Honoree Pete Docter On Incredible Career
February 13th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Three-time Academy Award winner, four-time BAFTA winner and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter is receiving the prestigious Winsor McCay Award at the 2023 Annie Awards on Saturday February 25th. You can watch the ceremony live that evening at 10pmET / 7pmPT at AnnieAwards.org. In this Exclusive Animation Scoop Q&A, Docter reflects on his career, […]
TEASER: Pixar’s “Elemental”
November 17th, 2022 Jerry Beck She’s Ember. He’s Wade. Welcome to Element City. Check out the teaser trailer and a poster for Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, and featuring the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou […]
INTERVIEW: Larry The Cable Guy And Co. Rev Up “Cars On The Road”
September 6th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Lightning McQueen and Mater (voiced once again by Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy) leave Radiator Springs for Mater’s sister’s wedding in the new nine-episode series Cars on the Road. It premieres this Thursday September 8th on Disney+. Larry, Bobby Podesta (who directs three of the episodes) and producer Marc Sondheimer discuss the fun […]
REVIEW: Pixar’s “Lightyear”
July 6th, 2022 Martin Goodman We all remember that 27 years ago, a boy named Andy received a futuristic spaceman action figure as a gift. As he was known, Buzz Lightyear joined a coterie of toys, completing the main cast of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. Although Buzz seemed to come complete with a background story as a stalwart Space Ranger, […]
INTERVIEW: “Brave” Co-Director Steve Purcell Celebrates 10th Anniversary
June 1st, 2022 Jackson Murphy Pixar’s Brave won the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. It was released 10 years ago this month to critical acclaim and more than half a billion dollars at the worldwide box office. To mark the occasion, ABC is airing Brave for the first time this Monday June 6th at 8pm. […]
