New "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" Trailer & Poster Released:
This morning exclusively on EllenTube the new trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" was released. It will be seen this morning on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. A poster was released yesterday ahead of the trailer release.
Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.
Check out the new trailer below:
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" sails into theaters May 26, 2017.
Countdown to Pandora: The World of Avatar Merchandise Released Today:
Beginning today, the first merchandise for Pandora: The World of Avatar will be available today at Disney's Animal Kingdom in the form a limited edition pin set. There will be a new pin released each month for the next three months ahead of the grand opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar.
The first pin in this collection (above left) will be released today, March 2. The second countdown pin (center) will be released on April 6. The final individual limited edition pin (above right) will be released on May 4. Each pin will have an edition size of 1,250 and will be released at the Discovery Trading Company inside Animal Kingdom.
The final two pins in this collection, called “Completer pins,” will only be found in the five-pin boxed set (seen at top) containing all five travel posters. The boxed set will have an edition size of 250, and will be released during the opening of this new land on May 27. There will be a purchase limit of two limited edition pins, per style, per guest, per release. These pins will not be available via Shop Disney Parks app or the Disney Parks online store.
We waited 13 long years for the sequel to Disney Pixar's "Finding Nemo" and Friday the long awaited release of "Finding Dory" hit theaters nationwide. The film brings back our favorite forgetful blue tang fish, Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) who suddenly remembers that she has lost her parents and now needs to go find them. She goes on the search of where she is from, the Jewel of Morro Bay, California, where she knows she lived with her parents.
The film has its highs and lows especially the chemistry between Dory and her new friend in Hank the "septopus" (played by Ed O'Neill) as he helps her find her parents. Hank is a great added character to the film. While in the beginning he comes off this mean old animal who just wants to be isolated by the end of the film Dory teaches him that living in the wild is going to be alright.
Dory also reunites with old friend in 'pipe pal' Destiny (Kaitlin Olson), a near-sighted whale shark, who along with a new friend in Bailey (Ty Burrell), a beluga whale who lost his echolocation due to a concussion, unite with each other to help Dory and each other to who they truly are and what they can do for each other. I can't forget Rudder and Fluke, the hilarious and territorial sea lions in the film or those adorable sea otters.
Back to Dory who throughout the film is just as forgetful as she was in the original film. By the end however she uses her short term memory loss to her advantage to help find her parents Jenny (Diane Keaton) and Charlie (Eugene Levy). There are points in the film where you get lost in the story and not sure where your going but overall it was a great film and sequel to "Finding Nemo." The ending to the film will definitely make you want to get your tissues out.
The film shows the true meaning of family and that when lost you will always find your way home if you follow your heart. Or in this case, "Follow the shells, and you will find your way home." Like I said the film was amazing but doesn't live up to the original film I believe. "Finding Nemo" was simply amazing and was going to be hard to top. Still "Finding Dory" should leave you thinking after the film just how amazing Pixar is when making films.
Overall, I don't give "Finding Dory" a perfect score but it still get 4.5 out of 5 popcorn bags. It's a film you should definitely go see with your family or no matter what your age is you will enjoy this film. Oh and, "Just Keep Swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming, swimming."
The first two clips from "Finding Dory" have been released and boy are they full of excitement. "Finding Dory" is the sequel to Pixar's 2003 hit in "Finding Nemo." The film brings us the story of our favorite and forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, as she begins the search for answers about her past along with friends Nemo and Marlin. Most importantly the search for who her parents are. The film is directed by Andrew Stanton and produced by Lindsey Collins.
In the first clip, called "Totally Sick", brings a visit from our favorite group of turtles for some bro-tastic fun as they travel along the EAC (East Australian Current). In the clip Marlin appears to become sick along the windy trails of the current. Check it out:
The second clip is exclusive clip from Google as Disney has begun a search-driven initiative as anyone searching Finding Dory on Google will find exclusive content, clips, images, and Animated GIFs through the search engine. The first exclusive clip features Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) and Hank (Ed O'Neill). This is a first for any film as it will be updated in real-time on your desktop and on mobile devices. Check the second clip out:
Just Keep Swimming with New "Finding Dory" Trailer:
Today, we were graced with what will most likely the final trailer for "Finding Dory" before it hits theaters in just 24 days on June 17. The trailer was released exclusively on The Ellen Show this morning.
"Finding Dory" returns our favorite and forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, as she is on the search for her parents along with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the sequel to "Finding Nemo." Here is the trailer:
Disney Cruise Line Returning to New York, California, and Texas Sailings in 2017:
In Fall 2017, Disney Cruise Line will return to sailing from the states New York, California, and Texas. More specifically New York City, San Diego, and Galveston which are in addition to Port Canaveral and Miami. Here is what you can expect as seen on the Disney Parks Blog:
From New York City Aboard the Disney Magic to the Canada Coast and the Bahamas -
Cruises from New York City on the Disney Magic include a variety of Canada coast and Bahamas itineraries. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is a new port of call on a seven-night Canada sailing – our longest-ever voyage to the Atlantic Canada coast. Bar Harbor, Maine, is another new port of call and part of a five-night sailing that will also stop at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Seven- and eight-night sailings to the Bahamas from New York all include a visit to Castaway Cay and to Port Canaveral, Fla., giving you the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort. Each guest on these sailings will receive a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and round-trip transportation for the short drive between the ship and the resort.
From San Diego, California Aboard the Disney Wonder to Baja and the Mexican Riviera -
San Diego voyages on the Disney Wonder visit Baja and the Mexican Riviera. In Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico, you’ll enjoy world-famous beaches and snorkeling. Puerto Vallerta and Mazatlan are where cliff diving and ziplining through the jungle canopy take center stage.
From Galveston, Texas Aboard the Disney Wonder to the Caribbean and the Bahamas -
Following the season in San Diego, the Disney Wonder will sail from Galveston, Texas on seven-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Western Caribbean itineraries visit Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth, Jamaica. All Bahamian itineraries include a stop at Castaway Cay, Key West and Nassau.
Guests can begin booking these sailings beginning on Thursday May 26, 2016. For more info on the itineraries visit disneycruise.com.
Table-Service Dining Coming Back to Diamond Horseshoe for Limited Time:
The Diamond Horseshoe will begin serving table-service again for a limited time for lunch and dinner beginning March 13th and will run through as of right now May 30th. You will be able to enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy saloon feast that will begin with the Frontier Salad, which is a mix of tasty greens, tomatoes, roasted corn, cornbread croutons, and a house-made chipotle-ranch dressing. There will also be cornbread for the whole family to share.
For you main entrees, you will be able to enjoy choices of BBQ pulled turkey served over cornbread, spit-roasted ham served with country beans, or stewed beef served with mashed potatoes. Each of the entrees are also served with seasonal vegetables.
End your meal with either the apple tart or the Campfire Brownie, a rich chocolate brownie on a graham cracker crust, topped with toasted marshmallow. Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and milk are all included in the saloon feast.
Cost will be $33 plus tax for adults and $19 for children ages 3-9. You can make reservations now for the available dates by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
New "Finding Dory" Spot Debuts, Full Trailer Coming Wednesday on The Ellen Degeneres Show:
A new 30-second TV spot for "Finding Dory" has been released by Disney Pixar. The promo is still following the "Have You Seen Her?" theme but it was released to notify that the full trailer will be released on Wednesday, March 2nd. The trailer will be released on "The Ellen Degeneres Show". The long-awaited sequel to "Finding Nemo" will hit theaters on June 17.
Check out the new TV spot:
Note: It appears as Disney will be going to tiered-ticketing system for both Disneyland and Disney World, this has not officially been announced yet by Disney Parks & Resorts. I will have more on this once we know more but WDW News Today is reporting that it will be happening imminently.
Preview of Epcot's International Flower & Garden Merchandise Gets Unboxed:
With the background of Epcot's France pavilion, Disney Parks Blog Merchandise Expert and Steven Miller revealed a preview of the upcoming Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The preview was apart of their "Unboxed" series.
The 23rd International Flower & Garden Festival will begin March 2 and run through May 30 for the longest festival ever, 90 days. The previewed merchandise along with much more, which will be released in the coming weeks, will be available in the Festival Center located this year between Mission: SPACE and the Universe of Energy pavilions. The festival center will be open on weekends during the festival on Friday through Sunday throughout the event.
Here is the preview of Disney Parks Blog Unboxed: 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise edition:
Have You Seen Dory? New "Finding Dory" Posters Revealed:
Have you seen Dory? That's the question on all four new posters that were revealed by Ellen DeGeneres (Dory) and the three major movie theater companies. Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" will be released nationwide on June 17, 2016. Here are the four new posters:
Finding Dory Trailer Debuts on Ellen:
The long wait is over, we finally have a clip of "Finding Dory", Disney Pixar's sequel to "Finding Nemo." The very first trailer was released exclusively on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Ellen's video channel Ellentube. Ellen DeGeneres (voice of Dory) stars in the sequel along with Idris Elba, Diane Keaton, Dominic West, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Albert Brooks, and Eugene Levy. The film is directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane and written by Victoria Strouse.
The movie's description is, "The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way." "Finding Dory" is due out in theaters June 17, 2016. Here is your first look at Finding Dory:
ABC to have 'Exclusive Look' into 'Force Awakens' During #TGIT:
Star Wars fans get excited as we will get another exclusive look into "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" this Thursday night during #TGIT. The casts of "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal," and "How to Get Away With Murder" will join along with Shonda Rhymes as they will give us a special look into the movie. No news on whether if we will see any new footage after last week's international trailer and the tv spot being released on Sunday. Be sure to tune into the ABC on Thursday night, here is the preview for Thursday that Rhymes tweeted out:
Full Character Descriptions for "The Good Dinosaur":
Today, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios released full character descriptions for their upcoming film The Good Dinosaur due out Thanksgiving Day (November 25). Here they are:
ARLO (Voice of Raymond Ochoa) The last to hatch among his siblings, 11-year-old Arlo has yet to make his mark on his family’s farm. Though he is eager to help out with chores, this sheltered Apatosaurus just can’t seem to get past his fear of everything. ‘Arlo is young and vulnerable,’ says character art director Matt Nolte. ‘He’s so unsure of himself and we wanted to capture that in his look. He’s smaller and thinner than his siblings. I noticed my own kids’ teeth, feet and ears seemed to outpace the rest of them at that age, so we played with the scale of Arlo’s muzzle, his feet and tail to help make him feel awkward.’ Adds supervising animator Mike Venturini, ‘Arlo’s posture gives away his lack of confidence. He doesn’t stand tall, but always appears a bit on his heels. He’s often wide-eyed with raised brows.’ At 18 feet tall and 25 feet long, Arlo is still a sizable creature. ‘There’s a big separation between his eyes and his mouth, which can feel off model without the right lens,’ says director of photography-camera Mahyar Abousaeedi. ‘We wanted to avoid elongating the snout, so we defined a lens package that would be ideal for shooting close-ups on Arlo. We also had to place the camera back far enough in a close-up so we could read the facial animation and the movement of Arlo’s mouth — he’s a very animated character. We tried avoiding the “sock puppet” look as much as possible by framing his head and neck with another part of his body for a stronger composition.’ Raymond Ochoa was cast as the voice of Arlo. ‘We went through a lot of different voices,’ director Peter Sohn says. ‘Arlo is at a crossroads — evolving from weak and innocent to a strong, more mature young adult. Everyone we heard sounded too young or too old. Raymond has a quality to his voice that’s sincere and really appealing with that gravelly texture. He’s a great performer who was willing to be vulnerable for the more emotional scenes.’ Ochoa, a lifelong fan of Pixar movies, liked taking the journey with Arlo. ‘To Arlo, the wilderness was a place to fear,’ says Ochoa. ‘Bad things happen there. But the wilderness is actually where he transitions from being a little boy to becoming that mature, brave dinosaur he always wanted to be.’
SPOT (Voice of Jack Bright) Spot is a wild, tough and tenacious human boy who has lived alone in the wilderness for much of his life. He speaks in only grunts and growls, but his strengths are clear: he’s fearless and confident. ‘This is very much a wilderness movie,’ says screenwriter Meg LeFauve. ‘Spot is the wild animal who shows up to help the boy — in this case, Arlo — in need. Spot is of this place. He is a survivor.’ ‘It’s really fun to push Spot’s canine quality,’ says Sohn. ‘We want it to be clear that he thinks and reacts like an animal in the beginning, but there’s a boy deep, deep down.’ To achieve the right look for Spot, filmmakers looked at both human boys and animals. Says Venturini, ‘We referenced lots of animals — dogs, raccoons, cats and squirrels. We wanted him to move in a way that’s familiar to the audience, but not too literal and not too human. His expressions are more like an animal’s — simple in design, not as complex as a human’s. He’s often wide-eyed. We had fun with Spot.’ Simulation & crowds supervisor Gordon Cameron and his team helped give Spot his windblown look. ‘He’s in so many scenes and his movement reveals so much about him,’ says Cameron. ‘Those subtle touches — how the environment affects him — really help sell the character.’ But pairing this human with a dinosaur proved difficult. ‘Framing Arlo and all of the dinosaurs was a huge challenge due to their size,’ says Abousaeedi. ‘But when something much smaller — like Spot — appeared in the same shot, that complicated our camera strategy. Composing Spot small in frame was important. We wanted to remind the audience that this is a boy-and-his-dog story — and that Spot is the dog. Composing Spot small in frame for most of the movie made for a more powerful connection when the pair begins to bond and we pushed into Spot for a close-up.’ A young actor named Jack Bright provides the voice of Spot. But since Spot doesn’t speak, the role called for equal parts creativity and enthusiasm. ‘Jack is incredible,’ says Ream. ‘And Peter [Sohn] is such a natural with children — he can explain what heneeds in a way that makes it easy to understand. He and Jack really made a really great team.’
POPPA (Voice of Jeffrey Wright) Brave and selfless, Poppa is a devoted husband and father, working tirelessly to make a life for his family on their farm. He has a soft spot for Arlo, his small and fearful son, and takes special care of him as he grows up. Poppa believes in Arlo and knows that with enough perseverance, Arlo can overcome his fear and make his mark. ‘We wanted Arlo to have a supportive father,’ says story supervisor Kelsey Mann. ‘But we wanted a father that was true. Even the best fathers make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect.’ He may not be perfect, but he is proud. ‘Poppa is powerful and capable,’ says Nolte. ‘He has strong posture and he walks in a straight line — he knows where he’s going — whereas Arlo actually zigzags.’ According to character supervisor Michael Comet, Poppa’s design helps convey his stoic personality. ‘Poppa is a powerful character, so when we were modeling him, we used elephant references for his legs and body,’ says Comet. ‘He actually has a bit of a bulldog look with those front legs out front and center — very strong and rigid.’ Jeffrey Wright provides the voice of Poppa. ‘We wanted someone with strength and warmth,’ says Ream. ‘I think Jeffrey has a real richness to his voice. At one point, Poppa gets frustrated with Arlo, and Jeffrey had such texture, such depth in his performance that Poppa never came off as harsh or cruel.’ ‘Arlo’s relationship with his family, with his father, forms who he is,’ says Wright. ‘He takes all of the lessons he learned from Poppa on his journey of discovery.’
MOMMA (Voice of Frances McDormand) A loving wife and mother, Momma is smart and quick-witted. She’s a hard worker with a lot of love for her family, and she keeps her children and their farm in order. Her quiet strength is the backbone of the family. ‘She loves Arlo deeply,’ says Frances McDormand, who lends her voice to Momma. ‘But she’s concerned about his lack of confidence and how that affects him. I think he probably holds a special place in her heart because of that.’ Artists used classic brontosaur us references for Momma’s look. ‘ Her legs are tapered from top to bottom, her back has a curve to it,’ says Nolte. ‘ Momma is kind; she provides stability for the family and the farm. Her design reflects those qualities.’
BUCK (Voice of Marcus Scribner)Buck is Arlo’s brother: they’re the same age, but Buck is bigger, stronger and a little rambunctious. He likes to tease his fearful brother as often as he can — and Arlo is an easy target. Buck’s size, strength and confidence allow him to do things that Arlo can’t imagine doing — like ripping a tree out of the ground with his teeth. Filmmakers tapped Marcus Scribner as the voice of Buck. ‘We listened to a lot of voices,’ says Ream, ‘and Marcus was my favorite. He sounds like a kid.’ ‘I connected with Buck and Marcus’ performance because I’m an older brother,’ says Sohn. ‘Like Buck, I messed around with my younger brother all the time, and Marcus knew exactly what we were looking for.’
LIBBY (Voice of Maleah Padilla) Arlo’s sister Libby is a capable and willful girl who can plow a mean field. The little trickster has a great sense of humor, and loves playing silly pranks on her family. ‘We wanted Buck and Libby to be more capable, more brave than Arlo,’ says Mann. ‘Everything comes more easily, despite the fact that they’re all the same age.’
PET COLLECTOR (Voice of Pete Sohn)Pet Collector is a mysterious Styracosaurus who lives in the wilderness. Like Arlo, he harbors unreasonable fears. His ability to blend into his surroundings helps — along with an unusual (but not exactly fierce) collection of forest critters he’s recruited to protect him. Says sets art director Huy Nguyen, ‘We researched how animals camouflage themselves and looked at the trees we’d designed. We realized that Aspen trees have a pattern that resembles a bunch of black eyeballs, so we strategically placed the dinosaur within those tree trunks and lit it to cast some shadow on him and disguise him.’ ‘He’s a great example of unexpected detail,’ says production designer Harley Jessup. ‘This nutty character living out in the wilderness is so funny, so creative. It was a tour de force of character design with all of the complementary critters — each one was more hilarious than the one before it.’ When it came time to voice Pet Collector, executive producer John Lasseter had a suggestion: director Peter Sohn, who’s voiced iconic characters like Scott ‘Squishy’ Squibbles from Monsters University and Emile from Ratatouille. ‘Pet Collector is just so funny and weird and entertaining,’ says Ream. ‘You can’t get enough of him. And he’s integral to Arlo’s realization that Spot is important to him.’
BUTCH (Voice of Sam Elliott) Butch is a rugged and intimidating Tyrannosaurus Rex — showcased by the gruesome scar across his face. A veteran rancher who’s a real pro when it comes to herding longhorns, Butch encourages his kids Ramsey and Nash to learn by doing, hurling them into one hairy situation after another. Butch likes nothing better than trading war-stories over a campfire at the end of a long day. Filmmakers wanted to give Butch and his T-Rex children the look of true cowboys. When they’re running, their lower bodies mimic that of galloping horses, while their upper bodies have the feel of the riding cowboys. ‘We referenced a lot of cowboy movies,’ says Nolte about Butch’s look. ‘We created this heavy-jawed, squinty-eyed dinosaur that technically breaks the anatomy of a T-Rex.’ Artists and animators were able to incorporate more expected T-Rex details into Butch’s look, including his iconic teeth and the way his mouth moves. However, when Butch grins, his big white teeth resemble the signature mustache of the actor who portrays him: Sam Elliott. Says Elliott, ‘This is a story of two kids on this journey, this quest to get back home and what they learn along the way about themselves, each other and friendship — those are the things that are really important in life.’ According to Sohn, Elliott personifies a T-Rex. ‘We started the session by talking about the concept of being a father,’ says the director. ‘He talked about his daughter and we riffed off that energy: you are a dad first. When we took our first break and played back a sequence, his voice blew everyone away. It’s perfect for a T-Rex. Everyone’s jaw just dropped.’ Abousaeedi and his layout team used camera placement to drive home the fact that T-Rexes are scary — at least at first — and they’re very big. ‘When Arlo meets Butch and his kids for the first time, we really wanted the audience to feel their dominance and strength, so we placed the camera as low as it could go using our widest lens,’ he says.
RAMSEY (Voice of Anna Paquin) A fearless, whip-smart and no-nonsense Tyrannosaurus Rex rancher, Ramsey loves the challenge of driving a herd of longhorns with her father, Butch, and her little brother Nash. Ramsey has a lively, outgoing personality — she likes good jokes, tells a mean story and has a soft spot for those in need. Filmmakers differentiated Ramsey from her fellow T-Rexes by elongating her snout and giving her nose a thinner bridge. ‘She has these bone protrusions down her back of her neck that are meant to simulate braids or long hair,’ says Venturini. ‘Anna Paquin’s voice brought to life that fieriness in Ramsey. Her energy was great.’ Adds Sohn, ‘Anna was so excited to play a real badass T-Rex. she’d get red in the face when she roared for Ramsey.’
NASH (Voice of AJ Buckley) An enthusiastic young Tyrannosaurus Rex, Nash lives for adventure, and loves when something unexpected breaks up the routine of rounding up longhorns with his father, Butch, and his big sister Ramsey. He isn’t the sharpest of spurs and has trouble keeping track of their herd, but his mischievous charm and positive attitude make him good company out on the range. ‘Nash is a bit a loof, and I can relate to that, but he’s got a heart of gold,’ says AJ Buckley, who lends his voice to Nash. ‘This is a dream come true for me. I get to bring my daughter to the theater and say, “Dada’s a T-Rex — not just any dinosaur — but a T – Rex. Dada’s a superhero!”‘
THE PTERODACTYLS (Voices of Steve Zahn, Mandy Freund and Steven Clay Hunter) The pterodactyls are a search-and-‘rescue’ team of five. They like to sit back and let the often-treacherous storms in this part of the world do their dirty work, then reap the benefits of the devastation. But when these flying hunter-scavengers set their sights on Spot and Arlo, they’re in for a big surprise. Filmmakers found in their research that fossils exist indicating the wingspan of an actual pterodactyl ranged from 2 to 40 feet. With Arlo’s 18-foot height in mind, and the fact that these creatures were wildly intimidating — filmmaker s decided to go big. The pterodactyls featured in The Good Dinosaursport a wingspan of 30 to 40 feet. The voices behind the pterodactyls include Steve Zahn, Mandy Freund and Steven Clay Hunter. ‘They have represented themselves as if — unlike Arlo — they have no fear,’ says Sohn. ‘Steve Zahn is the voice of Thunderclap, the leader of this group. who sincerely believes he’s not afraid of anything. Steve had to play nice at first — his character is helpful when we first meet him. But then he evolves to something entirely different — a little bit crazy. Steve gave us everything and the kitchen sink in terms of playing it funny.’
THE RAPTORS (Voices of Dave Boat, Carrie Paff, Calum Mackenzie Grant and John Ratzenberger) The raptors prey on the prized herd of longhorns that belong to Butch and his Tyrannosaurus Rex family. Raptors — or Rustlers, as Butch calls them — sport wiry, feathered bodies and hardly compare in size or strength to a T-Rex. But as a group, the Raptors pose quite a threat, and even a T-Rex may need to call in reinforcements before tangling with them. ‘These guys are pretty hardcore,’ says LeFauve. ‘They’re not messing around. They don’t care that Arlo’s a kid. They fight just to fight, but Arlo stands up to them.’
The Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Panel was hosted by John Lasseter started off with a bang as he began firing Hawaiian shirts out of a canon into the audience. This was just the beginning as Walt Disney Animation and Pixar previewed their upcoming films.
Zootopia:
Walt Disney Animation began with their preview of their next animated film, "Zootopia." Directors Byron Howard and Richard Moore along with producer Clark Spencer arrived on stage with Ginnifer Goodwin who voices Judy Hopps. Goodwin greeted fans with saying, "I'm not a Disney fan, I'm a Disney addict." Some casting notes singer, Shakira, will voice the role of Gazelle. Other notes included about the film include that sloths will run the DMV (Department of Mammal Vehicles) in the film. "Zootopia" opens up in theaters March 4, 2016.
Gigantic:
Clearly the breaking news of this part of the presentation was Lasseter announcing that Disney would be making its own version of the fairytale classic Jack and the Beanstalk with a film called "Gigantic." The film will take place in Spain during the 'age of discovery.' The film is set to debut in theaters in 2018. At the Animation pavilion they even hinted at the film with a giant beanstalk model.
Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Oscar-winning writers from "Frozen," will also give a hand in writing songs for the film.
Moana:
"Moana" was the next film to be previewed. Directors John Muskar and Ron Clements as well as producer Osnat Shurer took the stage. The surprise guest however was Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson who will be lending his voice for the demigod Maui in the film. He greeted fans inside the panel by saying, "We're All Family." "Moana" will be about wayfinder in the South Pacific searching for a long-lost island. Footage was shown as well as a song from the film performed by Te Vaka as Johnson the led the audience in an ancient Samoan call. The film is due out in theaters on November 23, 2016.
Next up in the panel was the Pixar preview of the presentation. Some notes included for the first time ever two Pixar animated originals will be released this year with recently "Inside Out" being the first and "The Good Dinosaur" set to be released on Thanksgiving.
Fans were treated first with Joy, Sadness, Pete Docter, and Jonas Rivera took to the stage. They started off with a premier of their new animated short, "Riley's First Date." The short features our favorite "Inside Out" emotions as it ventures into the minds of Riley's parents when a boy shows up on their front door to see Riley. The short will be part of the bonus features when "Inside Out" is released digitally on October 13 and on Blu-Ray on November 3.
The Good Dinosaur:
"The Good Dinosaur" is due out in theaters this Thanksgiving and Director Pete Sohn and Producer Denise Ream were there on stage previewing the film. Ream said, "In our story, nature is a character itself." Arlo, an apatosaurus, must face his fears and 3 t-rexes in the upcoming film. The three t-rexes will be voiced by AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, and Sam Elliot. "The Good Dinosaur" premieres November 25, 2015.
Finding Dory:
Tons of news for "Finding Dory" with so much casting news. Director Andrew Stanton and Producer Lindsey Collins were welcomed to the stage by Lasseter. "On a deeper level, I felt Dory needed more development," Andrew Stanton said on what brought on the sequel. A hilarious montage of Ellen DeGeneres (Dory) complaining that their needed to be a sequel to "Finding Nemo" and to the crowds surprise Ellen shows up to the expo. In casting news, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy will voice Dory's parents in the sequel. Ed O'Neill (Modern Family) will voice Hank, a grumpy septopus. Ty Burrell (Modern Family) will also voice a character in the movie as a beluga whale. Also joining the cast will be Kaitlin Olson. "Finding Dory" will be released in theaters in the Summer of 2016.
Coco:
Pixar's version of the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) now has a name in "Coco" this was the breaking news from Pixar along with "Gigantic" from Walt Disney Animation. Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) will direct and Darla K. Anderson will produce the film. The story line will be about 12-year old Miguel (a spirited boy) growing up in rural Mexico with a big family. A clip was shown with people lighting candles in a cemetery, when suddenly dancing and singing skeletons appear to begin a party. A skeleton mask falls off of Miguel and the other skeletons gasp. No release date has been set but Pixar has slots for November 2017 and November 2018.
Toy Story 4:
It is the 20th Anniversary of "Toy Story" and what would the expo be without news about "Toy Story 4." Lasseter introduced himself as the director of the film. Galyn Susman will be the producer and she said, "It's going to take Toy Story in a very new and exciting direction." Co-writer Rashida Jones said it was a dream come true to be writing this film. It was then revealed that "Toy Story 4" will be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. Music will be written by Randy Newman (You've Got a Friend in Me). Newman was then joined on stage by Toy Story characters as he performed the song "You've Got a Friend in Me" to end the presentation.
OH Wait there's more, Pixar revealed it is working on sequels to these Pixar films, FINALLY:
Posters in the Pixar pavilion show Pixar is working on sequels with "Cars" and "The Incredibles" in "Cars 3" and "Incredibles 2" both coming soon.
