Pixar has been one of the premiere names in animation ever since the first "Toy Story" released in 1995, changing the game forever. Disney's beloved animation company was also one of the true Hollywood box office titans, with pretty much everything Pixar touched turning to gold, though "The Good Dinosaur" serves as a rare exception to the rule. Unfortunately, the pandemic changed all of that, and Pixar has had a rough time recovering, with "Lightyear" bombing badly after several of the studio's originals went straight to Disney+. "Inside Out 2" aims to change the narrative next weekend and bring the studio back to its dominant place at the top of the box office charts.
Director Kelsey Mann's sequel is currently eyeing an opening weekend in the $75 to $94 million range, per Box Office Theory. Even on the low end, that would be an exceptional start for the film. Nine years ago,...
Director Kelsey Mann's sequel is currently eyeing an opening weekend in the $75 to $94 million range, per Box Office Theory. Even on the low end, that would be an exceptional start for the film. Nine years ago,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Pixar Animation Studios is placing a strategic bet with their upcoming release of Inside Out 2, following the less-than-stellar performances of recent films like Elemental and Lightyear. Inside Out‘s co-director Pete Docter crafted the original movie based on reflections about his daughter’s emotional changes during adolescence. Now, as the studio gears up for the sequel’s release on June 14, 2024, many eyes are watching to see if Pixar can bounce back. Lessons Learned from Previous Films In a revealing interview with Bloomberg, Pete Docter spoke candidly about the studio’s introspection post-Lightyear and Elemental. Docter described an intense period of self-scrutiny,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Four years ago, Rebel Moon filmmaker Zack Snyder and producing partner and wife Deborah Snyder met with Netflix executives to discuss possibilities in animation.
The medium was growing fast inside the company, as fast as its subscriber base. One exec threw out the idea of doing something with Norse mythology. Zack Snyder, who had spent much of his career making movies with grand mythological overtones, took to it. Partnering with storyboard artist and animation director Jay Oliva, the Snyders eventually came up with a love and revenge story titled Twilight of the Gods.
“We pitched them an outline; they had a few notes but they let us have free reign,” Deborah Snyder told The Hollywood Reporter at a Netflix animation event Thursday. “They had no guardrails, no limitations.”
That lack of guardrails or limitations may be the best way to describe the free-wheeling, anything and everything goes ethos that has overtaken Netflix’s animation arm.
The medium was growing fast inside the company, as fast as its subscriber base. One exec threw out the idea of doing something with Norse mythology. Zack Snyder, who had spent much of his career making movies with grand mythological overtones, took to it. Partnering with storyboard artist and animation director Jay Oliva, the Snyders eventually came up with a love and revenge story titled Twilight of the Gods.
“We pitched them an outline; they had a few notes but they let us have free reign,” Deborah Snyder told The Hollywood Reporter at a Netflix animation event Thursday. “They had no guardrails, no limitations.”
That lack of guardrails or limitations may be the best way to describe the free-wheeling, anything and everything goes ethos that has overtaken Netflix’s animation arm.
- 6/6/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The anticipation for Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting the return to Riley’s mind. The sequel, featuring Amy Poehler reprising her role as Joy and directed by Kelsey Mann, is set to delve into the teenage mind, promising an exploration of new emotions. This release is crucial for Pixar, especially after the less-than-stellar performances of recent titles like Elemental and Lightyear. Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, opened up about the studio’s journey through these challenges. In an interview with Bloomberg, he shared, There was a real and intense period of self-scrutiny and feeling like we...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Disney’s Emea head office has posted revenues of £3.8 billion ($4.9 billion) in a financial report filed at U.K. business registrar Companies House this week.
The Walt Disney Company Ltd, which is owned by U.S. parent The Walt Disney Company, oversees the Mouse House’s Emea businesses, spanning streaming, theatrical, consumer productions and experiences, including overseeing theme parks in France and Shanghai.
The latest financial report, which covers the period from Oct. 2, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023, shows an increase in revenue of £700 million compared to the previous year, while profits jumped from £402 million in 2022 to £571 million.
The majority — £3.3 billion — came from its entertainment divisions, including television, streaming, film distribution, theatrical productions and IP development and exploitation. £526 million came from experiences, which includes character merchandising and publications and vacation packages.
The report notes that this year’s results were “Mainly driven by Disney+ and a strong performance in motion pictures in the period,...
The Walt Disney Company Ltd, which is owned by U.S. parent The Walt Disney Company, oversees the Mouse House’s Emea businesses, spanning streaming, theatrical, consumer productions and experiences, including overseeing theme parks in France and Shanghai.
The latest financial report, which covers the period from Oct. 2, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023, shows an increase in revenue of £700 million compared to the previous year, while profits jumped from £402 million in 2022 to £571 million.
The majority — £3.3 billion — came from its entertainment divisions, including television, streaming, film distribution, theatrical productions and IP development and exploitation. £526 million came from experiences, which includes character merchandising and publications and vacation packages.
The report notes that this year’s results were “Mainly driven by Disney+ and a strong performance in motion pictures in the period,...
- 6/5/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of the film’s imminent release, Pixar and Disney have given us one final look at the anticipated sequel Inside Out 2.
The upcoming release of Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is an interesting one for lots of reasons. Never mind the fact that we’ve been looking forward to the film, Inside Out 2's release will also give us the latest barometer reading for the state of the summer box office. We’re also hoping that it marks another positive step for Pixar as the studio continues to navigate its way back towards past successes.
It’s been a difficult few of years for the studio as Pixar saw its prestigious output stacked straight onto Disney’s streaming platform, influencing audiences perhaps to see its films as something that could be enjoyed on the smaller screen. Then last year’s Elemental was preemptively labelled as a flop too.
The upcoming release of Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is an interesting one for lots of reasons. Never mind the fact that we’ve been looking forward to the film, Inside Out 2's release will also give us the latest barometer reading for the state of the summer box office. We’re also hoping that it marks another positive step for Pixar as the studio continues to navigate its way back towards past successes.
It’s been a difficult few of years for the studio as Pixar saw its prestigious output stacked straight onto Disney’s streaming platform, influencing audiences perhaps to see its films as something that could be enjoyed on the smaller screen. Then last year’s Elemental was preemptively labelled as a flop too.
- 6/5/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
It's no secret that the summer box office has not been off to a great start. "The Fall Guy" kicked things off with a disappointing opening weekend before Universal rushed the film to VOD. It got worse with the dual weak performances of both "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "The Garfield Movie" more recently. No two ways about it: Things have been bad. But in looking for reasons to be optimistic, we may be able to turn to director John Krasinski's "If." The family-friendly flick opened in mid-May to middling results. It has, however, been legging out better than expected in North America -- so much so that maybe, just maybe, this one has a shot at pulling an "Elemental."
For those who may need a refresher, Pixar's "Elemental" opened to just $29.6 million in June last year and seemed to be dead on arrival. Then, something amazing happened.
For those who may need a refresher, Pixar's "Elemental" opened to just $29.6 million in June last year and seemed to be dead on arrival. Then, something amazing happened.
- 6/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Disney recently announced a drastic change in direction with their future films, and fans are not happy about it. What is the studio doing, and what do fans have to say about it?
It Doesn’t Get Much Bigger Than Disney
Disney is one of the most recognized brands today, as the studio has been entertaining children and families for generations. It’s not just the films and the theme parks themselves, or even about the impressive numbers. When it comes to Disney and everything they produce, it’s also about the influence on popular culture, and how that impacts so many.
Disney has also made some big-money moves in recent years that continue to pay dividends. One of their biggest was buying Marvel Entertainment for $4B in 2009, bringing the entire MCU with them in the process, as well as bringing in the crowds with all of the MCU hits since.
It Doesn’t Get Much Bigger Than Disney
Disney is one of the most recognized brands today, as the studio has been entertaining children and families for generations. It’s not just the films and the theme parks themselves, or even about the impressive numbers. When it comes to Disney and everything they produce, it’s also about the influence on popular culture, and how that impacts so many.
Disney has also made some big-money moves in recent years that continue to pay dividends. One of their biggest was buying Marvel Entertainment for $4B in 2009, bringing the entire MCU with them in the process, as well as bringing in the crowds with all of the MCU hits since.
- 6/4/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
Pixar isn’t pulling any punches when its new film, Inside Out 2, comes to cinemas on June 14. At a time when films come to digital and streaming services alarmingly fast, Pixar says Inside Out 2 will get an extended theatrical run in favor of being rushed to Disney+ shortly after release.
Speaking with Bloomberg, Pixar president Jim Morris says Inside Out 2 is playing in theaters for at least 100 days. “I hope that we will not release another feature film on Disney+,” Morris explained. “If we do more stuff for Disney+, it should be a series, and then that makes a clean demarcation between what we do for theaters and what we do for streaming.”
Pixar found varying success with several of its most recent films, including Soul, Luca, Turning Red, Lightyear, and Elemental. The studio’s biggest releases underperformed theatrically, mostly due to the pandemic, except Elemental, which...
Speaking with Bloomberg, Pixar president Jim Morris says Inside Out 2 is playing in theaters for at least 100 days. “I hope that we will not release another feature film on Disney+,” Morris explained. “If we do more stuff for Disney+, it should be a series, and then that makes a clean demarcation between what we do for theaters and what we do for streaming.”
Pixar found varying success with several of its most recent films, including Soul, Luca, Turning Red, Lightyear, and Elemental. The studio’s biggest releases underperformed theatrically, mostly due to the pandemic, except Elemental, which...
- 6/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
As an individual entity, Pixar Animation Studios is busy handcrafting films that touch people’s hearts. As a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, however, Pixar seems to be grasping at straws, which is why the former is aiming to resort back to the financially safer choice of crowd-pullers.
The Incredibles (Credit: Pixar Animation Studios)
Looking at the way some of Pixar’s most brilliant creations were brought to life, though – case in point: The Incredibles (2004), Cars (2006), and Luca (2021) to name a few – the prospect of giving into the lure of mass appeal might just be unacceptable.
The Predicament of Pixar Animation Studios
A multitude of films that turned into childhood treasures across the globe encompass creation after creation by Pixar. But the studio accredited with weaving beautiful stories into animated knockouts like Wall-e (2008) and Up (2009) appears to be floundering at the box office.
One such case is that of Peter Sohn...
The Incredibles (Credit: Pixar Animation Studios)
Looking at the way some of Pixar’s most brilliant creations were brought to life, though – case in point: The Incredibles (2004), Cars (2006), and Luca (2021) to name a few – the prospect of giving into the lure of mass appeal might just be unacceptable.
The Predicament of Pixar Animation Studios
A multitude of films that turned into childhood treasures across the globe encompass creation after creation by Pixar. But the studio accredited with weaving beautiful stories into animated knockouts like Wall-e (2008) and Up (2009) appears to be floundering at the box office.
One such case is that of Peter Sohn...
- 6/3/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Disney seems to be in the mood to bring back their audiences to the cinema. Their next animated film from Pixar Inside Out 2 is reportedly all set to have an exclusive 100-day theatrical window before it debuts on streaming. The president of Pixar recently mentioned that the company wants to re-train audiences from expecting the films at home sooner.
This would be the highest theatrical window for Pixar in the recent past as their post-pandemic releases Lightyear and Elemental had shorter windows. The animation studio released three of their most anticipated films on Disney Plus during the pandemic, which they reportedly hope to move away from.
Disney Confirms A 100-Day Theatrical Window For Inside Out 2 A still from Inside Out 2 | Credits: Pixar Animation Studios
Almost a decade after the successful original, Disney is all set to release Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on June 14. The film sees...
This would be the highest theatrical window for Pixar in the recent past as their post-pandemic releases Lightyear and Elemental had shorter windows. The animation studio released three of their most anticipated films on Disney Plus during the pandemic, which they reportedly hope to move away from.
Disney Confirms A 100-Day Theatrical Window For Inside Out 2 A still from Inside Out 2 | Credits: Pixar Animation Studios
Almost a decade after the successful original, Disney is all set to release Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on June 14. The film sees...
- 6/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Within the ever-growing universe of our living room screens, in a galaxy not too far away, a question as old as the celebrated Star Wars seems to be taking place: Are the industry titans of narrative—Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars—dipping into the ‘Sarlacc’ hole of overexposure to content on Disney+?
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
Well, it’s a question on the minds of many fans who have witnessed these once groundbreaking franchises seemingly dilute their magic with a relentless release schedule & storylines that have crumbled under the weight of corporate strategy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Yes, despite the aura of nostalgia and charm that these brands exude, Disney+’s strategy of a 45-day theatrical release window seems to whisper a siren’s song to theatergoers, urging them to stay home and wait for streaming—a trend contributing to the silent waning of the theater tradition.
- 6/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Pixar’s focus is now on two words: “IP” and “Franchise.” The company that was once known for new and creative ideas is now finding ways to make more IP sequels or come up with “franchise seeds,” according to Pixar’s president, Jim Morris.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Morris discussed Pixar’s new focus of making three new films every two years instead of one film a year. Those three films will have two sequels or spinoffs and only one new concept that will be used as “potential seeds for new franchises.”
It isn’t about creating ideas that are just good films anymore. It’s about franchising everything for Disney.
Pixar did incredibly well for years, and then when John Lasseter left, it seemed to nosedive.
While some of their newer films aren’t as good as older ones, they still aren’t terrible. “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and...
In an interview with Bloomberg, Morris discussed Pixar’s new focus of making three new films every two years instead of one film a year. Those three films will have two sequels or spinoffs and only one new concept that will be used as “potential seeds for new franchises.”
It isn’t about creating ideas that are just good films anymore. It’s about franchising everything for Disney.
Pixar did incredibly well for years, and then when John Lasseter left, it seemed to nosedive.
While some of their newer films aren’t as good as older ones, they still aren’t terrible. “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney is going back to its strategy for “Elemental” for the release of “Inside Out 2.” They will leave the film in theaters for 100 days before they release it to streaming. With “Elemental,” the film did not do well at the start; however, by the end of summer, it had broken even and started to profit.
When “Elemental” came out, they did not say that was what they were doing. People waited, assuming it would come to Disney+ in just a few weeks. Instead, it took three months to start streaming. So, people waited to go to the theater and had to wait longer than expected for a streaming release.
This tells me that Disney thinks it will need that long to profit on “Inside Out 2” like they did with “Elemental.” Or this decision is an attempt to retrain audiences to go to the theater. Letting them know they...
When “Elemental” came out, they did not say that was what they were doing. People waited, assuming it would come to Disney+ in just a few weeks. Instead, it took three months to start streaming. So, people waited to go to the theater and had to wait longer than expected for a streaming release.
This tells me that Disney thinks it will need that long to profit on “Inside Out 2” like they did with “Elemental.” Or this decision is an attempt to retrain audiences to go to the theater. Letting them know they...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
If anyone’s created any animated magic in the West, it’s Disney and Pixar. Although connected since 2006 (Pixar started off as an independent studio before being acquired by Disney), the two studios have had different policies for a while, but while they still release films somewhat independently, a balance has been found and it is now more difficult to tell a Disney production from a Pixar one; two decades ago, which is not t along, it was very easy to do. But, regardless of the magic and the historical importance, both studios have been struggling for a while now in the financial sense. Workers have been laid off, projects have been put on hold and their overall number has been reduced, while those that have been released are not doing that well at the box office.
This is an issue for both Disney and Pixar in general as the...
This is an issue for both Disney and Pixar in general as the...
- 6/1/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The trailer pulled in more than 170 million views in its first day of availability, but will fans be able to stream it before the end of 2024?
It’s safe to say that the sequel to Disney’s 2016 animated hit “Moana” has been hotly anticipated by audiences. The teaser trailer for “Moana 2” was released on Wednesday, May 29, and according to the studio, it has racked up 178 million views in its first 24 hours of availability, which is a record for an animated Disney film. Viewers who want to stream it at home are in for a bit of a wait, but I’ll use past Disney releases to try and predict when “Moana 2” will be available to watch on-demand.
Key Details: The “Moana 2” trailer beat out old record-holders like “Inside Out 2,” “Frozen 2” and “The Incredibles 2.” As a Disney animated movie, “Moana 2” will stream on Disney+...
It’s safe to say that the sequel to Disney’s 2016 animated hit “Moana” has been hotly anticipated by audiences. The teaser trailer for “Moana 2” was released on Wednesday, May 29, and according to the studio, it has racked up 178 million views in its first 24 hours of availability, which is a record for an animated Disney film. Viewers who want to stream it at home are in for a bit of a wait, but I’ll use past Disney releases to try and predict when “Moana 2” will be available to watch on-demand.
Key Details: The “Moana 2” trailer beat out old record-holders like “Inside Out 2,” “Frozen 2” and “The Incredibles 2.” As a Disney animated movie, “Moana 2” will stream on Disney+...
- 5/31/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The last few years have been tumultuous for the House of Mouse, as some of their biggest releases didn’t land well among critics and fans. This is especially notable in their animated division, which isn’t exactly thriving, with both Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios failing to live up to their potential with their last major releases.
However, with the sequel to one of the best Disney animated releases of 2010 set to release later this year, which will see Dwayne Johnson return, things might change for the better.
The trailer for Dwayne Johnson’s Moana 2 Has Fans Excited
Dwayne Johnson | Credit: Fast Five (via Universal Pictures)
It has been three years since Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto, which was revered by both fans and critics and deservedly earned itself an Oscar win for Best Animated Release. However, since then, the animated studio has visibly struggled with its last two releases,...
However, with the sequel to one of the best Disney animated releases of 2010 set to release later this year, which will see Dwayne Johnson return, things might change for the better.
The trailer for Dwayne Johnson’s Moana 2 Has Fans Excited
Dwayne Johnson | Credit: Fast Five (via Universal Pictures)
It has been three years since Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto, which was revered by both fans and critics and deservedly earned itself an Oscar win for Best Animated Release. However, since then, the animated studio has visibly struggled with its last two releases,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Counter-clockwise from top left: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith; Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons; Kevin Costner; Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré; Richard Roundtree, June Squibb; Russell Crowe
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
So you might have heard: despite being a fantastic spectacle and exactly what you want out of a summer post-apocalyptic race into the Wasteland, Furiosa had a rough opening weekend. Like worst opening weekend for a Memorial Day chart-topper since 1984 “rough.” And a mere four days after this stumble began, the debate’s already arisen on whether this was a one-off disappointment due to being a recast prequel movie, or if it’s a sign of larger systemic issues in the industry.
Either way, it’s part of a May which has sent a chill down studios’ spines. Generally considered the launchpad for the summer movie season, May is the month that for 20 years has usually begun with superhero movies and big returns. Instead the biggest success so far has been Disney/20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which as of press time is on the verge of crossing $300 million globally.
Either way, it’s part of a May which has sent a chill down studios’ spines. Generally considered the launchpad for the summer movie season, May is the month that for 20 years has usually begun with superhero movies and big returns. Instead the biggest success so far has been Disney/20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which as of press time is on the verge of crossing $300 million globally.
- 5/29/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
„Alles steht Kopf 2“ verspricht einer der großen Hits des Kinojahres zu werden. Davon legen nun auch erste Prognosen in den USA Zeugnis ab.
Aktuell auf dem Weg zum Topdebüt in den USA: „Alles steht Kopf 2“ (Credit: © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved)
Auch wenn „Elemental“ nach seinem Start im Sommer vergangenen Jahres zu Unrecht viel zu früh – am Ende kam eine halbe Milliarde weltweites Boxoffice rum – abgeschrieben wurde: Von einstigen Megaerfolgen war Pixar in jüngerer Vergangenheit etwas entfernt. Nicht zuletzt die Tatsache, dass im Zuge der Pandemie gleich drei Pixar-Titel direkt in den Stream wanderten, galt unter Experten als Schwächung der Marke auch im Kino – schon schlicht aufgrund der damit potenziell geschürten Erwartungshaltung beim Endkonsumenten.
Nun aber deutet sich eine Rückkehr zu alter Form an: Hatte „Elemental“ in Nordamerika noch mit knapp 30 Mio. Dollar debütiert (und „Lightyear“ im Jahr davor mit knapp 51 Mio. Dollar), sagen erste Prognosen nach Berichten...
Aktuell auf dem Weg zum Topdebüt in den USA: „Alles steht Kopf 2“ (Credit: © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved)
Auch wenn „Elemental“ nach seinem Start im Sommer vergangenen Jahres zu Unrecht viel zu früh – am Ende kam eine halbe Milliarde weltweites Boxoffice rum – abgeschrieben wurde: Von einstigen Megaerfolgen war Pixar in jüngerer Vergangenheit etwas entfernt. Nicht zuletzt die Tatsache, dass im Zuge der Pandemie gleich drei Pixar-Titel direkt in den Stream wanderten, galt unter Experten als Schwächung der Marke auch im Kino – schon schlicht aufgrund der damit potenziell geschürten Erwartungshaltung beim Endkonsumenten.
Nun aber deutet sich eine Rückkehr zu alter Form an: Hatte „Elemental“ in Nordamerika noch mit knapp 30 Mio. Dollar debütiert (und „Lightyear“ im Jahr davor mit knapp 51 Mio. Dollar), sagen erste Prognosen nach Berichten...
- 5/24/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
Exclusive: Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 came on tracking this Am and sources are telling us it’s bound to be the highest opening at the domestic box office year-to-date, inching out Dune Part Two ($82.5M) and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire ($80M) with a 3-day between $80M-$85M. Inside Out 2 opens over the Pixar tried-and-true Fathers Day weekend of June 14-16.
That’s a big comeback for Pixar in the post Covid era following the opening weekends of last summer’s Elemental ($29.6M) and 2022’s Toy Story spinoff Lightyear ($50.5M).
Inside Out 2 is trending with teen girls and moms. The sequel to the 2015 pic brings viewers back into the mind of the now-teenage Riley (Kensington Tallman) as her emotions try to keep up with her new feelings. While Riley still has her emotions of...
That’s a big comeback for Pixar in the post Covid era following the opening weekends of last summer’s Elemental ($29.6M) and 2022’s Toy Story spinoff Lightyear ($50.5M).
Inside Out 2 is trending with teen girls and moms. The sequel to the 2015 pic brings viewers back into the mind of the now-teenage Riley (Kensington Tallman) as her emotions try to keep up with her new feelings. While Riley still has her emotions of...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney is culling some of its Pixar staff. The layoffs have been looming since January, as Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, wants to cut spending and return to quality over quantity. Now, 14% of Pixar’s staff, or about 150 people, will be let go.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pixar was mostly spared from the Disney purge last year, during which thousands of jobs were cut, mostly in entertainment. Now that projects have finished, Disney is making cuts.
Recent Pixar films have not performed well, except “Elemental.” While a few films like “Luca” and “Turning Red” were released on the DIsney+ streaming service due to the pandemic, “Lightyear” was given the full theatrical treatment, and it bombed, losing an estimated $106 million.
When the pandemic started in 2020, Pixar films, starting with “Soul,” were only released on Disney+. Even when theaters were reopening, Disney still chose to put Pixar releases on the streaming service.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pixar was mostly spared from the Disney purge last year, during which thousands of jobs were cut, mostly in entertainment. Now that projects have finished, Disney is making cuts.
Recent Pixar films have not performed well, except “Elemental.” While a few films like “Luca” and “Turning Red” were released on the DIsney+ streaming service due to the pandemic, “Lightyear” was given the full theatrical treatment, and it bombed, losing an estimated $106 million.
When the pandemic started in 2020, Pixar films, starting with “Soul,” were only released on Disney+. Even when theaters were reopening, Disney still chose to put Pixar releases on the streaming service.
- 5/21/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Animation studio Pixar has let go of 175 employees today, roughly 14 percent of its workforce. More on the story below.
We never enjoy writing these kinds of news stories. Pixar is the latest studio to lay off some of its staff as 175 workers were let go today (21st May).
Deadline reported in January that Pixar was looking to cut some of its workforce to reduce costs, but the layoffs still come as an unpleasant surprise, especially to the workers affected. The cuts were rumoured to affect as much as 20 percent of Pixar’s workforce, but the actual number is the equivalent of 14 percent.
Pixar, like many studios, has been struggling since the pandemic. Three Pixar films – Luca, Turning Red and Soul, all excellent – were released directly on Disney+ and audiences have somewhat come to expect quick access to films, especially as cinema ticket prices soar.
Read more: Dìdi | New, heartwarming trailer...
We never enjoy writing these kinds of news stories. Pixar is the latest studio to lay off some of its staff as 175 workers were let go today (21st May).
Deadline reported in January that Pixar was looking to cut some of its workforce to reduce costs, but the layoffs still come as an unpleasant surprise, especially to the workers affected. The cuts were rumoured to affect as much as 20 percent of Pixar’s workforce, but the actual number is the equivalent of 14 percent.
Pixar, like many studios, has been struggling since the pandemic. Three Pixar films – Luca, Turning Red and Soul, all excellent – were released directly on Disney+ and audiences have somewhat come to expect quick access to films, especially as cinema ticket prices soar.
Read more: Dìdi | New, heartwarming trailer...
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Pixar was hit with layoffs on Tuesday as approximately 175 employees, or 14% of its workforce, were let go.
In a note to staff, Pixar president Jim Morris said that individuals who have been impacted by the layoffs will be notified on Tuesday. “Calendar invites to speak with a leader have already gone out to those individuals, and we anticipate we will have connected with everyone impacted by the end of the day,” he wrote.
Pixar employees have been bracing for layoffs since January, but cuts were smaller than the speculated 20% reduction that was reported at the time.
Once considered the gold standard of family films, Pixar has been struggling since the pandemic when its corporate overlords at Disney used the pedigree of the animation brand to prop up its new streaming service. During that period, new offerings “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” were sent directly to Disney+ and family audiences became...
In a note to staff, Pixar president Jim Morris said that individuals who have been impacted by the layoffs will be notified on Tuesday. “Calendar invites to speak with a leader have already gone out to those individuals, and we anticipate we will have connected with everyone impacted by the end of the day,” he wrote.
Pixar employees have been bracing for layoffs since January, but cuts were smaller than the speculated 20% reduction that was reported at the time.
Once considered the gold standard of family films, Pixar has been struggling since the pandemic when its corporate overlords at Disney used the pedigree of the animation brand to prop up its new streaming service. During that period, new offerings “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” were sent directly to Disney+ and family audiences became...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Update: The Pixar Animation Studios cuts we previously told you about months ago are now commencing, according to sources familiar with the moves. The number of those let go is around 175, or 14% of the staff.
The pullback is largely due to Disney+ scaling back on direct-to-consumer series. Bob Iger has signaled the need for a more disciplined approach to streaming since returning as CEO in November 2022.
Since Covid, Pixar has yet to produce a bona-fide all-quadrants hit, though the animation division has also been hampered by distribution moves that sent three consecutive releases straight to streaming. Heading into summer, all eyes are on Inside Out 2, which openis over Fathers Day weekend, June 14 to 16. Director Kelsey Mann’s sequel is among a group of big movies expected to work this summer, raking in hundreds of millions of dollars.
Previous, Jan. 12: Pixar Animation Studios is planning to reduce its workforce in the coming months,...
The pullback is largely due to Disney+ scaling back on direct-to-consumer series. Bob Iger has signaled the need for a more disciplined approach to streaming since returning as CEO in November 2022.
Since Covid, Pixar has yet to produce a bona-fide all-quadrants hit, though the animation division has also been hampered by distribution moves that sent three consecutive releases straight to streaming. Heading into summer, all eyes are on Inside Out 2, which openis over Fathers Day weekend, June 14 to 16. Director Kelsey Mann’s sequel is among a group of big movies expected to work this summer, raking in hundreds of millions of dollars.
Previous, Jan. 12: Pixar Animation Studios is planning to reduce its workforce in the coming months,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The long-expected layoffs at Pixar Animation Studios have begun.
Today, leadership at the storied company that traces it origins to the late Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006 will notify employees of the reductions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is the biggest restructuring in Pixar’s history, although top leadership isn’t impacted.
Approximately 14 percent of Pixar’s workforce, or around 175 employees, will be let go. Before the reductions, approximately 1,300 people worked at the animation studio.
The layoffs are part of Disney chief Bob Iger’s overarching mandate to return to a focus on quality, versus churning out content for streaming which was a priority for his sort-lived successor, Bob Chapek. Disney execs have talked about returning to a focus on quality during numerous earnings calls this year, saying creative teams across the company were stretched too thin in the arms race to feed streamers.
Pixar employees...
Today, leadership at the storied company that traces it origins to the late Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006 will notify employees of the reductions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is the biggest restructuring in Pixar’s history, although top leadership isn’t impacted.
Approximately 14 percent of Pixar’s workforce, or around 175 employees, will be let go. Before the reductions, approximately 1,300 people worked at the animation studio.
The layoffs are part of Disney chief Bob Iger’s overarching mandate to return to a focus on quality, versus churning out content for streaming which was a priority for his sort-lived successor, Bob Chapek. Disney execs have talked about returning to a focus on quality during numerous earnings calls this year, saying creative teams across the company were stretched too thin in the arms race to feed streamers.
Pixar employees...
- 5/21/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Not exactly the opening weekend that dreams are made of.
Director John Krasinski’s “If,” a fantasy-comedy that promises your imaginary friends from childhood are real, fell slightly short of box office expectations with $35 million. Heading into the weekend, “If” was expected to bring in at least $40 million in its first weekend of release. Based on Friday’s turnout, it looked like “If” would open to $30 million but projections were revised up after Saturday’s strong showing. Ticket sales were enough for first place, but it’s a wobbly start for a PG family film that cost $110 million to make and many millions more to market. It collected an additional $20 million overseas for a global total of $55 million.
The good news for Paramount Pictures, which distributed “If,” is that audiences dug the film, giving it an “A” CinemaScore. Ideally, it’ll have staying power like recent original kid-friendly movies, including “Migration” and “Elemental,...
Director John Krasinski’s “If,” a fantasy-comedy that promises your imaginary friends from childhood are real, fell slightly short of box office expectations with $35 million. Heading into the weekend, “If” was expected to bring in at least $40 million in its first weekend of release. Based on Friday’s turnout, it looked like “If” would open to $30 million but projections were revised up after Saturday’s strong showing. Ticket sales were enough for first place, but it’s a wobbly start for a PG family film that cost $110 million to make and many millions more to market. It collected an additional $20 million overseas for a global total of $55 million.
The good news for Paramount Pictures, which distributed “If,” is that audiences dug the film, giving it an “A” CinemaScore. Ideally, it’ll have staying power like recent original kid-friendly movies, including “Migration” and “Elemental,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
For years many fans of Pixar films have become familiar with a particular voice in their movies. That voice is actor and comedian John Ratzenberger. While many growing up in the 1980s remember him as Cliff Calvin on the popular sitcom Cheers, children from the mid-1990s to the late 2010s have heard his voice in other places.
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
If Box Office (North America): Shows Promise For Opening Weekend Collections. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Ryan Reynolds’ animated fantasy film If has landed in the theatres, and the box office predictions for it are here. The audience has given it an excellent rating on CinemaScore, and here’s what the trade analysts think about the film’s opening collections. Keep scrolling for more.
Ryan is currently under the spotlight because of his upcoming MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine, and ahead of that, he arrived in the theatres with this John Krasinski directorial. It is a mix of live-action and animation with an ensemble of cast members. In the live-action cast, Ryan, Cailey Fleming, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and others appear in significant roles. Meanwhile, the voice cast includes Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Awkwafina, Emily Blunt, George Clooney, and more.
The story of If revolves around Bea, a 12-year-old girl. Bea...
Ryan Reynolds’ animated fantasy film If has landed in the theatres, and the box office predictions for it are here. The audience has given it an excellent rating on CinemaScore, and here’s what the trade analysts think about the film’s opening collections. Keep scrolling for more.
Ryan is currently under the spotlight because of his upcoming MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine, and ahead of that, he arrived in the theatres with this John Krasinski directorial. It is a mix of live-action and animation with an ensemble of cast members. In the live-action cast, Ryan, Cailey Fleming, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and others appear in significant roles. Meanwhile, the voice cast includes Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Awkwafina, Emily Blunt, George Clooney, and more.
The story of If revolves around Bea, a 12-year-old girl. Bea...
- 5/18/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Mamoudou Athie can practically taste the lobster rolls from the Carlton hotel. He smiles wistfully as he taps into that sense memory of his first trip to the Cannes Film Festival. In 2023, Athie voiced the lead role in Disney-Pixar’s “Elemental,” which closed the fest. And he’s returning this week as part of the first-rate ensemble of Yorgos Lanthimos’ offbeat movie “Kinds of Kindness.”
Discussion of the crustacean-filled dish might seem irrelevant, but it’s perhaps not incidental. Athie begins our conversation by revealing that his first encounter with Lanthimos’ unique sensibilities was 2015’s “The Lobster.” The Mauritanian American actor, who was studying at Yale School of Drama at the time, was captivated by the originality of the material and the conviction the filmmaker brought to his craft.
“I love something that feels fresh and innovative and risky,” Athie says, sitting down with Variety in late April and eagerly...
Discussion of the crustacean-filled dish might seem irrelevant, but it’s perhaps not incidental. Athie begins our conversation by revealing that his first encounter with Lanthimos’ unique sensibilities was 2015’s “The Lobster.” The Mauritanian American actor, who was studying at Yale School of Drama at the time, was captivated by the originality of the material and the conviction the filmmaker brought to his craft.
“I love something that feels fresh and innovative and risky,” Athie says, sitting down with Variety in late April and eagerly...
- 5/17/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The summer movie season could use some help, and Chris Pratt might just be here to save the day. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Jurassic World" actor returns to the silver screen next weekend in "The Garfield Movie," an animated take on Jim Davis' orange, Monday-hating cat. For Sony Pictures, there is one big question; can some of that Pratt magic that made "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion worldwide) such a major hit last year rub off on this one? Even a fraction of that magic would be most welcome here.
"The Garfield Movie" is opening directly against George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." While the animated, family-friendly film would typically have the edge, it looks like "Furiosa" is going to win the weekend in the early going, with an opening between $46.5 and $59 million. But that doesn't mean this cat is out of luck, as Sony...
"The Garfield Movie" is opening directly against George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." While the animated, family-friendly film would typically have the edge, it looks like "Furiosa" is going to win the weekend in the early going, with an opening between $46.5 and $59 million. But that doesn't mean this cat is out of luck, as Sony...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Pretty much anyone who writes or talks about the box office (myself included) has not been quiet about the fact that the summer season is off to a rough start. It certainly didn't help that the first third of 2024 was lagging more than 20% behind 2023 in terms of overall domestic ticket sales, which put undue pressure on the summer movie season to deliver the goods. Universal Pictures kicked off summer with "The Fall Guy" and, unfortunately, the film didn't quite deliver the goods on opening weekend. However, there is reason to be tepidly optimistic as Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's action-heavy rom-com didn't collapse in its second weekend.
While "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" conquered the box office with a $58.5 million opening, "The Fall Guy" managed to hold relatively strong in second place with $13.7 million in its second frame. That represents a 51% drop compared to its disappointing $27.7 million opening weekend.
While "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" conquered the box office with a $58.5 million opening, "The Fall Guy" managed to hold relatively strong in second place with $13.7 million in its second frame. That represents a 51% drop compared to its disappointing $27.7 million opening weekend.
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Tuanh Dinh has joined Zealot, the award-winning trailer agency behind campaigns for Bridgerton, Hacks and Anatomy of a Fall, as the company’s new Head of Digital.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The summer movie season is in need of a hero. Can the director of "A Quiet Place" and the star of "Deadpool" come together to be those heroes? That's the question we're faced with the release of Paramount Pictures' "If," a new, original, family-friendly picture that promises a magical blend of CGI and live-action involving lots of imaginary friends. So, can Krasinski pivot from mid-budget horror to big-budget family films while maintaining the same level of success?
"If" is currently eyeing an opening in the $40 million range when it opens on May 17, per The Hollywood Reporter. Early tracking had the movie falling between $38 and $42 million, though some believe it can go as high as $50 million. That would be an unqualified win for an original movie of any kind right now. That is assuming that the film does, indeed, fall in line with those early expectations. For what it's worth, Box...
"If" is currently eyeing an opening in the $40 million range when it opens on May 17, per The Hollywood Reporter. Early tracking had the movie falling between $38 and $42 million, though some believe it can go as high as $50 million. That would be an unqualified win for an original movie of any kind right now. That is assuming that the film does, indeed, fall in line with those early expectations. For what it's worth, Box...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The 2024 summer box office season kicked off with a whimper over the weekend. Universal's "The Fall Guy," which boasts a cast led by Ryan Gosling ("Barbie") and Emily Blunt ("Oppenheimer"), debuted to a very disappointing $28.5 million domestically. That was, essentially, on par with 2021's "Free Guy," a movie that opened under far worse circumstances as the pandemic was a much larger factor at that time. It's a grim number for a $130 million blockbuster with an A-list cast. So much so that it now ranks as the worst summer season kick-off movie in decades.
No movie from 2004 on has opened lower than $29 million on the first weekend of May. For the last 15 years, we've had a big Marvel movie in theaters to help kick things off with a bang. Last year we had "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" opening to $118.4 million. It even held quite well and posted a $60.5 million second weekend,...
No movie from 2004 on has opened lower than $29 million on the first weekend of May. For the last 15 years, we've had a big Marvel movie in theaters to help kick things off with a bang. Last year we had "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" opening to $118.4 million. It even held quite well and posted a $60.5 million second weekend,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
With the release of The Fall Guy this weekend, the summer movie season is finally upon us. While it’s a thinner summer than usual due to the dual writer and actors strike bringing movies to a standstill for much of 2023, there should still be a lot of stuff worth checking out, even if the summer seems short of anything that can aspire to Barbenheimer levels of success. Yesterday, we teased some of our most anticipated horror movies, so now we’re tackling the rest of the blockbusters in our 2024 summer movie preview!
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 10)
In my opinion, there’s never been a bad Planet of the Apes movie. Going all the way back to the classic 1968 original and its four sequels, through Tim Burton’s remake and the Caesar trilogy from Fox, all of the movies have at least been interesting. With Disney now owning 20th Century Studios,...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 10)
In my opinion, there’s never been a bad Planet of the Apes movie. Going all the way back to the classic 1968 original and its four sequels, through Tim Burton’s remake and the Caesar trilogy from Fox, all of the movies have at least been interesting. With Disney now owning 20th Century Studios,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The doctors were in at the top of Nielsen’s streaming ratings for the beginning of April.
Medical dramas The Resident and Grey’s Anatomy were the top two titles for the week of April 1-7, finishing with 1.18 billion and 1.15 billion minutes of viewing time (both stream on Hulu and Netflix). The Resident actually slipped a little from the previous week‘s 1.48 billion minutes, which was good for second overall, but the show that had been ahead of it — Netflix’s 3 Body Problem — fell further. The sci-fi series dropped by about 47 percent to a still solid 937 million minutes of viewing.
Disney’s animated movie Wish had its streaming premiere on April 3 and racked up 1.02 billion minutes of watch time over its first five days on Disney+. It’s the first film on Disney+ to crack the billion-minute mark since Elemental did so in September 2023. Bluey (1.08 billion minutes) also crossed the...
Medical dramas The Resident and Grey’s Anatomy were the top two titles for the week of April 1-7, finishing with 1.18 billion and 1.15 billion minutes of viewing time (both stream on Hulu and Netflix). The Resident actually slipped a little from the previous week‘s 1.48 billion minutes, which was good for second overall, but the show that had been ahead of it — Netflix’s 3 Body Problem — fell further. The sci-fi series dropped by about 47 percent to a still solid 937 million minutes of viewing.
Disney’s animated movie Wish had its streaming premiere on April 3 and racked up 1.02 billion minutes of watch time over its first five days on Disney+. It’s the first film on Disney+ to crack the billion-minute mark since Elemental did so in September 2023. Bluey (1.08 billion minutes) also crossed the...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Resident is claiming sweet victory on the Nielsen streaming list.
After making its debut during the previous interval thanks to some measurement adjustments on Nielsen’s end, the medical drama racked up 1.18B minutes viewed across Netflix and Hulu from April 1 to 7.
It was joined in second place by another medical procedural, Grey’s Anatomy. According to Nielsen, that show put up 1.15B minutes viewed during the interval.
However, the company reports that Grey’s secured a younger crowd, with 35% of its audience coming from the 18-34 demo, while The Resident nabbed 30% of its viewers from the 50-64 crowd.
Disney+ locked in third and fourth place with Bluey and Wish, respectively. The kids show, which is consistently in the Top 10, put up another billion-minute week with nearly 1.1B minutes viewed. Meanwhile, Wish was the first film on Disney+ to hit the billion-minute mark since Elemental with 1.018B minutes viewed.
Netflix...
After making its debut during the previous interval thanks to some measurement adjustments on Nielsen’s end, the medical drama racked up 1.18B minutes viewed across Netflix and Hulu from April 1 to 7.
It was joined in second place by another medical procedural, Grey’s Anatomy. According to Nielsen, that show put up 1.15B minutes viewed during the interval.
However, the company reports that Grey’s secured a younger crowd, with 35% of its audience coming from the 18-34 demo, while The Resident nabbed 30% of its viewers from the 50-64 crowd.
Disney+ locked in third and fourth place with Bluey and Wish, respectively. The kids show, which is consistently in the Top 10, put up another billion-minute week with nearly 1.1B minutes viewed. Meanwhile, Wish was the first film on Disney+ to hit the billion-minute mark since Elemental with 1.018B minutes viewed.
Netflix...
- 5/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Global superstar Jung Kook, K-pop group Stray Kids, DJ Steve Aoki and singer Charli Xcx are among the artists named to this year’s Gold House A100 List. The annual list, from the Aapi collective, Gold House, recognizes the “100 Asian Pacific leaders who have most significantly impacted American culture and society in the last year,” with honorees across music, entertainment, business, fashion, social impact and sports.
Keanu Reeves, Dev Patel, Bella Poarch, Mr. and Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine, and the cast of Past Lives were also named to the...
Keanu Reeves, Dev Patel, Bella Poarch, Mr. and Mrs. Smith star Maya Erskine, and the cast of Past Lives were also named to the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Dev Patel, Jason Momoa, Olivia Rodrigo and James Wan are the entertainers topping Gold House’s A100 list of the most influential Asian Pacifics across culture for 2024.
Annually released on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month since 2018, this year’s A100 also includes Keanu Reeves, Hayao Miyazaki, BTS member Jung Kook, Academy president Janet Yang and — in a sign of the relative plenitude of Api-fronted content today — key creatives and cast members from Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Past Lives, One Piece, Expats, Elemental, Shōgun and The Sympathizer.
“This year was special: Asian Pacific leaders had a record number of records broken while building a more inclusive tomorrow for all, particularly in new avenues like AI,” Gold House CEO Bing Chen and COO Jeremy Tran said in a joint statement. “Gold House is honored to celebrate so many new and established leaders who are committed to both equity and excellence.
Annually released on the first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month since 2018, this year’s A100 also includes Keanu Reeves, Hayao Miyazaki, BTS member Jung Kook, Academy president Janet Yang and — in a sign of the relative plenitude of Api-fronted content today — key creatives and cast members from Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Past Lives, One Piece, Expats, Elemental, Shōgun and The Sympathizer.
“This year was special: Asian Pacific leaders had a record number of records broken while building a more inclusive tomorrow for all, particularly in new avenues like AI,” Gold House CEO Bing Chen and COO Jeremy Tran said in a joint statement. “Gold House is honored to celebrate so many new and established leaders who are committed to both equity and excellence.
- 5/1/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gold House kicked off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Wednesday with the reveal of its annual A100 List, which recognizes the 100 Asian Pacific leaders who have impacted American culture and society in the last year. It has also unveiled several special awards honoring transformative impact, as well as a brand new category, New Gold, to honor 10 leaders on the rise across various industries.
Top Asian Pacific organizations, creative and business leaders, and multicultural allies voted on the list. Gold House will celebrate the honorees through a slate of events May 10-11, including the A100 Honoree Welcome on May 10 exclusively for past and present A100 honorees, and the Gold Gala on May 11, the premier and most-viewed Asian Pacific celebration in North America.
Asian Pacific-led creativity continued to break records in entertainment, with the most-watched Netflix show of 2023 (The Night Agent), the most-watched Disney+ film premiere of 2023 (Elemental), the most-watched...
Top Asian Pacific organizations, creative and business leaders, and multicultural allies voted on the list. Gold House will celebrate the honorees through a slate of events May 10-11, including the A100 Honoree Welcome on May 10 exclusively for past and present A100 honorees, and the Gold Gala on May 11, the premier and most-viewed Asian Pacific celebration in North America.
Asian Pacific-led creativity continued to break records in entertainment, with the most-watched Netflix show of 2023 (The Night Agent), the most-watched Disney+ film premiere of 2023 (Elemental), the most-watched...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Features the voices of: Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, Jonathan Adams, David Kaye, Meg Donnelly, Geoffrey Arend, Zach Callison, Gideon Adlon, Will Friedle, Stana Katic, Darren Criss, Ato Essandoh | Written by James Krieg | Directed by Jeff Wamester
Picking up where Part One left off, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two opens with Batman, the Batman from Earth Three that is, fighting to prevent The Joker from blowing up the tower that keeps Earth from being destroyed by dark matter. Help arrives in the form of heroes from our Earth, though he’s anything but grateful for it.
Elsewhere, we see The Monitor and his Satellite rescue Supergirl after the destruction of Krypton. Despite his initial unwillingness to break his oath and directly intervene, he not only save her but becomes a foster father to her.
This is intercut with a rather obscure character, The Psycho Pirate, explaining his backstory which involves psychic powers,...
Picking up where Part One left off, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two opens with Batman, the Batman from Earth Three that is, fighting to prevent The Joker from blowing up the tower that keeps Earth from being destroyed by dark matter. Help arrives in the form of heroes from our Earth, though he’s anything but grateful for it.
Elsewhere, we see The Monitor and his Satellite rescue Supergirl after the destruction of Krypton. Despite his initial unwillingness to break his oath and directly intervene, he not only save her but becomes a foster father to her.
This is intercut with a rather obscure character, The Psycho Pirate, explaining his backstory which involves psychic powers,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Inside Out 2 is nearly ready for its release, as fans get an exciting update on the movie's runtime.
Featuring an expanded team of emotions inside the head of a young girl named Riley, Inside Out 2 will continue the central heroine's story as she navigates the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Disney and Pixar hope to continue their run of success after 2023's Elemental (which saw huge viewership numbers on Disney+), especially with Inside Out 2 being a sequel to one of the studio's most celebrated modern hits.
Read full article on The Direct.
Featuring an expanded team of emotions inside the head of a young girl named Riley, Inside Out 2 will continue the central heroine's story as she navigates the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Disney and Pixar hope to continue their run of success after 2023's Elemental (which saw huge viewership numbers on Disney+), especially with Inside Out 2 being a sequel to one of the studio's most celebrated modern hits.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/29/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Disney looks to return to its previous levels of success with five new animated movies coming to theaters over the next two years.
2023 saw only two animated features from Disney and its subsidiaries, with Pixar's Elemental hitting the big screen in May before Wish made its debut in November.
2024 will continue that trend with half a dozen new entries across the studio's various franchises, and 2025 already has multiple potential hits being prepped.
Read full article on The Direct.
2023 saw only two animated features from Disney and its subsidiaries, with Pixar's Elemental hitting the big screen in May before Wish made its debut in November.
2024 will continue that trend with half a dozen new entries across the studio's various franchises, and 2025 already has multiple potential hits being prepped.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/20/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
At the end of March, I had the thrilling opportunity to travel to San Francisco, California, to visit Pixar Animation Studios for a Press Day preview of the upcoming animated sequel, Inside Out 2. Kelsey Mann directs Inside Out 2 for his feature directorial debut after helming episodes of the Megas Xlr TV series, an episode of the Green Screen Show, and the Pixar short Party Central, featuring characters from Pete Docter’s Monsters Inc.
Riley (Kensington Tallman), the central character of 2015’s Inside Out, returns for the sequel. She’s entering her “terrible teens,” and the emotions inside her head – Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale), Disgust (Liza Lapira) – are frantically trying to course-correct as new emotions – Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser) – arrive in Riley’s Mind Space.
The story finds Riley attending a...
Riley (Kensington Tallman), the central character of 2015’s Inside Out, returns for the sequel. She’s entering her “terrible teens,” and the emotions inside her head – Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale), Disgust (Liza Lapira) – are frantically trying to course-correct as new emotions – Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser) – arrive in Riley’s Mind Space.
The story finds Riley attending a...
- 4/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
While not officially on the books, Elemental 2 seems like a no-brainer for release at Disney and Pixar.
Despite getting off on the wrong foot at the box office, Elemental turned into one of Disney's biggest success stories of 2023.
After a disappointing opening, the animated romp roared back with a vengeance, going on a long and fruitful run in theaters. However, since then, little has been said about a potential sequel.
Read full article on The Direct.
Despite getting off on the wrong foot at the box office, Elemental turned into one of Disney's biggest success stories of 2023.
After a disappointing opening, the animated romp roared back with a vengeance, going on a long and fruitful run in theaters. However, since then, little has been said about a potential sequel.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/14/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
“Wish” reached 13.2 million views in its first five days on Disney+, where it debuted on April 3 after a November 2023 theatrical release.
That makes the film the No. 3 most-viewed streaming premiere for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, trailing “Encanto,” which debuted in theaters in November 2021 before streaming on Disney+ that December, and “Frozen 2,” which released theatrically November 2019 an arrived on streaming the following March. Exact viewership data for those titles is unavailable.
This ranking does not include animated films from other Disney studios, however. For example, Pixar’s “Elemental” debuted with 26.4 million views in five days, which was touted as Disney+’s biggest movie premiere of 2023 — live action or animated — and made the service’s top 10 of all time.
At the box office, “Wish” debuted with a weak $31.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend after originally being projected to earn $45-50 million. For comparison, “Encanto” opened with $40.3 million in five days,...
That makes the film the No. 3 most-viewed streaming premiere for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, trailing “Encanto,” which debuted in theaters in November 2021 before streaming on Disney+ that December, and “Frozen 2,” which released theatrically November 2019 an arrived on streaming the following March. Exact viewership data for those titles is unavailable.
This ranking does not include animated films from other Disney studios, however. For example, Pixar’s “Elemental” debuted with 26.4 million views in five days, which was touted as Disney+’s biggest movie premiere of 2023 — live action or animated — and made the service’s top 10 of all time.
At the box office, “Wish” debuted with a weak $31.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend after originally being projected to earn $45-50 million. For comparison, “Encanto” opened with $40.3 million in five days,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Disney's long, costly fight to deny activist investor Nelson Peltz seats on the company's board of directors is over (for now). During today's annual shareholders meeting, Disney announced that investors had voted to reelect all 12 current board members. Peltz's Trian Partners investment firm had sought two seats (one for Peltz and another for Jay Rasulo), but according to Disney their bid fell short by a "significant margin."
Vote totals will be released later today, but specifying the apparent magnitude of Peltz's defeat feels like a bit of an endzone dance by CEO Bob Iger (who's repeatedly called this battle a "distraction" for the company) as well as a warning to the 81-year-old malcontent to knock it off.
Peltz has been waging this war since last year, and in theory, had cause to question the direction of the company given its precipitous stock slide in the wake of former CEO Bob Chapek's departure.
Vote totals will be released later today, but specifying the apparent magnitude of Peltz's defeat feels like a bit of an endzone dance by CEO Bob Iger (who's repeatedly called this battle a "distraction" for the company) as well as a warning to the 81-year-old malcontent to knock it off.
Peltz has been waging this war since last year, and in theory, had cause to question the direction of the company given its precipitous stock slide in the wake of former CEO Bob Chapek's departure.
- 4/3/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Favourite“) is easily one of the most exciting filmmakers on the planet, and thankfully, we won’t have to wait too long for his follow-up to “Poor Things.” Searchlight Pictures, who previously distributed Lanthimos’ last two movies, has dropped a first-look trailer for “Kind of Kindness,” which will be released on June 21.
The impressive cast assembled around Oscar-winner Emma Stone in Lanthimos’ next film “Kind of Kindness” includes Jesse Plemons (“Civil War,” “Killers of The Flower Moon”), Willem Dafoe (“Poor Things,” “The Lighthouse”), Margaret Qualley (“Drive-Away Dolls”), Hong Chau (“The Whale,” “The Menu”), Joe Alwyn (“The Favourite”), Mamoudou Athie (“Elemental,” “Jurassic World: Dominion”), and Hunter Schafer (“Cuckoo,” “Euphoria”).
Continue reading ‘Kind Of Kindness’ Trailer: Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone Reunite In New Triptych Fable Coming June 21 at The Playlist.
The impressive cast assembled around Oscar-winner Emma Stone in Lanthimos’ next film “Kind of Kindness” includes Jesse Plemons (“Civil War,” “Killers of The Flower Moon”), Willem Dafoe (“Poor Things,” “The Lighthouse”), Margaret Qualley (“Drive-Away Dolls”), Hong Chau (“The Whale,” “The Menu”), Joe Alwyn (“The Favourite”), Mamoudou Athie (“Elemental,” “Jurassic World: Dominion”), and Hunter Schafer (“Cuckoo,” “Euphoria”).
Continue reading ‘Kind Of Kindness’ Trailer: Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone Reunite In New Triptych Fable Coming June 21 at The Playlist.
- 3/27/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Exclusive: In the wake of the $216M-plus global grossing success of Anyone But You, Sony is going to keep this romcom train going. We hear that TriStar Pictures has preemptively acquired Brenda Hsueh’s high concept romantic comedy Man’s Best Friend.
Temple Hill is also set to produce.
Plot is under wraps, and in early development, but we hear it’s in the spirit of the Danny DeVito directed, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner 1989 black comedy, The War of the Roses.
Hsueh will write and executive produce through her Shoe’s Off Productions banner alongside her partner Yvonne Cheng.
Hsueh co-wrote the Disney/Pixar animated sleeper, Elemental, which made close to a half billion dollars at the global box office and was nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Feature category. She also consulted for Domee Shi, the director of Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red.
Hsueh also wrote and will...
Temple Hill is also set to produce.
Plot is under wraps, and in early development, but we hear it’s in the spirit of the Danny DeVito directed, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner 1989 black comedy, The War of the Roses.
Hsueh will write and executive produce through her Shoe’s Off Productions banner alongside her partner Yvonne Cheng.
Hsueh co-wrote the Disney/Pixar animated sleeper, Elemental, which made close to a half billion dollars at the global box office and was nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Feature category. She also consulted for Domee Shi, the director of Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red.
Hsueh also wrote and will...
- 3/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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