Inside Out (2015)

Directed by Pete Docter

Co-directed by Ronnie del Carmen

Produced by Jonas Rivera

Screenplay by Pete Docter & Meg LeFauve & Josh Cooley

Additional story material by Michael Arndt & Simon Rich

Additional dialogue by Bob Peterson & Bill Hader & Amy Poehler

Music by Michael Giacchino

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122: Animators Spotlight Series (Part 1)
122: Animators Spotlight Series (Part 1)

We're diving into conversations with Pixar animators in this two-part series. In this first episode, we speak with INSIDE OUT animators Jamie Roe, Tony Fucile, Shawn Krause, and Victor Navone.

120: Kaitlyn Dias
120: Kaitlyn Dias

I sit down with actress Kaitlyn Dias to discuss her starring role as Riley in INSIDE OUT.

118: Nick Pitera
118: Nick Pitera

Nick Pitera is a Pixar artist and has gained a huge following for his singing. In this episode, we learn about his first vocal performance in a feature film and his successful career in both music and animation.

117: Story with Ronnie del Carmen and Josh Cooley
117: Story with Ronnie del Carmen and Josh Cooley

Learn about the story process on Pixar's film INSIDE OUT with co-director Ronnie del Carmen and story supervisor Josh Cooley.

116: Review: INSIDE OUT
116: Review: INSIDE OUT

Davey Morrison Dillard and Maddy Forsyth join the podcast to discuss Pixar's newest film, INSIDE OUT.

115: Exclusive Interview with Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
115: Exclusive Interview with Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera

Special correspondent Hunter Phillips interviewed Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera when they made a visit to Utah earlier this year. Here is that interview!

113: Production Designer Ralph Eggleston
113: Production Designer Ralph Eggleston

In this episode, we talk with Academy Award winner Ralph Eggleston.

112: Lighting an Animated Film with Angelique Reisch
112: Lighting an Animated Film with Angelique Reisch

In this episode we sit down with Angelique Reisch to learn about the challenges of lighting Inside Out.

110: Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera
110: Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera

I sat down with producer Jonas Rivera and director Pete Docter to talk about their upcoming film, Inside Out.

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124: Pixar Product Roundup -- and a Return to the Studio Store!
124: Pixar Product Roundup -- and a Return to the Studio Store!

Reviews of several new Pixar and Pixar-related products on the market right now. Plus, a conversation with the founder of Pixar's Studio Store.

106: Future of Pixar, and Awesome Pixar Artists
106: Future of Pixar, and Awesome Pixar Artists

In this episode, it's time to talk about the future of Pixar, and see what extracurriculars those crazy talented Pixar artists have been up to.

097: Finding Dory, Monsters U cast, and Inside Out
097: Finding Dory, Monsters U cast, and Inside Out

Andrew Stanton will follow up Finding Nemo with Finding Dory. We discuss what this means, along with the latest Pixar news.

075: The Future of Pixar
075: The Future of Pixar

In this episode, Derrick, Johnny, and Greg discuss the next five Pixar films, including the latest news on Brave.

063: News: December 6, 2011
063: News: December 6, 2011

We talk Muppets, plus John Carter and new info regarding Pete Docter's next Pixar film, which takes place inside the human brain.

053: News: August 30, 2011
053: News: August 30, 2011

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

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Monsters University (2013)

Directed by Dan Scanlon

Produced by Kori Rae

Story by Dan Scanlon & Daniel Gerson & Robert L. Baird

Screenplay by Dan Scanlon & Daniel Gerson & Robert L. Baird

Music by Randy Newman

IN-DEPTH COVERAGE:

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107: Telling a Story with Kelsey Mann
107: Telling a Story with Kelsey Mann

Find out how the Pixar story process works with MU story supervisor Kelsey Mann.

103: Review: Monsters University
103: Review: Monsters University

Germain Lussier of /Film joins the podcast to review Monsters University.

102: Kori Rae Roundtable
102: Kori Rae Roundtable

Monsters University producer Kori Rae answers questions about the film.

101: Dan Scanlon Roundtable
101: Dan Scanlon Roundtable

Monsters University director Dan Scanlon answers questions about the film.

098: Reactions to The Blue Umbrella and Monsters U Footage
098: Reactions to The Blue Umbrella and Monsters U Footage

Step inside a press event at Pixar, and hear Greg and Derrick's reaction to The Blue Umbrella and Monsters University.

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132: Peter Sohn
132: Peter Sohn

Director Peter Sohn joins the podcast to discuss his film "The Good Dinosaur."

"The Good Dinosaur" Director Peter Sohn is photographed on October 7, 2014 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

105: Reviews of MU discs and Toy Story of Terror!
105: Reviews of MU discs and Toy Story of Terror!

In this episode, I review the new Monsters University blu ray set and the TV special, Toy Story of Terror!

097: Finding Dory, Monsters U cast, and Inside Out
097: Finding Dory, Monsters U cast, and Inside Out

Andrew Stanton will follow up Finding Nemo with Finding Dory. We discuss what this means, along with the latest Pixar news.

089: The Blue Umbrella, Disney Infinity, ParaNorman, and more
089: The Blue Umbrella, Disney Infinity, ParaNorman, and more

We ring in 2013 with a discussion on the latest Pixar news!

088: Finding Nemo on Blu Ray and Teddy Newton Gets a Feature!
088: Finding Nemo on Blu Ray and Teddy Newton Gets a Feature!

We review Finding Nemo's first time ever on blu ray, in depth. Now, our Pixar blu ray collection is complete. Plus, Day and Night director Teddy Newton is apparently directing a Pixar feature!

085: News and Contest Announcement!
085: News and Contest Announcement!

Monsters U launches an awesome "fake" website, Pixar to make a TV special, and more!

075: The Future of Pixar
075: The Future of Pixar

In this episode, Derrick, Johnny, and Greg discuss the next five Pixar films, including the latest news on Brave.

054: News: September 13, 2011
054: News: September 13, 2011

We share our thoughts on two upcoming Pixar-related non-Pixar movies, plus Monsters University character designs and more.

053: News: August 30, 2011
053: News: August 30, 2011

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

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Brave (2012)

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman

Co-directed by Steve Purcell

Produced by Katherine Sarafian

Story by Brenda Chapman

Screenplay by Mark Andrews and Steve Purcell and Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi

Additional screenplay material by Michael Arndt

Music by Patrick Doyle

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090: Bret Parker
090: Bret Parker

Greg talks with Pixar animator Bret Parker about Brave, her history at Pixar, and women in animation.

083: Composer Alex Mandel
083: Composer Alex Mandel

Alex Mandel has been at Pixar since 2003. Once they discovered he can write songs, he has been able to put those skills to use on shorts and most recently, on Brave.

081: Story Artist Louis Gonzales
081: Story Artist Louis Gonzales

Pixar story artist Louis Gonzales talks about the story creation on Brave and the Pixar story process.

080: Mark Andrews 2
080: Mark Andrews 2

I sat down with Mark Andrews on opening day of Brave to discuss his work as director, writer -- and lyricist! -- on the film.

079: Review: Brave
079: Review: Brave

Germain Lussier of /Film joins The Pixar Podcast to talk in depth about Pixar's latest film, Brave.

078: 'Brave' Producer Katherine Sarafian (Pixar Visit #5)
078: 'Brave' Producer Katherine Sarafian (Pixar Visit #5)

In this episode, Brave producer Katherine Sarafian gives a roundtable Q&A and then an exclusive interview with The Pixar Podcast.

077: Designing 'Brave' (Pixar Visit #4)
077: Designing 'Brave' (Pixar Visit #4)

In this episode, we get a presentation by Shading Art Director Tia Kratter and Production Designer Steve Pilcher, who both worked on Brave.

076: Hair and Cloth Simulation (Pixar Visit #3)
076: Hair and Cloth Simulation (Pixar Visit #3)

In this episode, Pixar Simulation Supervisor Claudia Chung takes us behind the scenes of hair and cloth simulation for Brave.

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)
074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Pixar to see how they make their films.

073: Mark Andrews (Pixar Visit #1)
073: Mark Andrews (Pixar Visit #1)

In this episode, I play for you a Q/A with Brave director Mark Andrews. It is the first in an upcoming series featuring behind-the-scenes presentations at Pixar in April 2012.

072: Reaction to Brave footage and La Luna
072: Reaction to Brave footage and La Luna

Greg and Derrick react to the first 30 minutes of Brave, as well as the new short film La Luna! And Pixar news.

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

087: Review: Pixar Shorts Vol. 2 and Brave Blu Rays
087: Review: Pixar Shorts Vol. 2 and Brave Blu Rays

We review two new blu ray discs from Pixar (and react briefly to the news about Star Wars).

084: Rumor Control
084: Rumor Control

Finding Nemo 2? Brenda Chapman now at LucasFilm? We discuss the Pixar-related rumors that have emerged this summer.

075: The Future of Pixar
075: The Future of Pixar

In this episode, Derrick, Johnny, and Greg discuss the next five Pixar films, including the latest news on Brave.

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)
074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Pixar to see how they make their films.

069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News
069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

An episode with several loosely-related-to-Pixar items: More on The Simpsons, a review of The Lorax, and more talk on John Carter and (100% Pixar) Brave! Guest: Hunter Phillips from 500 Days of Homer.

068: News: February 28, 2012
068: News: February 28, 2012

We discuss the new clips and trailers out for Pixar's Brave and Disney's John Carter. And more!

066: News: January 17, 2012
066: News: January 17, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

061: News: November 22, 2011
061: News: November 22, 2011

Pixar releases a new trailer for Brave! Plus, the latest news, including a high end fashion designer basing a new line of clothes on a popular Pixar franchise.

053: News: August 30, 2011
053: News: August 30, 2011

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

051: Review: 'Cars 2'
051: Review: 'Cars 2'

Cars 2 is a fun thrill ride with beautiful animation and some heart. It may not attain the profundity of of a film like The Incredibles or Toy Story 3, but it serves up a breathtaking good time.

023: News: November 9, 2010
023: News: November 9, 2010

The Cartoon Art Museum has its seventh annual event at Pixar, Darla K. Anderson talks about women at Pixar, and crazy children rap on the Disney Channel about Toy Story 3!

021: News: October 26, 2010
021: News: October 26, 2010

Cars 2 trailer hits the Internet, Update on the Brenda Chapman story, and more!

020: News: October 19, 2010
020: News: October 19, 2010

Brave is rumored to get a new director two years into Brenda Chapman’s production, Lee Unkrich and Michael Arndt step out for a bit of Fresh Air, Pixar artists are amazing even when they’re not at their desks, and more!

017: News: October 5, 2010
017: News: October 5, 2010

Big episode! Presto director gets his own feature film, Lee goes home, Toy Story 3′s chances of winning Best Picture, how Up would be if The Simpsons’ Itchy and Scratchy were the stars. And more, folks. Give it a listen.

015: News: September 28, 2010
015: News: September 28, 2010

Cars 2 trailer coming soon?The New York Times talks about Pixar and Disney and a lot of folks get excited about Pixar’s first female director.

014: News: September 21, 2010
014: News: September 21, 2010

Luigi brings back to life an old Disneyland ride, Brad Bird is seen scouting locations with Tom Cruise, and much more!

006: News: August 10, 2010
006: News: August 10, 2010

Toy Story 3 breaks more records!And we take a look at the FUTURE of Pixar. Happy Birthday, Lee Unkrich!

002: News: July 19, 2010
002: News: July 19, 2010

This week The Pixar Podcast has an exclusive (rather small) announcement regarding Pixar's 2012 release, Brave!

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Cars 2 (2011)

Directed by John Lasseter

Co-directed by Denise Ream

Produced by Darla K. Anderson

Original Story by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis and Dan Fogelman

Screenplay by Ben Queen

Music by Michael Giacchino

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065: Michael Giacchino 2
065: Michael Giacchino 2

Michael Giacchino presents how he makes movie music magic at Pixar's bloggers' day earlier in 2011.

051: Review: 'Cars 2'
051: Review: 'Cars 2'

Cars 2 is a fun thrill ride with beautiful animation and some heart. It may not attain the profundity of of a film like The Incredibles or Toy Story 3, but it serves up a breathtaking good time.

050: Michael Giacchino
050: Michael Giacchino

Celebrate the 50th episode of The Pixar Podcast by listening to this interview with composer Michael Giacchino.

039: Cars 2 Talk with Pixar Times
039: Cars 2 Talk with Pixar Times

Does Cars 2 look like it's going to be a hit for Pixar?Samad Rizvi from Pixar Times comes on to discuss with me the newest (spoiler free) information available, and we both share our feelings about what has been released so far.

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121: Denise Ream
121: Denise Ream

Denise Ream worked at ILM for 13 years before joining Pixar, where she is now producing THE GOOD DINOSAUR.

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

079: Review: Brave
079: Review: Brave

Germain Lussier of /Film joins The Pixar Podcast to talk in depth about Pixar's latest film, Brave.

059: News: November 8, 2011
059: News: November 8, 2011

We review Cars 2 and Air Mater, talk about the animated films that could win this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and share more Pixar-related news!

057: News: October 25, 2011
057: News: October 25, 2011

Remembering Steve Jobs, a review of the upcoming short film Air Mater, John Lasseter defends Cars 2 to the New York Times, and more!

048: Stéphane Kardos, Art Director
048: Stéphane Kardos, Art Director

Stéphane Kardos is an art director at Disney Consumer Products, where he helps turn characters from Disney and Pixar films into toys, clothing, books and other products. He talks about how much artistic integrity goes into this process, and tells his own journey around the world as an artist.

037: News: February 21, 2011
037: News: February 21, 2011

The Oscars are this week! Also, the latest news about Planes, the Brad Bird acceptance speech/hostage video, and some old pearls of filmmaking wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg.

027: News: November 23, 2010
027: News: November 23, 2010

Pixar says "It Gets Better," Toy Story celebrates its 15th birthday, and an Oscar news update!

026: News: November 17, 2010
026: News: November 17, 2010

Cars 2 releases a new trailer, a new poster, and new photos!Also, Disney pushes Toy Story 3 for Best Picture consideration, and a boyfriend seeks out the help of a professional designer to create a specialty engagement ring box based on Toy Story 3 characters!

021: News: October 26, 2010
021: News: October 26, 2010

Cars 2 trailer hits the Internet, Update on the Brenda Chapman story, and more!

019: News: October 12, 2010
019: News: October 12, 2010

Michael Giacchino is scoring Cars 2!Also, Lee Unkrich and Darla K. Anderson reveal more fascinating stories behind Toy Story 3.

015: News: September 28, 2010
015: News: September 28, 2010

Cars 2 trailer coming soon?The New York Times talks about Pixar and Disney and a lot of folks get excited about Pixar’s first female director.

001: News: July 13, 2010
001: News: July 13, 2010

Hi everybody!This week we talk about Toy Story 3's enormous box office success, Toy Story Collection toys, Cars 2, and more.

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Toy Story 3 (2010)

Directed by Lee Unkrich

Produced by Darla K. Anderson

Story by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich

Screenplay by Michael Arndt

Music by Randy Newman

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

044: Tangled, Toy Story on Ice, TS3 College Cliffhanger
044: Tangled, Toy Story on Ice, TS3 College Cliffhanger

A conversation with a Super-Fan: Simoa Barros joins us today to talk about last year's college “cliffhanger” pre-screening of Toy Story 3, which she attended; to review Tangled and Toy Story on Ice; and to help draw the winner of the Waking Sleeping Beauty DVD, signed by director Don Hahn. 

042: News: March 1, 2011
042: News: March 1, 2011

Pixar takes home two Academy Awards. Plus, we get a look inside the Academy's Animated Feature Symposium.

041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)
041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)

As Oscar Month comes to a close, we bring you one more interview with a nominated Pixarian.  Teddy Newton spoke with Pixar Talk's Greg Mariotti in June 2010 about his short film, Day and Night, which was later nominated for Best Animated Short.

040: "Mominee" Emilie Unkrich
040: "Mominee" Emilie Unkrich

Another Oscar Month episode: The Acadamy has reached out to the mothers of Oscar nominees this year, asking them to tweet as "mominees."I spoke with our favorite mominee--Emilie Unkrich, the mother of Toy Story 3 director Lee Unkrich.

038: Review: The Illusionist
038: Review: The Illusionist

Oscar Month episode!We review The Illusionist, an animated film up for Best Animated Feature.With special guest hosts Scott, Brooke, Jana, and Elisa. We also compare it to the other films nominated for Animated Feature: Toy Story 3 and How to Train Your Dragon.

027: News: November 23, 2010
027: News: November 23, 2010

Pixar says "It Gets Better," Toy Story celebrates its 15th birthday, and an Oscar news update!

026: News: November 17, 2010
026: News: November 17, 2010

Cars 2 releases a new trailer, a new poster, and new photos!Also, Disney pushes Toy Story 3 for Best Picture consideration, and a boyfriend seeks out the help of a professional designer to create a specialty engagement ring box based on Toy Story 3 characters!

023: News: November 9, 2010
023: News: November 9, 2010

The Cartoon Art Museum has its seventh annual event at Pixar, Darla K. Anderson talks about women at Pixar, and crazy children rap on the Disney Channel about Toy Story 3!

022: News: November 2, 2010
022: News: November 2, 2010

Halloween pics!Plus, the day has finally arrived…Toy Story 3 is released on Blu-ray and DVD! Also, much more.

021: News: October 26, 2010
021: News: October 26, 2010

Cars 2 trailer hits the Internet, Update on the Brenda Chapman story, and more!

012: News: September 7, 2010
012: News: September 7, 2010

Pixarians grab spots on Vanity Fair’s most influential people, Lee Unkrich talks about future Pixar projects, and images from Newt rise from the grave onto Disney Pixar’s Facebook page!

010: News: August 31, 2010
010: News: August 31, 2010

Pixar turns the ASIFA into a little orphan Annie Award, Pixarpalooza, and more!

009: News: August 24, 2010
009: News: August 24, 2010

In this episode, we talk books!  Also, John Carter of Mars wraps up filming in Utah, and listener mail!

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

007: Twitter Story
007: Twitter Story

Toy Story 3 had one of the greatest marketing campaign in the history of films.  Much of that was because of the faithful tweeting of the director, Lee Unkrich.  He made fans feel like they were part of the filmmaking process many months before the movie was released.  It was his birthday last week, so this episode features a look back at his life--on Twitter.

006: News: August 10, 2010
006: News: August 10, 2010

Toy Story 3 breaks more records!And we take a look at the FUTURE of Pixar. Happy Birthday, Lee Unkrich!

004: News: August 2, 2010
004: News: August 2, 2010

How they do Spanish Buzz in Spain; Pixar Museum exhibit hits Oakland, and a new Cars Toon short film about Monster Trucks!

003: News: July 27, 2010
003: News: July 27, 2010

Has Pixar gone sequel CRAZY?!; A fan in the UK legally changes his name to Buzz Lightyear; and Which Pixar characters have gotten involved in drugs?

001: News: July 13, 2010
001: News: July 13, 2010

Hi everybody!This week we talk about Toy Story 3's enormous box office success, Toy Story Collection toys, Cars 2, and more.

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Clever retro marketing:

Up (2009)

Directed by Pete Docter

Co-directed by Bob Peterson

Produced by Jonas Rivera

Story by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson and Tom McCarthy
 
Screenplay by Bob Peterson and Pete Docter

Music by Michael Giacchino

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070: Inside the Real Up House
070: Inside the Real Up House

In this very special episode, we go inside a house that was built to be an exact replica of the house from Pixar's Up. Meet the new owners and hear their story!

036: Real Dog Technology - Approaching Up?
036: Real Dog Technology - Approaching Up?

How close are we to the technology found in Pixar's film Up? Dr. Paul Waggoner of Auburn University comes on the show to talk about one advancement he and his team have made.

035: "Premakes" creator Ivan Guerrero
035: "Premakes" creator Ivan Guerrero

Go behind the scenes of premakes!Listen to creator Ivan Guerrero reveal how he has made modern films look like they came out half a century ago.

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132: Peter Sohn
132: Peter Sohn

Director Peter Sohn joins the podcast to discuss his film "The Good Dinosaur."

"The Good Dinosaur" Director Peter Sohn is photographed on October 7, 2014 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

059: News: November 8, 2011
059: News: November 8, 2011

We review Cars 2 and Air Mater, talk about the animated films that could win this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and share more Pixar-related news!

019: News: October 12, 2010
019: News: October 12, 2010

Michael Giacchino is scoring Cars 2!Also, Lee Unkrich and Darla K. Anderson reveal more fascinating stories behind Toy Story 3.

017: News: October 5, 2010
017: News: October 5, 2010

Big episode! Presto director gets his own feature film, Lee goes home, Toy Story 3′s chances of winning Best Picture, how Up would be if The Simpsons’ Itchy and Scratchy were the stars. And more, folks. Give it a listen.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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WALL-E (2008)

Directed by Andrew Stanton

Produced by Jim Morris

Co-produced by Lindsey Collins

Original story by Andrew Stanton and Pete Docter
 
Screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Jim Reardon

Music by Thomas Newman

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093: Meet the Real Life WALL-E
093: Meet the Real Life WALL-E

We go behind the scenes of Mike Senna's highly accurate real-life WALL-E robot.

018: Review: WALL-E (with guest Greg Mariotti)
018: Review: WALL-E (with guest Greg Mariotti)

In this in-depth review, I talk with Greg Mariotti from Pixar Talk about his favorite Pixar film, WALL-E!

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124: Pixar Product Roundup -- and a Return to the Studio Store!
124: Pixar Product Roundup -- and a Return to the Studio Store!

Reviews of several new Pixar and Pixar-related products on the market right now. Plus, a conversation with the founder of Pixar's Studio Store.

108: Layoffs, Disney, and Looking to the End
108: Layoffs, Disney, and Looking to the End

This week we take a look at Pixar's recent layoffs and the bright state of Disney animation.

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News
069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

An episode with several loosely-related-to-Pixar items: More on The Simpsons, a review of The Lorax, and more talk on John Carter and (100% Pixar) Brave! Guest: Hunter Phillips from 500 Days of Homer.

067: News: January 24, 2012
067: News: January 24, 2012

Academy Award nominations have been announced! Pixar gets an Animated Short nod, but not a one for Cars 2. Also, what's next for Brad Bird?

041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)
041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)

As Oscar Month comes to a close, we bring you one more interview with a nominated Pixarian.  Teddy Newton spoke with Pixar Talk's Greg Mariotti in June 2010 about his short film, Day and Night, which was later nominated for Best Animated Short.

037: News: February 21, 2011
037: News: February 21, 2011

The Oscars are this week! Also, the latest news about Planes, the Brad Bird acceptance speech/hostage video, and some old pearls of filmmaking wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg.

017: News: October 5, 2010
017: News: October 5, 2010

Big episode! Presto director gets his own feature film, Lee goes home, Toy Story 3′s chances of winning Best Picture, how Up would be if The Simpsons’ Itchy and Scratchy were the stars. And more, folks. Give it a listen.

016: Greg Mariotti talks Pixar Talk
016: Greg Mariotti talks Pixar Talk

Greg from Pixar Talk comes on to talk about his experience visiting Pixar and running one of the most popular blogs about Pixar.

009: News: August 24, 2010
009: News: August 24, 2010

In this episode, we talk books!  Also, John Carter of Mars wraps up filming in Utah, and listener mail!

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

003: News: July 27, 2010
003: News: July 27, 2010

Has Pixar gone sequel CRAZY?!; A fan in the UK legally changes his name to Buzz Lightyear; and Which Pixar characters have gotten involved in drugs?

002: News: July 19, 2010
002: News: July 19, 2010

This week The Pixar Podcast has an exclusive (rather small) announcement regarding Pixar's 2012 release, Brave!

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Ratatouille (2007)

Directed by Brad Bird

Co-directed by Jan Pinkava

Produced by Brad Lewis

Screenplay by Brad Bird

Original story by Jan Pinkava & Jim Capobianco & Brad Bird
 
Additional story material by Emily Cook & Kathy Greenberg & Bob Peterson

Music by Michael Giacchino

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Featured
132: Peter Sohn
132: Peter Sohn

Director Peter Sohn joins the podcast to discuss his film "The Good Dinosaur."

"The Good Dinosaur" Director Peter Sohn is photographed on October 7, 2014 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

095: Pixar Indy Projects and Other News
095: Pixar Indy Projects and Other News

We highlight two very cool unofficial Pixarian projects, talk about the Oscar wins, and catch up on the latest Pixar news.

066: News: January 17, 2012
066: News: January 17, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

055: News: October 4, 2011
055: News: October 4, 2011

Lee Unkrich gets to work on his next film at Pixar, more Pixar films to be re-released in 3D, and more.

048: Stéphane Kardos, Art Director
048: Stéphane Kardos, Art Director

Stéphane Kardos is an art director at Disney Consumer Products, where he helps turn characters from Disney and Pixar films into toys, clothing, books and other products. He talks about how much artistic integrity goes into this process, and tells his own journey around the world as an artist.

041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)
041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)

As Oscar Month comes to a close, we bring you one more interview with a nominated Pixarian.  Teddy Newton spoke with Pixar Talk's Greg Mariotti in June 2010 about his short film, Day and Night, which was later nominated for Best Animated Short.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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Jim Hill wrote a revealing piece about how Ratatouille was meant to be Pixar's first non-Disney film -- something that totally works with my interpretation of the film as a metaphor critiquing Disney's own downward creative spiral as a studio in the 1990s. 

Cars (2006)

Directed by John Lasseter

Co-directed by Joe Ranft

Produced by Darla K. Anderson

Original story by John Lasseter and Joe Ranft and Jorgen Klubien
 
Screenplay by Dan Fogelman and John Lasseter and Joe Ranft and Kiel Murray & Phil Lorin and Jorgen Klubien
 
Additional screenplay material by Bonnie Hunt and Robert L. Baird and Daniel Gerson and Don Lake and Steve Purcell and Dan Scanlon

Music by Randy Newman

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

014: News: September 21, 2010
014: News: September 21, 2010

Luigi brings back to life an old Disneyland ride, Brad Bird is seen scouting locations with Tom Cruise, and much more!

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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The Incredibles (2004)

Directed by Brad Bird

Produced by John Walker

Written by Brad Bird

Music by Michael Giacchino

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045: Review: The Incredibles (with guest Mark Crilley)
045: Review: The Incredibles (with guest Mark Crilley)

Mark Crilley joins the podcast to review The Incredibles, which was (finally) released in glorious HD on blu-ray this week.  Mark is an author and illustrator; you can see his great work at his website, markcrilley.com. 

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

090: Bret Parker
090: Bret Parker

Greg talks with Pixar animator Bret Parker about Brave, her history at Pixar, and women in animation.

041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)
041: Teddy Newton (from the Pixar Talk Archive)

As Oscar Month comes to a close, we bring you one more interview with a nominated Pixarian.  Teddy Newton spoke with Pixar Talk's Greg Mariotti in June 2010 about his short film, Day and Night, which was later nominated for Best Animated Short.

020: News: October 19, 2010
020: News: October 19, 2010

Brave is rumored to get a new director two years into Brenda Chapman’s production, Lee Unkrich and Michael Arndt step out for a bit of Fresh Air, Pixar artists are amazing even when they’re not at their desks, and more!

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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Finding Nemo (2003)

Directed by Andrew Stanton

Co-directed by Lee Unkrich

Produced by Graham Walters

Original story by Andrew Stanton 

Screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Bob Peterson and David Reynolds

Music by Thomas Newman

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088: Finding Nemo on Blu Ray and Teddy Newton Gets a Feature!
088: Finding Nemo on Blu Ray and Teddy Newton Gets a Feature!

We review Finding Nemo's first time ever on blu ray, in depth. Now, our Pixar blu ray collection is complete. Plus, Day and Night director Teddy Newton is apparently directing a Pixar feature!

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133: A Conversation with Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins
133: A Conversation with Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins

Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins join the podcast to discuss their latest film, "Finding Dory."

Andrew Stanton (Director) and Lindsey Collins (Producer )at the Finding Dory Long Lead press day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA. Photo by Marc Flores. ©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

108: Layoffs, Disney, and Looking to the End
108: Layoffs, Disney, and Looking to the End

This week we take a look at Pixar's recent layoffs and the bright state of Disney animation.

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

084: Rumor Control
084: Rumor Control

Finding Nemo 2? Brenda Chapman now at LucasFilm? We discuss the Pixar-related rumors that have emerged this summer.

075: The Future of Pixar
075: The Future of Pixar

In this episode, Derrick, Johnny, and Greg discuss the next five Pixar films, including the latest news on Brave.

066: News: January 17, 2012
066: News: January 17, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

055: News: October 4, 2011
055: News: October 4, 2011

Lee Unkrich gets to work on his next film at Pixar, more Pixar films to be re-released in 3D, and more.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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FYC image courtesy Pixar Talk

FYC image courtesy Pixar Talk

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Directed by Pete Docter

Co-directed by David Silverman and Lee Unkrich

Produced by Darla K. Anderson

Original story by Pete Docter and Jill Culton and Jeff Pidgeon and Ralph Eggleston

Screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Daniel Gerson

Additional screenplay material by Robert Baird & Rhett Reese & Jonathan Roberts

Music by Randy Newman

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101: Dan Scanlon Roundtable
101: Dan Scanlon Roundtable

Monsters University director Dan Scanlon answers questions about the film.

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

084: Rumor Control
084: Rumor Control

Finding Nemo 2? Brenda Chapman now at LucasFilm? We discuss the Pixar-related rumors that have emerged this summer.

066: News: January 17, 2012
066: News: January 17, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

055: News: October 4, 2011
055: News: October 4, 2011

Lee Unkrich gets to work on his next film at Pixar, more Pixar films to be re-released in 3D, and more.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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Toy Story 2 (1999)

Directed by John Lasseter

Co-directed by Ash Brannon and Lee Unkrich

Produced by Karen Robert Jackson and Helene Plotkin

Original story by John Lasseter and Pete Docter and Ash Brannon and Andrew Stanton

Screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Rita Hsiao and Doug Chamberlin & Chris Webb

Music by Randy Newman

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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A Bug's Life (1998)

Directed by John Lasseter

Co-directed by Andrew Stanton

Produced by Darla K. Anderson and Kevin Reher

Original story by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton and Joe Ranft

Screenplay by Andrew Stanton and Donald McEnery & Bob Shaw

Additional story material by Geefwee Boedoe and Jason Katz and Jorgen Klubien and Robert Lence and David Reynolds

Music by Randy Newman

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

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Toy Story (1995)

Directed by John Lasseter

Produced by Bonnie Arnold and Ralph Guggenheim

Original story by John Lasseter and Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton and Joe Ranft

Screenplay by Joss Whedon and Andrew Stanton and Joel Cohen & Alec Sokolow

Music by Randy Newman

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127: 20 Years of Toy Story: The Film
127: 20 Years of Toy Story: The Film

Davey Morrison Dillard joins the podcast again for a deep dive conversation on Toy Story for its 20th anniversary.

126: 20 Years of Toy Story: A Conversation with Jeff Pidgeon
126: 20 Years of Toy Story: A Conversation with Jeff Pidgeon
056: Real Life Pizza Planet Truck
056: Real Life Pizza Planet Truck

Meet the team of pop culture fans who are building a real, working Pizza Planet truck.

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106: Future of Pixar, and Awesome Pixar Artists
106: Future of Pixar, and Awesome Pixar Artists

In this episode, it's time to talk about the future of Pixar, and see what extracurriculars those crazy talented Pixar artists have been up to.

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

086: Mark Walsh
086: Mark Walsh

Director Mark Walsh talks about the short film Partysaurus Rex.

085: News and Contest Announcement!
085: News and Contest Announcement!

Monsters U launches an awesome "fake" website, Pixar to make a TV special, and more!

061: News: November 22, 2011
061: News: November 22, 2011

Pixar releases a new trailer for Brave! Plus, the latest news, including a high end fashion designer basing a new line of clothes on a popular Pixar franchise.

057: News: October 25, 2011
057: News: October 25, 2011

Remembering Steve Jobs, a review of the upcoming short film Air Mater, John Lasseter defends Cars 2 to the New York Times, and more!

037: News: February 21, 2011
037: News: February 21, 2011

The Oscars are this week! Also, the latest news about Planes, the Brad Bird acceptance speech/hostage video, and some old pearls of filmmaking wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg.

008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News
008: News: August 16, 2010 - Special Reaction to DVD News

In this special news episode, I give you a review of Pixar’s entire DVD collection. Two new Pixar DVDs announced for November: Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales!Also, TS3′s new record, and World of Cars Online Community.

004: News: August 2, 2010
004: News: August 2, 2010

How they do Spanish Buzz in Spain; Pixar Museum exhibit hits Oakland, and a new Cars Toon short film about Monster Trucks!

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