John Lasseter

‘Frozen’ trailer spotlights comedic characters in Disney feature

2013-06-19 14:03:20

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With 'Frozen,' Disney gets animated in colder climes [Trailer]

2013-06-18 11:25:00

It wasn’t that long ago when Disney was struggling to revive a moribund animation division while its powerhouse subsidiary Pixar was on a serious roll. Things look a little different these days. “Cars 2” and “Brave,” both...

'Monsters University' premiere or frat party?

2013-06-18 11:54:00

Cheerleaders flipped and cart-wheeled their way down the monster-blue carpet along with a marching band and giant film characters Monday at the premiere of "Monsters University" at the El Capitan Theatre. Celebrities, including star Billy Crystal, and...

16 young filmmakers named winners of student Academy Awards

2013-06-08 21:15:00

Sixteen young filmmakers took home prizes Saturday night at the 2013 Student Academy Awards at a ceremony at the Motion Picture Academy's�Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Comedian and former Student Academy Award winner Bob Saget served as emcee...

Young filmmakers excitedly gather for Student Oscars

2013-06-08 06:30:00

On Tuesday, Wouter Bouvijn left his home in Belgium for his dream trip to Hollywood. Wednesday morning, the 25-year-old filmmaker from Deinze, a small municipality in East Flanders, sat in the lobby of the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, jet-lagged but...

Exclusive: Disney Animation announces first Marvel movie, ‘Big Hero 6′

2013-05-09 08:23:31

Disney unveils plan for first animated Marvel film

2013-05-09 08:00:00

The studio behind the animated fantasies "Bambi," "Dumbo" and '"The Lion King" has a new kind of hero tale on the way — a Marvel Comics one. Walt Disney Animation Studios on Thursday announced plans to release "Big Hero 6," an action-comedy inspired...

Disney trots out 'Monsters University,' Johnny Depp in Las Vegas

2013-04-17 15:08:00

LAS VEGAS -- The cavalcade of A-list stars continued to descend upon Caesars Palace here Wednesday, as Johnny Depp turned up to wow movie theater owners at CinemaCon, days after Brad Pitt put in a surprise appearance. Depp's arrival to tout Disney's...

Producers Guild inaugural Digital VIP awards find opulent setting

2013-04-12 14:31:00

The Producers Guild of America honored nine people for their contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytelling in an event held in the Bel Air mansion of entrepreneur Elon Musk. The Digital VIP awards celebration attracted...

Oscars: Pes aims for a long shelf life with 'Fresh Guacamole' buzz

2013-02-23 10:00:00

Steven Spielberg was inspired by Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Ben Affleck was provoked by a Middle Eastern hostage tale. Adam Pesapane wanted to transform a hand grenade into an avocado. All three directors will walk the red carpet...

Disney unveils plans to revive its video game business

2013-01-15 15:55:00

Long stuck in low gear, Walt Disney Co.’s video game division is aiming for infinity. The entertainment conglomerate on Tuesday unveiled plans for a high-stakes initiative called Disney Infinity that could determine the success or failure of its...

Reality TV is dangerous work! 'Texas Chainsaw' massacres 'Hobbit.'

2013-01-07 08:14:00

After the coffee. Before getting over the Redskins' loss to Seattle. The Skinny: Nice to have new episodes of "The Good Wife" back on CBS. It helped me salvage a depressing Sunday of football. Monday's headlines include a look at the dangers of...

Director Lee Unkrich , holding the Oscar for animated feature for "Toy Story 3," is reaping the reward, but did know that it would be a big chore. "When John Lasseter asked me to direct this movie, I was completely flattered, but then I wanted to throw up because I knew it was a huge, crushing

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