'Madagascar' gang leads strong weekend box office Nov 10, 2008
While Pixar Studios has made a name with hyper-realistic renditions of humans and animals (Finding Nemo, WALL E), DreamWorks has carved a niche for its caricatures. (The studio also had Kung Fu Panda this year. (USA Today)
A.M.STIR: Meet the new members of the National Toy Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2008
E. Dory from Finding Nemo. F. Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. (Florida Times-Union)
'Escape 2 Africa': The Hip Are Best When Shaking It Nov 8, 2008
(Quick, who played the sea turtle in "Finding Nemo". Exactly. (Washington Post)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Madagascar 2 Nov 8, 2008
Pixar (Toy Story, Finding Nemo, WALL-E) is the clear avatar of the Walt Disney style, stressing sympathetic characters and seamless storytelling. DreamWorks (the Shrek trilogy, Shark Tale) updates the dazzle and impudence of the Warner Bros. (Time.com)
Rotten Tomatoes Top Animated Films Nov 4, 2008
Finding Nemo (Disney/Pixar, 2003). Fantasia (Disney, 1940). (Suite101.com)
Vanness Wu's long-awaited challenge Nov 2, 2008
And I really enjoy Finding Nemo for it's funny and touching story. That's why I am so excited to be involved in LaMB." Wu, who has released solo albums - including Body Will Sing (2002) and V.Dubb (2007) - and collaborated with international pop artists such as Beyonce Knowles, Coco Lee and Wang Lee Hoom, spent a lot of time practicing with his vocal coach to be able to deliver Jake's voice perfectly. "Doing an animated character's voice is so different than singing or acting. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Movie Review: Roadside Romeo Oct 26, 2008
But lets talk about the animation, agreed that Roadside Romeo looks nowhere as good as Pixar films like Finding Nemo, Ratatouille or the recently released Wall E. But since Romeo has Disney's money, since I am greedy and since I love animated films, I wanted to watch some spectacular animation. That's not to say that it was bad, in fact the main characers had a lot of detail including the fur and the eyes. (India.com)
Disney's desi animation film hits screen Oct 23, 2008
Disney, responsible for hits like "WALL-E", "Ratatouille", "The Incredibles" and "Finding Nemo" through its Pixar Animations Studios arm, first began operations in India in July 2004. It has since secured a foothold in the cable television sector, mainly through its children's outlets the Disney Channel, Hungama TV and Jetix. (India Times)
Labels by the bushel are designer's bounty Oct 20, 2008
Here are a couple from Toy Story, and some from Finding Nemo. Here's a series from Winnie the Pooh. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Are We There Yet? Oct 19, 2008
It's not worth $300 to catch 25 seconds of Finding Nemo. Okay. (San Francisco Chronicle)
This Week: Arts and entertainment picks Oct 13, 2008
It's a chance to relive many of the great scenes from the movies "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and "Toy Story." The extravaganza sets up in Oakland this week, then moves to the HP Pavilion in San Jose next week. $16-$65. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Down Under and Kookaburra in copyright battle Oct 12, 2008
EMI Music and EMI Songs allowed Down Under to be used in such films as Finding Nemo, Kangaroo Jack and Dr Who. Hay and Strykert had received 100 per cent of royalties for Down Under over many years. (NEWS.com.au)
'Disney on Ice' to skate into Tyson Events Center Oct 8, 2008
Those characters will present moments from such Disney films as "The Lion King," "Mulan," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles" and more. Performance times are 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 22; and 1 p.m. Nov. 23. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tina strikes again Oct 6, 2008
News: Are you like that clown fish on Finding Nemo that can only hold one minute of memory in your tiny little head. I used quotes from your own two previous posts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Indian artists gain from art camps Oct 4, 2008
However, young artist Korou K.H. of Manipur - who drew an escapist fish luring a group of people from an open window, reminiscent of the slippery Piscean Nemo in the movie "Finding Nemo" - felt art camps provide great exposure. "This is a great way to exchange and silently hear the seniors out and pick up from their work. Art camps are giving Indian artists great exposure across the world," he said. (India Times)
Stay in Touch Oct 3, 2008
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Bay Area Vista Oct 3, 2008
Academy Award-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) joins us to discuss his current projects including the new movie, WALL-E.. Andrew Stanton shares his thoughts about WALL-E and his own personal inspiration for creating this wonderful and heart-warming Pixar film. (NBC 11, CA)
Lewisville: Shelter closed, but many evacuees staying in local hotels Sep 24, 2008
We had movie night each night where we showed children's movies such as The Bee Movie, Spy Kids, and Finding Nemo. The kids thoroughly enjoyed movie nights, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The treasure in the trash Sep 19, 2008
Stanton was responsible for the phenomenal Finding Nemo and is now riding high on the success of his new film, Wall-e ... When Pixar released Finding Nemo in 2003, it not surprisingly hoped it would hit big, but didn't expect the through-the-ceiling success it enjoyed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Built to last Sep 18, 2008
That's the Pixar hallmark and the reason it has made eight hits in a row, from Toy Story (1 and 2) to A Bug's Life to Finding Nemo, Cars, Monsters, Inc, The Incredibles and Ratatouille ... He has worked on every Pixar feature film and he co-wrote and directed Finding Nemo, winning the company's first Oscar for best animated feature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pixar's new film Wall-E is the result of try, try, again Sep 18, 2008
The animation studio that includes Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles among a long and impressive list of credits has the sort of track record that turns competitors green with envy. But in Sydney recently, director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) revealed a vital piece of information that until now, only his closest associates have been privy to ... The father/son relationship that gives Finding Nemo its heartbeat, for instance, was only resolved during the final stages of production. (Daily Telegraph)
Henflick box-office is no chickenfeed Sep 8, 2008
and Sex And The City has doubled the chick flick quota in the all-time top 50, which includes 25 epic fantasies (such as the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy, and the Harry Potter quintet), 14 family comedies (such as Shrek2, Crocodile Dundee, Babe and Finding Nemo) and, as of this month, four chick flicks (for full details, go to http://blogs. sunherald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Even robots need love Sep 7, 2008
His hits include Toy Story ($361m), Toy Story 2 ($485m), A Bug's Life ($363m), Monsters Inc ($525m) and Finding Nemo ($864m). Those figures make Stanton one of the industry's most bankable men. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Video: The Bonnie Hunt Show Sep 4, 2008
She earned critical acclaim in film, television and theater for roles in films including Jerry Maguire and Finding Nemo. . (TVweek.com)
Oscar winner draws film with crayons Sep 3, 2008
The film draws easy comparisons to "The Little Mermaid" and "Finding Nemo." But unlike "The Little Mermaid," Miyazaki's underworld setting is not pristine. And unlike "Finding Nemo," he doesn't create an environment that approaches realism. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Interview with PIXAR Animator Gini ... Sep 2, 2008
She moved to San Francisco and worked as an animator on films such as Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. Check out Santos' in-depth conversation about here. (Suite101.com)
Couple vow to rise above floodwaters Aug 31, 2008
"We're going to get through this, with love for each other, my husband and I, and love of our family and friends. There's no other way. As Nemo says, 'Keep swimming,' " she said, quoting the cartoon fish in the hit movie "Finding Nemo.". Family, friends and church members are helping the couple navigate the maze of recovery after Fay wreaked havoc on their Cocoanut Drive home in west Cocoa. (Florida Today)
These movies' characters have forgotten more than we know Aug 28, 2008
FINDING NEMO (2003): Never in the annals of Disney animation has there been a figure as tragic as Dory, a well-meaning blue tang with severe short-term memory loss. Although her condition is played for laughs, there is a sense of pathos in the character's struggle to thrive, survive and eventually contribute despite her debilitating condition. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sullivan, Rice knickered Aug 27, 2008
The next movie from the production house that has produced two Toy Story movies, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Ratatoille is Up. "The best way I can describe it is it's sort of a senior citizen action film," Stanton said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Weigh in: The funniest films of the last 25 years gallery Aug 27, 2008
I know you are all about The Incredibles, but please rewatch Finding Nemo. Its just as sweet and heartwarming as your remember, but you clearly forgot that its the funniest movie, animated or otherwise, in years. (Entertainment Weekly)
How Nemo really finds his way home Aug 27, 2008
How does the orange clownfish aka Nemo from the movie "Finding Nemo" really find its way home. It turns out the colorful saltwater fish can sniff for leaves that fall into the sea from rainforests growing on the islands near. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Enduring Durie Aug 25, 2008
Pixar Animation Studios has scored nine consecutive box office successes, including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Ratatouille ... Pixar Animation Studios has scored nine consecutive box office successes, including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Ratatouille ... Pixar Animation Studios has scored nine consecutive box office successes, including Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Terrorist Librarian Goes by 'Finding Nemo' Aug 22, 2008
Finding Nemo, the Terrorist Librarian ... Nemo a name snatched from the title character of the 2003 Disney/Pixar movie "Finding Nemo" has compiled a comprehensive archive of virtual terrorist training manuals and posted them all online. (Fox News)
A giant bleep for mankind Aug 16, 2008
At that single meeting, the writer-director Andrew Stanton and his colleagues sketched out on napkins the ideas for A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo - and one more movie, about a lonely robot left behind when humans abandon Earth. His name was Wall-E.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Aug 15, 2008
(John Doman, Pioneer Press)Stevon Stibbins' eyes are fixed on the TV playing 'Finding Nemo' when his mother asks the 2-year-old to point to his heart. WASHINGTON Russia's military offensive into Georgia has jolted the Bush administration's ties with Moscow, senior officials said Thursday, forcing a reassessment of U.S. dealings with Russia and jeopardizing talks on everything from halting Iran's nuclear ambitions to cooperating on missile defenses. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
A narrative drive stuck in warp Aug 14, 2008
But even more important, Pixar would make movie history with such family classics as Toy Story and Finding Nemo, defining the gold standard not just for digital animation but for cinematic narrative, period. Which makes the release of The Clone Wars all the more poignant and fraught with some pathos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
If Disney has its way, Mickey Mouse will be more interactive Aug 14, 2008
"CMU is No. 1 in the world, and that was obvious to Disney," he said, noting that advances in computer technology led to creation of Pixar and its documented success with computer graphics and animation in such films as "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles," and "Ratatouille.". Developing a relationship with Carnegie Mellon represents Disney's attempt to create "the perfect collaboration of industry, academics, art and science," Marks said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Star Wars: Journey to meet the N.H. Mandalorians Aug 14, 2008
Animated features like "Finding Nemo" and "Toy Story" were blockbuster hits. I think George Lucas would like this movie to be the biggest animated movie ever. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
ETH Zurich creates new lab with Walt Disney Aug 12, 2008
Pixar Animation Studios are the creators of the animated feature films "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo". To download images, please go to. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Disney, CMU team up on robotics, animation Aug 12, 2008
"CMU is No. 1 in the world, and that was obvious to Disney," he said, noting that advances in computer technology led to creation of Pixar and its documented success with computer graphics and animation in such films as "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles," and "Ratatouille.". Developing a relationship with Carnegie Mellon represents Disney's attempt to create "the perfect collaboration of industry, academics, art and science," Dr. Marks said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Will the 'Pineapple Express' gang ever be up for Oscars? Aug 10, 2008
Other funny films have received screenplay nominations like "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Big." Heck, three lighthearted cartoons even received bids: "The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo" and "Ratatouille.". But when academy voters acknowledge comedy films with writing nominations, they usually prefer work by members of Hollywood's inner circle. (Los Angeles Times)
Trashy romance Aug 10, 2008
Its a formula that has driven the animation studio through its 20 years of existence, producing a hitherto unbroken string of eight hugely successful blockbuster movies between 1995 and 2007 Toy Story 1 , A Bugs Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Ratatouille. Along the way, it picked up three Academy Awards for best animated feature (for the 2003 Finding Nemo, The Incredibles the following year, and last years Ratatouille) ... Years later during the production of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Lord of the Light Side Aug 9, 2008
But even more important, Pixar would make movie history with such family classics as "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo," defining the artistic gold standard not just for digital animation but for cinematic narrative, period. Which makes this weekend's release of "The Clone Wars" all the more poignant, even fraught with pathos. (Washington Post)
'Up' And Coming: 3-D Pixar Movie Tells A 'Coming Of Old Age' Story, Director Says Aug 8, 2008
At their heart, most of Pixar's films are about connecting: a father with his son in "Finding Nemo," a hero with his family in "The Incredibles," a little robot with the whole universe in "WALL-E.". Pixar's newest film, "Up," came from a. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Popular summer pets in Japan Aug 4, 2008
Assuming that the zarigani was a male, my son Ken and I named it Wilmo (names combined from the movies Freeing Willy and Finding Nemo). Wilmo recoiled and snuggled under the seashells at the slightest movement, playing hide-and-seek with us. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Animation Camp: Students use computers to create art Jul 30, 2008
Someday, they could turn out products similar to films such as "Finding Nemo.". But creating a full-length movie is a far off goal for the students, who are still learning to manipulate simple cones, cubes and spheres into 3-D objects. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Buyers flock to 'The Passion of the Christ' - Sep. 1, 2004 Jul 29, 2008
1 million copies of the Mel Gibson film; trails the 8 million by 'Finding Nemo ... 1 million copies trails the one-day sales record of 8 million by "Finding Nemo," it's a significant number considering "The Passion" is rated R and has sub-titles, said Scott Hettrick, editor-in-chief of DVD Exclusive. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Jul 29, 2008
Animated films top the sales - Finding Nemo sold eight million in one day. More than six million Christian homes received e-mails about the DVD release of the controversial religious epic, and churches were also offered deals on bulk orders of the film. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
While Comic-Cons past have heralded the advent of such future blockbusters as 300 and Superman Returns, this year only Jon Favreaus new Marvel entry starring Robert Downey, Jr. as the mighty Iron Man roused the fan hordes in the 6000-seat Hall H to rise up and give a standing O. The crowds also responded well to Pixar's Wall-E, from Finding Nemo creator Andrew Stanton, about a robot trash compactor left behind on earth, who is being "voiced" by sound wizard Ben Burtt, who created the... (Variety)
Alpine Pictures, Inc Signs Jim Belushi to the Iconic Role of The Lion in Their Upcoming Animated Feature Film Dorothy of OZ. Jul 27, 2008
Ryan J. Carroll, CEO of Alpine, shared, "I've been a huge fan of Jim's for many years and am pleased and excited to be working with a fellow Chicagoan on this project." Dorothy of OZ is being produced by Bonne Radford (Curious George, The Road to El Dorado, and Balto), directed by Daniel St Pierre (Everyone's Hero, Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey, and Sheepish) and cast by Mathew Jon Beck (CSA) (The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, Inc.). SOURCE Alpine Pictures. (PR Newswire)
* [FILM REVIEW] The last robot standing Jul 25, 2008
Andrew Stanton, the human behind 'Finding Nemo,' brings robot WALL-E to life ... In 2003, audiences, and later the Oscars, reacted swimmingly to the writer-director's fish tale, Finding Nemo ... On a personal level, Finding Nemo was a turning point, says the filmmaker. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Calibrate your HDTV for a better picture Jul 25, 2008
THX-certified DVDs include popular titles like "Monsters, Inc." and "Finding Nemo." Check other DVDs produced by LucasArts or Pixar. To get the most from the Optimizer, you need blue-filter glasses. (USA Today -- Tech)
Review: Wall-E Jul 21, 2008
Yep, the studio that gave us Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and last year s Ratatouille presents another movie so good looking, you ll need to tie string around your head to stop your jaw thunking to the ground. It s just a pity the story doesn t quite match the visual impact. (Mirror.co.uk)
Disney Daze will draw Magic Kingdom fans Jul 21, 2008
Baxter supervised the creation of such Disneyland attractions as the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, the Indiana Jones Adventure and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Disney Daze concludes on Aug. 3 with an 8 a.m. breakfast with the Disney speakers. (Fresno Bee)
Exclusive: WALL-E star Sigourney Weaver on her mum Jul 19, 2008
The latest animated adventure from Pixar - the studio behind Finding Nemo and The Incredibles - it's the tale of a lovable robot ... "Wall-E is in cinemas nationwide from today.Wall-E count down1969 THE year Hello Dolly, WALL-E's favourite movie, was made. He watches it repeatedly in the film.Eve: The "Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator" monitors plant life on Earth to assess when it will be safe for humans to return. The sophisticated robot (voiced by Elissa Knight) is WALL-E's love... (Mirror.co.uk)
Undersea volcanic rocks offer storage for greenhouse gases Jul 18, 2008
"Forty million is about the opening-day box office for Finding Nemo," Goldberg said. The concept of ocean carbon sequestration could be a big deal in our opinion. (TG Daily)
Mini Movie Reviews Jul 18, 2008
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The Pixar Philosophy Jul 17, 2008
Andrew Stanton has been with Pixar since the early days, co-directing A Bug's Life and directing Finding Nemo and WALL-E. He's also contributed to the writing of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and WALL-E. He'll next be involved in an adaptation of John Carter of Mars which will mix live action with animation ... David DeVan is an animator at Pixar and has been with the company since A Bug's Life, working on Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The... (IGN FilmForce)
Undersea Volcanic Rocks Offer Vast Repository For Greenhouse Gas, Says Study Jul 15, 2008
"Forty million is about the opening-day box office for Finding Nemo," said Goldberg. We need policy change now, to energize research beyond our coastlines. (Science Daily)
A star is Bourne thanks to DVD sales Jul 14, 2008
The best-selling DVDs of all time: 1 Finding Nemo; 2 Shrek 2; 3 Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban; 4 Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers; 5 Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. The best-selling DVDs this year: 1 Underbelly; 2 Ratatouille; 3 Hairspray; 4 Family Guy: Blue Harvest; 5 The Bourne Ultimatum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A juggernaut named Pixar Jul 13, 2008
"Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "The Incredibles," "Ratatouille": Anyone who has been around kids in the past decade is well aware of the company's runaway, inimitable success ... When Rockport native Andrew Stanton made a long pitch to Lasseter about his idea for a film called "Finding Nemo," about a clownfish and his journey to find his missing son, Lasseter listened politely to the hourlong monologue, then joked, "You had me at 'fish.' " By this point in the book, the tales of the making of each... (Boston Globe)
Can Wall-E Win Best Picture? Jul 8, 2008
Can Wall-E Win Best Picture. Wall-E Win Best Picture. (Time.com)
Wall-E is Hollywood's new star, so why is he causing an eco row? Jul 6, 2008
This is the scenario of the latest computer-animated film from Pixar, the studio on a winning streak after Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Ratatouille. At the top of the US box office rankings and lauded by critics, it looks set to at least match the wild popularity of its predecessors. (The Observer)
‘WALLE' is charming and entertaining for all ages Jul 5, 2008
I think families should flock to meet WALLE. WALLE was directed and co-written by masterful storyteller Andrew Stanton ( Finding Nemo, Cars ). When the movie opens, 700 years have passed since humans inhabited Earth. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Animated film is a real winner Jul 5, 2008
Since Toy Story, the CGI-animated features have dominated the box office, with the most breathtaking work being that in Finding Nemo (2003), a brilliantly animated film that was also wildly entertaining and fun to watch. So popular were these films that a brand new Academy Award was created to present to the best animated feature film each year, as the flesh-and-blood pictures were being threatened by the presence of such brilliance in the world of animation. (Newsdurhamregion.com)
