'Toy Story' maker Lasseter earns producer prize Oct 23, 2009
Lasseter directed 1995's "Toy Story," the first feature-length computer-animated movie, and "Toy Story 2," along with "A Bug's Life" and "Cars." He oversees animation at both Pixar and Disney. Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Life award for Toy Story creator Oct 22, 2009
Lasseter went on to oversee the production of its sequel Toy Story II, Cars and A Bug's Life. Up is the current release from the Pixar stable. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Two-Faced Ideology of Pixar Oct 9, 2009
Film-crit site The House Next Door is holding a Pixar symposium, and D. W. Gardner takes a look at the ethical worlds of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Up, and others. The Two-Faced Ideology of Pixar. (The American Conservative)
Citizens express discontent at Fort Madison Tea Party Sep 16, 2009
Comments ranged from Michelle Rettinger who was upset that her kindergartener was subjected to Obama talking to her daughter in a school address to Olson making a reference to the Disney/Pixar Film A Bug's Life when the grasshoppers said if the ants ever figure out how much they outnumber them, they would be in trouble. We are the ants, he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The flair up there Sep 11, 2009
George Lucas has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to the Pixar directors: creative head Lasseter (Toy Story 1 and 2, A Bug's Life, Cars), Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E), Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille), Pete Docter (Up, Monsters, Inc.) and Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3). While in town, they have conducted a masterclass and unveiled the stu 00004000 dio's 3-D versions of the first two Toy Story films and Unkrich discussed his directing of Toy Story 3, which will launch in 3-D and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Emeryville's transformation Jun 22, 2009
It is the home of Pixar Animation Studios, which created "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life" and "Ratatouille," as well as leading biotech and software firms, including Novartis (formerly Chiron), LeapFrog, Sendmail, Bayer and MobiTV.. Emeryville is also a major transportation hub. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lasseter Buzzes Over 'Bug's Life's' New Life Jun 2, 2009
Appropriately, the groundbreaking movie is the ant-filled "A Bug's Life," which has just made its debut on Blu-ray and been re-released as a deluxe edition DVD (Walt Disney Home Entertainment). The film's pioneering director, Jon Lasseter, considers "A Bug's Life" one of the most important -- if not the most important films Pixar has ever produced -- even over "Toy Story," which earned him a special achievement Oscar ... "The difference between the release of 'Toy Story' and 'A Bug's Life' is... (KERO 23, CA)
Animators go extra mile to make 'Up' May 29, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO - There's a reason most Disney/Pixar movies - "Cars," "A Bug's Life," "WALL-E" - feature cute cars, bizarre bugs and rambunctious robots. People aren't easy to animate. (Fresno Bee)
Movie Review: Up May 29, 2009
the latest from Pete Docter and Bob Peterson (A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc.) is a triumphant testament to the power of story. It's a "coming of old age" film makes audiences howl with laughter one minute and wipe away tears the next. (Suite101.com)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (May 24) May 24, 2009
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New on DVD: Morrison concert, 'Valkyrie' May 22, 2009
Also due are Tom Cruise's WWII offering in Valkyrie, the box-office hit comedy Paul Blart, Mall Cop, plus a handful of Blu-ray releases, including A Bug's Life and Saturday Night Fever ... A Bug's Life (1998, Pixar/Disney, G, $40): A clever variation on The Seven Samurai's premise plus Kevin Spacey's expert voice/image match-up as the grasshopper villain are enough by themselves. (USA Today -- Life)
A Bug's Life BD May 21, 2009
IGN: A Bug's Life Review ... A Bug's Life Blu-ray Review ... Taking its inspiration from The Seven Samurai and the old fable about the ant and the grasshopper, A Bug's Life, the story centers on Flik (voiced by Dave Foley), an inventive young ant who lives in a colony terrorized by a swarm of brutish grasshoppers. (IGN FilmForce)
John Ratzenberger: A Bug's Life May 20, 2009
With A Bug's Life on Blu-ray disc, actor John Ratzenberger discusses his role as P.T. Flea, and his involvement with Nuts, Bolts majigs. The 1998 Pixar hit, A Bug's Life, is now available on Blu-ray disc. (Suite101.com)
Bonnie Hunt, Melina Kanakaredes and Dr. Ruth Westheimer Lend Their Support to Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit May 14, 2009
Her film credits include Rain Man, Dave, Jerry McGuire, The Green Mile, Jumanji, Random Hearts, Only You, Cheaper By The Dozen, Cheaper By The Dozen 2, Beethoven, Beethoven's 2nd, A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc., Cars, as well the films Stolen Summer, Loggerheads, I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With and Patriots. Ms. Hunt raises funds to sponsor research for treatments and cures for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, and she also gives her time and support to organizations such as the Make-A-Wish... (PR Newswire)
Pixar's upwards journey May 14, 2009
Disney continued to co-produce and distribute Pixar's films, with 1998's A Bug's Life becoming another sizeable hit. Relations were strained, however, by Disney's contention that Toy Story 2 - a straight-to-video title considered strong enough to warrant a theatrical release - was not covered by their three-picture deal. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
What to Do When the Dow Hits 7,500 May 6, 2009
After fine-tuning his process, he moved on to the company that would become Pixar, where he's won two Academy Awards and churned out a string of blockbuster hits that included Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Cars. Oh, and let's not forget -- he and Steve Jobs later sold Pixar to Disney for a cool $7. (MSNBC -- Business)
Up to Open Cannes '09 Mar 20, 2009
He served as a storyboard artist on A Bug's Life, and wrote the initial story treatment for Toy Story 2 ... John Lasseter is Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Oscar-winning director or producer of Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille and WALL.E.. (IGN FilmForce)
Hollywood Icons Take Part in Tribute to Akira Kurosawa and Launch of Online Film School Mar 19, 2009
The day would have marked the 99th birthday of Kurosawa, one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema inspiring such films as Star Wars, A Fistful of Dollars, the Magnificent Seven, Last Man Standing, A Bug's Life, Lucky Number Sleven and Vantage Point. (Photo: ). (PR Newswire)
Peter Sohn Directs Disney/Pixar's P... Mar 13, 2009
By now everyone knows that Pixar's next feature length flick will be , brought to you by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, the folks who unleashed A Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. on a helpless public (not really: those were really great films, but it sounds good, don't it. . (Suite101.com)
Disne/Pixar Up Final Trailer Mar 8, 2009
The final trailer for , the new film from writer/directors Pete Docter and Bob Peterson (A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc.), feels exactly like this. It's clear that the duo are crafting one heck of an adventure comedy (Peterson also helped write Andrew Stanton's Finding Nemo) filled with some of the biggest animated laughs since. (Suite101.com)
State College High alumnus nominated for Oscar Feb 20, 2009
Since Doug joined Pixar, he helped animate Toy Story, the company's first feature film, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life and Finding Nemo. But the big jump arose when he sought to direct. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Learn about cicadas at First Parish service. Feb 8, 2009
Learn about cicadas at First Parish service. - Maynard, MA - The Beacon-Villager. (Beacon Villager, MA)
John and Miley have chemistry Feb 7, 2009
John, who also gave us A Bug's Life and Cars, spoke of the huge commitments dedicated to filmmaking. Talented. (The Sun)
