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Onward is out on Disney+ in the US now. For those of us that are still waiting for it to release in other countries, I’m afraid the news is quite vague, but Disney+ is working as quickly as they can to try and make it available more internationally. Here is a quote from a Disney+ spokesperson (thanks to Metro):
‘There are operational complexities involved in delivering the movie and making it available across multiple platforms on a global scale. We are happy to be able to offer the movie in the US now, and will continue working to broaden availability as quickly as we can.”
Some deleted scenes were posted in celebration of the Disney+ release.
‘Sirens’: This deleted scene even features a central character that ended up being cut from the movie – Jenny.
‘Partnership’: We find out more about Jenny in this scene. In the end, the focus needed to be more on the brothers and their relationship, and seemingly Jenny just got in the way of that.
‘Training’: This training sequence ended up being incorporated into other scenes in the movie. It’s interesting seeing the staff functioning in a different way here – it using up different ‘elements’ is a fun idea.
‘Unstoppable’: THIS IS THE MOST EMOTIONAL ONE AND I’M NOT SURE I CAN EVEN TALK ABOUT IT IN DEPTH. Please watch it.
Pixar-themed video call backgrounds
With the world being thrust into this weird virtual reality where suddenly everyone is using video calls for communication with friends and family and for conference meetings, Pixar have had the great idea of posting some backgrounds that can be used. You can find out what’s on offer and how to use them here.
Some more insights into Onward
Director Dan Scanlon did a live-tweet ‘watch-together’ session for Onward last week, which gave us a real insight into how the story came about and why certain scenes played out like they did. Here are some of our personal favourites:
The lines said between Dad and Barley were recorded by @prattprattpratt and Kyle. Just incase we needed to hear some sound poke through. But we didn't. No one else has heard them or well. #PixarOnward
— Dan Scanlon (@MrDanScanlon) April 4, 2020
A Quest of Yore board game is going to come out later in the year! It will look and play just like Barley's game. #OnwardPixar https://t.co/UyN03pwK0R
— Dan Scanlon (@MrDanScanlon) April 4, 2020
The reason Dad's socks are purple is because I knew the sky was going to turn purple when the sun went down so we wanted to set up purple as Dad's color for this ending. #PixarOnward
— Dan Scanlon (@MrDanScanlon) April 4, 2020
Can’t wait to watch it again with all this newfound knowledge! And yes – A Quest of Yore is going to be a physical thing! It’s already a guide book which is currently available to buy at book stores, Disney Books, and Amazon. The board game is releasing later this year.
We hope everyone’s keeping safe and looking after each other and themselves during this difficult time! We’ll be aiming to post more regularly to keep people’s feeds filled with some more positive things.
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]]>Toy Story 4 – The Number One Movie In the World!
Toy Story 4 has been the number one movie in the world for two weeks running! If you’re into box-office ratings, then no, it hasn’t been doing as well as other Pixar movies – Incredibles 2 is still staying strong as Pixar’s most successful movie (at least in terms of box-office performance). Toy Story 4 brought in just over $120 million in its opening weekend, so it’s by no means a flop. Are box-office figures the best way to measure a movie’s success anyway? I don’t think so.
Reviews have also been hugely positive – people’s hearts all around the world have been captured by the movie’s surprising messages. Forky has become an instant favourite, Bo’s return has inspired generations, and the ending has sparked debates. We can’t wait to see how Toy Story 4 settles into being part of the franchise, and part of the world!
A Recreation Of Woody’s Old Character Design
Now instead of looking forward, let’s cast our minds back to the original Toy Story. In fact, let’s cast our minds back even further to when the concept of Woody was first being conceived. The toys went through a lot of redesigns – one of Woody’s first looks was of an old, western ventriloquist doll.
Old concept art for Woody by the great Bud Luckey
The Unit Photographer Steven Wong Jr. of Laika Studios is currently documenting, through his Instagram, the process of artist Michelle Mello creating a hand-made puppet of this old Woody design. It’s absolutely fascinating, and the final reveal is very soon! Click on through to Steven Wong Jr.’s Instagram below to catch up:
Swipe left to see legendary animator and character designer Bud Luckey’s original concept and follow along for each step as Michelle handcrafts Woody from sketch to finished #puppet!? . . . . . . . . . ?: @stevenwongjr ?: Bud Luckey #characterdesign #stopmotionanimation #animation #modelmaking #claymation #miniatureart #makersgonnamake #artistsofinstagram#maker #sculpey #filmmaking #sculpt #miniatures #pixar #makerslife #visualeffects #characteranimation #stopmotion #puppets #handmade #puppetmaking #sculpture #instaart #disneyanimation #disney #toystory4 #disneypixarThe post Toy Story 4 Continues To Be The Number One Movie In The World appeared first on Upcoming Pixar.
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For old fans of Disney California Adventure, “A Bug’s Land” is likely to bring back a lot of fond memories. It was closed in September of last year, making room for the future (a new Marvel-themed land). It may serve as some solace to learn that Heimlich, who was the star of the attraction “Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train”, has found a new home back at Pixar Studios.
Homecoming! #Heimlich #ChewChewTrain #aBugsLife #Pixar #JoeRanftRIP pic.twitter.com/iLDbWnKjoE
— Lee Unkrich (@leeunkrich) January 25, 2019
Tempting New Toy Story Merchandise
With Toy Story 4 just around the corner, companies are making use of the franchise’s spotlight by releasing all sorts of new Toy Story-themed merchandise.
Korean beauty brand “innisfree” has released a skincare and make-up collection inspired by our favourite Toy Story characters. Mr Potato Head hand cream? Yes please.
Pixarpalooza Origins
Find out how the Pixarpalooza began in this endearing hand-drawn short posted on Pixar’s twitter.
Two Toys With A Twitter Account
Just today, recently revealed Toy Story 4 characters Ducky and Bunny (who appear to live at a carnival) got their very own Twitter account: @duckyandbunny! They seem to have found someone’s lost phone and are using it to share blurry pictures, selfies, and obscene amounts of emojis. It’s interesting that they’re classing a smartphone as a ‘toy’ – maybe this is something that will be explored in Toy Story 4 this summer?
This new toy is AMAZING! Wow it’s so much better than staring into the distance for years on end. Now we can just stare at a rectangle from the future!
— Ducky and Bunny (@duckyandbunny) January 30, 2019
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