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Woody's News Round-Up! (06/12/10)

News Round-Ups Toy Story 3 UP

Everywhere you look, you’re bound to see Toy Story 3. Here at Upcoming Pixar, we’re committed to condensing it all so that you don’t miss a thing!

NYT Covers TS3 Additions: The New York Times is running a feature on six characters that are new to the Toy Story series. With the help of character designed Bob Pauley, Lotso, Dolly, Ken, Mr. Pricklepants, Big Baby and Stretch are profiled. NYT’s article is accompanied by and interactive feature containing slideshows and sound bites from Pauley.

SF Chronicle on Production Babies + Ratzenberger: The San Francisco Chronicle also features Toy Story 3 in two unique articles today. The first analyzes Pixarian children and their influence on the studio’s films. Pixar’s good luck charm, John Ratzenberger, also talks to the Chronicle about reprising the role of Hamm and his history with the studio.

Coming Soon Talks to Lee/Darla: Toy Story 3’s dynamic duo spoke with Coming Soon about their upcoming film. Lee Unkrich and Darla K. Anderson cover everything from the origins of part three to Pixar’s growth throughout the years.

World Cup + Toy Story: The FIFA World Cup is well under way and the characters from Andy’s room want in on the action. A new Toy Story 3 poster (seen to the right) parodies a famous play in soccer history, Hand of God. Pixar also produced fun little animation featuring soccer’s latest stars, the Little Green Men and Rex. [Thanks, Pixarinho]

Up Takes 7 at Key Art Awards: Mixing things up a bit today. Pixar’s 10th feature, Up, took seven prizes at the Key Art Awards this Friday. The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual ceremony honors film marketing of all kinds. A trailer for Monsters, Inc. on Blu-ray also took home an award. See the full list of winners here. Congrats!

Countdown to Toy Story 3: 6 Days Left!

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Last modified: June 12, 2010