Billy Crystal talks "Monsters University"

The L.A. Times caught up with Billy Crystal last week, and Monsters U. came up in the convo.

Here's what he had to say:

"It’s really a great script, it’s really funny. That’s why I’m a little hoarse. I spent five-and-a-half hours today for our fourth session,” says the actor/comedian, who reprises his role as Mike Wazowski in the Monsters, Inc. prequel.

"This movie ends where the other one starts. It’s college pranks with monsters. And I wear a retainer. Mike has a retainer"

You can read Crystal's complete comments over at the Times' Hero Complex.

Monsters University releases in theaters June 21, 2013.

Toy Story Triology on Blu-Ray 3D

My Goodness..............it's been a while since i posted on here....... my apologies....

Anywho.......if you like 3D, then your in for a surprise;

Introducing the DVD Blu-ray 3D box set of all three Toy Story movies. You can either get them that way, or buy each one individually. Point beng, is that they are now available to watch in blu-ray 3D.

I have a feeling that we'll be seeing many other pixar films (Finding Nemo, Wall-E, etc.) update to DVD blu-ray 3D in the future. This 3D will certainly be a trend.

This releases on Noember 1st, the same day that Cars 2 releases on dvd.

Amazon has it listed for pre-order.

Brave: Teaser Poster & Concept Art

Check out the newly released teaser poster of Brave, releasing everywhere in 2012. It looks absolutely stunning! What a beauty!

And then there are newly released concept arts of 4 characters;

Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), The Witch (Julie Walters), Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson) and Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson).

The characters look wonderful, especially our main character Princess Merida.

Expect to see the first movie trailer for Brave, releasing in front of Cars 2 in theaters.

Cars 2 Clips: "Japan Night Race", "Wasabi" & "Getting Mater out of the Pits"

Check out three newly released Cars 2 clips. Cars 2 releases this Friday.

Cars 2 Clips: "Carmac Chase" & "Mater's Disguises"

We're just two weeks away from Cars 2!!! And with that, comes two more clips. This first one is a continuation of the "british intelligence" clip featuring McMissile and Mater meeting at the airport. This time, we get to see a little part of the car chase with our two lemons, Grem and Acer.

This second clip introduces us to the spy train named Stephenson who works with Finn. In this clip, Mater puts on different disguises using advanced technology.........voice activated by the way.....

Cars 2 Still: McQueen & The Topolinos!

Check out the new image still featuring McQueen with both of the Topolinos. The Topolinos are the uncle and aunt of Guido. McQueen and the rest of his pit crew gang stay at their home for the World Grand Prix race in Italy. Vanessa Redgrave will perform the voice of Mama Topolino, while famed actress Sophia Loren will perform the voice of her in non-english versions of Cars 2 in italian............Why not just have Sophia voice Mama for the english version!!!! Sophia is a better fit for the part in my opinion rather Mrs. Redgrave, who by the way, is also voicing the Queen......

Cars 2 Clips: "Japan Race Party w/ Francesco" & "British Intelligence"

Check out two more clips for Cars 2 released by Disney Pixar on their youtube channel. The first clip features Francesco and McQueen and the Tokyo race party.

This second clip is the same as the first one that they released except this has a few more seconds of film. You'll also notice that the music and sound effects have changed.

Cars 2 Clip: "Japan Race Party"

Check out this new clip from Cars 2, giving us our first look at the new characters Lewis Hamilton and Jeff Grovette. We also get to see the Zen Master. We've been getting quite a few clips from the movie in these last couple of days, since it opens in 22 days. Keep them clips coming Pixar!! Cars 2 opens June 24th.

New Cars 2 Clip: Meet Finn McMissile

Disney Pixar has released a new Cars 2 clip on their youtube channel, featuring Finn McMissile and Mater at the airport.

Cars 2: Spy Cars Like Us & New Clip "Tokyo Race"

Check out the new Cars 2 featurette "Spy Cars Like Us" featured on the Cars 2 website.

And now check out this funny clip featuring McQueen and Francesco at the start of the Tokyo Race.

Brave: First Animated Image Still

Check out this animated image still from Brave of Princess Merida, the main protagonist of the film. A few months ago, we were given a look at the concept art of this same image.......now, look at the difference! Amazing. By the way, I should mention that the first trailer for Brave will be seen in front of Cars 2 in the movie theaters. I'm sure we'll see something online before it shows in the theater. Brave releases in summer of 2012.

Cars 2: State Farm Commercial

State farm insurance, sponsor of Cars 2 "Agents on Mission Tour" has released it's new commercial featuring characters from the film including the carified state farm agent and pittys! By the way, that voice doing Finn is NOT Michael Caine.........

Pixar: Character 3D Poster

Check out this really cool character poster created by Pixar for a spot in the Vanity Magazine. Photo is from director Lee Unkrich, who shared it on his twitter. Can you spot your fav. characters? I like how they put Lotso underneath the seat! I guess he got a little break from being on the front hood of the garbage truck.

Cars 2: Lego Trailer

Check out this awesome Cars 2 lego trailer made for Disney Pixar by Lego. All stop motion.

Cars 2: Special Featurette

Check out the new Cars 2 featurette video, showing new footage from the film and behind the scenes. John Lasseter gives us a more in depth explanation about the story line. Cars 2 hits theaters June 24th.

Cars 2: Special Look "Spy School"

Check out this special video "Spy School" with Finn, Holley and Mater in Cars 2 that aired on Disney Channel. Again, its in poor quality thanks to the blogger........i do apologize.

Cars 2 Soundtrack: Track Listings

Amazon has added the track listings to their Cars 2 soundtrack listing. With 26 tracks of music in total, there are 5 songs and 21 musical scores composed by Michael Giacchino. Here are the track names:

1. You Might Think Performed by Weezer

2. Collision Of Worlds Performed by Brad Paisley and Robbie Williams

3. Mon Caeur Fait Vroum (My Heart Goes Vroom) Performed by Bénabar

4. Nobody's Fool Performed by Brad Paisley

5. Polyrhythm Performed by Perfume

6. Turbo Transmission Score

7. It's Finn McMissile! Score

8. Mater The Waiter Score

9. Radiator Reunion Score

10. Cranking Up The Heat Score

11. Towkyo Takeout Score

12. Tarmac The Magnificent Score

13. Whose Engine Is This? Score

14. History's Biggest Loser Cars Score

15. Mater Of Disguise Score

16. Porto Corsa Score

17. The Lemon Pledge Score

18. Mater's Getaway Score

19. Mater Warns McQueen Score

20. Going To The Backup Plan Score

21. Mater's The Bomb Score

22. Blunder And Lightning Score

23. The Other Shoot Score

24. Axlerod Exposed Score

25. The Radiator Springs Gran Prix Score

26. The Turbomater Score

Cars 2 Character: Crabby the Boat

Pixar has released another new character in Cars 2: Crabby the Boat. You may remember him from the beginning of the Cars 2 trailer out on the ocean carrying Finn McMissile. He will be voiced by Sig Hansen, the actual Captain of the Northwestern boats on his Discovery TV Show "Deadliest Catch". Crabby's whole design is based after Sig Hansen's boats, with the word Northwestern on his sides and the initials in the front "SH", standing for Sig Hansen's father named Sverre Hansen, who built the Northwestern boat.

Official Description:

Unfortunately, that hasn't been released yet.

But in the meantime, check out this video clip of Crabby in the ocean. He may be a small boat compared to others, but his wise confidence makes up for it...........

Also, check out this image shot of Crabby with Finn McMissile:

Cars 2 releases this Friday, June 24th.

Monsters University Official Synopsis & Logo

Pixar has released an official synopsis and a hi-res logo for Monsters University:

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Monsters University releases on June 21, 2013 in 3D. It will reunite the voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman.

Cars 2: New Clip and Fourth Trailer Debut

Check out the new and final last theatrical trailer for Cars 2. It features so much more new footage. Also, the song "You Might Think" is on here, originally by "Cars", is sung by the band Weezer for Cars 2.

And with the release of the new Cars 2 trailer, comes this new clip of Mater using a very complicated bathroom in Tokyo.

Cars 2: Soundtrack Details Released

On June 14th, the Cars 2 soundtrack will be available for purchase on CD and digital download. Today, we are learning new details of the songs that will be on it. Just like the original Cars soundtrack, Cars 2 will feature both songs and original songs made for the film. Brad Paisley who worked on the first Cars, will return with two new songs for Cars 2, working with Robbie Williams, a well known Britain recording song artist who has sold 57 billion albums worldwide.

Beginning with the Cars 2 "Original Songs":

The first song is called "Collision of Worlds" written and performed as a duet by Brad and Robbie. Robbie says "It's an international kind of song that's inspired by very much of the film - it wouldn't exist if it weren't for the story. Brad turned up with his guitar and a basic understanding of what he wanted the song to sound like. He played me a few chords and we noodled and twiddled our way into forming this song. It’s back and forth colloquialisms between two different countries speaking the same language and not understanding each other—until now".

The second song is called "Nobody's Fool", written and performed by Brad. “It’s inspired by the most heartbreaking scene in the movie,” says Paisley. “Mater realizes that everybody thinks he’s playing the fool and he becomes sort of enlightened and realizes that he’s not playing the fool—he is one. But Mater realizes he is who he is and that was inspiring to me.”

Other songs that will be on the soundtrack, include Japanese girl band Perfume’s hit single “Polyrhythm” when Lightning and Mater attend the World Grand Prix opening night gala in Tokyo. Giacchino also wrote a French song called “Mon coeur fait vroum,” (“My Heart Goes Vroom”) which is sung for the film by the popular and admired French singer/songwriter Bénabar, providing a musical introduction to Paris. The lyrics for the song are by Giacchino and Scott Langteau with French adaptation by Boualem Lamhene. Bénabar’s self-titled album, released in 2001, launched a phenomenally successful singing career. In 2006, his album, “Reprise de Negociations,” was a top seller in Europe, and led to several major music industry awards the following year.

Also, providing their own unique take on the 1984 pop hit, “You Might Think” (written by Ric Ocasek and originally performed by The Cars) is the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling American alternative rock band Weezer. Weezer burst on the scene in 1992, and has produced nine albums to date. “The song is going to play in the scene where Lightning McQueen and Mater go to Japan,” says Weezer’s Brian Bell, “which is great for us because it sort of mirrors our experiences in Japan—there was a little bit of culture shock.”

According to amazon's listing of the soundtrack, there are 26 tracks all together including Michael Giacchino's musical score. Director John Lasseter said this "Michael is doing such a cool score for the film. We did not want to do a typical spy movie score. We wanted it to be something very different–a whole new approach.”

Cars 2 releases in theaters June 24th, as I'm counting down the days. Almost there, guys! And of course, the soundtrack becomes available on June 14th.

Cars 2: Final Theatrical Trailer coming Thursday

A brand new Cars 2 trailer will premiere Thursday May, 13th as this will possibly be the final trailer for the film.

Apple Movie Trailers have these images up on their home page promoting the film leading to their Cars 2 page.

Cars 2: TV Spot

Here is a TV spot of Cars 2 that aired during the Amazing Race on CBS, that I recorded in HD (unfortunately blogger won't allow 1080 videos, so its in lower quality). It's pretty much the same as the other Cars 2 spot.

"La Luna" Logo Unveiled

A day after Pixar unveiled the new short film "La Luna", comes the release of the logo title card. La Luna translates to "the moon" in Italian and Spanish, so i'd assume it probably has something to do with the moon. La Luna's running time is 6 minutes and 53 seconds making it the longest pixar short by nearly one minute. Kevin Reher, the producer of the pixar shorts "Day & Night" and "Partly Cloudy" will be producer of "La Luna".

First Look: Pixar Short Film "La Luna"

Pixar released this new photo of a new pixar short film titled "La Luna". It will likely be attached to the release of Brave in 2012. It will be directed by Enrico Casarosa and music will be by Michael Giacchino. Enrico joined pixar in 2002, working as a story artist for Ratatouille, Up and Cars.

Here is the official description:

La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family’s most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?

Cars 2 Character: Brent Mustangburger

Pixar has released a new Cars 2 character: Brent Mustangburger, one of the reporters in the World Grand Prix race. He is based on and voiced by real sportscaster Brent Musburger. In an interview with ESPN, Brent speaks about his role in Cars 2. Watch it here.

Official Description:

Brent Mustangburger is an American sports broadcasting icon, an excitable 1964½ Ford Mustang widely considered one of the most recognizable voices in the history of automobile sports television and associated with some of the most memorable moments in modern sports.

Cars 2: New TV Spot & New Image Still

New Cars 2 stuff to report: new tv spot and a new image still featuring McQueen. First, check out the new Cars 2 TV Spot featuring a ton of new footage from the film. We see Holley Shiftwell with wings flying and Finn McMissile as a submarine! And of course so much more!

Video from Comingsoon

And heres the new image still featuring McQueen and Mater

Cars 2: New Image Still & New TV Spot

Pixar has released a brand new image still from Cars 2 featuring Mater and Holley. I'm sensing some Mater love in the air..........Also, a new TV Spot has been added to Disney Cars website called "Zero to 60: New Places". It features new spots of the world grand prix and the italian racer Francesco........even his mamma makes an appearance. You can see it here.

Holley makes Mater's engine purrr.

Cars 2: Official Soundtrack Cover

A couple of weeks ago, I posted on the Cars 2 soundtrack cover that Amazon put up. It indeed was a place holder. Here is now the official soundtrack cover design for Cars 2 that amazon has now put up. The cover is also up on Cars 2 musician Michael Giacchino's website in his "Soundtracks" section. The soundtrack releases on CD & digital download on June 14th. Also, the Cars 2 soundtrack will feature two original songs. The songs will be performed by different artists. One will be a duet by two male artists, one of whom appeared in the original Cars. You can pre-order the soundtrack on amazon here.

Cars 2: New TV Spot, The Queen Turntable and New Poster

Check out the new Cars 2 poster with McQueen in London and a new TV spot set in London, celebrating the royal wedding this Friday with Prince William. Is it just me or does McQueen's voice not sound like Owen Wilson in this trailer?

And with the new trailer, comes the Turntable for the Queen.

Cars 2: Producer Denise Ream Interview

Collider has published an interview with Cars 2 producer Denise Ream. In the interview, she talks about her personal work of how she started at Pixar and obviously speaks about Cars 2. She says its "the biggest effects film we've ever done". Cars 2 has has the biggest cast of characters and sets: London, France, Japan, and Italy. She also talks of how they were originally going to include Germany, the Black Forest on the list of locations for the World Grand Prix race with McQueen. You can see the interview here.

Cars 2: Soundtrack Cover

Amazon.com added this picture for their listing of the Cars 2 original motion picture soundtrack cover, which releases June 14th. There is a chance that this is only a temporary place holder for the listing. Im really hoping thats the case.

Cars 2: Russian Posters

Check out these seven international Russian Cars 2 posters. Anyone speak Russian?

Cars 2: Concept Art

Disney Pixar has released beautiful concept artworks from Cars 2 along with character designs and an animation progression. There are so many photos that it would be to much to put on one post. Thanks to Stitch Kingdom, they have organized all the photos in a slideshow for our viewing pleasure. You can get them here.

Michael Giacchino Talks "Cars 2"

MovieWeb has just posted a new interview with musical composer Michael Giacchino. In the interview he discusses his musical work for upcoming movie Cars 2. You can see the interview here.

Its important to note, that this interview was taken before the recording of the Cars 2 musical score. A source tells me that the recording for Cars 2 has finished. It was completed two weeks ago. Now, all there is to do is wait until the soundtrack releases on June 14th. Amazon has already begun to take pre-orders of the soundtrack. No artwork yet.

Cars 2: London Vintage Posters

Here are two more Cars 2 vintage artwork posters based in London. These come after the release of the Cars 2 British characters.

New Cars 2 Characters: The British Lineup!

HeyUGuys has provided us with the British characters that McQueen and the racing team will encounter during the World Grand Prix in London. Vanessa Redgrave will voice the Queen, accoring to HeyUGuys

The Queen, based on Queen Elizabeth II.

Official Description:

With the final stage of the World Grand Prix racing through the historic streets of London, England, the Queen is quietly elated she was invited to preside over the finish line by Sir Miles Axlerod. Painted in shades of the most royal blues and never without her jeweled crown, the Queen is the definition of decorum and regality, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy a bit of first-rate competition!

Wheeliam, based on Prince William of Wales.

Official Description:

Prince Wheeliam of England is an avid racing fan. He can’t believe his luck that the final race of the one-of-a-kind World Grand Prix is happening on the streets of London. Though he must remain impartial when by his grandmother the Queen’s side, he is privately rooting for his fellow Brits Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Gearsley to cross the finish line first.

Official Description:

Topper Deckington III is a classic British double-decker bus in a vivid shade of red who relishes in his daily Killswitch route through London’s famous bustling Petroldilly Circus.

Official Description:

Sgt. Highgear is a member of the regiment assigned to London’s landmark Buckingham Palace. With a recognizable tall bearskin cap atop his scarlet body, he stands guard at his sentry box with pride and conviction.

Official Description:

No one knows the sites, streets or shortcuts of London better than the jovial Chauncy Fares, a quintessential London black cab

New Cars 2 Triptych Poster

Check out this awesome new poster for Cars 2 made by Pixar. The poster features a total amount of 415 characters. The amount of staff it took to work on this was 20-25 people, that included layout artists, master lighters, matte painters and simulation TDs.

New Cars 2 Characters & New Posters

Four new Japanese Cars 2 characters have been released, along with three new retro style posters of Japan. The character rollout is going much faster now. Cars 2 drives into theaters in 2 months!

Official Description:

A master in the art of sculpting the serene zen rock garden at the Tokyo museum, Zen Master wears his old woven reed hat and uses his antique wood rake to create mesmerizing patterns in the garden’s sand.

Official Description:

Pinion Tanaka is a gold-painted micro van and a professional Sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan, who’s always a menacing sight in the ring in his signature teal mawashi.

Official Description:

Okuni is a micro car Kabuki dancer who dons the traditional white-painted face and an exquisite colorful kimono for her performances at the Kabuki theater in Tokyo, Japan.

Official Description:

As a professional Sumo wrestler at an arena in Tokyo, Japan, Kingpin Nobunaga is a gold-painted micro van who fights his fiercest matches when he’s wearing his lucky purple mawashi.

New Cars 2 Characters: Max Schnell & Miguel Camino

More Cars 2 characters have been released: Miguel Camino and Max Schnell.

Official Description:

Spain’s most renowned, admired and captivating car is Pamplona’s Miguel Camino. He first caught his home country’s attention by participating in the infamous Running of the Bulldozers. His flair, style and speed as a toreador in the dozer ring has inspired a generation of young bulldozer fighters, and soon that same speed and verve turned headlights of fans and competitors alike on the Grand Touring Sport racing circuit. Bearing the #5 and the fiery colors of the Spanish flag, Miguel Camino is hoping to race his way into more hearts at the World Grand Prix.

Official Description:

Max Schnell started as a humble production sedan from Stuttgart, Germany. An avid amateur racer, Max would practice alone in the back roads of the dense Black Forest—a trek that eventually caught the eye of a racing team owner. Soon Max was on a professional circuit, bearing the #4, and as his horsepower increased, he converted himself to carbon fiber, dropping his weight and getting into prime racing shape. He’s won more races at Motorheimring than any other World Torque Champion League car in history. A naturally brilliant engineer, he used logic and analytics to refine his build, and plans to approach the World Grand Prix in the same perfectly calculated manner.

Turntables:

3 More Cars 2 Vintage Posters

Cars 2 has been going for the vintage old look in their posters, and they released 3 new ones. That poster with McMissile looks so cool!! Reminds me of James Bond.