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io9TrailersThe First Monsters At Work Footage Shows a Life of Laughter for the Pixar Characters
While Monsters Inc. did have a second movie, the new Disney+ show Monsters at Work is the first full-fledged sequel. That’s because the first follow-up, Monsters University, was a prequel. So now Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) will finally get to put into practice the revelation they discovered at the end of the … Continued
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io910 Good Boy Monsters From TV and Movies
You don’t have to be a traditional pupper to be a Good Boy. These monsters, undead creatures, and otherworldly forces have some of the biggest hearts out there—along with the most rub-able tummies. We’ve picked the 10 best Good Boy monsters from television shows and movies. We didn’t include creatures that normally do naughty things, … Continued
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io9This Rare Peek At Pixar’s Animation System Is Computer-Generated Magic
Computer animation has come a long way since the first Toy Story movie. Last week, Pixar offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sophisticated system used on Brave and Monsters University. As part of the Pixar Keynote at the GPU Technology Conference, attendees got a peek at Presto, the proprietary animation system Pixar built for … Continued
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io9MoviesDownload some of the year’s best screenplays (legally)
Movie award season is upon us and, as part of their bid to attract nominations and awards, some studios have made their screenplays available online, allowing us to sit down with the scripts for Gravity, Frozen, and more. Bleeding Cool points us to several of the screenplays that have been released online: All Is Lost … Continued
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io9Behold the Giant Centipede that terrified Pixar and inspired a Monster
Check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Pixar’s Monster University — and the real life creature that inspired the many-legged monster Dean Hardscrabble (voiced by Helen Mirren). And while it’s great to watch the Pixar artists get inspired, it’s even more fun to watch them cower in fear over the majesty that is the Giant … Continued
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Colorful Monsters University concept art deserves its own TV show
It’s no secret that every Pixar film comes with loads and loads of production artwork, as artists tinker with the character designs. Chris Sasaki’s character designs would look great in a hand-drawn Monsters University cartoon. Although some of Sasaki’s designs were eventually realized in 3D, his bubbly style is fantastic all on its own. And … Continued
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Pixar will make fewer sequels
Pixar’s latest films have been terrific, but not quite up to the standard of Classic Pixar. And with sequels to Monsters Inc., Cars and Finding Nemo coming out recently or soon, some people have worried that Pixar is becoming a “sequel factory.” But Pixar president says that’s about to change. Pixar President Ed Catmull tells … Continued
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io9MoviesThe Sonic Secrets That Bring Pixar’s Latest Movie To Life
For a totally animated flick, it’s the sound masters behind the scenes who are really responsible for bringing a movie to life—every squeal, sigh, and clunk is key. Thanks to the people over at SoundWorks, we get to see (and hear) the steps it took to give a literal voice to Pixar’s newest film, Monsters … Continued
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io9Instead of Monsters University we could have had a Monsters Inc sequel
Before Monsters University was a collegiate twinkle in Pixar’s eye, Disney considered a Monsters Inc. sequel featuring not just Mike and Sulley, but Boo as well. In 2004, Disney started Circle 7 animation, a studio designed to create sequels to Disney-owned Pixar films. When relations between Pixar and Disney were less than sunny, Circle 7 … Continued
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Monsters University: Pixar’s Golden Age is Probably Over But That’s OK
Over a 15-year spree, Pixar made an indelible mark on the history of cinema. From Toy Story to Toy Story 3, Pixar’s winning streak expanded our ideas of storytelling. But Pixar’s latest, Monsters University, is more evidence Pixar’s glory days might be over. It’s not a masterpiece — just one of the best films of … Continued
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Everything You Didn’t Know About the Making of Monsters University
This week, Pixar returns to the world of Monsters Inc. with Monsters University, and reveals what Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan were like as college freshmen. We spoke with several members of the MU team and learned secrets about the film. Here are 14 things you probably didn’t know about Monsters University. The story … Continued
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io9Pixar’s latest short will make you believe your whole city is alive
If you see Monsters University this weekend, you’ll be treated to Pixar’s newest short: The Blue Umbrella. It’s love story between two umbrellas who meet on a rainy evening, with a supporting cast of all the faces you see in the city’s inanimate architecture and fixtures. A few years ago, Blue Umbrella director Saschka Unseld … Continued
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io9TelevisionGet ready for a truly insane Star Wars: Episode VII casting rumor!
Benicio del Toro (and Lloyd Kaufman) join the ever-expanding cast of Guardians of the Galaxy. Check out a 13-minute Man of Steel featurette while Henry Cavill and Hugh Jackman discuss their superhero futures. Joss Whedon shares some hints for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus the latest World War Z and Pacific Rim videos! Spoilers! Top image … Continued
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io9TelevisionPatrick Stewart reveals crazy production details for new X-Men movie!
Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss reveal the schedule for Game of Thrones season four. Check out the latest set video and some casting news for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Asa Butterfield discusses the zero-gravity sequences in Ender’s Game. Arnold Schwarzenegger says Terminator 5 is being written now. Spoilers! Top image from Ender’s Game. … Continued
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io9MoviesNathan Fillion comes inbetween Mike and Sully in new Monsters U. clips
Bros don’t let girls come between then, but two things: 1) in this new clip from Monsters University, Mike and Sully aren’t quite bros yet, and 2) that ain’t no lady, that’s Nathan Fillion — as a monstrous jock and member of hoighty-toighty frat Roar Omega Roar! Luckily, it appears that Mike and Sully manage … Continued
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io9TelevisionThe Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Villain Rumor That Was Too Good to Be True
Man of Steel screenwriter David S. Goyer reveals the Earthly inspirations for the movie’s take on Krypton. Check out a ton of brilliant new Pacific Rim images. Rila Fukishima explains her assassin character’s relationship with Logan in The Wolverine. And an awesome S.H.I.E.L.D. casting rumor gets debunked. Spoilers! Top image from Man of Steel. Man … Continued
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io9TelevisionHenry Cavill wants to make a Superman/Batman team-up film!
The rising star that Joss Whedon supposedly wants to play Scarlet Witch in Avengers 2 has now said that she would like to play Scarlet Witch in Avengers 2. Hugh Jackman explains why Wolverine kind of just wants to die in his latest solo film. Plus Grimm, Arrow, Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and more! Spoilers … Continued
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io9Epcot’s Spaceship Earth transformed into a Giant Mike Wazowski
In celebration of Pixar’s prequel Monster’s University Epcot has transformed the famous Spaceship Earth ride into the giant monster Mike Wazowski. And animated it. It’s pretty impressive. For one night only Disney parks will keep their doors open for 24-hours. It’s a Monster’s University college style all-nighter. Just like that time in college when you … Continued