Episode 041 of the Pixar Post Podcast - D23 Expo Wrap-Up, One-on-One Interview with 'Lava' Director, Jim Murphy & More

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In episode 041 of the Pixar Post Podcast we give our wrap-up discussion of the D23 Expo which took place from August 14-16, 2015 in Anaheim California. We also chat with Lava director, Jim Murphy in our short one-on-one interview and dive into the updated Disney Infinity 3.0 news (The Good Dinosaur) and so much more.

D23 EXPO

Kicking off the show, we jump right into the D23 Expo and mix in the news over the last few weeks.

Read our wrap up review of the D23 Expo with photos here. We discuss the announcements regarding

Riley's First Date
The Good Dinosaur (included in our wrap up review)
Finding Dory (with the first Easter Egg)
Coco (read all about Coco in our detailed post looking at the film from 2012 to now).
Toy Story 4 (read the buzz about Lasseter's comments that the film will feature a love store between Woody and Bo Peep)

We also include the news of Don Rickles' return as Mr. Potato Head (along with the newly announced returning voice actress, Kristen Schaal - yeah, Trixie is back)

Other Pixar sightings at the Expo

Inside Out panel - Pete Docter / Jonas Rivera / Phyllis Smith
Pixar secrets revealed panel - Mary Coleman / Mark Andrews / Darla Anderson / Ronnie del Carmen / Dan Scanlon
Toy Story: 20 years later panel - John Lasseter / Pete Docter / Andrew Stanton / Lee Unkrich / Galyn Susman / Ralph Eggleston / Sharon Calahan / Eben Ostby / Bob Pauley / Bill Reeves
Sculpting with Greg Dykstra (The Good Dinosaur T-Rex sculpt)
Autograph Signings with

Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins
Ralph Eggleston
Nick Pitera
Angus MacLane - WALL•E LEGO reveal and discussion along with autograph session

A special collection of John Lasseter's famed Reyn Spooner Hawaiian Shirts

News of Toy Story Land at Disney World along with the revamped Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters ride at Cars Land.
Precision Series die-cast Cars characters are coming and they're releasing all of Radiator Springs as individual play sets.

PIXAR NEWS

Quick updates on the news and a few product updates

Inside Out Blu-ray release date and special features
Toy Story That Time Forgot Blu-ray release date and special features
Disney Infinity 3.0 coming out soon - and thanks to the Expo we now know that Spot from The Good Dinosaur will be joining the game as a toy box figure.

LAVA INTERVIEW WITH JIM MURPHY

Next up, we present our one-on-one chat with Lava director, Jim Murphy. We chat about everything from the sculpts, the concepts, the story development and the catchy song that drives the shots. As we indulge over the Uku and Lele casts that Jim brought in, we also discuss the sound design, his status meetings with John Lasseter and so much more as the team refined the short into what it is today.

Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the episode below and stay tuned all week for the latest Pixar news. Feel free to listen to the Podcast using the player below, subscribe and listen directly in iTunes, or subscribe and listen on Stitcher. Pixar Post - T.J. & Julie

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Episode 041 of the Pixar Post Podcast - D23 Expo Wrap-Up, One-on-One Interview with 'Lava' Director, Jim Murphy & More

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published 10 лет назад

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D23 EXPO

Kicking off the show, we jump right into the D23 Expo and mix in the news over the last few weeks.

Read our wrap up review of the D23 Expo with photos here. We discuss the announcements regarding

Riley's First Date
The Good Dinosaur (included in our wrap up review)
Finding Dory (with the first Easter Egg)
Coco (read all about Coco in our detailed post looking at the film from 2012 to now).
Toy Story 4 (read the buzz about Lasseter's comments that the film will feature a love store between Woody and Bo Peep)

We also include the news of Don Rickles' return as Mr. Potato Head (along with the newly announced returning voice actress, Kristen Schaal - yeah, Trixie is back)

Other Pixar sightings at the Expo

Inside Out panel - Pete Docter / Jonas Rivera / Phyllis Smith
Pixar secrets revealed panel - Mary Coleman / Mark Andrews / Darla Anderson / Ronnie del Carmen / Dan Scanlon
Toy Story: 20 years later panel - John Lasseter / Pete Docter / Andrew Stanton / Lee Unkrich / Galyn Susman / Ralph Eggleston / Sharon Calahan / Eben Ostby / Bob Pauley / Bill Reeves
Sculpting with Greg Dykstra (The Good Dinosaur T-Rex sculpt)
Autograph Signings with

Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins
Ralph Eggleston
Nick Pitera
Angus MacLane - WALL•E LEGO reveal and discussion along with autograph session

A special collection of John Lasseter's famed Reyn Spooner Hawaiian Shirts

News of Toy Story Land at Disney World along with the revamped Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters ride at Cars Land.
Precision Series die-cast Cars characters are coming and they're releasing all of Radiator Springs as individual play sets.

PIXAR NEWS

Quick updates on the news and a few product updates

Inside Out Blu-ray release date and special features
Toy Story That Time Forgot Blu-ray release date and special features
Disney Infinity 3.0 coming out soon - and thanks to the Expo we now know that Spot from The Good Dinosaur will be joining the game as a toy box figure.

LAVA INTERVIEW WITH JIM MURPHY

Next up, we present our one-on-one chat with Lava director, Jim Murphy. We chat about everything from the sculpts, the concepts, the story development and the catchy song that drives the shots. As we indulge over the Uku and Lele casts that Jim brought in, we also discuss the sound design, his status meetings with John Lasseter and so much more as the team refined the short into what it is today.

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In Episode 64 of the Pixar Post Podcast, we chat with Kelly Bonbright (Script Supervisor on Incredibles 2 ), dive into Toy Story 4 news and of course start the episode with Pixar trivia. The episode kicks off with T.J. putting Julie to the test with some Presto -inspired trivia — the theme of Presto was chosen since the Funko of the lead rabbit , Alec Azam came out a few weeks back. Additionally, we talk briefly about the opening of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy and the latest Toy Story 4 news ( Tony Hale playing Forky , Don Rickles voicing Mr. Potato Head, the Toy Story 4 US / International trailer and more). KELLY BONBRIGHT INTERVIEW In our interview with Kelly Bonbright you'll learn all about her journey to Pixar — how she started in Consumer Products and eventually moved into the Script Supervisor role. You'll learn how the film is broken down into more manageable segments, funny sequence titles, and even some fun-facts. One of those fun facts was that Incredibles 2 had 59 total story sequences in the final film, but there were 121 omitted story sequences — that's a lot of awesome content and ideas that we still haven't seen! Listen to the entire episode below for even more great facts and learn what Kelly believes are the top skills you need to be a Script Supervisor.…

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Podcast #63: Are Pixar Feature Film Short Films Still Happening, Toy Story 4 News, SparkShorts and More 47:57

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In episode 62 of the Pixar Post Podcast, we chat with Toby Chu, the wonderful composer of Pixar's short film, Bao . Additionally, we discuss the Pete Docter impersonator on Twitter (to kick off the show), Purl , the second short film in Pixar's Experimental Storytelling initiative (at 5:21 into the episode), and the box office successes that Incredibles 2 has achieved (11:18). Incredibles 2 is currently the third highest grossing animated film of all time, will it reach Frozen to become the top animated film? We break down the numbers. The main portion of the interview is our interview with Bao composer, Toby Chu (16:23). It was so great talking to Toby as we learned about his origins and passion for music, how he turned "no" into motivation to continue trying, and how the short film mirrored his life so closely. Did you know that he had to submit a demo for Bao ? We get geeky about Pixar and discussed how much it meant to him that he was involved with the project, what it was like walking into the studio, and working with Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb (among others). Related Posts: - Breaking News: Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios - Podcast #61: Our Spoiler-Free 'Incredibles 2' Film Review & Our Candid Take on John Lasseter's Exit From Pixar - Book Review: Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase 'Box Meets Circle' by Aaron Hartline Pixar Post - T.J. & Julie…

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In episode 61 of the Pixar Post Podcast, we share our spoiler-free review of the action-packed, Incredibles 2 , as well as dive into the deep topic of John Lasseter's departure from the Walt Disney Company & Pixar at the end of 2018. We talk candidly about our thoughts on John Lasseter's departure from the studio in the first half of the episode, while the back half of the show is our feedback regarding Incredibles 2 (a recording straight outside of the theater with our friend, Giovanni). INCREDIBLES 2 FILM REVIEW: I know this is going to sound "sales-y", but Incredibles 2 is incredible. It is high-paced from the opening moments of the film and doesn't let up until the final scene — but more importantly, when the film does take breaks from the action, there are also tender moments with important character arcs and big comedic scenes. STORY & IMAGERY: The film feels very balanced from the story perspective and it is so much more than just a simple role-reversal (i.e., it's not just a Mr. Mom story). The animation is gorgeous (as to be expected) and the direction and layout of the film are stunning. I'll need a few more watches to really let this soak in, but my initial reaction was that the direction is one of Pixar's best — the angles and camera choices paired perfectly with the visuals on the screen. CHARACTERS: With any sequel, you have a well-defined set of characters that audiences will be expecting a lot from. As mentioned above, in addition to the vastly-improved visuals over 14 years of technical advancements, it felt like we were able to see the Parr family as they were intended — with hair rendered to perfection and outfits that popped off the screen. Jack-Jack is a total scene-stealer and definitely generated the most laughs of any character (Dash being a close second). Violet won't let fans down and steps up in a big way to help the family during battles (wait until you hear the sound her forcefields make when she throws them). Another fan-favorite, Frozone, always seems to be there when you need him (well, Honey doesn't think so). He's there to help Bob and Helen realize they need to make a change at the beginning and jumps right in to help with Jack-Jack when Bob is at his wit's end. So, what about the new wannabe supers ? They'll certainly leave you wanting more as they don't have a lot of lines or interaction overall — but they certainly take advantage of their screen time when present. Let me also just say that Reflux (the senior-aged super) is my favorite of the bunch — he can often be found resting or holding his belly while cracking an unintended joke. That's not to say the other new characters aren't also great — we describe them in a lot more detail in the episode (player above). The Screenslaver is also another superb character who "could" cause young viewers to get a little scared (Film is rated PG). The action when he's on screen really captivated us and you even get a few Bane vibes ( Batman ) when he gives a hypnotizing monologue. Is he on the same level as Syndrome? You'll have to wait and see. We have so much more to say in our podcast — check it out above and let us know your thoughts. Leave a comment below or chat about Incredibles 2 with other Pixar fans in the Pixar Post Forum dedicated to the film . Pixar Post - T.J. & Julie…

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7 years назад1:16:22

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In episode 60 of the Pixar Post Podcast, we share our complete interview with Ralph Eggleston (Production Designer), Bryn Imagire (Shading Art Director), Philip Metschan (Visual Designer) and Nathan Farris (Sets Supervisor) as we dive into how the team created the worlds of Incredibles 2 . Earlier, we shared an article that dove into how the team created the Parr's new home in the film and now we're going to share the entire 40-minute interview that explores the home, the cities in the film, as well as the research behind the design choices which were made. SHOW NOTES: At the beginning of the episode, we chat about all-things Incredibles 2 (no surprise) and highlight the Pixar Post Forum and the breadth of conversations going on — from sharing bus advertisements, to concerns about continuity between the two films, if you haven't signed up or shared your views, check it out . Next up, we discuss the Incredibles 2 soundtrack being available for pre-order as well as our thoughts on Michael Giacchino's punny titles. We also follow up on two recent posts that we completed where we dove into The Art of Incredibles 2 book as well as some early Easter Eggs which have been spotted in the film (the reused Chinese food takeout box and the famed A113 has been spotted). There are quite a few early-screening opportunities for Incredibles 2 and we list out at least 18 different choices you have - ( D23 Gold Member Gatherings , D23 Gold Member Complimentary Tickets , AMC Double-Feature tickets and even some options at AMC IMAX theaters as early as June 6. Before we get to the main interview with the Pixar crew, we also shared details on the amazing marketing of the Parr family home listing on Zillow . INTERVIEW: The main portion of this episode (starting at 30:20) is our interview with Ralph Eggleston (Production Designer), Bryn Imagire (Shading Art Director), Philip Metschan (Visual Designer) and Nathan Farris (Sets Supervisor). Listen in as they share wonderful details about how they held back the animation quality of the new film at the very opening of the film so it wouldn't be as visually jarring if someone watched The Incredibles and immediately wanted to turn on Incredibles 2 . They also discuss some amazing details about how the crafted complete cities for the film (even some buildings in the background). Chat about Incredibles 2 with other Pixar fans in the Pixar Post Forum dedicated to the film .…

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