Congratulations to everyone involved in Pixar's Coco on it's Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. Even though I feel a little of that glory was robbed by piss poor competition. I loved Coco , it's in my top 3 Pixar movies of all time. I'm taking nothing away from the win, it just feels like a landslide victory when you see what this already classic piece of animation was up against. Major props to Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez on also snagging the award for Best Original Song as well. Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) is a masterpiece of a song. I fell in love with it from the first time I heard it, not even needing the context of the film. Once again, major congrats to all involved. Thank you for all that is Coco.
Congratulations To Pixar's "Coco" For Taking Home The Golden Globe For Best Animated Feature
This should come as no surprise to anyone. Coco has taken the Best Animated Feature category in what will surely be a pattern for the film this awards season. Here's my review & my first thoughts video for those who haven't seen it. The more I think about this film, the more it moves up the list of Pixar movies to #1 in my head. This film did what many animated film's can't, it didn't treat it's audience as children. Coco is what Pixar needs to set itself apart from Disney Animation. This movie is one of those instant classics, it truly deserves this recognition as the best of it's class this year. It actually deserves even more.
Pixar Gives One Final Peek At Coco Before It's Thanksgiving Release
Pixar wanted to give us one more look at Coco with this final trailer, before it's right around the corner release on Thanksgiving day. I will not be seeing this one the night before. I've decided that since the wife has to work Thanksgiving eve, we will all be spending this Turkey Day together as a family with with Coco. This trailer did nothing to change my mind of that. As with everything else, every time I see more of this movie I get more & more excited. Everything about it is beautiful, & if you forgot, it starts with a long short starring everyone's favorite summer snowman, Olaf in Olaf's Frozen Adventure. I'm so excited for this film I'm not only thinking about buying one of those awesome plush flying cat things, I might brake tradition & pick up the soundtrack before this movie even comes out. I fell in love with the music first anyway... Gonna switch this up a little bit, If you're not "signed on" already for this film, why? I'm wanting to know if there's anyone with mixed feelings on this one? What's your hang ups? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
If You're Not On Board With Coco Yet Check Out This Featurette & New Trailer
I'm still waiting on tickets to go on sale for this, because Pixar's Coco definitely already has my money. For those who aren't already signed up though, here's a new featurette & trailer fro the upcoming adventure into the land of the dead. The featurette is really where this film shines as they go over all the painstaking attention to detail that the crew got to be hands-on with as they were on location. They really went out of their way to capture the authentic sights & sounds of Mexico. I couldn't be more excited for this movie. What do y'all think though? Not just about the featurette & the trailer, but about the film as a whole? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Pixar's Coco Teases Us With Some Song Snippets! Check These Out!
Pixar's given us a little tease of what we can look forward to from the upcoming Coco, & so far I'm digging it. My imagination is supplying the context right now, so I can really only judge them purely as songs. As songs, I love these. I made sure to listen to each a couple times, & I would be hard pressed to try to put these in an order. I usually don't purchase soundtracks before I see a movie because I like to put the music into context with the film. This one however, I might have to break that. It's available November 10th, 12 days before the film releases in theaters, & I think I might have to pick this up day one. I'm very curious as to what y'all think about these though. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
New Trailer Really Let's Us In On What To Expect From Pixar's "Coco"
This trailer really puts it all on the line. This is the trailer to watch if you want to know what to expect from Pixar's upcoming Coco. Apparently the musician from earlier previews is Coco's Great-Great-Grandfather prompting him to want to follow in his footsteps in a world where music has been banned. He embarks on a trip to the Land of the Dead to figure out why, & has to escape before becoming a permanent resident. Even though this highly resembles Book Of Life, I can't wait. The best word to describe everything I keep seeing & hearing of this films animation & music is beautiful. Check this newest trailer out & I want to know what y'all think. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Disney Throws Us Some New & Updated Release Dates
Disney released the newest upcoming release date line-up, & it now includes dates for Aladdin, Christopher Robin, Artemis Fowl & more. I was just going take the easy way out & list the new ones, but I figured why not list the whole thing? Here's Disney's upcoming release line up:
- Thor: Ragnarok (November 3, 2017): Literally already have tickets for this one.
- Coco (November 22, 2017): I was worried at first with this being so close to the material of Book of Life, but I can't get enough of what I've seen so far.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (December 15, 2017): Every time the trailer for this film plays I stop what I'm doing. Doesn't matter where I am. I can't wait for this.
- Black Panther (February 16, 2018): I didn't know much about the Black Panther until I watched the cartoon mini-series from awhile before the MCU. I loved that series though. Hoping this follows suit.
- A Wrinkle in Time (March 9, 2018): I'm not sure what to think of this yet. The trailer showed they've definitely got the means & the budget to make this, this time around. It's a very intriguing story.
- Dolphins (April 20, 2018): Saw my first DisneyNature film in theaters with the China one this year, & I'm thinking that's going to become our new Earth Day thing. Beautiful film.
- Avengers: Infinity War (May 4, 2018): Can this just happen already?
- Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story (May 25, 2018): Hopefully this movie will overcome it's many developmental problems & have a name by the time it's released.
- Incredibles 2 (June 15, 2018): Why have we waited so long? This should've been a thing already.
- Untitled Christopher Robin Project (August 3, 2018): This is probably one of the most intriguing films on this list. This will either be great or just wrong on so many levels. Love Ewan McGregor though.
- The Nutcracker & the Four Realms (November 2, 2018): I had never heard of this until today, but with Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, & Morgan Freeman, I will make a point to hear more.
- Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (November 21, 2018): Loved the first. Heard the sneak peek at D23 was great.
- Mary Poppins Returns (December 25, 2018): Fingers crossed. It's been a long time. Emily Blunt & Lin-Manuel Miranda though? It's gotta be good right?
- Dumbo (March 29, 2019): Tim Burton? Really? Have you heard about the new story? This is the one on this list, if any, that I just don't know about this one working at all.
- Untitled DisneyToon Studios Film (April 12, 2019): Aviation. That's everything known about this movie. I have more faith in that than Dumbo.
- Live-Action Aladdin (May 24, 2019): This one is shaping up to be ever so strange. I have to see it just for that fact. Can all the peculiar choices work?
- Toy Story 4 (June 21, 2019): Can I get tickets for this now? Only question I have is will this coincide with the opening of Toy Story Land?
- Artemis Fowl (August 9, 2019): I kinda see this as Disney's answer to Harry Potter. I hope this is good enough to make me want to read the books as well.
- Nicole (November 8, 2019): This is the weird daughter of Santa Claus movie starring Anna Kendrick. This thing is still happening.
- Star Wars: Episode IX (December 20, 2019): Newest test in J.J. Abrams ending something as good as he begins them.
Any of these stand out? Any of these you want to go away? Hit the links for everything heard so far, & then put your thoughts in the comments, like, & share.
Poster For Olaf's Frozen Adventure
I was already pumped for the release of Pixar's upcoming Nov. 22 release Coco when the trailer for Olaf's Frozen Adventure dropped. I didn't think I could get anymore excited for this film until that happened. I love me some Olaf, & this featurette looks great. Now we have this new poster showcasing everyone's favorite singing snowman (Sorry Frosty) sitting atop the reindeer with the most personality (Sorry Rudolph) Sven. Poster's pretty cool. They're in the middle of nowhere showcasing the adventure part of the title. It looks like there's a "breadcrumb" trail of lanterns. Which, why use breadcrumbs when you have lanterns? Don't know if I'd hang this one on my wall, but I'd definitely wear it on a shirt. What do y'all think? Do y'all dig the poster? Does it get you any more excited for this featurette? For that matter, I'm curious does this featurette help peak your interest a little more in going to see Coco? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
International Poster Gives Us A Family Reunion For Pixar's Upcoming "Coco"
I don't think I've ever had so little worry that a film was going to be amazing. Everything I see for Pixar's upcoming November release Coco assures me that this film isn't going to be anything short of amazing. This new international poster is just another example. It's not just a family reunion, this new poster shows a whole story in itself. You can read so much into each of the characters just in there body language & expressions. The previews are amazing, the music is beautiful, & I haven't seen a poster for this thing, present company included, I wouldn't put on my wall. What do y'all think? Not only about the poster, but also your level of excitement for Coco? Considering it's so close to Book of Life, I really want to know what other people think of this one. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
D23 Animation Panel Features Coco, Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph, Toy Story & More
The more I hear about this panel the more I have to think it seemed like more show than substance. That's not a bad thing either, all they want out of these is tease & hype. I wasn't there at all, I'm just going off the small amount of info that was really revealed vs. the scale of the show that accompanied. It is Disney however, & it is all about the show when it comes down to it. Hosted by John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar & Walt Disney Animation Studios. It was a total star studded event. Filled with all kinds of behind the scenes goodies. Here's a quick breakdown of everything:
Untitled Disneytoon Studio Film: First we'll talk about this original new animated picture from Disneytoon Studios. On April 12, 2009 we'll explore the future of aviation all the way to the stars. Directed by Klay Hall & Bobs Gannaway, & produced by Ferrell Barron, I didn't really get enough out of anything I heard to form an opinion on this one. All I've heard was the Space Shuttle had eyes.
Untitled Dan Scanlon Film: Currently in production from Pixar Animation Studios, the director of Monster's University brings us this new original film set in a "suburban fantasy world". Scanlon, talked about losing his father at an early age & went on saying the film is inspired by the question, who was my father? In a world populated by elves, trolls, & sprites we follow 2 elf brothers that lost their fathers when they were too young to remember. With a little magic they take on a quest to that will allow them one last day with their father.
Coco: Right around the corner, I figured the push on this would be a total spectacle. I was right, this ended the show with a bang. Nov. 22, 2017 Pixar's Coco will give us a look at music loving Miguel. Though his family banned music long ago, he follows his love all the way to the Land of the Dead. There he meets his extended family, & in his journey home try to reveal the truth behind his family's ban of tunes. Lee Unkrich (Director), Adrian Molina (co-director), & Darla Anderson shared details of the film with the audience. Followed by the first public performance of Remember Me from the upcoming movie by Anthony Gonzalez (Miguel) & Benjamin Bratt (Ernesto de la Cruz). By the time all was said & done more that 160 performers were on stage, including the Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles, & the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. Even though this movie sounds like we may have seen it before (The Book of Life), & it does sound pretty close, I can't help but be really excited to see Pixar's take.
Olaf's Frozen Adventure: It's only natural to bring this one up next, as it will be the opener for Pixar's Coco. Kristen Bell (Frozen's Anna) came out to introduce this holiday adventure featuring the characters of Frozen. The trailer looked great to this 22-minute short will be directed by Kevin Deters & Stevie Wermers-Skelton (Prep & Landing), & produced by Roy Conli (Big Hero 6). Best of all it features my favorite snowman, Olaf. Speaking of Olaf, that's what happened next. Josh Gad (Olaf) surprised the audience with a live performance of the featurette's song That Time of the Year. You just never know what going to happen at D23.
Frozen 2 (Title TBA): Not much was really revealed about the upcoming sequel to 2013's much acclaimed Frozen. A behind-the-scenes video of the research trip to Norway, Finland, & Iceland was shown. Considering Nov. 27, 2019 is a little more than a hop, skip, & jump away, I wasn't expecting much more.
Toy Story 4: Josh Cooley (Riley's First Date?) was invited to the stage to reveal him as the sole director of Toy Story 4, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes day in the life at the studio film. This will be produced by Jonas Rivera (Inside Out) & is going for a June 21, 2019. Once again not too close, so I wasn't really expecting much. They teased some new characters, including a paper doll, but nothing to exciting.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2: Directors Rich Moore & Phil Johnston introduced Sarah Silverman (Vanellope von Schweetz), in what I knew was going to be something big, as this one is coming next year on Nov. 21, 2018. Silverman introduced a clip from the sequel, letting us know she has a glitch so she, along with returning Ralph (John C. Reilly), Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer), Sergeant Calhoun (Jane Lynch), & newcomer, website owning algorithm Yesss (Tariji P. Henson), ventures into the internet. In the clip they find themselves at Oh My Disney where they run into the Disney Princesses, 3-D animated no less. I've heard it's a really funny scene that was then blown away. How? As they go on to tell everyone that the actual princesses came back to reprise their roles, they figured seeing was believing. Auli'i Cravalho (Moana), Kristen Bell (Anna), Kelly MacDonald (Merida), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Irene Bedard (Pocahontas), Linda Larkin (Jasmine), Paige O'Hara (Belle), & Jodi Benson (Ariel) took the stage, blowing everyone away. Can't wait to see this movie, I loved the first. I would say people seemed most buzzed about this, if it wasn't for the next entry.
Incredibles 2: I can't believe it's taken this long to finally get a sequel to this movie. However, June 15, 2018 we will finally get to visit this super-powered family again for the first time since 2004. This started with a look into what the fashion world thinks of Incredibles stylist Edna Mode. Featuring Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner, Zac Posen, & Rachel Zoe, this thing was hilarious. I love Edna Mode. She was one of my favorite parts of the original film. Next up, director Brad Bird (Voice of Edna too) was brought on with Craig T. Nelson (Mr. Incredible), Holly Hunter (Mrs. Incredible), Violet (Sarah Vowell), Dash (newbie Huck Milner, & Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson). They revealed details of a bigger universe, containing new allies & an all new villain. The first one is still the best rendition of Fantastic 4 we've ever had. I've been waiting for this for awhile, & I think as superhero crazed as everyone is this will go over even better this time around. There was also a unfinished clip featuring Jak Jak coming into his powers. Mr. Incredible falls asleep watching the baby. Next thing you know Jak Jak comes into all his new powers while fighting a raccoon. I've heard this was hilarious. I hope we get to see it when it's finished.
Pixar Coco's Opening Cartoon Got A Trailer & You're Gonna Want To See It!
The featurette for Coco has released a trailer. Why is this featurette so important as to get a trailer? Beacause it's Olaf's Frozen Adventure. That's right, everyone's favorite summer lovin snowman is gettin a solo. A short solo, but a solo nonetheless. Featuring four new songs, this will reunite Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, & Jonathan Groff from the original. It's to be directed by Kevin Deters and Steve Wermers-Skelton and produced by Roy Conli, with the original songs being by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. This trailer's really good, with the featurette coming off looking hilarious. It actually made me laugh out loud more than a couple times. Now I'll say something that's going to be really unpopular though. The first time I saw Frozen, I didn't really care for it. It's grown on me a lot since, but even though I didn't care for it, I loved Olaf. He quickly became one if my favorite animated characters. So needless to say, this just gave me another reason to be counting down the days until November 22. Tell us what you thought of this trailer down below, & don't forget to please like & share.
Beautiful New Trailer Released For Pixar's Coco
When the poster came out, I had mentioned how everything that comes out for this movie makes it seem as if this will be Pixar's most beautiful film to date musically & visually. This trailer just adds more fuel to that fire. It does what great trailers do. Instead of more "tease" shots, they build on the teaser. Filling in & building on the shots that they've showed us already. Next, I have to mention the first major stand-out of this trailer as it starts, voiceover. I don't need this in every trailer made, as it got out of hand, but I miss this. A good voiceover is just awesome for some reason. That out of the way, & other than just giving us some more time on what they've already showed us, this one a little different from what we've seen. It doesn't focus on Coco wanting to play music. This trailer seems to put it's focus on the "fish out of water" story, with a living person never being in the land of the dead. With the dead's shock, his shock, & his family trying to help him get out, this seems like it's what's going to be the major portion of the comedy of this movie. Really good trailer. Still not a worry in the world on this one. This is really shaping up to be one of my most anticipated films this year. Let us know what you think of this trailer in the comments, like, & share.
Pixar's New Coco Poster Is Beautiful
Every single thing I've seen that has to do with this movie so far is making it seem as if this may be the most beautiful film, both visually & musically, Pixar has ever made. This poster is no exception to that. I actually want to hang this on my wall, & that's a lot coming from a man with literal boxes of movie posters. Just when I thought I had soaked it all in I noticed the dead huddled around the reflection in the puddle. I found this whole thing totally moving, & I can't wait for this movie. This is definitely one of my most anticipated films of this year. What do y'all think of this poster? Let me know in the comments below, like, & share.
Pixar Releases "Coco" Short "Dantes Lunch: A Short Tail"
Pixar released an animated short to "Coco" today called "Dante's Lunch: A Short Tail". In which we find main character Miguel's dog, Dante, on a quest to catch a rather peculiar acting bone. We get more of the feel of the animation. As well as a look around Miguel's hometown. This is a delightful short hailing back to the days of Pluto. Check it out & tell us in the comments what you think.
First Coco Trailer from Pixar
The first trailer for Pixar's Coco went up today, & it looks like Pixar is about to knock another one out of the park. I was a bit reserved when this movie was announced as it sounds a lot like "The Book of Life". It's about a boy named Miguel (introducing Anthony Gonzalez) who dreams of playing music like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Following some untold events he finds himself in the Land of the Dead on a journey to unlock the truth behind his family's history & their ban on music. However, after seeing this preview my reserves have been lifted. The Spanish Guitar soundtrack will almost bring tears to your eyes, while the final shot of the actual Land of the Dead is visually breathtaking. This has moved Coco up my list of anticipated movies drastically.