During my trip, I really learned so much about how a Pixar film is made and I've had a great time translating that in my blog for all of you to read. This is, unfortunately, my last The Good Dinosaur post from my press trip but we're going out with a bang and starting at the beginning of the filmmaking process. As I've said before, to make an animated film is no easy feat and … [Read more...]
Heartwarming New Pixar Short – SANJAY’S SUPER TEAM #GoodDinoEvent
While I was in San Francisco I had the special treat to sit down in the main Pixar viewing theater and meet with Animator Sanjay Patel to talk about his new short film Sanjay's Super Team. Patel has worked at Pixar since 1996 but as I discovered, he's never directed a film before now. In this all new short film that will accompany The Good Dinosaur (coming out 1 WEEK FROM … [Read more...]
New on Disney Infinity 3.0: The Good Dinosaur
A big MUST HAVE you probably see on wish lists this year is Disney Infinity 3.0. Disney has still managed to surprise and excite game players even three years later in the toy-to-life game. The biggest draw of 3.0 is that, of course, it's Star Wars themed. You are literally thrown into the world of Sith Lords and Jedi Knights as you battle for power! Disclosure: Disney, … [Read more...]
How Pixar Sets The Mood In A Film #GoodDinoEvent
Disclosure: Disney, Pixar, and Disney Junior have sponsored my travel, accommodations, most meals, and activities during this event. All opinions (and fun) in this article here are mine unless noted otherwise. Before the animation team can do their job Pixar gets help from the Effects team, Sets team, and Photography/Lighting team. Each team has a huge role in the final film … [Read more...]
Acting Like a Dinosaur #GoodDinoEvent
The Good Dinosaur is revving up to hit theaters in just a few short weeks (November 25th to be exact!), but it makes you wonder, how can Pixar make a dinosaur movie without knowing how dinosaurs walked and acted? I've already told you that Pixar does research when making their films, but they obviously couldn't just go down to the zoo and see a dino as a living breathing … [Read more...]
Camping Out With Director Peter Sohn & The Good Dinosaur Team #GoodDinoEvent
You know those times when you sit around and just chat with your friends? Stories come out of nowhere and when you remember those times everyone relives it and laughs. It's a great time, right? A few weeks ago, I got to go on a research trip with The Good Dinosaur team, well at least that's what it felt like! We all sat around this huge fireplace (it was too windy to have a … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: Pixar Animation Studios TOUR #GoodDinoEvent
Do you have a Disney Bucket List? Hardcore Disney fans do, including myself (I have a top 20!) and now I can actually check another one of those items off my list! Here's my top 10 (in no particular order!): Spend a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite Disney Cruise Visit the Disney vault Visit the Pixar Animation Studio's campus Visit every Disney park Play … [Read more...]