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Disney movies are some of the most beloved and popular. Most Disney films are known for their classic happy ending and sweet love stories that leave audiences feeling happy by the end. But there are many other Disney films so sad that those who've seen them warn that people should be mentally prepared before watching them. While most Disney movies deal with coming-of-age stories and idyllic romances with humor and lighthearted scenes, other Disney films include extremely sad moments, or heartbreaking endings.

Many Disney fans know that almost every Disney movie has a sad moment, from a parent's death to a betrayal or a love story that can't be. But a few Disney films take the sadness to a whole new level, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some of the saddest Disney movies end up also becoming some of the most memorable for fans. The depiction of human emotion,...

Animated films are some of the first pieces of fictional storytelling that young audiences are exposed to, having a deep impact on new generations' understanding of how narratives can impact them. The best animated movies, the ones that resonate with children and adults alike, are the ones that are able to entertain audiences young and old with stories that hide deeper meaning under the surface.

A few animated films were able to appear on Roger Ebert's coveted Great Movies list, a collection of a few hundred films that he felt stood the test of time and would remain important pieces of movie history. These animated films are the ones that best capture the human experience and deep emotional truths through one of the oldest mediums in the history of film.

Finding Nemo Is an Early Pixar Classic

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It seems that some of the older titles in Pixar Animation Studio's impressive library are finding a resurgence in popularity on streaming. Three of the studio's films have hit the top 10 movies chart on Hulu, with Finding Nemo (#2), Ratatouille (#3), and The Incredibles (#4) all having found strong viewership on the streaming service this week. Combining the libraries of Disney+ and Hulu has made an array of titles available to people who previously had just one or the other service, leading to many old classics now suddenly finding relevance again. In Pixar's case, it is a testament to the timelessness of their animated masterpieces.

Finding Nemo was released in 2003 and was the fifth Pixar film ever made. Its number two spot on Hulu more than two decades after its release further cements it as an animated classic; the Oscar-winning animated film also holds the very special record of being the highest-selling DVD of all time.

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The Lion King's upcoming prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, is already in movie theaters, reminding fans of one of the saddest Disney deaths ever. Disney has told many stories over the years, providing audiences with characters to love and learn from. Sometimes, for an emotional gut punch, the audience is forced to say goodbye to their beloved characters.

Whether a hero or a villain, every Disney character seems to get the death they deserve, no matter how sad. From Gurgi's heartfelt sacrifice in The Black Cauldron to the tragedy of Mufasa's murder in The Lion King, Disney knows how to tug at the emotional heartstrings of its audience. Fans worldwide mourn the lives of these beloved Disney characters.

Updated on December 18, 2024, by Andrea Sandoval: While aimed at children, Disney movies contain some of the most harrowing deaths in the industry. Orphaned characters...

A new live-action Disney art imagines Up's Carl as if he were a real person. The 2009 Pixar film follows the story of septuagenarian Carl Fredricksen as he embarks on an adventure to South America with an unexpected young stowaway. Up features a leading voice cast of Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer, Bob Peterson, and Delroy Lindo. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Score and Best Animated Feature and is regularly regarded as one of the best movies made by Pixar.

On Instagram, a new art from @ylanast imagines a live-action version of the Up lead character. The sped-up video shows an artist transforming the animated Carl into a more realistic version. He has a full head of white hair and the animated character's classic bushy eyebrows. He also sports a frown, just as the character did in Up, and has a melancholy look in his...

Lost in a world of plastic bricks, fan-favorite Pixar characters embark on new animated adventures in Lego form. Lego Pixar BrickToons invites viewers into a playful universe where iconic stories and settings have been lovingly rebuilt with the tiny toy blocks we all know and love. Across five animated shorts, this series treats us to a fresh glimpse at beloved tales like Cars, Finding Nemo, and Coco.

Transported to the magical lands of Radiator Springs, the open ocean depths, and Day of the Dead celebrations, our Pixar pals find themselves experiencing familiar events in unfamiliar Legoized ways. Lightning McQueen faces mechanical malfunctions that transform him into an improbable monster truck. Marlin and Dory’s attempts to protect Nemo’s field trip group have unexpectedly chaotic results. Miguel competes in a lively land of the dead talent show.

Whether racing through new hijinks with Mater, venturing through a sunken pirate ship in fish form,...

Hot off of the recording-breaking run of Inside Out 2, Pixar has revealed some behind-the-scenes changes for their next film, Elio. Elio follows an eleven-year-old boy who is mistaken by aliens as Earth's ambassador. The film's teaser debuted back in June 2023 ahead of Elemental's theatrical run when it was still planned to be Pixar's next release. In October 2023, the movie was delayed to March 2025. Now, some details about changes behind the scenes on the movie have been revealed.

Speaking with The Wrap, Pixar chief creative officer Pete Doctor revealed some of the behind-the-scenes changes for Elio. The movie will now be directed by Turning Red's Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian, who directed the Pixar short Burrow. The project was originally set to be directed by Adrian Molina, the co-director of Coco, but Doctor says Molina has been moved off Elio and "was taken on to a priority project...

“Win or Lose,” Pixar’s first original, long-form series for Disney+, was previewed at 2022’s D23 and again last summer at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France. And then … crickets.

Well, at Friday night’s D23 presentation, we got the release date — December 6 — for “Win or Lose,” and they showed a new trailer, which you can watch below.

Pickles, huddle up! #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first ever original series, is available on December 6 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/3m4x7lr5L3

— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024

The series, created by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates — story artists who worked on “Toy Story 4” — centers around a middle school softball game. (Go Pickles!) Each episode is told from a different perspective – it could be one of the kids, it could be the umpire, it could be one of the kids’ parents like it was in the episode that was screened at Annecy last year.

On October 16, 2023, Disney celebrated 100 years of magic, from movies, television shows, theme parks, and an improbable corporate identity that has become beloved all on its own. Disney's most significant impact is the cinematic canon that defined the company, and as is to be expected from such an iconic company, it has gone through a lot of changes in its century-long history.

Disney has had eight distinct eras that shaped the company and altered the course of its vaunted animation. Each generation has had highs and lows some more than others but each has had its clear place in the Disney timeline. Despite facing various hardships, Disney has continued to delight fans of all ages with its timeless takes on classic fairy tales and original stories that resonate just as deeply. Every Disney fan has their favorite film and era, but some rank better than others in performance and quality.

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“Inside Out 2” roared into cinema in June, becoming Pixar’s highest-grossing film in a debut weekend of all time, while its current worldwide haul at this time of writing stands at just over one billion.

The first movie — one of the most ingenious films of this century — took audiences inside the head of young Riley as she navigated a move to a new city while her emotions tried to guide her through the move in her head. This second film brings back those emotions as Riley goes through her teenage years. But Joy and Sadness and the gang have to deal with several new emotions in headquarters, including Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Ennui.

But while the film marches towards $1 billion at the box office, could it also be marching towards awards glory? Well, animated flicks don’t get the justice they deserve when it comes to the Academy Awards. So often,...

Monsters, Inc. 2 can finally address Sulley and Boo's reunion following the first film's cliffhanger ending. Disney previously scrapped a devastating sequel idea where Boo would have died. Pixar must make sure Monsters, Inc. 2 lives up to the original film's high standard.

A Monsters, Inc. sequel has been a long time coming, and although Pixar hasn't officially confirmed another movie, one has been teased, hopefully finally paying off the original film's ending. The 2001 animated comedy, directed by Pete Docter, was only the fourth Pixar movie ever made, following in the footsteps of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2. Although Monsters, Inc. is one of Pixar's oldest films, it's still among the animation company's best. It deserves a sequel, which must live up to the hype that's been building since Monsters, Inc. ended on a cliffhanger 23 years ago.

Monsters, Inc. was Pete Docter's feature directorial debut, and...

Hayao Miyazaki enjoyed Pixar's film Up for its heartbreaking opening sequence and attention to detail in animation. The Pixar film received critical acclaim, won numerous awards, and grossed approximately 735 million dollars at the box office. Miyazaki's nod to Pixar's Luxo Jr. mascot in Spirited Away shows his respect for the Western animation studio's success.

A well-known fact about Hayao Miyazaki is that he holds a general distaste for a great deal of modern animation. While many of his own films have implemented CGI, he's especially disinterested in any productions that use it entirely in place of traditional animation. Over the years, this, combined with Miyazaki only rarely watching new films in general, has led to him having few kind words to say about one of the most famous animation studios in the world: Pixar. However, there is a single Pixar film that Miyazaki has expressed a fondness for.

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Prepare for an exhilarating adventure into the world of “Monsters at Work” with the upcoming episode titled “Descent into Fear.” Scheduled to air at 10:00 Am on Saturday, May 4, 2024, on Disney, this episode promises to deliver thrills and laughter in equal measure.

As Tylor and Val embark on their first days at their new jobs, viewers will be treated to an inside look at the inner workings of FearCo and Monsters, Inc. Tylor takes on the role of a Scarer, diving headfirst into the world of fear with determination and gusto. Meanwhile, Val embraces her position as a Jokester, bringing her unique sense of humor to the workplace.

With a blend of heartwarming moments and hilarious antics, “Descent into Fear” is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join Tylor and Val on their journey as they navigate the challenges and joys of their new careers in the monster world.

Get ready for an electrifying episode of “Monsters at Work” this Saturday at 10:25 Am on Disney! In Season 2 Episode 10, titled “Powerless,” viewers are in for a thrilling adventure as Monstropolis faces a devastating blackout.

As the city descends into darkness, Tylor must step up and take charge to restore power and save the day. But he can’t do it alone. Tylor must team up with his trusty friend and colleague, Val, to tackle the challenge head-on.

Joined by other familiar faces from the Monster world, Tylor and Val embark on a heart-pounding mission to bring light back to Monstropolis. Along the way, they’ll encounter obstacles, surprises, and maybe even a few laughs.

Join the beloved characters of “Monsters at Work” as they band together to overcome adversity and prove that friendship and teamwork can conquer any challenge. With its mix of humor, action, and heartwarming moments, “Powerless...

Get ready for a monstrously fun adventure in Season 2 Episode 7 of “Monsters at Work” titled “Monsters in the Dark,” airing this Saturday, April 27th, at 10:00 Am on Disney. Join everyone’s favorite monsters, Mike and Sulley, as they take the lead on a morale-boosting company retreat in the spooky sub-basement of Monsters, Inc.

In this episode, viewers will accompany Mike and Sulley as they venture into the depths of the company’s headquarters for a retreat like no other. With plenty of laughs and thrills along the way, the duo is determined to lift spirits and bring their fellow monsters together in the face of darkness.

But as they navigate the eerie corridors and encounter unexpected challenges, Mike and Sulley must rely on teamwork and friendship to ensure the success of the retreat. With heartwarming moments and hilarious hijinks, “Monsters in the Dark” promises to be an episode that delights viewers of all ages.

Get ready for a hilarious showdown on the diamond in the upcoming episode of “Monsters at Work” titled “Field of Screams,” airing Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10:30 Am on Disney. In this installment, viewers can expect a mix of comedy and heartfelt moments as the annual Monsters, Inc. vs. FearCo softball game takes center stage.

As tensions rise on the field, Val attempts to deliver some important news to Tylor about a potential job offer from none other than Mike & Sulley. However, Tylor finds himself preoccupied with contemplating his own future, leaving Val’s message unheard amidst the chaos of the game.

With witty banter, unexpected twists, and plenty of monster-sized laughs, “Field of Screams” promises to keep audiences entertained from start to finish. Don’t miss out on the fun – tune in to Disney at 10:30 Am this Saturday for another exciting episode of “Monsters at Work.”

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Get ready for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of “Monsters at Work” as Season 2 Episode 5, titled “It’s Coming From Inside the House!” airs on Disney at 10:00 Am on Saturday, April 20, 2024. In this installment, viewers will join the Tuskmon family as they host a stoop sale, but Tylor finds himself facing a dilemma.

As the Tuskmon family gathers to sell their belongings, Tylor struggles to part with his cherished childhood scaring memorabilia. Caught between nostalgia and practicality, Tylor must decide whether to let go of his past or hold onto his memories.

With humor, heart, and a touch of whimsy, “Monsters at Work” continues to delight audiences of all ages. From witty dialogue to vibrant animation, each episode offers a delightful escape into the colorful world of Monstropolis.

Join Tylor and the rest of the lovable monsters as they navigate the ups and downs of life in the monster world.

Attention Disney fans! Get ready for a fun-filled episode of “Monsters at Work” airing this Saturday morning. In Season 2 Episode 4 titled “Opening Doors,” viewers are in for a delightful adventure as Johnny takes Tylor on an exciting tour of FearCo.

Join Tylor as he explores the inner workings of the monster world’s premier scare factory, learning the ropes and discovering the secrets behind the door-scaring business. However, when Tylor gets caught up in the excitement and ends up running late, it’s up to his colleague Val to step in and save the day.

Watch as Val faces the challenge of making a kid laugh, showcasing her comedic skills and quick thinking in a hilarious attempt to cover for Tylor’s absence. With laughs, thrills, and plenty of monster-sized fun, “Monsters at Work – Opening Doors” is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

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This Saturday on Disney, get ready for a hilarious and chaotic episode of “Monsters at Work” with the Season 2 Episode 3 titled “Setting the Table.” In this uproarious installment, viewers are in for a wild ride as Tylor finds himself faced with a dilemma – he’s been invited to a fancy dinner with Johnny Worthington, but it’s on the same night and at the same restaurant as a party for Fritz.

As Tylor tries to navigate this tricky situation, chaos ensues, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings. With the pressure mounting and tensions rising, Tylor must find a way to juggle both events without letting either one fall apart.

With its signature blend of humor, heart, and hijinks, “Monsters at Work” continues to delight audiences of all ages. Join Tylor and his friends as they embark on another zany adventure filled with laughter, friendship, and plenty of monster-sized fun.

Get ready for a monstrously fun night as “Monsters at Work” returns with Season 2 Episode 1 titled “A Monstrous Homecoming,” airing this Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Disney. In this exciting episode, it’s Homecoming Weekend at Monsters University, and the spotlight is on none other than Tylor Tuskmon, celebrated as a former Scream King.

As Tylor basks in the glory of his past accomplishments, viewers can expect a whirlwind of excitement and nostalgia as old friends reunite, memories are relived, and new adventures unfold. With the campus buzzing with energy and excitement, Tylor finds himself thrust into a series of unexpected challenges and hilarious mishaps.

From classic campus shenanigans to heartwarming moments of friendship and camaraderie, “A Monstrous Homecoming” promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its blend of humor, heart, and monstrous charm. So grab your popcorn and tune in this Friday evening on Disney for a...

Get ready for another exciting adventure with “Monsters at Work” as Season 2 Episode 2, titled “The C.R.E.E.P. Show,” premieres this Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8:30 Pm on Disney. In this episode, the MIFTers team up with Mike and Sulley to represent Monsters, Inc. at the C.R.E.E.P. Show, an energy convention.

With hopes of promoting Laugh Power to industry professionals, the gang embarks on a mission to showcase the innovative ways in which laughter can power the monster world. However, as they navigate the bustling convention floor, they encounter unexpected challenges and fierce competition from rival companies.

Amidst the chaos and excitement of the C.R.E.E.P. Show, viewers can expect plenty of laughs, heartwarming moments, and valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance. Will the MIFTers succeed in their mission to spread the power of laughter, or will they be overshadowed by their competitors?

Join Mike, Sulley, and the Mift team for a night of laughter,...

Disney has released the first trailer for the upcoming second season of Monsters at Work, a series continuation of Pixar's classic 2001 animated movie, Monsters, Inc.

The new trailer will pick up where the last season left off, with Tylor Tuskman (Superstore's Ben Feldman) continuing his journey as a Jokester on the Laugh Floor at Monsters, Incorporated. However, per the official Season 2 synopsis, Tylor's job and friendship with Val are put to the ultimate test when "new doors of opportunity unexpectedly open at rival energy company, Fear Co[.] Tylor’s co-workers at Monsters Inc. begin to question his loyalty. As his Laugh Floor partnership with Val is pushed to the brink, Tylor must discover where he really belongs." The new season of Monsters at Work will premiere on Disney Channel on April 5.

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Pixar considered a redemption arc for the villain, Charles Muntz, in Up, but ultimately decided against it due to the potential for a long, dialogue-heavy scene. The creators also considered trapping Muntz in Carl's house as it floats away, but realized it would undermine the story of Carl's relationship with his late wife Ellie. The chosen ending, where Muntz falls to his death after his foot gets tangled in balloon strings, provides closure for Carl and allows the story to end on a positive note.

Pixar's 2009 animated movie Up proved to be a cinematic masterpiece, but the struggle to bring an end to its lead villain caused problems behind the scenes. Directed by Pete Docter, the movie tells the story of an elderly man, Carl Fredricksen, who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfill a lifelong dream to travel to South America; a young wilderness explorer named Russell...

The main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's Up is based on a real-life person who stole from Walt Disney, adding a layer of intrigue and real-world inspiration to the film. Up remains a beloved Disney/Pixar film due to the heartfelt passion and thought put into its creation by writer and director Pete Doctor, known for other animated classics like Monsters, Inc., Inside Out, and Soul. A sequel to Up, titled Carl's Date, has been brought to life as a short film in 2023, featuring the return of Edward Asner as the protagonist Carl Fredricksen, with a runtime of just 8 minutes.

The main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's Up is based on a real-life person who stole from Walt Disney. Even nearly fifteen years after its release, Up remains one of the most celebrated and sentimental Disney/Pixar films primarily because of the passion and thought that went into its creation. The...

There’s a scene in the 2010 film Eat Pray Love where Julia Roberts’s character Liz basks in the experience of eating a guilt-free pizza. It was an important character moment for her–and for many audience members. And whatever your specific dietary preferences or requirements may be, we hope that you’ll enjoy whatever your guilt-free “pizza moment” is this Thanksgiving, surrounded by friends and family (chosen or otherwise.)

Food, of course, has played as major a role in cinema as any other basic human biological function, from the sprawling bowls of pasta in the works of Martin Scorsese, to the last decade’s trend of thoughtfully investigative health-leaning food docs such as Food Inc. and Forks Over Knives. Today, though, we’re leaving the scare-mongering at the kids’ table and indulging in some seriously calorie-dense, celebratory depictions of food on film.

So cinch up that lobster bib and...

Animated flicks don’t get the justice they deserve when it comes to the Academy Awards. So often, animated movies are some of the most original, memorable, and well-told stories of the entire year yet they are, more often than not, confined to the category of Best Animated Picture.

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” “Fantasia,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Lion King,” “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” “Wall-e,” “Shrek,” and last year’s Best Animated Picture winner, “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” are just a handful of all-time classic movies that aren’t great animated movies, they are great movies period. Despite this, however, we have only had three animated movies in Oscars history that have been nominated for Best Picture.

“Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated movie to do so, landing a Best Picture bid in 1991. Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, “Beauty and the Beast...

Disney+ customers can start streaming Pixar’s “Elemental” animated adventure next week.

“Elemental” will hit Disney+ worldwide on Sept. 13, coming 89 days after the movie’s theatrical open. Alongside the streaming premiere of “Elemental,” Disney+ also will debut that day the making-of documentary “Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental,” as well as Pixar Animation Studios short “Carl’s Date,” featuring the fan-favorite talking dog Dug from 2009’s “Up.”

At the box office, “Elemental” stumbled out of the gate with the worst opening weekend in Pixar’s history — before rebounding over the subsequent theatrical run. In 11 weeks, the film grossed $153.6 million domestically with a global haul of $480 million, per Box Office Mojo.

“Elemental” is set in Element City, where Fire, Water, Earth and Air residents live together. The feature film introduces Ember (voiced by Leah Lewis), whose friendship with a fun and sappy guy named Wade (Mamoudou Athie) challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

Elemental's VOD release offers behind-the-scenes content and deleted scenes that enhance the film's themes and storytelling. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's digital release features a comprehensive 56-minute special feature that showcases the film's biggest sequences and the passion of its cast and director. The Little Mermaid's digital release includes a sing-along version, featurettes that explore the making of the film, and behind-the-scenes footage of the actors recording the songs.

In a summer full of blockbuster hits and major flops, several big franchises and new IPs are arriving with home releases. Whether it's the latest and final Indiana Jones or the brand new live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, these new iterations offer plenty of content to audiences.

Here are the best new home releases and what they bring to the table.

Elemental

Elemental was one of Disney’s more divisive theatrical releases. The Pixar chief creative officer,...

If you think Paula Abdul’s “Opposites Attract” is a bop, wait until you see what Disney and Pixar do with the concept when Elemental comes to Digital and physical platforms in the coming weeks! That’s right, folks! Get ready to enter Element City, where the fiery Ember Lumen and the go-with-the-flow Wade Ripple are about to discover what happens when fire meets water in Pixar Animation Studios‘ dazzling and imaginative Elemental, which debuts on all major digital platforms August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD September 26.

Here’s the official synopsis for Elemental:

Elemental is an original feature film set in Element City, where residents of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and fiery young woman whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by...

One of the feel-good stories of the summer has been Disney and Pixar's "Elemental." Despite the fact that the animated movie from the storied studio had an absolutely disastrous opening weekend, it has had a complete reversal of fortune ever since, becoming a surprise at the box office in recent weeks. But for those who still haven't had the chance to see it, fear not! Disney has announced that director Peter Sohn's latest will be coming home soon, and we've got the details for you.

"Elemental" will first arrive exclusively via Digital on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. At that time, viewers will be able to rent or purchase the film from retailers such as Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or Apple TV, among others. Typically, when a new movie first hits VOD, it goes for a "premium" $19.99 rental price, or a $24.99 purchase price. That price tends to come down...

Pixar's latest adventure Elemental is getting a special Steelbook edition exclusive to Best Buy, featuring bonus features and behind-the-scenes looks. The movie centers on the romance between fire element Ember and water element Wade as they navigate their society's prejudices. Despite initial struggles at the box office, Elemental had a successful run and is a promising sign for Pixar's original projects.

Pixar's latest adventure Elemental is coming home in an exciting new Best Buy Steelbook celebrating the movie's central romance. Helmed by Pixar vet Peter Sohn and based on a story idea he pitched to the iconic animation studio, the movie is set in a world populated by anthropomorphic elements of nature and centers on fire element Ember and water element Wade as they fall in love and attempt to overcome the differences in their society, including her bigoted father. Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie lead the Elemental cast alongside Ronnie del Carmen,...

The Dug Days shorts explore Dug's life after being adopted by Carl and returning home following the events of Up. He experiences amazing wonders like puppies and terrifying shocks like fireworks. In the final Dug Days short, Carl's Date, Dug helps Carl prepare for his first date since Ellie.

Dug Days Pixar's long-honored tradition of animated shorts showing moments from Dug and Carl's life together after the events of Up. Dug Days was created, written, and directed by Bob Peterson. He also stars in Dug Days alongside the late Ed Asner in his final performance as Carl.

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Bob Peterson spoke with Screen Rant about Dug Days: Carl's Date. He shares what he learned from working with Asner and how the actor made Carl so endearing while being grumpy. Peterson also discusses the possibility of exploring the...

A brand-new trailer celebrating Pixar Animation Studios short ‘Carl’s Date ‘- a sequel of sorts for ‘Up’ – has dropped.

Opening exclusively in cinemas on 7th July in front of Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ the all-new short marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen.

Moviegoers will catch up with Carl as he reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you’re a dog.

Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, “Carl’s Date” goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, Dug (voice...

Up — at least its famously emotional initial act – remains one of the high water marks (a lot of that water is tears shed at the "married life" segment) for Pixar. And the company has not been shy about spinning it off, particularly for the series Dug Days on Disney+ focused on the loveable talking pooch. But Dug (Bob Peterson) and owner Carl Fredricksen are back on the big screen for new short film Carl's Date, which will play attached to the studio's new feature film Elemental this week. Check out trailer…

Written and directed by Pixar veteran Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, Carl's Date was produced to be part of Dug Days before given the promotion to the big screen.

The story finds Carl reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a lady friend, but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend,...

Disney and Pixar’s Elemental opens in theaters on June 16. Check out the new trailer celebrating Pixar Animation Studios’ New Short “Carl’s Date”.

The short opens June 16 exclusively in theaters in front of the film. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, “Carl’s Date” goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, Dug (voice of Peterson), who were introduced in Pixar’s Oscar®-winning feature “Up.” Moviegoers will catch up with Carl as he reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you’re a dog.

“Elemental” is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City,...

Up‘s squirrel-loving Dug and his owner/friend Carl are opening a new chapter in their lives in the animated short “Carl’s Date,” set to premiere in front of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental. The teaser trailer for the short shows Dug attempting to help Carl figure out what is expected on his first date since Ellie’s death.

“Carl’s Date” is the final entry in the Dug Days shorts series and marks beloved actor Ed Asner’s last acting gig before he passed away on August 29, 2021 at the age of 91. “Carl’s Date” writer and director Bob Peterson, a two-time Oscar nominee for Up and Finding Nemo, once again lends his voice to the adorably goofy Dug.

Elemental and “Carl’s Date” premiere in theaters on June 16, 2023.

The Plot: “Carl’s Date” goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, Dug...

Carl and Dug are back in a new adventure.

Walt Disney Studios announced today that the beloved characters from Pixar’s 2009 animated film “Up” will return to theatres in a new short “Carl’s Date”.

Set to premiere exclusively in theatres ahead of Disney and Pixar’s new film “Elemental”, the short is written and directed by Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins.

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He’S All Heart – “Carl’s Date,” – Photo: Disney/Pixar. Good Dog – “Carl’s Date,” – Photo: Disney/Pixar Practice Makes Perfect — “Carl’s Date,” – Photo: Disney/Pixar

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“Carl’s Date” follows Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog,...

One of Pixar's most beloved films is getting a follow-up in the form of a short film which is to screen alongside the studio's upcoming feature Elemental. Carl's Date, which is based upon 2009's Up, will see Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) and Dug (Bob Peterson) return to tackle their biggest challenge yet: preparing Carl for his first date since the death of his late wife Ellie.

The last few years of Pixar have been rather dispiriting. I don't mean this in terms of quality. Far from it. "Soul," "Turning Red," and "Luca" have ranged from good to great, continuing to show a studio brimming with imagination as newer voices come into the mix. When I say they have been dispiriting, I mean it from a business sense, as under the Bob Chapek regime of Disney the company was relegated to a being a content farm for Disney+. Every year, a Pixar movie was an event, and because nothing can become an event on a streaming service, Pixar's specialness has wasted away. Their first film back in theaters was "Lightyear" and it was a financial disaster. They have "Elemental" releasing this June, and the early box office tracking for it isn't promising.

For over 20 years, Pixar dominated the box office. Even as the Hollywood film landscape became...

Among the layoffs that took place at the Walt Disney Company were job cuts at Pixar that included the director and producer of Lightyear, Deadline has confirmed.

Director Angus MacLane, a 26-year animator who was part of the Senior Creative Team in animated films like Coco, Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4, was cut from the studio in late May, which was part of the 7,000 layoffs Disney had planned. Galyn Susman, who had been at the studio since the original Toy Story was released in 1995, was also part of the cuts.

There was a total of 75 jobs that were made redundant on May 23, Reuters first reported. It’s worth noting that cuts at the animation studio are rare and the last time it happened was in 2013 when The Good Dinosaur was delayed. At the time, 5% of Pixar’s 1,200 workforce was cut, including director Bob Peterson.

MacLane and Susman’s exits...

Carl's house from Pixar's Up is recreated with over 68,000 Lego bricks before taking flight with balloons. Up debuted in 2009, telling the story of Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old man who uses balloons to float his house out of the city with his sights set on Paradise Falls, only to inadvertently take off with a young Wilderness Explorer aboard. The film was co-directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, with voice talent that includes Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, and John Ratzenberger. Up was a hit with critics and audiences, earning over $735 million worldwide and ranking one of the top-rated Pixar movies.

As Disney celebrates 100 Years of Wonder, they released a new episode of Making Wonder on YouTube that sees Carl's house from Up recreated with a staggering 68,753 Lego bricks before letting it take to the sky with balloons.

Up co-director Pete Docter lends his insight, along with a Lego Senior Graphic...

One of the biggest blockbuster hits of 2003 was the Pixar animated feature “Finding Nemo,” featuring the voice talents of Albert Brooks and Ellen Degeneres, and directed by Andrew Stanton. It was Pixar’s fifth feature following “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters, Inc.” Released two decades ago on May 30, 2003, “Finding Nemo” was a box office smash, making $70 million its opening weekend in the United States and eventually reaching $380 million nationwide and $941 million worldwide. Read on for our celebration of the “Finding Nemo” 20th anniversary.

Most of the nation’s critics loved the film, including Moira MacDonald in Seattle Times, who said it’s “enchanting; written with an effortless blend of sweetness and silliness, and animated with such rainbow-hued beauty, you may find yourself wanting to freeze-frame it.” And Lou Lemenick in New York Post called it “a dazzling, computer-animated fish tale with a funny, touching script...

The Walt Disney Company has been synonymous with animation ever since Mickey Mouse's debut in 1928's "Steamboat Willie." Almost 100 years later and Disney is not so much a little mouse but an enormous whale lunging through the media landscape and devouring properties such as Marvel, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios.Disney's holdings are so vast that its catalog ranges from "Bambi" and "A Bug's Life" to "Predator," "Die Hard," "Family Guy," and "The Simpsons," but that doesn't mean the company hasn't tripped up. On the contrary -- many Disney films have been financial blunders, even beloved works such as "Pinocchio," the initial failure of which caused Walt Disney to be, according to his friend and colleague Joe Grant, "very, very depressed."

The fortunes of "Pinocchio" have changed since its release in 1940 -- numerous rereleases pulled its lifetime grosses to over $120 million -- but that can't be said of other Disney productions.

Earlier this week, Pixar dropped a new trailer for "Elemental," which will mark the animation studio's return to the big screen with an original movie since "Onward" hit theaters just before the coronavirus pandemic ruined everything. Since 2020, Pixar's movies "Soul," "Luca," and "Turning Red" have all been relegated to Disney+, though the latter was intended for theaters, it ended up being pushed to streaming because of a coronavirus variant outbreak. Frankly, we're ready for Pixar to bring their brand of storytelling magic to the big screen with a movie like "Elemental," especially after "Lightyear" turned out to be a bit of a disappointment.

Before the new "Elemental" trailer arrived online, Disney and Pixar invited /Film and an assembly of other media outlets to the Pixar Animation Studios headquarters in Emeryville, California for an extended sneak peek of footage from the upcoming film. After screening around roughly 30 minutes of the promising...

Dug Days creator and star Bob Peterson and producer Kim Collins share their thoughts about continuing Carl's story after Ed Asner's death. Dug Days shows Carl and Dug's life following their adventure in Up, with each short featuring a new experience for Dug in his new suburban home with Carl, including fireworks and puppies.

Screen Rant was invited to Pixar Studios for an early press day for Elemental, which included exclusive footage and a press conference with the director and producer. While at Pixar Studios, Screen Rant also saw the final Dug Days short, "Carl's Date." Peterson and Collins led a Q&a following this surprise screening, where they talked about working with Asner for the final time and whether they could see continuing Carl's story after the actor's death.

Bob Peterson: We'd have to think about it. If there's a good story, we could talk about it. With Ed,...

This summer, Pixar's new film "Elemental" (watch the new trailer here) will be the animation studio's first original film to get a wide theatrical release since "Onward" hit the big screen just before the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe. "Lightyear" was given a theatrical release last year, but it wasn't exactly a sensation, so we're overdue for some real Pixar magic.

Thankfully, after Disney and Pixar invited /Film and other members of the media to screen roughly 30 minutes of footage from "Elemental" during an early press event, I can tell you that this is a return to form for the animation studio. With the exception of "Wall-e," this feels like Pixar's first proper romantic comedy, giving us a charming meet-cute between a fire woman named Ember Lumen (Leah Lewis of "The Half of It") and a water man named Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie of "Jurassic World Dominion"). Their relationship...

Pixar Animation Studios has revealed today it will be releasing a new short film based on Up together with Elemental. The short will bring Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) and Dug (voiced by Bob Peterson) back to face a new challenge, the man’s first date since his wife’s passing. This short also marks the return to Pixar presenting shorts ahead of their theatrical releases since Incredibles 2.

While visiting Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California, for a behind-the-scenes look at Elemental, the studio’s upcoming animated epic, we learned that the Pixar short Carl’s Date would play ahead of the new film. Carl’s Date hails from the creators of Dug Days, the television series of shorts produced by Pixar Animation Studios for the Disney+ streaming service. Bob Peterson directs Carl’s Date, a standalone short featuring the cantankerous balloon enthusiast and his energetic golden retriever, Dug, from 2009’s Up.

Carl’s Date centers on Carl and Dug living together and Dug advising the older man when Carl gets invited on his first date. The late Ed Asner voices Carl as one of his final performances. Asner died of natural causes a few months after completing Pixar’s Carl’s Date project. The short places a bow on Carl’s storyline and leaves him in a good...

For many years, it was customary that every new theatrical release from Pixar would include a short film as an opener for the film, usually sharing a similar tone or thematic idea with the feature film. The last one was 2018's "Bao," which eventually won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and led to director Domee Shi helming her first feature, the breakout hit "Turning Red." Sadly, the tradition came to an end with the release of "Toy Story 4" in 2019, and if we're being honest, we've been missing it. Sure, Disney+ has been a fantastic outlet for fantastic short films out of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation studios, but there was always something magical about seeing a Pixar short before a feature — a cinematic appetizer to help the real world drift away and allow audiences to fully immerse themselves into a new, animated world.

While there's no...