Monday, July 21, 2008

News on Pixar's Upcoming Releases

Many of Pixar's upcoming movies have been somewhat unknown other than the title. The plots, characters, and casts have been kept under wraps. Well, here are the plots, cast and crew, as well as release dates and other info:



Plot:
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. "Up" takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.

Cast:

John Ratzenberger

Edward Asner
Christopher Plummer

Crew:
Directed by Pete Docter
Written by Bob Petersen


Release Date:
May 29, 2009

Plot:
Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college.

Cast:
Tom Hanks
Tim Allen
Don Rickles
Joan Cusack

John Ratzenberger

Crew:
Directed by Lee Unkrich
Written by Michael Arndt

Release Date:
June 18, 2011

Plot:
Newt and Brooke live in a college's science lab and don't like each other, yet as the last blue-footed newts on earth they must mate to save the species. Rydstrom explains "Newt is smart but he's never had to think for himself and is pampered. Brooke on the other hand is streetwise and not to be messed with."

Cast:
Unknown

Crew:
Directed by Gary Rydstrom

Written by Leslie Caveny

Release Date:
June 2011



Plot:
The impetuous, tangle-haired Merida, though a daughter of royalty, would prefer to make her mark as a great archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right.

Cast:

Reese Witherspoon
Julie Walters
Bill Connolly

Emma Thompson

Crew:
Directed by Brenda Chapman
Written by Katherine Sarafian

Release Date:
On or Around Christmas 2011


Plot:
All the world's a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the "Cars" saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.

Cast:
Unknown (but most likely will have Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy, as well as others featured in
Cars)

Crew:
Directed by Brad Lewis

Release Date:
Summer 2012

Well, there ya have it. Pixar hasn't run out of ideas yet! More posts will appear as more news is released.

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