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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