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New Pics, Voices for ‘Planes’

March 26, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

DisneyToon Studios’ CG spin-off of Disney-Pixar’s popular Cars franchise, Planes, is getting ready for its August 9 lift-off as new images are revealed and Disney announces the full cast list, lead by comedian Dane Cook. Cook voices lead character Dusty, who dreams of being a racer but just wasn’t built [...]

Disney’s ‘Planes’ to Take Off in Theaters in August

December 26, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 5 Comments divider image

Disney has announced that it will release Planes, a new CG-animated feature “inspired by” the world of Pixar’s Cars in theaters on August 9, 2013. Produced by DisneyToon Studios, Planes was originally planned as a direct-to-home Entertainment release several years ago. Directed by Klay Hall, the movie takes its cue [...]

An Interview with Disney/Pixar President Dr. Ed Catmull

April 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

There are a handful of people in this world who represent everything that the CG animation community has been able to achieve in the past few decades. Pixar co-founder and president Dr. Ed Catmull, who is also the president of Disney Studios, is one of the top visionaries in our [...]

Disney’s New Tinker Bell Pic Set for Oct.

March 25, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Disney’s evergreen fairy will take flight again on Oct. 23, when the studio releases the CG-animated Secret of the Wings on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital. Produced by Michael Wigert and directed by Peggy Holmes and Bobs Gannaway, this movie will mark the first time Peter Pan’s friend will fly in [...]

D23 Expo Whets Appetites for Upcoming Toons

August 22, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Taking a marketing page from Comic-Con, Disney’s D23 Expo offered bits and pieces of news, highlights of upcoming animated fare and meet-and-greets with talent for die-hard fans this past weekend in Anaheim. Upcoming features such as Pixar’s Brave and Monsters University, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, director Rich Moore’s Wreck-It Ralph and [...]