Pixar Post Podcast: Animation News, Interviews & Reviews

In episode 023 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Party Central Short to be Released in 2014 Our thoughts and discussions on the updated release date of the Monsters University -inspired short, Party Central . Award Show Nominations and Omissions We chat about the Academy Awards nominations on January 16 with discussions around the 'For Your Consideration' advertisement . We discuss the  omissi...

In episode 022 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: THE BLUE UMBRELLA We discuss the omission of The Blue Umbrella  from the Animated Shorts nomination category of the 2014 Academy Awards. We provide our candid reactions to the news and compare The Blue Umbrella to the remaining ten short films. Additionally, we read comments from our readers with their reactions to the news as well. FOLLOW UP FR...

In episode 021 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: NEWS SNIPPETS FOR THE WEEK We discuss the closing of Pixar Canada that took place on October 8, 2013 and thank all of our friends from the studio. Forum discussion : One of our forum users brought up the topic of the age difference between Charles Muntz and Carl Fredricksen. We share our thoughts and discuss the real age difference of the charac...

In episode 020 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: NEWS SNIPPETS FOR THE WEEK We kick off award season by chatting about Monsters University and how the film is set to receive the Hollywood Animation Award and our thoughts on the upcoming awards season. Ron Howard recently was asked what five films he would have loved to have been involved in - listen in as he surprisingly selects all Pixar film...

In episode 019 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: PIXAR POST FORUM DISCUSSION We congratulate the winner of our Disney Infinity Crystal Lightning McQueen figure sweepstakes - forum user, "csp131". Quick discussion of the title tiers for our forum and the first user to cross over 50 posts, "mac95". TOY STORY OF TERROR! Discussions of the newly released poster artwork. Who voices Woody in the Toy...

In episode 018 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: PIXAR POST FORUM DISCUSSION Each podcast, we'll pick the most thought provoking or interesting comments from the Pixar Post Forum to discuss on our podcast. This week we selected - Forum user TOM-4319 posted a comment regarding Pete Docter and  Inside Out . He inquired about how the "emotion" characters could have a have a standard character arc...

In episode 017 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: PIXAR POST FORUM DISCUSSION Best discussions in the forum so far Who would you like to see direct a feature film? - The number one requested director for an upcoming Pixar feature was, Brad Bird.  Who wants to work at Pixar and how are your working towards your dream? - We discuss this question at length and also highlight (with audio clips) the...

In episode 16 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY DETAILS Box office review leading up to the movie being in theaters for one month. More Monsters U plush toys to be released soon. The Blue Umbrella  iBook high-level review. Monsters U concept artwork by Pixarian Paul Abadilla and Kristian Norelius. Additional discussions surrounding the less common hidden items in Monsters U...

In episode 15 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY DETAILS Monsters University  official backpack released . Monsters University world premiere in downtown Hollywood . Review and discussion with clips of the Monsters University soundtrack . Our movie review of  Monsters University. MONSTERS, INC. HISTORY DISCUSSION We welcome back Jeff from This Day in Pixar for his great hist...

In episode 014 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: We are excited to announce our new segment where we will look back at moments within Pixar's history and discuss how their past has shaped their path. For this first segment we take a high-level look at the first year of Pixar's history with Jeff from This Day in Pixar (Follow on  Twitter  as well). Jeff is a Pixar history buff and we loved his...

In episode 013 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Monsters University (MU)   Vinylmation set being released on June 14 . Disney Infinity new trailers and details about the MU  playset as well as a look into the many ways to race opponents in the Toy Box mode . The seven new MU   trailers / commercials/tool kits and more that have been released in the last week-and-a-half. The Lowe's Build and G...

In episode 012 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Discussion of Brad Bird's interview with The Hollywood Reporter mentioning that he has thought of a potential sequel to The Incredibles. Discussion of Toy Story of Terror TV short . Announcement of our Monsters University character Twitter accounts . Part two in our three-part series   discussing our visit to Pixar Animation Studios for the Mons...

In episode 011 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Highlights from the Monsters University Press Event at Pixar Animation Studios. Listen to the entire class Anthropology 152: Monsterizing The World with Dice Tsutsumi (Shading/Light Art Director) and Robert Kondo (Sets Art Director). Listen to our exclusive one-on-one interview with Robert Kondo to hear who makes the decision to place A-113 in e...

In episode 010 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Monsters University  new "Party Hard" trailer discussion and audio clip and the placement of the MU poster during the most recent episode of Modern Family . Disney Infinity playset video and discussion Cars Toons Shorty Shorts  - Discussion of the three new shorts with a few audio clips, discussions about Guido and other small details. Discussio...

In episode 009 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Austin Madison talks about brainstorming at the Student Educational Video Awards training event from February of this year - we sample a few audio clips and discuss Austin and his work. Monsters University news New Monsters University  March Madness video with a tie-in to Austin Madison's brainstorming discussion. Additional discussions around t...

In episode 008 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Disney Infinity release date change and new power discs Ed Catmull's honor from the Computer History Museum and our reader visit to the computer history museum in Mountain View, California. Monsters University Japanese language trailer as well as the two new English version faux commercials that were released (with audio clips). Monsters Univers...

In episode 007 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: A brief discussion about the announcement of the Ratatouille ride in Disney Land Paris . A brief discussion of the Toy Story: Smash It! iOS game . Our exclusive interview with The Blue Umbrella  director, Saschka Unseld - in fact, we're premiering the interview in it's entirety in our podcast - although we will have a full transcription posted t...

In episode 006 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Announcing the winner of our Evil Dr. Porkchop T-Shirt contest - Caitlin B. Brave news -  Brave 's big win at the Academy Awards  with audio clips from Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman's acceptance speech, backstage additional "thank you" messages and media Q&A session. Audio clips from Q&A session with Mark Andrews at the Oscar Celebration event...

In episode 005 of the Pixar Post Podcast we discuss: Monsters University news - New short clip titled " A message from the Dean ", High-resolution character artwork & ID cards were released, MU official website updated with extra details on characters. Re-release of Monsters, Inc. including PartySaurus Rex  prompted us to unleash our custom Rex around town again as he shopped and bought the Blu Ra...

In this episdoe we discuss: - A ton of Monsters University news. - The Blue Umbrella premiere info. - Brave cleans up at the awards. - Our first contest of 2013. - New Disney Infinity characters have been revealed. Be sure to follow all the latest Pixar news every day at PixarPost.com Pixar Post - T.J. & Julie

In our third episode we discuss: - Update on our logo as well as additional PartySaurus Rex photos from Pixar Canada. - Discussion of the 40th annual Annie Awards and what awards Brave took home. - The Good Dinosaur potentially leaked logo - The Blue Umbrella stop-motion animation video we created, variations of umbrellas to see in the short and Director Sachka Unseld is asking for your questions....

In episode 002 we discuss: A review of feedback from our first episode - our new Voice Mail tip line (415) 799-POST - Our new logo is under development - We are now on Vine (application)...you can find us with the user name "Pixar Post". - Additionally we discuss Pixar Canada joining Twitter as well as receiving one of our custom PartySaurus Rex toys! - Mark Anrews is going back to Scotland to men...

Welcome to our kickoff episode of the Pixar Post Podcast - in this episode we discuss: - An introduction to us and why we started the blog, as well as this podcast. - Our Podcast expectations and plans. - The previous week's hot Pixar news (Brave wins Golden Globe, The Blue Umbrella making-of videos, our PartySaurus Rex making-of video, Disney Infinity game launch, fan art, WALT app review. - Top...