Disney has just released a new doll set that is perfect for fans of Carl and Ellie from Pixar’s “Up!” film. I know many people view them as one of the great love stories, even though Ellie’s time in the film was very limited. Now Disney has released a set of dolls celebrating the 15th anniversary of the film.
Ellie and Carl Doll Set – Limited Edition – $249.99
The dolls are limited to 6,950 pieces. It comes with a diorama, including a white picket fence, a famous mailbox, sidewalk, and more.
“Adventure seekers Carl Fredricksen and Ellie head out for a picnic in the countryside with this special limited edition doll set. Created in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Up, it includes the young couple in detailed outfits inspired by the movie. Presented in spectacular scenic packaging, it includes a charming diorama complete with sidewalk, white picket fence,...
Ellie and Carl Doll Set – Limited Edition – $249.99
The dolls are limited to 6,950 pieces. It comes with a diorama, including a white picket fence, a famous mailbox, sidewalk, and more.
“Adventure seekers Carl Fredricksen and Ellie head out for a picnic in the countryside with this special limited edition doll set. Created in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Up, it includes the young couple in detailed outfits inspired by the movie. Presented in spectacular scenic packaging, it includes a charming diorama complete with sidewalk, white picket fence,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
The start of June is just around the corner, and with schools releasing for the summer all across the country, families will love the viewing options on Disney+!
With Memorial Day weekend officially in the rearview mirror, many in the United States have officially entered “Summer” mode. Disney+ wants to help you harness the summertime vibes, and its viewing list for summer 2024 features some hotly anticipated premieres, anniversaries of timeless classics, and plenty of shows and movies that offer the sun, friendship, and adventures summer is most beloved for. I’ve put together a list of top titles from each category, and steer you toward Disney+’s recommendations for other summertime shows and movies to stream until August!
Key Details: New seasons of “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building” will hit Disney+ for Hulu subscribers this summer. Two “Indiana Jones” movies celebrate big-time anniversaries this summer, as does...
With Memorial Day weekend officially in the rearview mirror, many in the United States have officially entered “Summer” mode. Disney+ wants to help you harness the summertime vibes, and its viewing list for summer 2024 features some hotly anticipated premieres, anniversaries of timeless classics, and plenty of shows and movies that offer the sun, friendship, and adventures summer is most beloved for. I’ve put together a list of top titles from each category, and steer you toward Disney+’s recommendations for other summertime shows and movies to stream until August!
Key Details: New seasons of “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building” will hit Disney+ for Hulu subscribers this summer. Two “Indiana Jones” movies celebrate big-time anniversaries this summer, as does...
- 5/28/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
If you are heading to a Disney Park soon, or if you simply love to collect Mickey or Minnie ears, we have five new options for you to choose from.
Let’s take a look! it’s a small world Ears With Sequined Bow – $29.99
“This simulated leather Minnie Mouse ear headband with sequined bow and cloisonné clock face centerpiece is a sign of friendship for everyone, and a sparkling souvenir of the Disney it’s a small world attraction to enjoy for ‘ears to come.
Soft padded mouse ears Simulated leather grain ears and band Embossed, raised print Disney it’s a small world children on front and back of ears Sequined bow Cloisonné clock face centerpiece Embroidered ”it’s a small world” logo on side of band“ Mickey Mouse Floral Ear Headband – $34.99
“You’re sure to receive a bunch of compliments when wearing this floral ear headband. Three vinyl...
Let’s take a look! it’s a small world Ears With Sequined Bow – $29.99
“This simulated leather Minnie Mouse ear headband with sequined bow and cloisonné clock face centerpiece is a sign of friendship for everyone, and a sparkling souvenir of the Disney it’s a small world attraction to enjoy for ‘ears to come.
Soft padded mouse ears Simulated leather grain ears and band Embossed, raised print Disney it’s a small world children on front and back of ears Sequined bow Cloisonné clock face centerpiece Embroidered ”it’s a small world” logo on side of band“ Mickey Mouse Floral Ear Headband – $34.99
“You’re sure to receive a bunch of compliments when wearing this floral ear headband. Three vinyl...
- 4/1/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Welcome to a journey through the skies and the heart with Pixar’s ‘Up’, a film that has lifted spirits and taught us some invaluable life lessons since its release. This animated adventure goes far beyond a simple tale of a floating house; it delves deep into the emotional odyssey of its characters, touching upon themes that resonate with viewers of all ages. As we explore these lessons, we’ll see how they’re not just relevant to the characters in the movie but to each of us in our daily lives. Embracing Change In Pixar’s Up, we meet Carl Fredricksen, a man...
- 11/26/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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The emotion you feel when you open the box of a brand-new Lego set is unmatched, especially when the set pays tribute to your favorite nerdy franchise. From Star Wars to DC Comics to Marvel to virtually every other property you can think of, there’s a Lego set for every kind of fandom. With help from eBay, we’ve picked our very favorite Lego sets you can snatch up this holiday season!
Star Wars The Ghost and Phantom II 75357
The flagship vessel of Star Wars Rebels has been a white whale set for many Lego Star Wars collectors. The original model of The Ghost, released alongside the premiere of the animated series in 2014, has nearly doubled in value. Fans have been clamoring for the Danish toymaker to remake the iconic vehicle for years now, and in...
The emotion you feel when you open the box of a brand-new Lego set is unmatched, especially when the set pays tribute to your favorite nerdy franchise. From Star Wars to DC Comics to Marvel to virtually every other property you can think of, there’s a Lego set for every kind of fandom. With help from eBay, we’ve picked our very favorite Lego sets you can snatch up this holiday season!
Star Wars The Ghost and Phantom II 75357
The flagship vessel of Star Wars Rebels has been a white whale set for many Lego Star Wars collectors. The original model of The Ghost, released alongside the premiere of the animated series in 2014, has nearly doubled in value. Fans have been clamoring for the Danish toymaker to remake the iconic vehicle for years now, and in...
- 11/24/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
As always, the hosts of “The View” went all out with their Halloween costumes on Tuesday, this year celebrating their parent network. In honor of the Disney100 celebration, the women hosted the day’s show dressed as their favorite Disney characters.
Granted, the episode started in a fairly spooky way. In the opening minutes, viewers were treated to footage of a horse strutting up to the studio, ridden by none other than The Headless Horseman — er, in this case, Horsewoman.
As the episode kicked off in earnest, it was revealed that host Whoopi Goldberg opted to go with the Headless Horseman as her costume..
You can see photos of the women in costume below.
ABC/Lou Rocco
Whoopi Goldberg as Tour Guide Barbie
Though Whoopi started the show as the Headless Horseman, her actual costume came from “Toy Story 2.” She arrived on stage as Tour Guide Barbie.
ABC/Lou...
Granted, the episode started in a fairly spooky way. In the opening minutes, viewers were treated to footage of a horse strutting up to the studio, ridden by none other than The Headless Horseman — er, in this case, Horsewoman.
As the episode kicked off in earnest, it was revealed that host Whoopi Goldberg opted to go with the Headless Horseman as her costume..
You can see photos of the women in costume below.
ABC/Lou Rocco
Whoopi Goldberg as Tour Guide Barbie
Though Whoopi started the show as the Headless Horseman, her actual costume came from “Toy Story 2.” She arrived on stage as Tour Guide Barbie.
ABC/Lou...
- 10/31/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone loves a good Halloween costume. That applies to kids, pets and daytime television hosts.
This year daytime TV pulled out all the stops when it came to the spookiest of holidays. There were costume changes, highly specific references and even some arial acrobatics in the mix. Consider this your guide to some of the most impressive Halloween costumes on daytime TV this year.
More to come…
Kelly Clarkson as a rock n’ roll vampire on Halloween on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Photo Credit: NBC)
“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
It’s not entirely clear what a rock ‘n roll vampire is, but what is clear is Kelly Clarkson and her band committed. While performing their version of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” for the occasion, everyone from the host to the band posed in their best and most vampy looks. Clarkson was the aforementioned rock ‘n roll vampire,...
This year daytime TV pulled out all the stops when it came to the spookiest of holidays. There were costume changes, highly specific references and even some arial acrobatics in the mix. Consider this your guide to some of the most impressive Halloween costumes on daytime TV this year.
More to come…
Kelly Clarkson as a rock n’ roll vampire on Halloween on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Photo Credit: NBC)
“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
It’s not entirely clear what a rock ‘n roll vampire is, but what is clear is Kelly Clarkson and her band committed. While performing their version of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” for the occasion, everyone from the host to the band posed in their best and most vampy looks. Clarkson was the aforementioned rock ‘n roll vampire,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
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” 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.
- 9/6/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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,...
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,...
- 6/12/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
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,...
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,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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’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...
- 6/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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,...
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.
Read More: ‘Ahsoka’: Disney+ Unveils Premiere Date For Highly-Anticipated ‘Star Wars’ Series
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,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
What has fallen flat at Pixar? This is the innovative animation studio that pushed all before it in the first decade of this millennium, that invented a way of turning the plastic finish of digital animation to its advantage in the towering Toy Story, that was prepared to start a film with a 20-minute scene with no dialogue in Wall-e – and revealed that kids didn’t care – and that would make an adventure film with a hero aged 78 years young in Up!. Kids didn’t care about that either, as it turned out, because Carl Fredricksen was a grumpy-gramps adventurer who also didn’t care what others thought of him. Pixar always had something new up its collective artistic sleeve. And yet here they are, coming out with a film as dull-witted and syrupy as Elemental.
The title suggests the kids will get a head start on the periodic table,...
The title suggests the kids will get a head start on the periodic table,...
- 5/27/2023
- by Stephanie Bunbury
- Deadline Film + TV
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...
While there's no...
- 3/28/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Ready to cry your eyes out again? Because there’s a new “Up” short film from Pixar that should do the trick.
“Carl’s Date,” a short film produced after the series of “Up”-based shorts called “Dug Days” that premiered on Disney+ in 2021, will get the big screen treatment this June. The short is set to appear before “Elemental,” the new Pixar feature from Peter Sohn (who partially inspired the character of Russell in “Up”), and features Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) get ready for his first date since Ellie passed away. It is deeply touching and hilarious and appropriate as a preamble for “Elemental,” which focuses on the love story between two very opposite characters – one made of fire and the other made of water.
“Carl’s Date” was written and directed by Pixar stalwart Bob Peterson, who co-wrote and co-directed “Up” and who wrote and directed the rest of the “Dug Days” shorts,...
“Carl’s Date,” a short film produced after the series of “Up”-based shorts called “Dug Days” that premiered on Disney+ in 2021, will get the big screen treatment this June. The short is set to appear before “Elemental,” the new Pixar feature from Peter Sohn (who partially inspired the character of Russell in “Up”), and features Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner) get ready for his first date since Ellie passed away. It is deeply touching and hilarious and appropriate as a preamble for “Elemental,” which focuses on the love story between two very opposite characters – one made of fire and the other made of water.
“Carl’s Date” was written and directed by Pixar stalwart Bob Peterson, who co-wrote and co-directed “Up” and who wrote and directed the rest of the “Dug Days” shorts,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
This year marks Disney's 100th anniversary, and the House of Mouse is celebrating in a big way. Along with a Disney 100 exhibition looking back on a century of Walt Disney magic that spans from theme parks to movies, of course there will be a slew of merchandise celebrating every facet of The Walt Disney Company. One of the highlights early in this celebration is a new wave of Lego collectibles coming to shelves.
Today, Lego announced the first installment of their Disney 100 collection, and it includes a wonderful playset inspired by the flying house from Pixar's beloved movie "Up." But that's not all, because a new wave of Lego minifigures inspired by over a dozen Disney movies is on the way, with characters from "Robin Hood," "Lilo & Stitch," "Coco," "Fantasia," "The Princess and the Frog," and many more. Check out the cool, new Disney 100 Lego stuff below!
Adventure Is Out There!
Today, Lego announced the first installment of their Disney 100 collection, and it includes a wonderful playset inspired by the flying house from Pixar's beloved movie "Up." But that's not all, because a new wave of Lego minifigures inspired by over a dozen Disney movies is on the way, with characters from "Robin Hood," "Lilo & Stitch," "Coco," "Fantasia," "The Princess and the Frog," and many more. Check out the cool, new Disney 100 Lego stuff below!
Adventure Is Out There!
- 3/1/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The latest from the magical minds at Pixar Animation Studios is a something a little bit special and Dug Days is just that.
From Up we see the return of everyone’s favourite talking dog, Dug, in a series of five shorts alongside the loveable Carl Fredricksen. This interview was conducted before the sad passing of Ed Asner.
We chat to writer-director And Dug himself, Bob Peterson, & producer Kim Collins to talk about the return of these wonderful characters.
Synopsis
Pixar Animation Studios’ “Dug Days” is a series of shorts that follows the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar’s “Up.” Each short features everyday events that occur in Dug’s backyard, all through the exciting (and slightly distorted) eyes of our favourite talking dog.
Watch the full interview with Bob Peterson & Kim Collins below:
“Dug Days” Premieres Wednesday, September 1st on Disney+
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From Up we see the return of everyone’s favourite talking dog, Dug, in a series of five shorts alongside the loveable Carl Fredricksen. This interview was conducted before the sad passing of Ed Asner.
We chat to writer-director And Dug himself, Bob Peterson, & producer Kim Collins to talk about the return of these wonderful characters.
Synopsis
Pixar Animation Studios’ “Dug Days” is a series of shorts that follows the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar’s “Up.” Each short features everyday events that occur in Dug’s backyard, all through the exciting (and slightly distorted) eyes of our favourite talking dog.
Watch the full interview with Bob Peterson & Kim Collins below:
“Dug Days” Premieres Wednesday, September 1st on Disney+
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- 9/1/2021
- by Thomas Alexander
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chicago – Meeting Ed Asner is like meeting the grumpy uncle that you still love, because you know despite his curmudgeon nature, his has passion, spunk and delivers all of it in many ways. He was Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show most famously in the 1970s, but his other acting pursuits were just as significant.
Edward Asner was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his acting career in the Army, touring in plays while in the Signal Corp. He attended the University of Chicago, and joined an early version of The Second City troupe, the Playwrights Theatre Company of Chicago (Asner is considered a Second City alumni). He was a consummate character actor in the 1960s, appearing in such diverse series as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Route 66,” “The Untouchables,” “The Outer Limits,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” and “Mission: Impossible.”
Ed Asner in Chicago, circa...
Edward Asner was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his acting career in the Army, touring in plays while in the Signal Corp. He attended the University of Chicago, and joined an early version of The Second City troupe, the Playwrights Theatre Company of Chicago (Asner is considered a Second City alumni). He was a consummate character actor in the 1960s, appearing in such diverse series as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Route 66,” “The Untouchables,” “The Outer Limits,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” and “Mission: Impossible.”
Ed Asner in Chicago, circa...
- 8/30/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Ed Asner, best known for playing the loveably grumpy newsman Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Santa Claus in the modern holiday classic "Elf," has passed away at age 91. The actor is also known for voicing the crotchety, old Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's animated adventure "Up."
Ed Asner's family confirmed his passing by way of an update through his profile on Twitter, which you can read above.
Though Ed Asner didn't earn his first Emmy until 1971, after he landed the series regular role on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in 1970, he had already been working regularly...
The post Ed Asner, Star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Elf, Dead at Age 91 appeared first on /Film.
Ed Asner's family confirmed his passing by way of an update through his profile on Twitter, which you can read above.
Though Ed Asner didn't earn his first Emmy until 1971, after he landed the series regular role on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in 1970, he had already been working regularly...
The post Ed Asner, Star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Elf, Dead at Age 91 appeared first on /Film.
- 8/29/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Ed Asner, the seven-time Emmy winner, “Lou Grant” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” star and former president of the Screen Actor’s Guild, died Aug. 29. He was 91. With more than 400 credits, he stayed active as a voice actor and the central character in Pixar’s “Up,” Carl Fredricksen, was written with him in mind.
View his career in photos below.
View his career in photos below.
- 8/29/2021
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Ed Asner’s long career in show business embraced acting, voiceovers, and social activism on a large scale. Best remembered for his iconic role as the newsroom leader Lou Grant, Asner is remembered here in our photo gallery.
Asner’s long list of credits also include the movies Elf, one of several movies in which he played Santa Claus, and Pixar’s Oscar-winning Up, in which he voiced the lead, Carl Fredricksen.
He most recently acted on several Emmy-nominated comedy series, Cobra Kai, playing Johnny Lawrence’s stepfather Sid Winberg, Grace And Frankie and on Dead To Me.
A string of guest-starring roles led to his casting as Lou Grant in the acclaimed 1970 half-hour comedy series The Mary Tyler Moore Show. After the series ended In 1977, Asner’s character was given his own spinoff series, hourlong drama Lou Grant (1977–82). Additionally, Asner made appearances as Lou Grant on two other shows,...
Asner’s long list of credits also include the movies Elf, one of several movies in which he played Santa Claus, and Pixar’s Oscar-winning Up, in which he voiced the lead, Carl Fredricksen.
He most recently acted on several Emmy-nominated comedy series, Cobra Kai, playing Johnny Lawrence’s stepfather Sid Winberg, Grace And Frankie and on Dead To Me.
A string of guest-starring roles led to his casting as Lou Grant in the acclaimed 1970 half-hour comedy series The Mary Tyler Moore Show. After the series ended In 1977, Asner’s character was given his own spinoff series, hourlong drama Lou Grant (1977–82). Additionally, Asner made appearances as Lou Grant on two other shows,...
- 8/29/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Ed Asner on Sunday, reflecting on a career that not only left a mark in television and animation but also in the history of Hollywood labor.
In his illustrious career, Asner won seven Emmys, five of them for his iconic performance as Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and the spinoff “Lou Grant.” For younger fans, he was known for playing the voices of Hudson on the Disney cult classic “Gargoyles” and Carl Fredricksen in the Pixar Oscar winner “Up,” as well as Santa Claus in the Will Ferrell comedy “Elf” and other Christmas movies and specials.
But along with this, Asner served as president of the Screen Actors Guild during its pivotal strike in 1980, which led to a dramatic 32% increase in minimum salaries. His outspoken activism as a democratic socialist led to clashes with right-wing actors in Hollywood, including Charlton Heston,...
In his illustrious career, Asner won seven Emmys, five of them for his iconic performance as Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and the spinoff “Lou Grant.” For younger fans, he was known for playing the voices of Hudson on the Disney cult classic “Gargoyles” and Carl Fredricksen in the Pixar Oscar winner “Up,” as well as Santa Claus in the Will Ferrell comedy “Elf” and other Christmas movies and specials.
But along with this, Asner served as president of the Screen Actors Guild during its pivotal strike in 1980, which led to a dramatic 32% increase in minimum salaries. His outspoken activism as a democratic socialist led to clashes with right-wing actors in Hollywood, including Charlton Heston,...
- 8/29/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
When news broke Sunday that Ed Asner died at 91, Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary actor, activist and philanthropist.
The former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Asner is best known for playing Lou Grant in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spinoff series “Lou Grant.” He also voiced the lead, Carl Fredricksen, in Pixar’s Oscar-winning tear-jerker “Up.”
As one of the few TV actors to portray the same character in both a comedy and a drama, Asner is the most awarded male performer in Emmy history with seven wins — five of them for playing Lou Grant.
Asner was a series regular on “Thunder Alley,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and “The Bronx Zoo,” and he earned Emmys for his performances on the miniseries “Roots” and “Rich Man, Poor Man.” Later in his life, Asner appeared in “Elf” alongside Will Ferrell and guest starred in “Cobra Kai.
The former president of the Screen Actors Guild, Asner is best known for playing Lou Grant in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spinoff series “Lou Grant.” He also voiced the lead, Carl Fredricksen, in Pixar’s Oscar-winning tear-jerker “Up.”
As one of the few TV actors to portray the same character in both a comedy and a drama, Asner is the most awarded male performer in Emmy history with seven wins — five of them for playing Lou Grant.
Asner was a series regular on “Thunder Alley,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and “The Bronx Zoo,” and he earned Emmys for his performances on the miniseries “Roots” and “Rich Man, Poor Man.” Later in his life, Asner appeared in “Elf” alongside Will Ferrell and guest starred in “Cobra Kai.
- 8/29/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Edward Asner, known best for his iconic roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant, passed away at the age of 91.
Asner has been a successful, working actor for the last 64 years, without a significant break in all that time.
Most recently seen in an episode of Grace and Frankie that Netflix dropped unexpectedly, Asner had seven projects in various stages of post-production and 11 further projects in the works.
As Lou Grant or Mr. Grant, as Mary Richards called him, Asner spanned two series, one a comedy and the other a drama.
Grant was the evening news producer on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, moving to his own headlining drama by taking a step down from his role as a TV producer to the city editor of the Los Angeles Tribune.
Although mainly a television actor, Asner's film roles included family fare like the Award-winning Up, in which he voiced the lead,...
Asner has been a successful, working actor for the last 64 years, without a significant break in all that time.
Most recently seen in an episode of Grace and Frankie that Netflix dropped unexpectedly, Asner had seven projects in various stages of post-production and 11 further projects in the works.
As Lou Grant or Mr. Grant, as Mary Richards called him, Asner spanned two series, one a comedy and the other a drama.
Grant was the evening news producer on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, moving to his own headlining drama by taking a step down from his role as a TV producer to the city editor of the Los Angeles Tribune.
Although mainly a television actor, Asner's film roles included family fare like the Award-winning Up, in which he voiced the lead,...
- 8/29/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Ed Asner, an Emmy-winning character actor who broke out in the 1970s as a newsman in the CBS hits “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Lou Grant,” has died at age 91.
His passing was announced by his family on the actor’s official Twitter account: “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you.”
During the course of his decades-long career, the Kansas City native won five Golden Globe Awards and seven Emmys — all but two of them for playing the gruff, no-nonsense journalist Lou Grant, first in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and then in the dramatic spinoff “Lou Grant.”
In addition to his work on those shows, he won Emmys for playing the patriarch of a German American family in the 1976 miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man...
His passing was announced by his family on the actor’s official Twitter account: “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you.”
During the course of his decades-long career, the Kansas City native won five Golden Globe Awards and seven Emmys — all but two of them for playing the gruff, no-nonsense journalist Lou Grant, first in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and then in the dramatic spinoff “Lou Grant.”
In addition to his work on those shows, he won Emmys for playing the patriarch of a German American family in the 1976 miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man...
- 8/29/2021
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Pixar is spinning off feature films “Up” and “Cars” as Disney+ series. The Walt Disney Company’s streaming service also ordered a new original series titled “Win or Lose,” as announced Thursday at Disney Investor Day 2020.
The “Up” spinoff, titled “Dug Days,” will premiere in the fall of 2021 and will center on the popular Pixar movie’s golden retriever dog, Dug. The streaming show will follow the pooch, voiced in the movies by Bob Peterson, on his adventures with owner Carl (voiced in the movies by Ed Asner).
Meanwhile, the “Cars” spinoff will follow popular stock car Lightning McQueen (voiced in the movies by Owen Wilson) and premiere in Fall 2022.
In 2009’s “Up,” 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.
In the original “Cars” in 2006, McQueen — named for late Pixar animator Glenn McQueen and Not Steve McQueen, as some...
The “Up” spinoff, titled “Dug Days,” will premiere in the fall of 2021 and will center on the popular Pixar movie’s golden retriever dog, Dug. The streaming show will follow the pooch, voiced in the movies by Bob Peterson, on his adventures with owner Carl (voiced in the movies by Ed Asner).
Meanwhile, the “Cars” spinoff will follow popular stock car Lightning McQueen (voiced in the movies by Owen Wilson) and premiere in Fall 2022.
In 2009’s “Up,” 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.
In the original “Cars” in 2006, McQueen — named for late Pixar animator Glenn McQueen and Not Steve McQueen, as some...
- 12/11/2020
- by Tim Baysinger and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Ten years ago, Netflix was an innocuous DVD-by-mail company, the Marvel tsunami was just testing the water with “Iron Man” and “Thor,” and the “Star Wars” empire still belonged to George Lucas, not Disney. The only celebrity to become President of the United States was “Bedtime for Bonzo” star Ronald Reagan, Amazon was a place you went to buy cheap books not the biggest spender at the Sundance Film Festival, and “the cloud” was something Carl Fredricksen’s CG house floated above rather than the way people screen Pixar movies.
Lest those descriptions make you feel nostalgic, keep in mind that, apart from “Twilight,” Hollywood movies were mostly being made by and about white men. Audiences found their voice over the last decade, letting the industry know how they felt — and studios listened, or started to at least, as criticisms of #OscarsSoWhite and #TimesUp sparked seismic change in the industry.
Lest those descriptions make you feel nostalgic, keep in mind that, apart from “Twilight,” Hollywood movies were mostly being made by and about white men. Audiences found their voice over the last decade, letting the industry know how they felt — and studios listened, or started to at least, as criticisms of #OscarsSoWhite and #TimesUp sparked seismic change in the industry.
- 12/19/2019
- by Owen Gleiberman and Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Ed Asner, seven-time Emmy-winning actor affectionately known as Lou Grant and Up’s Carl Fredricksen, is turning 90 years old and Hollywood came out to roast and celebrate this special milestone.
Ed Asner and Mark Hamill
Credit/Copyright: Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging
Highly acclaimed artists Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise), Cloris Leachman, Brad Garret, Ed Begley Jr., Rob Schneider and Richard Kind were among those who roasted the legendary actor at the Ed Asner 90th Birthday Party on November 3, 2019 at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The evening, hosted by Tom Bergeron, benefitted the new Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to fulfilling Asner’s passion and commitment to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families. Over 400 entertainment executives, celebrities, industry influencers, autism advocates, community and civic leaders and philanthropists came together to celebrate.
Headlining the musical entertainment was a showcase by singer songwriter...
Ed Asner and Mark Hamill
Credit/Copyright: Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging
Highly acclaimed artists Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise), Cloris Leachman, Brad Garret, Ed Begley Jr., Rob Schneider and Richard Kind were among those who roasted the legendary actor at the Ed Asner 90th Birthday Party on November 3, 2019 at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The evening, hosted by Tom Bergeron, benefitted the new Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to fulfilling Asner’s passion and commitment to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families. Over 400 entertainment executives, celebrities, industry influencers, autism advocates, community and civic leaders and philanthropists came together to celebrate.
Headlining the musical entertainment was a showcase by singer songwriter...
- 11/7/2019
- Look to the Stars
Elijah Perman, 5, has been obsessed with the 2009 animated movie Up for about at long as he’s been alive. So when his photographer mother, Rachel Perman, was looking for a special way to celebrate Elijah turning 5, it was a no-brainer.
“I chose to do magical shoots for my kids birthdays this year as all three of my kids share the same birthday week,” Rachel, 32, tells People. “Elijah is very particular. He is borderline addicted to Up and has been for several years. It’s the only thing he draws and colors — the house with balloons — the only books he wants to get at the library,...
“I chose to do magical shoots for my kids birthdays this year as all three of my kids share the same birthday week,” Rachel, 32, tells People. “Elijah is very particular. He is borderline addicted to Up and has been for several years. It’s the only thing he draws and colors — the house with balloons — the only books he wants to get at the library,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
He’s been called Pixar’s “good-luck charm,” and that’s because to date, John Ratzenberger has done voice work for every Pixar film. The 71-year-old actor might forever be known to audiences as Cliff Clavin on “Cheers,” but to audiences who have grown up with these movies, he’s been a consistent voice for over 20 years. Ratzenberger returned to voice the villain The Underminer in the latest Pixar joint, “The Incredibles 2,” opening this Friday. And whether it’s a supporting part or a quick, Easter Egg cameo, Ratzenberger has always been there. Here’s a chronological list of each of those characters:
Hamm – “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2,” “Toy Story 3”
By far Ratzenberger’s most well-known Pixar character, this porking piggy bank is chock-full of great one-liners and quips across the “Toy Story” trilogy, whether it’s trading jokes with Mr. Potato Head or making snide put downs about Andy’s neighbor Sid.
Hamm – “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2,” “Toy Story 3”
By far Ratzenberger’s most well-known Pixar character, this porking piggy bank is chock-full of great one-liners and quips across the “Toy Story” trilogy, whether it’s trading jokes with Mr. Potato Head or making snide put downs about Andy’s neighbor Sid.
- 6/14/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Among the most memorable moments in film history, many have come from actors you never see on screen. They are voice-over performers with some as huge movie stars and others are folks whose names you don’t know well — but they have in common a dedication of getting their character right and the skill to pull it off.
Although there have been occasional rumblings in the awards world about the possibility of a particularly celebrated voice-over performance becoming an Oscar nominee — there was some talk of Robin Williams for “Aladdin” in 1992 and Scarlett Johansson for “Her” in 2013 — no voice artist has ever received an Academy Award nomination for their performance. One possible reason is that most voice performances appear in animated films, where acting rarely receives its due. But several of the most memorable voice-overs have been in dramas or adventure films, several of which made our list.
In compiling this ranked list,...
Although there have been occasional rumblings in the awards world about the possibility of a particularly celebrated voice-over performance becoming an Oscar nominee — there was some talk of Robin Williams for “Aladdin” in 1992 and Scarlett Johansson for “Her” in 2013 — no voice artist has ever received an Academy Award nomination for their performance. One possible reason is that most voice performances appear in animated films, where acting rarely receives its due. But several of the most memorable voice-overs have been in dramas or adventure films, several of which made our list.
In compiling this ranked list,...
- 3/31/2018
- by Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Disney’s animation studio has struggled to replicate the success of its golden decade that ended in 2012. Can a tale inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead excite audiences?
If there is one moment in Pixar’s history that transformed the way we think about children’s animated films, it is the gorgeously rendered opening sequence of Up, showing Carl Fredricksen’s rich, colourful life prior to becoming a grumpy octogenarian. More specifically, it is the final, broken step taken by Carl’s wife Ellie – only minutes ago (in movie time) a young, vibrant child with adventure in her eyes, now suddenly a woman at the end of her life. For a moment, the movie allows us a kind of glimpse across the generations and into our shared humanity that is rare in grownup Hollywood cinema, let alone a kids’ movie.
Related: First trailer launched for new Pixar film Coco
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If there is one moment in Pixar’s history that transformed the way we think about children’s animated films, it is the gorgeously rendered opening sequence of Up, showing Carl Fredricksen’s rich, colourful life prior to becoming a grumpy octogenarian. More specifically, it is the final, broken step taken by Carl’s wife Ellie – only minutes ago (in movie time) a young, vibrant child with adventure in her eyes, now suddenly a woman at the end of her life. For a moment, the movie allows us a kind of glimpse across the generations and into our shared humanity that is rare in grownup Hollywood cinema, let alone a kids’ movie.
Related: First trailer launched for new Pixar film Coco
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- 6/20/2017
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Chicago – When Mary Tyler Moore passed away in January, it was another reminder of her groundbreaking 1970s TV series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” One of her co-stars – who portrayed bossman Lou Grant, and made his own mark in TV and movies thereafter – was Ed Asner. The actor appeared at “The Hollywood Show.”
Ed Asner at The Hollywood Show in March of 2017
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Edward Asner was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his acting career in the Army, touring in plays while in the Signal Corp. He attended the University of Chicago, and joined an early version of The Second City troupe, the Playwrights Theatre Company of Chicago (Asner is considered a Second City alumni). He was a consummate character actor in the 1960s, appearing in such diverse series as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Route 66,” “The Untouchables,” “The Outer Limits,...
Ed Asner at The Hollywood Show in March of 2017
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Edward Asner was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his acting career in the Army, touring in plays while in the Signal Corp. He attended the University of Chicago, and joined an early version of The Second City troupe, the Playwrights Theatre Company of Chicago (Asner is considered a Second City alumni). He was a consummate character actor in the 1960s, appearing in such diverse series as “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Route 66,” “The Untouchables,” “The Outer Limits,...
- 5/25/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Movies never end up as they were originally envisioned. For various reasons, directors often decide not to film a section of the shooting-script. Also, throughout the production and post-production process of filmmaking, the cutting-room floor becomes cluttered with scenes, plots or characters that were chosen for deletion. Sometimes, these deleted scenes or subplots would have changed the entire film. Here are 9 movies with abandoned storylines would have altered the way we look at the overall movie.
The Cloverfield Monster was a young child: We never find out very much about the rampaging monster that attacks New York in Cloverfield. Where did it come from and why did it attack the city? Jj Abrams has said that, in the original conception of the story, the creature was a child belonging to an ancient Lovecraftian race that lies sleeping in the depth of the ocean. A young child from this race is awoken by a crashing satellite.
The Cloverfield Monster was a young child: We never find out very much about the rampaging monster that attacks New York in Cloverfield. Where did it come from and why did it attack the city? Jj Abrams has said that, in the original conception of the story, the creature was a child belonging to an ancient Lovecraftian race that lies sleeping in the depth of the ocean. A young child from this race is awoken by a crashing satellite.
- 8/27/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Our countdown of the 100 best films of the 21st century continues. This is Part 3 #50 through 26.
Click here for Part 1 (#100 - 76)!
Click here for Part 2 (#75-51)!
The first decade and a half of the 21st century has brought a lot of changes to the landscape of film. The advancement and sophistication of computers has made realistic computer generated effects a mainstay in both big-budget and small-budget films. The internet and streaming technologies have given big Hollywood new competition in films produced independently and by non-traditional means. We went from purchasing films on yards of tape to plastic disks, and now we can simply upload them to the cloud. Advertisements for films have reached a higher, more ruthless level where generating hype through trailers and teasers is crucial for a film’s commercial success. Movie attendance has fluctuated along with the economy, but that hasn’t stopped films from breaking box office records,...
Click here for Part 1 (#100 - 76)!
Click here for Part 2 (#75-51)!
The first decade and a half of the 21st century has brought a lot of changes to the landscape of film. The advancement and sophistication of computers has made realistic computer generated effects a mainstay in both big-budget and small-budget films. The internet and streaming technologies have given big Hollywood new competition in films produced independently and by non-traditional means. We went from purchasing films on yards of tape to plastic disks, and now we can simply upload them to the cloud. Advertisements for films have reached a higher, more ruthless level where generating hype through trailers and teasers is crucial for a film’s commercial success. Movie attendance has fluctuated along with the economy, but that hasn’t stopped films from breaking box office records,...
- 1/20/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Twenty years ago Pixar Animation Studios released their first feature-length film: Toy Story. It was the first completely computer generated film out there and changed everything. Every other studio making animated films has been trying to catch up to them, not only in terms of technological achievements but in crafting stories that make everyone old and young laugh, cry, and thrilled. Not every single film they've made has been a home run, but their track record thus far has been pretty impressive. This year's release Inside Out is no exception, arriving as the fifteenth feature in the animation house's stable. Given the occasion, I've taken it upon myself to rank Pixar's first fifteen features to settle once and for all what is the best and worst from the studio. I contemplated bringing in the short films that precede each of their features, as many are just exquisite if not better than the films they accompany,...
- 6/17/2015
- by Mike Shutt
- Rope of Silicon
Pixar.s 2009 ebulliently buoyant masterpiece Up inspired nothing but wondrous awe and the occasional tear or two. However, it seems that for all its uplifting emotional qualities, the film appears to be susceptible to some serious context alteration. It turns out that the footage can be flipped around so that it also works well as a child kidnapping tale with a terrifying trip. Check it out below! In this video from YouTube mashup artists CineMash, and it.s pretty great. The opening moments showing the lonely, wistful Carl Fredricksen sitting in his chair would typically evoke sadness as a life whittles away in grief. But with just a slight shift in tone, we see a sinister spider of a senior citizen with designs to trap a young fly that happens to wander onto his proverbial web. Indeed, that is what happens when the detrimentally diligent Russell shows up at his...
- 6/9/2015
- cinemablend.com
We've all been there - waiting impatiently at the ticket office queue, glancing up anxiously at the clock and hoping that the trailers are playing for even longer than usual, because otherwise you've got no chance of making it for the start of the film.
In most cases you can piece together what you missed in the first few minutes; but sometimes it's essential to catch the film from the very start, whether for crucial plot details, later call-backs, or simply because it's the best part.
Here's our pick of 11 films you can't afford to miss the start of.
Up
It takes a hardened soul not to well up watching Carl Fredricksen lose his beloved wife Ellie to a sudden illness in the opening montage of Up.
Not only is it probably the best sequence in the film, but it makes the crotchety Carl immediately sympathetic by showing his softer...
In most cases you can piece together what you missed in the first few minutes; but sometimes it's essential to catch the film from the very start, whether for crucial plot details, later call-backs, or simply because it's the best part.
Here's our pick of 11 films you can't afford to miss the start of.
Up
It takes a hardened soul not to well up watching Carl Fredricksen lose his beloved wife Ellie to a sudden illness in the opening montage of Up.
Not only is it probably the best sequence in the film, but it makes the crotchety Carl immediately sympathetic by showing his softer...
- 5/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looks set to add another feather to his actor’s cap after a report by TheWrap states that the WWE wrestler-turned-movie star has entered talks to play a key part in Disney’s upcoming CG animation Moana.
Specifically, that role will be Maui, a powerful demi-god who aids the titular explorer in her maritime adventure across the South Pacific. Coming by way of Ron Clements and John Musker — the creative pairing behind The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog — Moana has been billed as an epic, sea-faring tale that will see a young, wiser-than-her-years girl traverse the open water in search of a fabled island. It’s a journey that will have her come across Johnson’s purported character, mammoth sea creatures and beautiful underwater ruins.
At this time, there is no word on which actress will play the coveted role of Moana,...
Specifically, that role will be Maui, a powerful demi-god who aids the titular explorer in her maritime adventure across the South Pacific. Coming by way of Ron Clements and John Musker — the creative pairing behind The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog — Moana has been billed as an epic, sea-faring tale that will see a young, wiser-than-her-years girl traverse the open water in search of a fabled island. It’s a journey that will have her come across Johnson’s purported character, mammoth sea creatures and beautiful underwater ruins.
At this time, there is no word on which actress will play the coveted role of Moana,...
- 12/3/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
A California couple who repainted their Victorian home to look just like the one from the Pixar movie "Up" have delighted their children -- and have also unwittingly inspired some pretty cartoonish reactions from their neighbors.
NBC Bay Area reports that Hosam Haggog and Fatima Rahman spent two years remodeling their Santa Clara home, painstakingly recreating the colorful palette of the house owned -- and sailed -- by Carl Fredricksen in "Up." And while the couple have done an impressive job matching their real-life home to the computer-animated one, their neighbors are less than impressed, and have complained that the house no longer fits into the historic neighborhood's aesthetic.
One of those neighbors, Lou Faria, a member of the Old Quad Residents Association, had some especially curmudgeonly things to say about Haggog and Rahman's home.
"It really, in my opinion, is atrocious that this Victorian is a gracious old lady...
NBC Bay Area reports that Hosam Haggog and Fatima Rahman spent two years remodeling their Santa Clara home, painstakingly recreating the colorful palette of the house owned -- and sailed -- by Carl Fredricksen in "Up." And while the couple have done an impressive job matching their real-life home to the computer-animated one, their neighbors are less than impressed, and have complained that the house no longer fits into the historic neighborhood's aesthetic.
One of those neighbors, Lou Faria, a member of the Old Quad Residents Association, had some especially curmudgeonly things to say about Haggog and Rahman's home.
"It really, in my opinion, is atrocious that this Victorian is a gracious old lady...
- 4/28/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Pixar's Up was a box office smash, adored by critics, and winner of two Academy Awards (for Best Score and Best Animated Feature). But it turns out the movie's charms aren't quite enough to impress cranky citizens of Santa Clara, California who are furious that one family has recreated the Up house's colorful exterior on their Old Victorian home. NBC brought our attention to the work of Hosam Haggog and Fatima Rahman, who have spent the past two years renovating their house in the fancy Old Quad neighborhood of Santa Clara to resemble the cheerful, multi-colored residence of Up's lovable curmudgeon Carl Fredricksen. Here's their house and Carl's side by side. Rahman told reporters: "We're not trying to create controversy. We're trying to build a home for our daughters and our family. And that's what our intention was." Haggog added that he and Rahman's homage to Up was inspired by...
- 4/28/2014
- cinemablend.com
If there's one thing the internet needs more of - apart from kittens dressed as Marvel villains - it's the opening ten minutes of a new movie for people to enjoy in their lunch breaks. And by powerful serendipity and possibly voodoo magic, we have summoned up the first ten minutes of Spanish animation Wrinkles to get that particular ball rolling. brightcove.createExperiences();Like an Iberian Carl Fredricksen with a more Earthbound existence and voiced by Josiah Bartlet, its hero Emilio (Martin Sheen), is facing up to old age with at much dignity as his new surroundings will allow him. He's been put in a care home by his impatient son. There he finds a partner in crime in the energetic Miguel (George Coe) and jinks, both high and low, ensue.Adapted from a graphic novel by Valencian writer Paco Roca, Wrinkles has been acclaimed as a grown-up, level-headed look...
- 4/3/2014
- EmpireOnline
Warner Bros. Pictures
Who doesn’t love a happy ending? Some will say there’s something to a bit recollective depression, but few screen moments can rival George Bailey wanting to live again or Carl Fredricksen finding a new lease of life. A good dose of optimism in the cinema is the ideal antidote to the crushing depression of the real world (seriously, have you seen how bleak it is out there).
Heck, end happy and you can even get away with (on-screen) murder. Slumdog Millionaire’ full-cast Bollywood dance at the end, made up for two hours chock full of eye gouging and gangster killings. This coloured the feeling of the film so much the film posters even bore a review claim “feel-good film of the year”.
Some films are so desperate to add in a happy ending they’ll do it at the expense of narrative coherence. Ending the film before disaster sets in?...
Who doesn’t love a happy ending? Some will say there’s something to a bit recollective depression, but few screen moments can rival George Bailey wanting to live again or Carl Fredricksen finding a new lease of life. A good dose of optimism in the cinema is the ideal antidote to the crushing depression of the real world (seriously, have you seen how bleak it is out there).
Heck, end happy and you can even get away with (on-screen) murder. Slumdog Millionaire’ full-cast Bollywood dance at the end, made up for two hours chock full of eye gouging and gangster killings. This coloured the feeling of the film so much the film posters even bore a review claim “feel-good film of the year”.
Some films are so desperate to add in a happy ending they’ll do it at the expense of narrative coherence. Ending the film before disaster sets in?...
- 4/2/2014
- by Alex Leadbeater
- Obsessed with Film
Take anything geeky, blend with a unique style, serve as something we would want to hang on our wall, and you have yourself a work of film nerd-approved art. Jeff Victor has created the ultimate pop-culture alphabet, featuring characters from cult hits like Star Wars and beloved franchises, such as Iron Man. The adorable illustrations can be seen in full on Victor’s website. If supercute characters from movies mashed together with something awesome is more your speed, check out these Todd Spence (from Break.com) Pixar posters. Taking figures from the animated giant’s canon and matching them with this year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees is a thing we wished we thought of first. Personal favorite: Carl Fredricksen from Up (voiced by Ed Asner in the film...
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- 2/24/2014
- by Alison Nastasi
- Movies.com
Moving bits of paper around (the old way) or painting with billions of pixels (the new) has conjured up some of the greatest films of all time. From The Iron Giant to Persepolis, Guardian and Observer critics pick the 10 best
• Top 10 war movies
• Top 10 teen movies
• Top 10 superhero movies
• Top 10 westerns
• Top 10 documentaries
• Top 10 movie adaptations
• More Guardian and Observer critics' top 10s
10. The Tale of the Fox
A sneaky fox plays a series of underhand tricks on his neighbours in the animal kingdom, among them a timorous hare and a gullible wolf. The king of the beasts, a lion, summons him to face charges but the fox proceeds to outwit everyone, including the king himself. When Ladislas Starevich told this tale in the 1930s it was by no means new – versions of the Reynard story had been circulating around Europe for the best part of a millennium – but the...
• Top 10 war movies
• Top 10 teen movies
• Top 10 superhero movies
• Top 10 westerns
• Top 10 documentaries
• Top 10 movie adaptations
• More Guardian and Observer critics' top 10s
10. The Tale of the Fox
A sneaky fox plays a series of underhand tricks on his neighbours in the animal kingdom, among them a timorous hare and a gullible wolf. The king of the beasts, a lion, summons him to face charges but the fox proceeds to outwit everyone, including the king himself. When Ladislas Starevich told this tale in the 1930s it was by no means new – versions of the Reynard story had been circulating around Europe for the best part of a millennium – but the...
- 11/20/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
As someone who loves Pixar animation and video games, this new artwork from artist Dwayne de Kock is absolutely awesome. Imagine your favorite Pixar characters as heroes from popular video games and you'll totally understand this new series, which puts guys like Woody and Buzz Lightyear into the worlds of games like Mass Effect and Red Dead Redemption. It's such a cool idea that I'm stunned no one thought of it sooner. The new series of artwork features the aforementioned Toy Story stars, as well as Ratatouille-inspired homage to Shadow of the Colossus and Brave's Merida doing her best Lara Croft. However, the absolute best of the bunch has to be Up's Carl Fredricksen as Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake. Classic. Check out the...
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- 11/2/2013
- by Mike Bracken
- Movies.com
Pixar movies have the enviably rare ability to tug the chords of viewers’ hearts and wrung emotions out of them like water from soaked clothes. These films, through their words, can make you smile, laugh, cry, cringe and even jump to punch the empty air with an embarrassingly loud hoot. But more importantly, they teach us more about life than schooling, college or any other ‘intellectual’ form of education can ever do.
Thus, as a nostalgic homage to those golden words, this list lists (since that’s what lists do) all the things Pixar has taught the world about life.
15. The Worst Epiphany Ever – Carl Fredricksen
‘This is crazy. I finally meet my childhood hero and he’s trying to kill us. What a joke.’ – Carl Fredricksen, Up.
What it teaches: This single line summarizes the disappointed all of us face when our occasionally juvenile childhood dreams are sucker-punched by Age.
Thus, as a nostalgic homage to those golden words, this list lists (since that’s what lists do) all the things Pixar has taught the world about life.
15. The Worst Epiphany Ever – Carl Fredricksen
‘This is crazy. I finally meet my childhood hero and he’s trying to kill us. What a joke.’ – Carl Fredricksen, Up.
What it teaches: This single line summarizes the disappointed all of us face when our occasionally juvenile childhood dreams are sucker-punched by Age.
- 10/21/2013
- by Saahil Dama
- Obsessed with Film
Fans of Disney•Pixar’s feature films love to scour the screen in search of the Hidden Gems the filmmakers sneak into each film: Wall•E’s explorations uncover a Mike Wazowski antenna ball, paying homage to Monsters, Inc., and in Up, the classic Luxo Jr. ball can be seen in the girl’s bedroom as Carl Fredricksen’s house flies by her window.
Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University features a few such gems, three of which are revealed here:
A113 – The School of Scaring classroom number is A113, which refers to the former classroom of John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton at CalArts. The number makes an appearance in every Pixar feature film.
Pizza Planet – The Pizza Planet truck is in the driveway of the Jox fraternity house when Mike is riding Archie the Scare Pig down Greek Row. The Pizza Planet truck, which first made an appearance in “Toy Story,...
Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University features a few such gems, three of which are revealed here:
A113 – The School of Scaring classroom number is A113, which refers to the former classroom of John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton at CalArts. The number makes an appearance in every Pixar feature film.
Pizza Planet – The Pizza Planet truck is in the driveway of the Jox fraternity house when Mike is riding Archie the Scare Pig down Greek Row. The Pizza Planet truck, which first made an appearance in “Toy Story,...
- 6/27/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Pixar's Up was such a great film, and the unlikely duo of Russell and Carl formed a very strong relationship. Here's a great piece of fan art created by Kristal Babich that pays a touching tribute to the film and the bond these two characters had.
The piece is called "It's Been An Adventure, Mr. Fredricksen," and it features Russell at Carl Fredricksen's funeral, several years after the events Up. It was also pointed out that he still has Ellie's grape soda bottlecap badge that Carl gave him.
The piece is called "It's Been An Adventure, Mr. Fredricksen," and it features Russell at Carl Fredricksen's funeral, several years after the events Up. It was also pointed out that he still has Ellie's grape soda bottlecap badge that Carl gave him.
- 3/20/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Ed Asner has been hospitalized with exhaustion, his rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.
"While performing his one man show in Gary, Indiana last night Ed Asner had to be taken off stage due to a exhaustion and is resting comfortably at a Chicago area hospital , and is expected to be released later today," his rep told Access on Wednesday.
The actor had been performing at the Marquette Pavilion in the Indiana town.
Asner, who starred in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and voiced Carl Fredricksen in "Up" is 83.
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"While performing his one man show in Gary, Indiana last night Ed Asner had to be taken off stage due to a exhaustion and is resting comfortably at a Chicago area hospital , and is expected to be released later today," his rep told Access on Wednesday.
The actor had been performing at the Marquette Pavilion in the Indiana town.
Asner, who starred in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and voiced Carl Fredricksen in "Up" is 83.
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, ...
- 3/13/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
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