News Archive for James R Whitson

Pixar’s convincing argument against childhood happiness
Inside Out apps from Disney
How the director of Up made Pixar’s wildest movie yet
Disney to release contemporary shorts in new home video collection

Disney has announced they will be releasing a collection of their contemporary short films on Blu-ray and digital platforms this August. Each film will feature an introduction by the filmmakers. Included in the collection are the following films (along with the who introduces them): Frozen Fever (2015) – Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Peter Del Vecho, […]

Pixar’s Good Dinosaur teaser trailer online
How to dive into Hulu’s new Adult Swim programming
Boy Scouts announce animation merit badge
Peanuts producer recalls how Coke’s backing altered animation
Jem trailer disappointing many fans of original
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray spec officially finalized
Rob Pratt is back with another “Classic” – Flash!

Animator Robb Pratt loves the traditional animated art form! As an adult, he stopped believing in magic a long time ago – but the closest thing to it for him is a moving drawing that is alive and breathing! After the fan support for his Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic shorts, Pratt is back with […]

20 Disney villain songs ranked
Anti-aging measures for Disney’s animation cels
Moves that could turn things around at DreamWorks
Steve Jobs’ business cards up for auction
Muppets revival to explore personal lives in more adult show
Animation, Archer and the art of offending
Disney cruise ship gets Star Wars upgrade
Going Inside Out with Ralph Eggleston
Inside Out writer in negotiations to pen Captain Marvel