Pixar Post Podcast: Animation News, Interviews & Reviews

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 Monsters University press event. Audio and discussions around "Sociology 203: The Deconstruction of a Character" with Jason Deamer (Character Art Designer) and Ricky Nierva (Production Designer). Audio and discussions around "Dramatic Arts: Bringing a Character to Life" with Scott Clark (Supervising Animator). Audio and discussions around "English 101: How to Tell a Great Story" with Kelsey Mann (Story Supervisor). The Monsters University Pixar Press Event Day One recap. The Monsters University Pixar Press Event Day Two recap. Be sure to tune in next week as we wrap up our three-part series where we discuss the more tech

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 each Pixar film and much more. Listen to the entire Roundtable Discussion with Director Dan Scanlon. The Monsters University Pixar Press Event Day One  recap. The Monsters University Pixar Press Event Day Two recap. Our custom PartySaurus Rex's California Adventure and our visit to Pixar Animation Studios, with our perception and experience as a guest of the studio. From the grounds, to the culture, to those wacky offices - it was awe inspiring. For even more details, be sure to check out additional details and photos at http://www.pixarpost.com/2013/05/episode011.html Pixar Post - T.J. & Julieinfo@pixarpost.com

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. Discussion around Angus MacLane's LEGO "Blockumentary" video. Discussion of the new Star Wars inspired die cast Cars characters releasing on May 17 & a new Cars set appearing in Target stores with Mama Topolino. Discussion around Craig Good's answer on Quora about how Pixar names their characters. Pixar Post - T.J. & Julieinfo@pixarpost.com 

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 the MU student Grumblr site. Disney's new Monsters University site. New Monsters University merchandise available on the official MU store. Twelve new Monsters University vinylmation toys coming out on April 12. Brief Disney Infinity pre-order discussion with information on the free bonus character. Thomas Newman's talk at Syracuse University and Le Moyne college - with audio clips from the on-stage discussion as well as an off-stage interview where he reveals his upcoming work on The Good Dinosaur. Pixar Post - T.J. & Julieinfo@pixarpost.com 

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 University window cling available in the official store. Discussion of the Monsters University gala preview at Pixar Animation Studios on June 15 with the opportunity to visit Pixar studios, bid on artwork as well as view the movie prior to the June 21 North America release. Wrap-up of the Artists Help Japan auctions (with discussion about the Brave crew gift that we won). We candidly discuss the ongoing topic of female directors within Pixar and why we feel this is greatly exaggerated (including our opinions as well as facts...and maybe a topic that might change the tone of the conversation moving forward). Pixar Post -

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 to the site in the next few days (along with our review of the short film). Because we were so anxious to share the extremely insightful interview with Saschka, our initial topics of the podcast only last about two-to-three minutes. In the interview we discuss: How much we loved the short film - we saw it in it's entirety today. His photography and it's simplistic beauty. The idea behind the film and how it came to be. The technology behind the short, along with technological challenges. The astounding natural camera work that added to the realism. Some of the character's names - yup, there's a character named Gutsy

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 (with comments from our reader review). Oscar nominee story with Mark Andrews audio clip. The Blue Umbrella reader review of the Berlin film festival - also including audio clips from an in-car interview with Director, Saschka Unseld. Monsters University news -  Our custom Monsters University letterman sweatshirt. Journal is now available in the store. New movie poster released with tons of character art. The "Jealous of my looks since the 4th grade" comment - with audio comments from Dan Scanlon and Kori Rae. Application Updates -  Monsters, Inc. Run iOS game - new levels. WALT app - has been updated wi

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 Ray at a store. Reminder to enter to win in our Evil Dr. Porkchop T-Shirt contest. Brave wins several awards at the American Cinema Editors awards and the Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards. The Blue Umbrellanew stop-motion vine video from Valentine's day, dates added for SXSW festival & a reader will be providing a review of their experience viewing the short film soon. Pixar Post - T.J. & Julieinfo@pixarpost.com 

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. - What we're working on for the upcoming week.

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 mentor students at the Glasgow scool of art. - Spin Master signs a master agreement to produce all the toys for the upcoming Monsters University. - Disney Infinity update (packaging, release schedule and a possible leak of future characters). - The Blue Umbrella news updates (Official world premiere date, Pixar wrap party details, additional speaking event in Hamburg and is The Blue Umbrella inspired by My Neighbor Totoro? - Our interview with the Live-Action Toy Story project team member, Jonason Pauley. - Our director's commentary reviews of A Big's Life and the short film, Day and Night.

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 three posts (in volume) for the week. - What we're working on for the upcoming week. You can find full show notes at http://pxrpst.co/Episode001