The Official Disney/Pixar's "Up" News Thread

[~Shoяe]

I don't know much about this yet, but what I have heard sounds great. Simply the fact that the subject involves an old man attaching balloons to his house, which allows it to fly, indicates the true potential for awesomeness that this movie has. I believe that Pete Doctor of Monster's Inc fame is directing but I'm not sure.

[Dr.Pepper]

I think that it has an interesting premise. I really want to see it.

[Dudley]

I don't know much about this yet, but what I have heard sounds great. Simply the fact that the subject involves an old man attaching balloons to his house, which allows it to fly, indicates the true potential for awesomeness that this movie has. I believe that Pete Doctor of Monster's Inc fame is directing but I'm not sure.

He is directing it.
Check out some of the new footage! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOzqIL_HSBk&eurl=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51861)

[Lavenderpaw]

Looks cute. Can't wait. ;)

[Taco Wiz]

The old geezer's house flew all the way into outer space. He would've suffocated under the lack of air, but he flew into the sun before he ran out of breath. Mr. Old Guy was roasted into a crisp, and made into a McDonalds hamburger, like all old people are eventually.

THE END

Seriously though, I'm excited for this movie. I'm not sure how Pixar can top WALL-E.

[~Shoяe]

If theres one thing we've seen throughout the years is that PIXAR never dissapoints. I'm sure UP will be no exception.

[Baltofan]

Can't wait too!

[SycrosD4]

This movie looks SEXY. Pixar FTW.

[tb4000]

I'm for any CG movie that has people as the main characters as opposed to animals and other objects.

[Wonderwall]

Can't wait for this movie. It looks so odd but I guess that's one of the reasons I'm intrigued.

[Taco Wiz]

To WonderWall:
WALL-E was the oddest film Disney has ever made, and nothing can ever top it in the weirdness factor.

[~Shoяe]

I highly doubt that. PIXAR has been very innovative as of late, and I think their movies are going to keep pushing the boundaries

[Chykin]

Honestly, I think PIXAR's jumped the shark with Wall-E, but that doesn't mean they can't still crank out a good film. ;)

[Dr.Pepper]

Honestly, I think PIXAR's jumped the shark with Wall-E, but that doesn't mean they can't still crank out a good film. ;)
How do you think it jumped the shark

[weirdojace]

To WonderWall:
WALL-E was the oddest film Disney has ever made, and nothing can ever top it in the weirdness factor.

Have you heard of Pixar's future projects? "Newt" and "The Bear and the Bow" sound pretty weird if you ask me.

[Zekehawk]

Everything from Ratatouille sounds weird to me. :p

[Taco Wiz]

Have you heard of Pixar's future projects? "Newt" and "The Bear and the Bow" sound pretty weird if you ask me.
It's not as weird as a G-rated version of I Am Legend.

[Dr.Pepper]

Have you heard of Pixar's future projects? "Newt" and "The Bear and the Bow" sound pretty weird if you ask me.
I think Wall-E sounds weirder than both of those

[Gold Guy]

I think Wall-E sounds weirder than both of those


The Bear and the Bow sound weird, but in a good way.

[Taco Wiz]

It's too early to jump on the bandwagon, but I just saw the Disney Channel promo from New Years Eve. Russel's sub-plot sounds great. Plus, Carl is still cute as heck, despite being an old guy. Ah, what the heck...

*officially jumps on the bandwagon*

WOOO!

[Jave]

A CGI movie where the main character is a normal human being?

Wow, that's certainly unusual. Looks pretty cool, though.

[Taco Wiz]

Are ticket pre-orders on sale yet? I want to make sure I'm at a 3D showing before it sells out.

[Darking]

If you're going to the New York Comic Con, they're going to show the first 50 minutes of UP there.

http://www.mediumatlarge.net/2009/02/nycc-and-disneypixar-present-first-50.html

It's probably going to be packed, however, and I'd prefer to watch it all on the big screen so I'm going to give it a pass.

[garfield15]

If you're going to the New York Comic Con, they're going to show the first 50 minutes of UP there.

http://www.mediumatlarge.net/2009/02/nycc-and-disneypixar-present-first-50.html

It's probably going to be packed, however, and I'd prefer to watch it all on the big screen so I'm going to give it a pass.
50......MINUTES!

As in NEARLY AN HOUR!? FREAKIN' WIN!

I...love...living...here.....

[Zekehawk]

Wait, how long is the actual movie? I couldn't watch it, I'd kill myself in waiting for the rest of the movie.

[Ed Liu]

Converted this to an official news thread for all things Up.

I am definitely planning to cover the Up/Surrogates panel earlier in the day. Between all the other stuff I have to cover and the security checkpoint where they may not let me bring in my camera and iPod (even though I will have a press badge), I may not be able to make the screening. Having it so close but so far makes me crazy, but I'm sure by that time of the weekend, I'm going to be insane-o nuts just trying to keep up.

[Doctor Nick]

I am definitely planning to cover the Up/Surrogates panel earlier in the day.

Yeah, this one has tickled my fancy...definitely let us know what you see!! Think there's supposed to be a preview, at least...so, I'm curious to see how the film has come together.

Saw some bits and pieces a while back from set-shoots in Massachusetts, I think...

[Ed Liu]

Definitely keep an eye on Toon Zone News (http://news.toonzone.net/) over the weekend for Up news. In addition to the panel and the screening, we'll be participating in a roundtable discussion with Pete Docter (!) that will be going up as soon as I can get it transcribed (which may be Monday).

[Ed Liu]

A sneak preview for the forum readers of the writeup that's coming:


When a movie can manage to make you cry less than 10 minutes after the lights go down, and then make you laugh uproariously less than 10 minutes after that, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences might as well just get it over with and pre-announce Up's nomination for Best Animated Film of 2009 now.But, really, I don't think you want to know much more than that until May 29, 2009, when we all buy our tickets to see the thing. And you should find out a bit more why later tonight when the full report goes up on the News.

EDIT: And there it is (http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=28394).

[Ed Liu]

NYCC2009: A Roundtable Discussion with "Up"'s Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera (http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=28452)

Took a little longer than I wanted to get it up, but here it is: talking with the (co-)director and producer of Up. The two were a whole lot of fun.

Plus:

http://www.edwick.com/comics/autographs/PeteDocter.jpg

:D

[Baltofan]

Can't wait for a longer trailer!

[Doctor Nick]

Sweet!!

And, what about the Surrogates presentation? Were you there for any of that??

I heard that they had some robotic-clone-models or something like that...And, passed out cards to some http://chooseyoursurrogate.com site??

Any confirmation?

[strawberryjuice]

I know somewhat of the plot to the movie which I will not post, but from what I've heard the opening is a real tearjerker.

[Ed Liu]

Sweet!!

And, what about the Surrogates presentation? Were you there for any of that??

I heard that they had some robotic-clone-models or something like that...And, passed out cards to some http://chooseyoursurrogate.com site??

Any confirmation?

Just to make sure -- you did read my nice big panel writeup for Up and Surrogates (http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=28394), right?

[Ed Liu]

Don't know exactly when they posted it, but Apple has a second "Up-isode" with Russell and Carl (http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/). This one is called "First Aid." That same page has the earlier one ("Animal Calling"), plus all the ads so far, including the latest full-length trailer. Also offers all of them in HD.

[foxwolf2099]

at first with the teaser its like, "whos gonna see a movie about an old grumpy dude?"

but i knew pixar an ace up its sleeve. a buddy comedy with a grumpy old guy and a cheery kid, cranked up a notch with a world wide adventure to places around the world.

this movie is gonna be awesome!!!!

[Ed Liu]

Ronnie del Carmen just posted some images from the children's book My Name is Dug (http://www.ronniedelcarmen.com/blog1/2009/03/up-my-name-is-dug.html), which spotlights the dog now seen in the trailers.

http://ronniedelcarmen.com/new_images/dugbook_01.jpg

SQUIRREL!!

Coming on April 14.

[tb4000]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53820 UP will be the first animated film to open Cannes this year.

[Doctor Nick]

Just saw that- excellent news for Pixar, and the animation genre as a whole. I think that's a huge honor to open up such prestigious festival. Looking forward to reading the reviews out of their after the premiere. What do you all think of the photo Pixar release with the announcement? I think it's a great image that captures a ton of action.

http://pixarplanet.com/blog/images/564.jpg

[Doctor Nick]

Surprised this hasn't bee posted yet... what's everyone think of UPisode # 2 "First Aid" (http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/first_aid_medium.html)? I thought it was a fun little clip. Helped fuel the excitement for the film, which seems like was its purpose.