Pixar Animation

Oscars 2013: 'Argo,' actors Day-Lewis, Lawrence win

2013-02-24 21:36:00

Being snubbed might have been the best thing to happen to Ben Affleck. His film “Argo” took the best picture Oscar on Sunday night at the 85th Academy Awards — more than a little solace, perhaps, for being snubbed in the directing...

Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the late, iconic Apple leader

2012-04-06 12:26:00

Few nonfiction writers think bigger than Walter Isaacson, who has taken on subjects like Henry Kissinger, Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein. But when Apple founder Steve Jobs invited him in 2004 to write a complete and frank biography, Isaacson held...

Secret World of Arrietty gives new life to kids' classic

2012-02-17 13:25:00

The new Disney presentation, "The Secret World of Arrietty," an animated feature from Studio Ghibli, promises to give new life to a classic children's book series that dates back to the early 1950s. The movie is adapted from Mary Norton's "The Borrowers,...

Oscar nominations: snubs, surprises, Muppets

2012-01-24 09:16:00

No shock that “Hugo” and “The Artist” dominated this year’s Oscar nominations (for a full list, go here. I even wouldn’t have been surprised if the dog from “The Artist” had scored a nom. But there were...

Larry the Cable Guy to promote heartburn at M&T Bank Stadium

2011-12-04 00:00:00

Larry the Cable Guy's done some tailgating in his day. Naturally, he's got some advice to offer. "First off," says Larry, who will be at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday to tailgate with Ravens fans as part of a promotion for Prilosec OTC heartburn medicine,...

Like/Dislike: Natan Lawson, smoothie genius

2011-07-20 07:09:00

For more than two years, Baltimore School for the Arts grad and creator of Wheely Good Smoothies Natan Lawson, 23, has been tirelessly churning out smoothies with pedal power — or letting his customers pedal for their own drinks. His colorful and...

Local boy makes good with 'Cars' and even better 'Cars 2'

2011-06-23 11:40:53

Five years ago, pundits were quick to cast doubt on "Cars." A version of "Local Hero" or "Doc Hollywood" starring a high-speed auto? How misbegotten and outre! It turned out to be one of Pixar's most profitable pictures — and one of its best-loved....

'Cars 2': There's not much driving this sequel

2011-06-29 13:41:00

"Cars 2" runs out of gas long before it runs out of running time. This sequel qualifies as the rare Pixar misfire. Unlike the wit and warmth of such animated favorites as the "Toy Story" series and "Wall-E," "Cars 2" seems cold and shrill. One reason why...

These are a few of their favorite films

2011-06-02 14:05:38

Programming for open-air festivals is like programming for neighborhood theaters: You've got to know your audience. The Little Italy Outdoor Film Festival almost started a mini-riot one year when organizers decided not to open with "Moonstruck." Never...

Oscar dreams

2007-02-26 00:00:00

Martin Scorsese finally felt the love last night from the film industry, as his mob drama, The Departed, was named best picture and he was named best director. "Could you double-check the envelope?" Scorsese joked after being presented the directing...

Crashing the party

2006-03-06 00:00:00

Crash, a film that suggests America has far to go to become a true racial melting pot, upset heavily favored Brokeback Mountain in being named the best picture of 2005 at last night's 78th annual Academy Awards ceremonies. The film, whose characters...

Pictures and sound

2003-07-31 00:00:00

While the recording industry was grabbing the headlines last week with its subpoenas of folks caught illegally file sharing -- including college students, parents of teen-agers, even grandparents -- the film industry quietly began its own anti-piracy...

First look at Star Wars Weekends 2013 merchandise at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including Disney Pixar Cars characters portraying Star Wars characters.

2013-05-15 09:05:57

Apple's co-founder transformed computers and culture. His legacy of blockbuster products includes the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Meanwhile, Jobs' other firm, Pixar, revolutionized computer animation. He was 56.

2013-05-14 09:02:00

Merida, the heroine of Disney-Pixar film "Brave," arrives by horseback to her welcoming ceremony at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on May 11, 2013. She was followed by kilt-clad dancers and a Scottish band.

2013-05-12 08:20:33