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April 16, 2018
Derrick Clements
143: So long, partners

A review of "Coco" and a special announcement.

143: So long, partners
June 15, 2017
Derrick Clements
142: Review: 'Cars 3'

Conor Hilton joins the podcast to help review the new Pixar film, "Cars 3."

142: Review: 'Cars 3'
May 1, 2017
Derrick Clements
141: Finding the story for 'Cars 3'

In this episode, we'll hear a presentation about finding the story for "Cars 3" with writers Mike Rich, Bob Peterson and Kiel Murray and story supervisor Scott Morse. They'll discuss, among other things, social barrier-breaking real racers who inspired the story, the background of Cruz Ramirez, and how the team dug into the audio archives for Paul Newman and Tom Magliozzi.

141: Finding the story for 'Cars 3'
April 26, 2017
Derrick Clements
140: First look under the hood of 'Cars 3' with ...

In this episode, I share my reaction to the footage of "Cars 3" that I saw a couple weeks ago, and we dive into the film with director Brian Fee, producer Kevin Reher and co-producer Andrea Warren.

140: First look under the hood of 'Cars 3' with director Brian Fee, producer Kevin Reher and co-producer Andrea Warren
February 24, 2017
Derrick Clements
139: 'Piper' and 'Borrowed Time' filmmakers on ...

In this episode, I chat with Pixar artists Alan Barillaro & Marc Sondheimer ("Piper") and Andrew Coats & Lou Hamou-Lhadj ("Borrowed Time"). Both pairs are up for the Best Animated Short Oscar on Sunday.

139: 'Piper' and 'Borrowed Time' filmmakers on their Oscar-nominated shorts
Derrick Clements
March 6, 2012
News

069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

Derrick Clements
March 6, 2012
News
069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

An episode with several loosely-related-to-Pixar items: More on The Simpsons, a review of The Lorax, and more talk on John Carter and (100% Pixar) Brave! Guest: Hunter Phillips from 500 Days of Homer.

Tagged: John Carter, The Lorax, The Simpsons, WALL-E, Brave

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Derrick Clements
February 29, 2012
News

068: News: February 28, 2012

Derrick Clements
February 29, 2012
News
068: News: February 28, 2012

We discuss the new clips and trailers out for Pixar's Brave and Disney's John Carter. And more!

Tagged: Brave, John Carter

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Derrick Clements
January 24, 2012
News

067: News: January 24, 2012

Derrick Clements
January 24, 2012
News
067: News: January 24, 2012

Academy Award nominations have been announced! Pixar gets an Animated Short nod, but not a one for Cars 2. Also, what's next for Brad Bird?

Tagged: WALL-E, La Luna, John Carter

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Derrick Clements
January 18, 2012
News

066: News: January 17, 2012

Derrick Clements
January 18, 2012
News
066: News: January 17, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

Tagged: Atlanta Braves, Bob Peterson, Brad Bird, Brave, Dinosaur Film, Ed Catmull, Finding Nemo, Frozen, Monsters Inc, Studio Ghibli, Ratatouille

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Derrick Clements
December 27, 2011

065: Michael Giacchino 2

Derrick Clements
December 27, 2011
065: Michael Giacchino 2

Michael Giacchino presents how he makes movie music magic at Pixar's bloggers' day earlier in 2011.

Tagged: In Depth: Cars 2

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Derrick Clements
December 14, 2011

064: Academy of Art University, Inside Pixar 2

Derrick Clements
December 14, 2011
064: Academy of Art University, Inside Pixar 2

Two animation students from Academy of Art University talk about their school and their recent visit to Pixar.

Tagged: Academy of Art University, Cartoon Art Museum, Inside Pixar, SIGGRAPH

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Derrick Clements
December 6, 2011
News

063: News: December 6, 2011

Derrick Clements
December 6, 2011
News
063: News: December 6, 2011

We talk Muppets, plus John Carter and new info regarding Pete Docter's next Pixar film, which takes place inside the human brain.

Tagged: Andrew Stanton, John Carter, Muppets, Pete Docter, Inside Out, la luna

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Derrick Clements
November 30, 2011
Interviews

062: McKay Farley

Derrick Clements
November 30, 2011
Interviews
062: McKay Farley

Pixar employee McKay Farley joins the podcast to talk about his work in Tools. He tells how an internship led to a full-time job at the studio, and explains what it means to study computer graphics.

Tagged: McKay Farley, Pixar, Pixarians, Tools

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Derrick Clements
November 23, 2011
News

061: News: November 22, 2011

Derrick Clements
November 23, 2011
News
061: News: November 22, 2011

Pixar releases a new trailer for Brave! Plus, the latest news, including a high end fashion designer basing a new line of clothes on a popular Pixar franchise.

Tagged: Brave, Toy Story

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Derrick Clements
November 16, 2011
News

060: Small Fry, Hawaiian Vacation, and Pixar Shorts

Derrick Clements
November 16, 2011
News
060: Small Fry, Hawaiian Vacation, and Pixar Shorts

We give you a sneak peek into Pixar's next Toy Story Toon, Small Fry, and talk more generally about Pixar's short films.

Tagged: Hawaiian Vacation, Michael Giacchino, Small Fry, Teddy Newton, The Muppets, Toy Story Toons

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Derrick Clements
November 9, 2011
News

059: News: November 8, 2011

Derrick Clements
November 9, 2011
News
059: News: November 8, 2011

We review Cars 2 and Air Mater, talk about the animated films that could win this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and share more Pixar-related news!

Tagged: Academy Awards, Air Mater, Bob Iger, Cars 2, John Lasseter, The Adventures of Tintin, Up

1 Comment
Derrick Clements
November 2, 2011
Interviews

058: Dylan Brown, Creative Director for Pixar Canada

Derrick Clements
November 2, 2011
Interviews
058: Dylan Brown, Creative Director for Pixar Canada

In this exclusive interview with Dylan Brown, we learn all about Pixar's new studio in Vancouver.

Tagged: Air Mater, Cars Toons, Dylan Brown, Muppets, Pixar Canada, Small Fry, Toy Story Toons, History

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Derrick Clements
October 26, 2011
News

057: News: October 25, 2011

Derrick Clements
October 26, 2011
News
057: News: October 25, 2011

Remembering Steve Jobs, a review of the upcoming short film Air Mater, John Lasseter defends Cars 2 to the New York Times, and more!

Tagged: Air Mater, Andrew Stanton, Cars 2, Halloween, John Carter, John Lasseter, Steve Jobs, Toy Story

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Derrick Clements
October 13, 2011
Interviews

056: Real Life Pizza Planet Truck

Derrick Clements
October 13, 2011
Interviews
056: Real Life Pizza Planet Truck

Meet the team of pop culture fans who are building a real, working Pizza Planet truck.

Tagged: Pizza Planet Truck, In Depth: Toy Story

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Derrick Clements
October 5, 2011
News

055: News: October 4, 2011

Derrick Clements
October 5, 2011
News
055: News: October 4, 2011

Lee Unkrich gets to work on his next film at Pixar, more Pixar films to be re-released in 3D, and more.

Tagged: 3D, Dreamworks, Father of the Pride, Finding Nemo, Lee Unkrich, Monsters Inc, Ratatouille, The Croods, Coco

4 Comments
Derrick Clements
September 14, 2011
News

054: News: September 13, 2011

Derrick Clements
September 14, 2011
News
054: News: September 13, 2011

We share our thoughts on two upcoming Pixar-related non-Pixar movies, plus Monsters University character designs and more.

Tagged: Andrew Stanton, Austin Madison, Brad Bird, Ed Catmull, J-J- Abrams, John Carter, La Luna, Mission Impossible, Pixar, Pizza Planet Truck, Simon Pegg, Monsters University

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Derrick Clements
August 31, 2011
News

053: News: August 30, 2011

Derrick Clements
August 31, 2011
News
053: News: August 30, 2011

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

Tagged: Brave, Monsters University, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur

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Derrick Clements
August 17, 2011
Interviews, Non-Pixar

052: Don Hahn, Brain Storm

Derrick Clements
August 17, 2011
Interviews, Non-Pixar
052: Don Hahn, Brain Storm

Academy Award nominated producer Don Hahn joins us to talk about the creative life.

Tagged: Brain Storm, Don Hahn

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Derrick Clements
June 21, 2011

051: Review: 'Cars 2'

Derrick Clements
June 21, 2011
051: Review: 'Cars 2'

Cars 2 is a fun thrill ride with beautiful animation and some heart. It may not attain the profundity of of a film like The Incredibles or Toy Story 3, but it serves up a breathtaking good time.

Tagged: Brave, Toy Story Toons, In Depth: Cars 2, Hawaiian Vacation

3 Comments
Derrick Clements
June 14, 2011
Interviews

050: Michael Giacchino

Derrick Clements
June 14, 2011
Interviews
050: Michael Giacchino

Celebrate the 50th episode of The Pixar Podcast by listening to this interview with composer Michael Giacchino.

Tagged: Greg Mariotti, Lost, Michael Giacchino, Pixar, Pixar Talk, Samad Rizvi, Super 8, The Pixar Times, In Depth: Cars 2

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