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Links for this episode:

/Filmcast reviews WALL-E (in 2008):
http://www.slashfilm.com/filmcast-episode-6-wanted-and-wall-e/
and http://www.slashfilm.com/the-filmcast-after-dark-episode-6/

‘La Luna’ Hardcover Coming Soon, Director Enrico Casarosa illustrator
http://pixartimes.com/2012/01/18/la-luna-hardcover-coming-soon/

What’s next for Brad Bird?:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/interview-ghost-protocol-director-brad-bird-on-whether-hes-still-involved-at-pixar-and-earthquake-movie-1906

Andrew Stanton responds to John Carter myths:
http://pixartimes.com/2012/01/20/director-andrew-stanton-dispels-john-carter-myths/

Naysayers on John Carter?:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/%2520john-carter-taylor-kitsch-47-ronin-keanu-reeves-mission-impossible-283347

CONTEST

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What does this mean?

A listener got this wristband from the Pixar Studio Store and wants to know what it means. If you know (or can think of a clever explanation), send it to thepixarpodcast@gmail.com, with “Contest 11″ in the subject. Entries must be received by Jan 31, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. The winner “may” win a new Cars 2 soundtrack! (But you really will…)

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Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol stars Tom Cruise and was directed by Brad Bird.

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Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc coming to 3D theaters:
http://mashable.com/2012/01/13/finding-nemo-3d

What about Ratatouille?:
http://pixarplanet.com/blog/ratatouille-returning-to-theatres-in-3d

Frozen takes Bob Peterson’s Dino film slot:
http://www.slashfilm.com/disneys-frozen-the-snow-queen-cg-handdrawn/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashfilm+%28%2FFilm%29

The Atlanta Braves upset with Pixar’s next film’s title:
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/21/the-atlanta-braves-fight-disneypixars-brave

Ed Catmull’s hand:
http://pixartimes.com/2011/12/28/ed-catmulls-computer-animated-hand-added-to-national-film-registry

See Studio Ghibli films in LA:
http://www.slashfilm.com/film-la-studio-ghibli-collection-runs-january-26february-12/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashfilm+%28%2FFilm%29

Brad Bird now on Twitter: @BradBirdA113

Pixar alums lead shortlist for best score at this year’s Oscars:
http://www.slashfilm.com/thomas-newman-michael-giacchino-97-scores-eligible-original-score/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashfilm+%28%2FFilm%29

Live action Toy Story!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Live-Action-Toy-Story-Project/176760992394118

CONTEST

Can you identify this picture?

What does this mean?

A listener got this wristband from the Pixar Studio Store and wants to know what it means. If you know (or can think of a clever explanation), send it to thepixarpodcast@gmail.com, with “Contest 11″ in the subject. Entries must be received by Jan 31, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. The winner “may” win a new Cars 2 soundtrack! (But you really will…)

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Here's a glimpse of my podcast studio before I upgraded some of my equipment. That's me looking at the camera as I help out my friend with an recording project (he's the one in the "closet studio"). Now I've been promoted to sit at my desk (in the same room). Thanks to all who have donated!

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To hear our previously released interview with composer Michael Giacchino, listen to Episode 50.

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Academy of Art University photos taken by guest Brittany Brode are featured here. Below them, be sure to open the galleries to see dozens of pictures from inside Pixar by both guests of this week’s episode.

For more information on AAU, visit:
www.academyart.edu

AAU logo painted inside one of the buildings. Photo by Brittany Brode.

Photo inside AAU. When that clock broke somebody put that sign over it. Photo by Brittany Brode.

The stop-motion department had a display of the puppets used in James and the Giant Peach. This is Brittany with the Centipede. Photo by Brittany Brode.

Academy buildings decorated for the holidays. Photo by Brittany Brode.

Academy buildings decorated for the holidays. Photo by Brittany Brode.

The Christmas tree in the lobby of Brittany's first dorm. Photo by Brittany Brode.

This image was up before the talk with Tony Bancroft at AAU. Photo by Brittany Brode.

Tony with his drawing. The talk took place in a former church, now a lecture hall for the school. Brittany had History of Animation there. Photo by Brittany Brode.

At the end of the talk Tony did a drawing demo where he pulled out some of his old frames from the Lion King! Photo by Brittany Brode.

This poster was up in the 2-D Animation department the first semester Brittany arrived. She said it was a great way to get started at the school! Photo by Brittany Brode.

Brittany’s pics taken inside Pixar:

Andrew’s pics taken inside Pixar:

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Links for this episode:

‘Andrew Stanton Q&A: making John Carter, the importance of animators, and the secret of Pixar’s success’:
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/1149967/andrew_stanton_qa_making_john_carter_the_importance_of_animators_and_the_secret_of_pixars_success.html

Brad Bird explains the IMAX technology used in Ghost Protocol:
http://www.fandango.com/movie-trailer/exclusive:mission:impossibleghostprotocolbradbirdandimax-trailer/131572/2173117298

25 minute-film, a day in the life of John Lasseter:

More details Emerge on Pete Docter’s next film:
http://pixartimes.com/2011/12/05/more-details-on-pete-docter-movie-that-takes-you-inside-the-mind/

Pixar Petroleum?
http://pixartimes.com/2011/11/30/company-creates-subsidiary-named-pixar-petroleum/

Herriman Up house has been sold:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/53012557-78/lynette-disney-couple-movie.html.csp?page=1

Craig Good on Twitter: “What if @andrewstanton turns out to be as right about Mars as he was about marine biology?”:
https://twitter.com/#!/clgood/status/143754940597276674

La Luna short-listed for Best Short:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/01/us-animatedshorts-idUSTRE7B02V420111201

Annie Award nominees:
http://www.annieawards.org/consideration.html

Prep for the ‘Prep & Landing’ sequel:
http://communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/arts-entertainment-living/tuned-in-journal/30849-prep-for-the-prep-a-landing-sequel

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Pixar Tools developer McKay Farley. Photo by Derrick Clements.

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Links for this episode:

‘Discuss: ‘Brave’ Trailer Reactions’:
http://pixartimes.com/2011/11/18/discuss-brave-trailer-reactions/

‘Dear Pixar, From All The Girls With Band-Aids On Their Knees’:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2009/06/dear_pixar_from_all_the_girls.html

‘Thanks, Pixar, From All The Girls With Band-Aids On Their Knees’:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/21/142591230/thanks-pixar-from-all-the-girls-with-band-aids-on-their-knees

‘Is Infinity and Beyond a step too far? Toy Story makers create fashion collection for ADULTS’:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2062319/Is-Infinity-Beyond-step-far-Toy-Story-makers-create-fashion-collection-ADULTS.html#ixzz1eQ7LXJ6U

‘Bob Iger (President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company) was also named today as a new member of Apple’s Board of Directors’:
http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/11/15/bob-iger-joins-apples-board-of-directors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDisneyBlog+%28The+Disney+Blog%29

‘Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) to Return as Host for 84th Academy Awards’:
http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111110.html

For Your Consideration Ads begin:
http://www.awardsdaily.com/FYC/gallery/2011-12/film.php?key=Cars_2

Funko Toys:
http://www.pixartalk.com/2011/11/exclusive-pop-series-3-debuts-in-january/

Pogo Remixes:
http://pogomix.net/

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2011 Disney Pixar / All rights reserved.

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FILE - In this July 7, 2007 file photo, cluster balloonist Kent Couch, sitting in a lawn chair, ascends near Bend, Ore., past Mount Bachelor to his cruising altitude at the start of his attempt to fly to Idaho. Couch, who failed to reach Idaho in 2007 but succeeded on his next attempt in 2008, is planning another cluster balloon adventure, in Baghdad. Couch told KTVZ he was invited by Iraqi daredevil Fareed Lafta, who wants to lift off with him on Nov. 15 at a Talent for Youth Conference in the Green Zone. Couch says he's working with U.S. and Iraqi military to make sure they'll be secure on what he hopes will be a flight of more than 400 miles at an elevation of 25,000 feet, using oxygen masks. (AP Photo/The Bulletin, Pete Erickson) Photo courtesy washingtonexaminer.com

Links for this episode:

‘Man Plans to Fly Balloon Lawn Chair Over Iraq’:
http://www.bangstyle.com/2011/11/man-flys-ballon-chai/
Also http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/nation/2011/11/oregon-lawn-chair-balloonist-plans-baghdad-flight

Up soundtrack on physical CD:
http://www.pixartalk.com/2011/08/up-soundtrack-finally-released-on-cd/

’18 Films Submitted to Oscar’s Best Animated Feature Race; What Can Win?’:
http://www.movieline.com/2011/11/18-films-submitted-to-oscars-best-animated-feature-race-what-can-win.php

‘The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Review – Steven Spielberg Delivers a Perfect Performance (Capture)’:
http://a113animation.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-of-tintin-secret-of-unicorn.html

‘Bob Iger will depart as Disney CEO in 2015′:
http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/10/07/bob-iger-will-depart-as-disney-ceo-in-2015/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDisneyBlog+%28The+Disney+Blog%29

‘John Lasseter – Hollywood Walk of Fame Recap’:
http://www.pixartalk.com/2011/11/john-lasseter-hollywood-walk-of-fame-recap/

‘Review: The Art of Pixar – The Complete Colorscripts’:
http://www.pixartalk.com/2011/10/review-the-art-of-pixar-the-complete-colorscripts/

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