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Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

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The wait is over and I am so excited to say that Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere! This is a movie literally 10 years in the making and trust me when I say that you need to see this film opening weekend! Go see it this weekend, and let me know what you think.

In celebration of Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR opening, I wanted to send around a great new featurette on the film that talks about the Avengers going to Wakanda:

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AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere!

 

Disneynature’s PENGUINS Launches First Trailer to Celebrate Earth Day

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Disneynature celebrates Earth Day with the very first trailer for the upcoming big-screen adventure PENGUINS which will open in theatres in time for Earth Day 2019!

About the Film:

Disneynature’s all-new feature film PENGUINS is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.  None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he’s targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after. From the filmmaking team behind BEARS and CHIMPANZEE, Disneynature’s PENGUINS opens in theaters nationwide in time for Earth Day 2019.

 

 

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PENGUINS opens in theatres everywhere in time for Earth Day 2019!

My Visit to Pixar Animation Studios for Incredibles 2 #Incredibles2Event-Archives Tour-Part 2

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Pixar Archives Tour

This was one of my favorite parts of the tour.  We got the opportunity to see the Pixar Animation Studios archives.

Being able to tour the Pixar Archives was an unbelievable experience. The archives are super secure with all types of fire suppression, climate control, dust control, etc. measures in place. It was so calm and quiet there that many of us asked how we could get a job there!
Exhibitions archivist Melissa Woods and Archives Manager Juliet Roth at Incredibles 2 Long Lead Press day, as seen on April 5, 2018 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Marc Flores)
Everything that has significance to Pixar is stored in the archives. Newspaper clippings, maquettes, drawings, and more are treated with utmost care for future artists and generations of Pixar lovers. In fact, the animators on INCREDIBLES 2 used the archives to look at the original INCREDIBLES ideas. They had remembered villains that they’d already created for the original movie and wanted to see if they wanted to use those for INCREDIBLES 2.
Lead Archivist and Pixar Historian Christine Freeman at Incredibles 2 Long Lead Press day, as seen on April 5, 2018 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Marc Flores)

 

I loved seeing these archives because it gave me such a sense of the history of it all. The work that goes into these films, and so much of it doesn’t even end up in the final version. It is so inspiring just seeing how ideas begin and change throughout the making of the films. It is incredible to see original notes on drawings or sketches because it helps tell the story of the artists/directors/animators thought processes while they were working on a film. We had the best tour guides, you could tell how much they love their job and really know the history of everything a Pixar.
Lead Archivist and Pixar Historian Christine Freeman at Incredibles 2 Long Lead Press day, as seen on April 5, 2018 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. (Photo by Marc Flores)

Architecture and Amphitheater

When designing the Pixar campus, one of the main features was to bring the inside out. You can see the brick pavers from outside follow through into the main atrium and large glass windows bringing in natural lighting. The design of the space over all is amazing, with large central meeting spaces and areas that can easily be adapted for multiple uses.

The above space was originally created for outdoor meetings, but that didn’t work out too well. Now they use it for family days and apparently the kids love it. We were told the kids love to run up and down the stairs. It is a great way to get your exercise in.

Even outside, meeting spaces are made in some places you wouldn’t normally expect. From a large out door amphitheater to a hidden tree house along the path between the soccer field and amphitheater. Artists and designers are encouraged to meet and work wherever they need to to inspire their creativity and from what we can tell, it’s definitely paying off!

Here are just a few more fun photos from my incredible time at Pixar Animation Studios.

This was my first Disney trip so making new friends on this trip was truly one of the best parts. I was truly blessed to be around these wonderful individuals. They accepted me and took care of me. I am thankful for each and every one of them.

Speaking of incredible, have you seen the newest poster and trailer for INCREDIBLES 2?

In INCREDIBLES 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

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INCREDIBLES 2 opens in theaters everywhere on June 15th!