Monsters, Inc
News and reviews surrounding Monsters, Inc.
For more on the film see LaughingPlace.com's Guide to Monsters, Inc.
- Animated Outtakes Show Life Behind The Screams With Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. - Press Release (12/4/2001)
Disney/Pixar will present a specially-created group of animated "outtakes" from the record-breaking motion picture hit "Monsters, Inc." in theaters beginning this Friday, December 7. - Potter Topples Box Office Record, Monsters at # 2 - Associated Press (11/19/2001)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone shattered box office records bringing in $93.5 million in its first weekend while Monsters, Inc held onto the number 2 slot with $23 million. - McDonald's Happy Meals Offer Monsters, Inc Toys Until Nov 29 - McDonald's (11/19/2001)
McDonald's Happy Meals currently feature the characters from Monsters, Inc including Mike Wazowski, Sulley, Boo, Henry J Waternoose, Celia, Randall, Yeti, Roz, George Sanderson, and CDA Agent. - Newsweek: Scare the Heck Out of Shrek? - Newsweek (11/5/2001)
The November 5th Newsweek offers a positive review of Monsters, Inc. - Wired: Monsters, Inc. Used Monster Tools - Wired (11/5/2001)
The November 2nd Wired magazine examines the software behind Monsters, Inc. - CBSMW: Rating hurts Pixar, despite Monsters - CBS MarketWatch (11/5/2001)
Russ Britt in a November 5th CBS MarketWatch column discusses Pixar's stock price decline as analysts cut it to hold in light of Pixar's usual production schedule of one film per 18 months. - TheStreet: Pixar Gains on 'Monsters, Inc.' Success - TheStreet.com (11/5/2001)
The November 5th TheStreet.com reports Pixar's stock rose following the strong box office opening of Monsters, Inc. - MSNBC: A Good Time for Monsters, Inc. - MSNBC (11/5/2001)
According to MSNBC Monsters, Inc lacks the depth of emotional empathy that is the strength of Disney films. - OCReg: Monsters Inc does a good business at the box office - CBS MarketWatch (11/5/2001)
The November 5th Orange County Register reports Monsters, Inc pulled in $63.5 million which qualifies it as the largest opening for an animated film. - DailyNews: Disney-Pixar film shatters 'Toy Story' records - Daily News (11/5/2001)
The November 5th Daily News reports Monsters, Inc had a strong weekend performance to the delight of Disney officials. - Yahoo: Monsters Mash Records - Yahoo News (11/5/2001)
A November 5th Yahoo news story reports Monsters, Inc record setting $63.48 million box office opening is the sixth best overall opening and Disney's best box office opening. - Reuters: Disney Bolstered by 'Monsters, Inc.,' Pixar Slammed - Reuters (11/5/2001)
The November 5th Reuters reports Disney shares rose slightly as Monsters, Inc set new box office records. - LATimes: Monsters Scares Up Some Big Business - Los Angeles Times (11/5/2001)
The November 5th Los Angeles Times takes a look at movie attendance and reports Monsters, Inc broke previously held opening day records for an animated film. - Salon: Mixed Review of Monsters, Inc - Salon (11/5/2001)
Salon magazine reviewer Charles Taylor wishes Disney / Pixar's Monsters, Inc offered a better look at the monsters scaring the kids but calls the film "an agreeable good time" - Reuters: ABC Miniseries win awards - Reuters (11/5/2001)
ABC Television's miniseries Anne Frank won an emmy for best miniseries and Judy Davis won an emmy for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the ABC miniseriesJudy Garland: Me and My Shadows. - Goodman is monster personality - Chicago Tribune (11/2/2001)
John Goodman, in a November 1st Chicago Tribune, says voice work is tougher than it looks. - Actors face their "Monsters" - Orange County Register (11/2/2001)
The November 2nd Orange County Register talks to Monsters, Inc. voice actors Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi. - Feature on Monsters Inc. voice actors - E! Online (11/2/2001)
E! Online has a feature on the Monsters, Inc. voice actors with interviews and video clips. - Monsters, Inc. Movie Set for Release - Associated Press (11/2/2001)
The November 1st Associated Pressreports Lori Madrid's suit to block the release of Monsters, Inc has been declined. Madrid claims some of the story's ideas and themes were pulled from an 11 line poem she had submitted to a publishing company linked to Lucasfilm who has previously been to Pixar. - TechTV Presents 'Tech of Disney/Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." - (11/2/2001)
Press release announcing TechTV will be showing "The Tech of Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc." - Monsters, Inc. characters to take part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade - (11/2/2001)
Press release on the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade that includes information on Disney characters in the parade and the chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World. - Monsters, Inc Another Hit For Pixar - Associated Press (10/31/2001)
The visuals of Monsters, Inc are "a wonder," and "each character distinct and personable, the stunts and sight gags canny and briskly paced." - Monsters, Inc. Gets Set for Monstrous Debut - Reuters (10/31/2001)
Monsters, Inc is as "a fast-paced fantasy filled with a variety of jokes meant to appeal to both kids and adults." - Scaring Up a Great Cast for Monsters, Inc - Los Angeles Times (10/31/2001)
The career of Darla Anderson, Monsters, Inc producer and Glendale, CA resident. - Actors Team Up For Voice Work - London Free Times (10/31/2001)
The voice talents of Monsters, Inc describe their experiences creating the film. - Monster Effort - London Free Times (10/31/2001)
Billy Crystal shares his experience working on Monsters, Inc after he turned down Pixar's invitation to voice Buzz Lightyear. - The Making of Monsters - Jam! Showbiz (10/31/2001)
Comments by the stars of Monsters, Inc including Billy Crystal and John Goodman. And Ratzenberger shares the film's message which is, "Work through your fears." - They Just Cannot See Eye to Eye - Los Angeles Times (10/30/2001)
A look at the heated competition between Dreamworks' Shrek and Disney's Monsters, Inc. - Star Wars trailer irks studio - Variety (10/30/2001)
The policies that allow Star Wars II and Lilo & Stitch trailers to be included on the film reel for Monsters, Inc. - Video Footage of the Monsters, Inc Premiere - PRNewswire (10/30/2001)
Video interviews with the people who brought Monsters, Inc to life including Billy Crystal, John Goodman, John Lasseter, Pete Docter, and more.
Beware of Spoilers especially in John Ratzenberger's remarks - Visit the Monsters, Inc Official Site - (10/30/2001)
Disney.com offers information about Monsters, Inc including character descriptions, a visit to the Monsters, Inc headquarters and more.
Site has soundtrack - Monsters grabs with sight gags - USA Today (10/30/2001)
Discussion on the sight gags found in the background of Monsters, Inc. - Monsters, Inc Video Clips - Yahoo Movies (10/30/2001)
Several Monsters, Inc video clips and invites users to vote for their favorite. - Crystal Raises His Voice - Toronto Sun (10/30/2001)
Billy Crystal's stories about working on Monsters, Inc and how he turned down the role of Buzz Lightyear.
Story first spotted on Animated Movies News. - Eisner At Monsters Inc Premiere - Reuters (10/29/2001)
Photograph of Michael Eisner and John Lasseter at the Monsters, Inc premiere at the El Capitan Theater. - Monsters Pic Could Scare Up Pixar Gains - Variety (10/29/2001)
Speculation regarding Pixar stock will rise following the release of Monsters, Inc. - A Very Scary Business - Los Angeles Times (10/29/2001)
An examination of the technological triumphs in Monsters, Inc and offers brief comments by John Lasseter about the film, Pixar and the world of computer animation. - Monsters Inc Computer Games Released - (10/29/2001)
Disney Interactive and Pixar Animation Studios announce several new computer games featuring the character of Monsters, Inc. - Monster Play? THX Pulls Shrek - Hollywood Reporter (10/29/2001)
Dreamworks has developed a THX promotional trailer featuring the characters from Shrek. This trailer has been shelved suddenly leading to speculation that Disney and Pixar pressured Lucasfilms to pull it. - Fans to Get First Look at Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones At Monsters, Inc - (10/29/2001)
Fans to get first look at Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones through exclusive teaser trailer only on Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. - Disney, Pixar in Dispute Over Pact - Los Angeles Times (10/22/2001)
An examination of the relationship between Pixar / Disney including its strengths and weaknesses as well as the possible future for Pixar Studios once its contract with Disney is completed and offers a breakdown of the anticipated financial performance of Monsters, Inc. - Quint Reviews Monsters, Inc - Ain't It Cool News (10/22/2001)
Ain't It Cool News' reporter Quint offers a review of Monsters, Inc. - Monsters, Inc Online Fun - (10/22/2001)
Kelloggs products features the Monsters, Inc characters and online they offer a memory match games and e-cards featuring the Monsters, Inc. characters. - Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Announces Monsters Inc Flavors - Dreyer's Press Release (10/22/2001)
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream (known as Edy's Grand Ice Cream) announces two new flavors to celebrate Monsters, Inc. Cookies & Screams(TM) -- featuring rich and creamy chocolate ice cream, monster cookies (shaped like Mike and Sulley, the engaging monsters featured in the film), and chocolaty pieces with crisp rice -- appeals to the sweet tooth of little monsters everywhere. Monsters DeLight(TM), another tantalizing treat, offers a cool combination of light vanilla ice cream, raspberry filled chocolaty monster shapes and a raspberry swirl. With these adventurous flavors, Dreyer's makes it possible to bring the excitement of Monsters, Inc. home in a carton. - Play online Monsters Mission Game for a Chance to Win Free Ice Cream - (10/22/2001)
Play online Monsters, Inc Mission Game for a chance to win free ice cream. - Kmart Scares Up Fun With Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. - Kmart Press Release (10/17/2001)
The Monsters are coming ... to Kmart stores everywhere. Kmart Corporation is supporting Walt Disney Pictures' release of Pixar's new film, "Monsters, Inc." with exclusive products and frightfully fun in- store promotions with Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, Inc. - Monsters Inc Review - Ain't It Cool News (10/16/2001)
Ain't It Cool News' Capone offers his opinions on Monsters, Inc.
Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. Animated logo in top left may contain graphic cartoon violence. - Ralphs and Disney/Pixar Team Up To Offer 'Monster'-Sized Value to Loyal Shoppers - Ralphs Press Release (10/12/2001)
From October 3 through October 30, 2001, Ralphs customers who accumulate $300 in grocery purchases using their Ralphs Club Card will earn two free tickets (adult matinee or child admission) to MONSTERS, INC., compliments of Ralphs Club. The film opens Friday, November 2 in theaters nationwide. The free tickets may be used at any theater showing MONSTERS, INC. from November 2 to November 18, 2001. Shoppers may also use their Senior Rewards Card to earn the free tickets - Shopping: Watch out for monsters big and small - CBS Marketwatch (10/5/2001)
Monsters, Inc costumes are selling well as Halloween approaches. - Monsters Inc Life Game - Boardgames (10/4/2001)
Boardgames.com announces the release of a special edition of Milton Bradley's Life featuring the characters of Monsters, Inc. - Pixar's 15th Anniversary Special Offer - Pixar Press Release (9/28/2001)
In celebration of Pixar's 15th Anniversary, Walt Disney Home Video and Pixar Animation Studios will release the Disney/Pixar 3-Pack set in both VHS and DVD formats, on October 30, 2001.As an added bonus, a free redeemable movie ticket certificate for Monsters, Inc. is included in the 3-Pack. - Beginning Nov 2nd El Capitan Theater Offers Monsters Inc and additional fun - El Capitan Mailer (9/28/2001)
Beginning November 2nd, the El Capitan Theater invites guests behind the closet door to view the world of Monsters, Inc. After seeing the film stop next door to Monsters Inc Headquarters and meet characters from the movie, participate in the “Let’s Make A Scream�? interactive live monster game-show, enroll in Monsters 101, learn “the scary monster walk�? and “the bunk bed scare�? from monster professionals and more. - New Monsters, Inc. Pics - FilmForce (8/22/2001)
Pictures from Monsters, Inc scheduled for release November 2nd, 2001. - Disney Monopoly Coming in June - Boardgames (6/21/2001)
Information about the Disney Monopoly game. According to a post on the LaughingPlace.com discussion boards the game has been spotted in KB Toystores. Boardgames.com also highlights an upcoming Monsters Inc It's a Monsters LIFE game. - Disney/Pixar Scares Up Laughs and Fun With Release of Theatrical Trailer - Press Release (6/8/2001)
Moviegoers will be able to get their first look at film footage from the highly-anticipated Walt Disney Pictures release of Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." when the theatrical trailer is available for broadcast via satellite and on the internet beginning Friday, June 8th. - Disney's Upcoming Movie Projects - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
Information on the upcoming Disney animated features including Treasure Planet, Lilo And Stitch, Monsters, Inc, Peter Pan 2 and more. Ain't It Cool News discussion boards topics may contain strong language and appear at the end of the article. Article contains spoilers. - Seeking Next Mega Hit at N.Y. Toy Fair - Reuters (6/8/2001)
Report about the hot toys expected at the American International Toy Fair this week in New York also reports Hasbro Inc has the license for Monsters, Inc. - Pixar moves up "Monsters, Inc.'' release date - Reuters (6/8/2001)
Pixar Animation has moved up the premiere of Monsters, Inc in an effort to beat the anticipated release Warner Bros. Harry Potter film. - Is Monsters, Inc coming to Paradise Pier and Epcot Rumors - Screamscape (6/8/2001)
The February 2nd update offers rumors surrounding Monsters, Inc and Paradise Pier and reports FastPass rumors for the Land Pavilion at Epcot. - Monsters, Inc Trailer - Disney.com (6/8/2001)
A trailer from the Disney / Pixar film Monsters, Inc which opens in theaters Thanksgiving 2001. - Monsters, Inc Info - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
A bit more information on Monsters, Inc the upcoming Disney - Pixar film. - The Walt Disney Co. and Hasbro Inc. Form Long-term Corporate Alliance - (6/8/2001)
Press release announcing a long-term corporate alliance between the Disney Company and Hasbro which includes toys based on the upcoming feature "Monsters, Inc", Hasbro toys highlighted at the Pop Culture Hotel, a show at Disneyland Paris highlighting the Hasbro's international character "Action Man", and development of a 16,000-square-foot toy store for the Downtown Disney Marketplace. - A Look at Monsters, Inc - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
A picture from the upcoming Disney / Pixar release Monsters, Inc. - Upcoming Animated Features News - Animated Features Page (6/8/2001)
The August 8th update added information on Atlantis, Lilo and Stitch, Monsters, Inc and more. - Monsters, Inc Vocal Talents Announced - (6/8/2001)
Press releases announcing the cast and crew of Monsters, Inc. - Monsters, Inc News - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
Monsters, Inc press release and reports a sneak peek at Monsters, Inc will be available on the Toy Story DVD multipack. - Atlantis and Monster Inc Info - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
The September 8th update has new information on Disney's upcoming feature Atlantis and Pixar's Monsters, Inc - Monsters, Inc. information - Ain't It Cool News (6/8/2001)
More information on the Disney/Pixar film Monsters, Inc. - Monsters, Inc. crew list posted on AA mag - Animated Artist Mag (6/8/2001)
Animated Artist Online Magazine has posted the top crew list for Monsters, Inc., a 3D animated movie by Pixar rumored to be released sometime in late 2001. - MONSTERS INC Trailer Online - (6/8/2001)
Apple.com offers a trailer for Monsters, Inc which will be in theaters Thanksgiving 2001. - Disney/Pixar Scares Up Laughs and Fun With Release of Theatrical Trailer - (6/8/2001)
Moviegoers will be able to get their first look at film footage from the highly-anticipated Walt Disney Pictures release of Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." when the theatrical trailer is available for broadcast via satellite and on the internet beginning Friday, June 8th. - Using their Imagination - Orlando Weekly (5/18/2001)
Jim Hill in his May 17th Orlando Weekly column discusses the future of "Journey Into Your Imagination" and the possible role of Monsters Inc in its reincarnation.