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Pixar / Disney Film WALL-E News Stories

Disney / Pixar film abuot the last little robot on Earth.

• Ultimate Wall-E Robot Pre-orders at TRU - (8/11/2008)
  Reports Toys R Us have opened pre-order sales for the $249 Ultimate Wall-E robot.
• How Pixar and WALL*E Got Game - (7/1/2008)
  Wall-E writer/director Andrew Stanton talks about the convergence of film, animation and gaming within Pixar.
• Can 'Wall-E' really be nominated for best picture at the Oscars? No! - (7/1/2008)
  Reasons why "WALL*E" will not be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
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• The Various Disney Connections to the musical Hello Dolly - (7/1/2008)
  Forget about Pixar's latest production. Jim Hill talks about the many other ways that Jerry Herman's Tony Award-winning musical has popped up at the Mouse House
• Ben Burtt, the Man behind R2-D2 and WALL*E's beeps - (6/30/2008)
  Burtt speaks the characters' language. In fact, he's created a galaxy of unusual noises in his 30-year career: the crack of Indy's whip, Chewbacca's yowl, the lightsaber hum.
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• Pixar's "WALL*E" robot rolls into first place - (6/30/2008)
  The cosmic love story brings in $62.5 million at the box office as the studio scores its ninth consecutive commercial and critical hit.
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• Pixar's secret ingredient? Quality - Los Angeles Times (6/30/2008)
  The Los Angeles Times offers an overview of the Pixar Studios' successes.
• No Disney hug from Wall Street for 'Wall-E' - Los Angeles Times (6/30/2008)
  Los Angeles Times blogger discusses Disney's share drop in spite of the fact "WALL*E" topped the box office.
• Disney's "WALL*E" wows box office - (6/30/2008)
  In its opening weekend "WALL*E" pulled in $62.5 million.
• 'Wall-E': An Homage to Mr. Jobs - New York Times (6/30/2008)
  The New York Times talks about the various Apple references found in "WALL*E"
• Is WALL*E Environmental or Hypocritical? - CHUD (6/30/2008)
  CHUD debates the themes and meanings of "WALL*E" and gives a vague idea of what sort of ending WALL*E has.
• Wall*E has critics abuzz - (6/27/2008)
  The animated, family-friendly flick is primed to lead the box office -- and possibly set a record for Pixar.
• Pixar's weekend will be off the 'WALL-E' - (6/26/2008)
  Many anticipate "WALL*E" will bring Pixar its ninth successive No. 1 opening although they don't expect it to pull in opening figures as large as "The Incredibles" or "Finding Nemo."
• Utica Residents Invited to Free WALL*E Showing - (6/25/2008)
  Empire Recycling Corporation is sponsoring the 7p June 27th screening of "WALL*E" at the New Uptown Theatre.
• THQ offers Wall-E game for Mac, other platforms - Macworld (6/24/2008)
  Macworldannounces the upcoming THQ video game release of "Wall-E"
• Silents are golden to creator of 'WALL-E' - Baltimore Sun (6/23/2008)
  The Baltimore Sun movie critic talks about "WALL-E" director Andrew Stanton's admiration of legendary silent comedic actor Buster Keaton and the use of pantomime in the soon to be released animated feature.
• WALL*E set to open The Jerusalem Film Festival - (6/17/2008)
  Disney Pixar's WALL*E was selected to open The Jerusalem Film Festival. This marks the second consecutive year the festival will open with a Pixar film.
• WALL-E Writer/Director Andrew Stanton - ComingSoon (6/13/2008)
  ComingSoon interviews WALL-E Writer/Director Andrew Stanton.
• Cinematographer Roger Deakins Part of WALL-E - Ain't It Cool News (6/13/2008)
  Ain't It Cool News offers a behind-the-scenes look at "WALL-E" highlighting that Roger Deakins has served as visual consultant on the film.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
• Wall-E rolls out wares at expo - (6/12/2008)
  Brief highlights from the annual Licensing Show expo with a special focus on the anticipated success of "Wall-E" merchandise.
• WALL*E Spotted in Philadelphia, Heading to Washington DC - (5/30/2008)
  WALL*E was part of 7-10 minute scripted presentation in Philadelphia recently.
• Wall-E Builders - (5/16/2008)
  Video of the lifesize WALL*E currently under construction by a group of Pixar fanatics.
• WALL*E writer, director set to launch next Pixar hit - Badger Herald (5/8/2008)
  The Badger Herald offers comments from WALL*E writer, director Andrew Stanton.
• Disney Marks Entry into Robotic Toy Market with New Line of Programmable Toy Robots - (4/30/2008)
  Disney Consumer Products today announced its entry into the robotic toy market with an innovative line of robotic toy products created in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, Thinkway Toys and WowWee.
• Is America Ready for Wall-E, a Robot that Doesn't Talk? - (4/28/2008)
  Columnist C. Robert Cargill wonders if audiences are ready for a movie with little-to-no dialogue.
• Disney Announces Animation Slate Through 2010 - Press Release (4/27/2008)
  At a New York press conference the Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse slate of animated features including the June 27, 2008 release Wall*E. After hundreds of lonely years doing what he was built for, WALL*E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE.
• NY ComicCon Wall*E Highlights - Wall*E (4/21/2008)
  Disney executive Jim Morris described several scenes from the film and screened previously unreleased footage from Wall*E
• Wall-E Screening to Raise Money for Emery Ed Fund - Wall*E (4/17/2008)
  On June 12th the Pixar Animation Studios will host a special screening of Wall*E with a wine reception and silent auction. Tickets are $250 per person with numerous ohter tiers of sponsorship opportunities available. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Emery Ed Fund's programs including support for school based programs in music, fine arts, math and science, scholarships for Emery Students, Grants to Teachers, and volunteering in the schools and community in Emeryville. Space is limited so early registration is suggested.
• Wall-E Toys - Wall*E (4/17/2008)
  Video preview of various Wall*E toys.
• 4-minute Wall*E Featurette - WALL*E (4/16/2008)
  Disney/Pixar has started airing this four-minute featurette on the highly-anticipated WALL*E on Starz. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), the animated adventure features the voices of Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger and Kathy Najimy. It opens June 27.
• Still from Pixar's Upcoming Short Presto - Cartoon Brew (4/11/2008)
  Cartoon Brew posts a still from Pixar's upcoming short Presto that will open in front of Wall-E.
• WALL-E Preview and Audio Interview with Andrew Stanton - Coming Soon (4/7/2008)
  Coming Soon reports on their recent sneak peek at WALL-E and posts an audio interview with Andrew Stanton.
• 'Wall-E' director talks unconventional new Pixar film - Wall-E (4/4/2008)
  An interview Wall-E director Andrew Stanton.
• Trailer for Disney Pixar's WALL-E - Wall-E (3/12/2008)
  Trailer for Wall-E introduces other characters in the upcoming film.
• WALL-E XBox Cover Art - WALL-E (3/11/2008)
  Cover image of the upcoming WALL-E game for the XBox.
• WALL-E Gets Some Tunes From Peter Gabriel - CinemaBlend (2/13/2008)
  CinemaBlend highlights Peter Gabriel's latest video blog where he discusses his work on the upcoming Wall-E.
• Is this the first , and already "Ultimate" WALL-E robot? - (2/11/2008)
  Author Alain Littaye showcases a WALL-E robot toy discovered on Flickr.
• Second Trailer for WALL-E - (11/7/2007)
  Advertisement for "Buy N Large" new product Wall-E.
• Comic-Con Panel Talks about Pixar's WALL*E - WALL*E (7/30/2007)
  Highlights from the panel discussion regarding Pixar's upcoming film WALL*E. ComingSoon also talked with the film's director Andrew Stanton, click here.
• "WALL E" skillfully blends sci-fi and satire to tell surprisingly sweet tale - (2/27/2007)
  Jim Hill shares what he knows about Andrew Stanton's next film. Which is a significant departure from everything that Pixar Animation Studios has done to date. WARNING !! There be spoilers ahead !
• Disney-Pixar to Feature Robot Named Wall-E - New York Times (1/18/2007)
  The New York Times reports Disney-Pixar's June 2008 feature is named Wall-E.
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• Details On Pixar's Secret Robot Project - WALL-E (12/29/2006)
  Rumors continue of Pixar's upcoming 2008 film WALL-E -- the story of a robot in outer space.

 


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