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Michael Arndt “in line” to write Star Wars Episode 7

Disney is working speedily to get this new Star Wars trilogy in cinemas by 2015. According to Deadline, Oscar winning screenwriter Michael Arndt has penned a treatment for the next three instalments of the Star Wars saga, and is “in line” to work on the full script for Episode 7. Arndt was recruited by LucasFilm to work on […]

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The top 10 Pixar films

The top 10 Pixar films. By Simon Miraudo. Pixar has established itself as the most reliable studio in Hollywood, churning out critically-acclaimed blockbuster after critically-acclaimed blockbuster; collecting 11 Oscars, more than $7 billion at the theatrical box office, and inspiring an infinite number of tears (both joyful and sorrowful) from adults and children alike. Selecting […]

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The Avengers cracks billion dollar landmark at box office

It was likely inevitable, but impressive nonetheless. Joss Whedon‘s Marvel team-up flick The Avengers has grossed more than one billion dollars at the box office. It joins an elite club of only twelve films, and marks Disney’s fifth billion-dollar hit. No other studio has more than two entries in the same club. According to Box Office Mojo, […]

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Snowtown, Salo were the most complained about films of 2011

There are always some fun nuggets in the Australian Classification Board’s annual report, and the latest one is no different. Released at the end of last year, it lists the films that generated the most complaints in the past 12 months. And here they are, in all their offensive glory! Justin Kurzel‘s AACTA-scooping serial killer […]

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Toy Story was almost called Toyz in the Hood

Toy Story 3 director Lee Unkrich has shared with his Twitter followers a selection of almost-titles for Pixar’s first Toy Story film (which have been dutifully compiled on Ain’t It Cool News). Apparently, Toy Story was just a place-holder, and Pixar employees were encouraged to submit a better name. Although more than 200 titles were thrown around, […]

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Tom Hanks talks Toy Story 4

So, this is unexpected. Tom Hanks has reportedly told BBC’s Breakfast News that Pixar are working on Toy Story 4. According to Bleeding Cool (who spotted Hanks’ appearance on the BBC), a reporter asked the live-action Woody the simple question: ‘Will there be a Toy Story 4?’ He responded casually: “I think there will be yeah. […]

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Toy Story stars team up for live action Jungle Cruise

The voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will forever be fixed to Woody and Buzz from Pixar’s Toy Story saga. So it’ll be mighty strange to hear those reunited voices coming out of their live action counterparts in the brand new Disney film Jungle Cruise. According to Deadline, Hanks and Allen will appear in […]

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Toy Story short to play before The Muppets

You haven’t seen the last of Woody and Buzz, with Variety reporting a new Toy Story short will precede Jason Segel’s upcoming film The Muppets. This news comes after the confirmation that a short called Toy Story Hawaiian Vacation will play before Cars 2 during its theatrical release later this year. Disney Pixar has a […]

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>How To Train Your Dragon trumps Toy Story 3 at Annie Awards

>DreamWorks’ hit film How to Train Your Dragon has won Best Animated Feature at the 38th International Animated Film Society’s Annie Awards. The film had 15 nominations overall and was clearly the favourite to beat out Toy Story 3, but not without controversy. Some might argue that How to Train Your Dragon IS the better […]

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What’s beyond infinity? Toy Story 3 review

Toy Story 3 – Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Rated G. Originally published June 22, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. The question was never going to be, “Is Toy Story 3 any good?” Based on Pixar Animation Studios track record, the film was always going to be incredible. The […]

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Toy Story 3 begins its (subtle) Oscar campaign

DreamWorks Animation may have entered the Oscar race first, but Disney Pixar isn’t going to let them steal all the thunder. Check out this Toy Story 3-themed cover of Variety – in which readers are reminded of the film’s modest accolades (courtesy of AwardsDaily). Now….fight! Discuss: How To Train Your Dragon vs. Toy Story 3. […]

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DreamWorks kick off the Oscar race!

DreamWorks have wasted no time in kicking off the latest Oscar season with a For Your Consideration ad and website for their hit animated film How To Train Your Dragon. (Thanks In Contention for bringing this to our attention.) We’re big fans of FYC ads here on the Quickflix blog. In the past we’ve documented […]

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Toy Story 3 crosses $1 billion mark

Toy Story 3 has become the seventh film in history to gross more than one billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Pixar’s critically-adored final instalment of its Toy Story franchise is not only the highest grossing animated film of all time, but the only animated film to gross more than one billion dollars at […]

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Australian box office – Mindcrimes rule

People love their mind-benders. Christopher Nolan’s Inception rocketed to the top of the pops, while Toy Story 3 became the highest grossing film in Disney’s history at the Australian box office. Here are the b/o figures for the weekend period July 22-25, 2010. 1. Inception [413 screens/ $17,986]WKND = $7,428,415 / TOTAL = $7,428,4152. Knight […]

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Australian box office – Total eclipse

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse opened across Australia, and fans proved they were in no way tired of Bella’s romantic exploits by heading to cinemas in force. Here are the box office results for the period July 1 -4. 1. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse [536 screens/ $24,236]WKND = $12,990,707 / TOTAL = $13,006,4122. Toy Story 3 […]

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Australian box office – The toys have it

Much like the recently demoted Kevin Rudd, Shrek Forever After has been knocked out of the top spot at the local box office by the spunky Toy Story 3 (which, somewhat prophetically, features a redheaded lass). Here are the box office results for the period June 24-27. 1. Toy Story 3 [480 screens/ $15,434] WKND […]

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The Rundown: June 21-25

Which hit Australian TV show is being remade in the U.S? Why do we defend the world’s most controversial film critic? And why did Simon give so many films 4.5/5 stars this week? Scroll past the picture of the box office busting Toy Story 3 to discover the answers to all these questions and more […]

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What’s beyond infinity? Toy Story 3 review

Toy Story 3 – Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Rated G. By Simon Miraudo. The question was never going to be, “Is Toy Story 3 any good?” Based on Pixar Animation Studios track record, the film was always going to be incredible. The question could only be, “To […]

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Join us or die! A (reluctant) defence of Armond White.

Join us or die! A (reluctant) defence of Armond White. By Simon Miraudo. Did you know that it is actually both illegal and immoral to criticise Toy Story 3? Well, it is. So if you don’t end up liking the film, you better keep schtum lest you and your opinion be thrown into the online […]

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Toy Story trailer mash-up spectacular!

Footage from Pixar’s Toy Story franchise seems custom made to be mashed up in a variety of hilarious, and occasionally inappropriate, ways. This morning we were treated to an inventive mash-up from Screen Rant’s Mike Eisenberg, who combined the trailer for Toy Story 3 with that for Christopher Nolan‘s Inception. The result? Comme Ça: Not […]

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Monsters, Inc. sequel to debut November 2012

Disney has revealed that Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. 2 will debut November 16th, 2012. It was confirmed back in June 2009 that Pixar would indeed work on a sequel to their hit 2001 flick. Pixar, who once announced they were “not in the sequel business”, have a second sequel to Toy Story hitting cinemas in June […]

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Toy Story 3 – Ooh, a shiny new poster!

source: movies.yahoo.com The final poster for Toy Story 3 has debuted online – and it’s lovely! Really, what else needs to be said? You can check out the latest trailer for Toy Story 3 here. Toy Story 3, directed by Lee Unkrich, features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Michael Keaton. […]

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Toy Story 3 – a new trailer full of new toys (and one surprise guest!)

source: traileraddict.com Yesterday we featured a short, 30-second preview of the latest trailer for Toy Story 3. Disney have now released the full-length trailer and it is spectacular. Seriously, what else do we need to say. It’s the NEW TRAILER FOR TOY STORY 3! It’s hilarious, it’s sad, it’s beautiful to behold. Just watch it […]

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Introducing new characters from Toy Story 3!

Disney have unveiled two new characters from Pixar’s Toy Story 3: Ken and Peas-in-a-Pod. They are the first of fourteen characters that will be revealed before the film’s June 24th release date. I’ll hand it over to Disney’s press release to properly introduce Ken and Peas-in-a-Pod. Ken: “Grab your binoculars and join Ken on a […]

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The 25 most exciting movies of 2010!

The 25 most exciting movies of 2010. By Simon Miraudo. So long 2009! We appreciate everything you gave us, from long overdue adaptations of Watchmen and Where The Wild Things Are, surprise hits like District 9 and The Hangover, to the film we’ve spent the last three years talking about, dreaming about and salivating over […]

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Toy Story 3 trailer debut!

source: traileraddict.com The trailer for Disney Pixar‘s Toy Story 3 has debuted online! What else could I possibly say to get you even more excited! It was first screened in American cinemas last week during the 3D re-release of Toy Story 1 and 2. I won’t spoil the trailer for you, so I’ll let you […]

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Toy Story 3D re-release trailer debut!

source: firstshowing.net The trailer for the Toy Story 1 and 2 double feature 3D re-release has debuted online. Similar to the trailer for Toy Story 3, it features Woody, Buzz and co. goofing off. But hey, it’s still better than Shrek! Not really much to say here. We’ve all seen Toy Story 1 and 2, […]

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Toy Story 3 teaser trailer is beautiful

source: traileraddict.com Pixar, the studio that keeps on giving, attached the teaser trailer for Toy Story 3 to screenings of Up in the U.S. Although we have to wait until September to see their latest masterpiece, you can check out the trailer for TS3 right now! So there isn’t exactly a lot to see, but […]

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