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Pumpkinhead and Motel Hell Are Getting Awesome Steelbook Blu-ray Releases in October

14 July 2020
by Brian B.
MovieWeb

Scream Factory is out to break horror fan's bank accounts as hey announce all of their amazing October releases. As if the massive https://movieweb.com/friday-the-13th-collection-deluxe-edition-blu-ray/|Friday the 13th Collector's Edition blu-ray set wasn't enough, along with a brand new standalone release of the 80s horror documentary, Terror in the Aisles, Scream Factory has also some mouth watering steelbooks up their sleeves.

First up, Shout! Factory is conjuring up an old friend this Halloween as they present Stan Winston's vengeful and underrated Pumpkinhead in a new Blu-ray Steelbook packaging! Official street date is Oct 20th for U.S. and Canada territories (Region A).

When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. But instead, she invokes "Pumpkinhead" - a monstrously clawed demon which, once reborn, answers only to Ed's bloodlust.

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Emmys 2020 exclusive: ABC categories for ‘The Conners,’ ‘The Little Mermaid Live!,’ ‘Modern Family’ and more

29 June 2020
by Chris Beachum
Gold Derby

In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for ABC. For this season, the broadcast network has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Conners”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis) and “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell). Variety programs “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Little Mermaid Live!” and “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” are also among their slate.

Below, the list of the network’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas and other genres. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

“$100,000 Pyramid”

Competition Program

Reality Host – Michael Strahan

“America’S Funniest Home Videos”

Structured Reality Program

Reality Host – Alfonso Ribeiro

“American Housewife”

Comedy Series

Comedy Supporting Actress – Meg Donnelly,

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Disney Moves Pixar’s ‘Soul’ to Fall, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ to Next Year

13 April 2020
by Jeff Sneider
Collider.com

Disney has delayed the release of Pixar's Soul from June 19 to November 20, while Raya and the Last Dragon is moving from Nov. 25 to March 12, 2021. The latter animated film takes the place of an untitled live-action Disney movie on the studio's release calendar. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx voices the protagonist in Soul, which also features the voices of Tina Fey, Daveed Diggs, Angela Bassett, Quest Love, Phylicia Rashad, and Pixar mainstay John Ratzenberger. Pete Docter directed the film, which follows a musician who has lost his passion for music and is …

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Tim Allen Made a Bad Kid Cry Using His Buzz Lightyear Voice

09 April 2020
by Jon Fuge
MovieWeb

Toy Story and Home Improvement star Tim Allen is never short of a humorous anecdote, something that we could all use during this trying time. Having regaled us with John Wick related stories in the past, Allen recently told another tale from his unique life experience, this time regarding what it's like to be Buzz Lightyear.

"I'm in Manhattan in an elevator and a young kid is misbehaving. Some kids at a certain age just punch you in the crotch, I don't know what that's about. It's a certain age, they're right there, they know it gets your attention. And so this kid was punching mom in the leg and really going nuts. So I said 'To infinity and beyond! You shouldn't treat your mom like that.' And the kid looked all around the elevator and then started crying. And the mom's looking at me like now she's mad.

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Complete Pixar Movie Disney Plus UK Streaming Guide

23 March 2020
by Louisa Mellor
Den of Geek

When Disney+ launched in the Us last November, it was still shaking off the remnants of its former Netflix deal. Lingering ties to the streaming competitor meant that a few completist-irking gaps were left in the Us Disney+ Pixar catalogue. At launch, Coco, Up and Incredibles 2 weren’t available to American subscribers.

Not so for the UK. When Disney+ arrives on March 24th, it’s getting the full complement of Pixar. Films, shorts, you name it. That catalogue is fuller than Emile the Rat in a binful of tainted Camembert.

Don’t miss out on this Disney+ Pre-order Deal, on us!

So if you’re planning a Pixar marathon come the arrival of Disney+ (and really, is there a more wholesome lockdown activity than spotting every Pizza Planet truck, A113 or John Ratzenberger cameo in the animation studio’s back catalogue?), here’s what’s coming your way…

We

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Pixar Tackles The Meaning Of Life With The Trailer For “Soul”

12 March 2020
by Joey Magidson
Hollywoodnews.com

The bigger the swing that Pixar takes, creatively, the greater the reward audience members tend to be in store for. In June, the animation giant seems poised to release one of its riskier titles to date, immediately making it a must see for those who appreciate when they move off the beaten path. Soul, a music filled journey into the meaning of life, has dropped a Trailer, only furthering the excitement for this one. You can see it at the bottom of the post, and trust me, you’re going to be desperate to see the movie afterwards. It looks phenomenal. The very vague IMDb synopsis so far has just told us the following: “A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself.” As you’ll see in the Trailer,

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Cheers: 10 Times Cliff Was The Best Character

04 March 2020
Screen Rant

Cheers is one of the quintessential TV shows of all time. For eleven season, viewers tuned in to catch up on all the day-to-day shenanigans of the patrons and staff at Cheers, a bar in Boston. It was such a simple concept, yet it resonated so strongly with the audience due to its mix of dry and slapstick humor, as well as its enthralling group of characters.

Related: The Best Sitcom Couples Of The 80s, Ranked

It was never just about the hero, bar owner and bartender Sam Malone (Ted Danson), who used to pitch for the Boston Red Sox. The minor characters often end up carrying the show, particularly the mailman and resident trivia-whiz Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger). You name anything, and Cliff can probably give you a fun fact about it, and in a way that will still make everyone laugh. Here are some of the best moments

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Pixar Again Earns Your Tears With “Onward”

03 March 2020
by Joey Magidson
Hollywoodnews.com

If there’s one thing you can bank on when it comes to Pixar, it’s emotion. No matter the story that they’re telling, the animation experts will seek to bring you to tears. It’s one of the reasons why they’ve become the industry leader in making films that, while aimed at kids on the surface, are really speaking to adults. Onward, opening this week, is just the latest example of that. Children will see a romp with creative designs, while grown ups will be wrecked by the emotional message at its core. It’s another one of Pixar’s top notch efforts, starting off the year with a definite Best Animated Feature contender. The film is an animated adventure, steeped in fantasy and magic. Long ago, the world was filled with magic, but as modern technology came into play, that was cast aside for convenience. We

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Tom Holland Thanks Disney for Making Him the Luckiest Kid Going

27 February 2020
by Jon Fuge
MovieWeb

Over the last four years, Tom Holland has gained global fame thanks to his time as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which, of course, came about thanks to a partnership agreement between studios Sony and Disney. Holland is continuing this relationship with the House of Mouse with the upcoming fantasy adventure, Onward, and now the actor has taken to social media to thank the studio for all they have given him.

"It's good in life to set goals and have milestones. A big one for me was being in a Pixar movie and I can't quite believe that this came true. Thank you @disney for yet again making me the luckiest kid going. Onward is a film about family and brotherhood and that's exactly how you should watch it. Grab the fam and take them to see onward... you'll love it. And finally, Mr @prattprattpratt is soooo funny in

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Onward Premiere Interviews: Tom Holland, Dan Scanlon & Kori Rae on the magic of Pixar’s new film

23 February 2020
by Jon Lyus
HeyUGuys

Pixar brought its latest family friendly fare to the capital today for the premiere on Onward, the modern day fairy tale in which two brothers seek to bring magic back to the world.

We were on the carpet for the arrivals at the premiere and interviewed the good and great all about the film. Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Pratt (Star Lord of Guardians of the Galaxy) lead the animated film, which also stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Ratzenberger, Tracey lman, Octavia Spencer and Ali Wong. The film was directed by Pixar’s Dan Scanlon from a screenplay he wrote with Jason Headley and Keith Bunin.

Colin Hart and Scott Davis were our intrepid wanderers asking questions on the magic carpet.

Onward is released in cinemas on the 6th of March, 2020.

Onward Premiere Interviews

Plot:

Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover

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Movie Review – Onward (2020)

21 February 2020
by Robert Kojder
Flickeringmyth

Onward, 2020. Directed by Dan Scanlon. Featuring the voice talents of Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Mel Rodriguez, Ali Wong, Lena Waithe, and John Ratzenberger. Synopsis: Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there. Part of me […]

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Tom Holland and Chris Pratt Show Off Real-Life Bond at Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Premiere

19 February 2020
by Angelique Jackson
Variety

Pixar’s new movie “Onward” marks a reunion of sorts for Tom Holland and Chris Pratt. The two actors, who both have ties to Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and most recently teamed in “Avengers: Endgame” as Spider-Man and Star-Lord, play brothers in the animated fantasy adventure. Their friendship has become a highlight of “Onward’s” promotional tour as as the co-stars turned real-life-pals have shared their mutual admiration for each other.

“It’s just really nice to have him in my corner,” Holland said. “He’s someone that I really look up to and someone that I really appreciate. And I’m glad that we’re good buddies.”

Pratt adds, “I love Tom. It’s the most fun I’ve had since ‘Avengers.’ He’s a great kid and, in a way, I do look at him as a brother, so it’s apropos that we are playing brothers in the film.

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Oscars: ‘Toy Story 4’ Becomes 10th Pixar Film to Win Best Animated Feature

10 February 2020
by Dave McNary
Variety

“Toy Story 4” has won the Academy Award for best animated feature for Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera — a decade after “Toy Story 3” took the prize.

It’s the 10th Pixar title to take an Oscar since the category was created in 2001.

“We just want to thank the Academy for honoring our film alongside so many beautiful animated films this year. We’re just proud to be among them,” said Nielsen after accepting the Oscar, “We take great pride in the fact that we get to make family films, and ‘Toy Story 4’ is a love letter to our families.”

“We want to thank the moviegoing audience so much, especially those that grew up with ‘Toy Story.’ We hope that your adventures with Woody and Buzz made growing up a little bit easier,” said Cooley.

“Toy Story 4” topped Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,

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John Ratzenberger: 10 Best Pixar Roles, Ranked

05 January 2020
Screen Rant

You definitely know his voice, and you're undoubtedly familiar with his body of work, but if the average Joe found themselves walking past John Ratzenberger on the sidewalk, chances are they'd never know that they just walked past one of the most iconic Pixar voice actors of all time.

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Make no mistake, the fact that John Ratzenberger may not have the most recognizable face is only because his most famous roles are those where he lends his voice instead - and there have been a lot. Take a look at our list of John Ratzenberger's 10 best Pixar roles (so far).

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‘The Imagineering Story’ Director Leslie Iwerks Signs With Gersh

20 November 2019
by Anita Bennett
Deadline

Leslie Iwerks, an Academy Award and Emmy nominated director, writer and producer, has signed with The Gersh Agency for representation both individually and for Iwerks & Co., her multimedia production company.

Iwerks’ six-part docuseries, The Imagineering Story, debuted on Disney+ on November 12. Narrated by Angela Bassett, the series traces the sixty-five year history of the artists and engineers who design and construct Disney’s theme parks and attractions.

Among her other works is the feature documentary League of Legends Origins, which debuted on Netflix in October. The film chronicles the unexpected cultural phenomenon of the #1 most played online PC game in the world.

Iwerks also directed, wrote and executive produced Pixar’s 20th anniversary special for The Wonderful World of Disney, a three-hour television special on ABC hosted by John Ratzenberger.

In addition to overseeing current productions at Iwerks & Co., Iwerks has a number of projects in development, including a new scripted series,

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Oscar flashback: ‘Toy Story 3’ director thanks fans for embracing ‘talking toys’ during Best Animated Feature speech [Watch]

27 October 2019
by Marcus James Dixon
Gold Derby

Nine years ago, “Toy Story 3” became the first (and so far only) sequel to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. In his acceptance speech, director Lee Unkrich thanked audiences for embracing Pixar’s film about “talking toys that hopefully had something very human to say.” The movie beat out “How to Train Your Dragon” and “The Illusionist” in the animated category, but lost Best Picture to “The King’s Speech.” At the time, “Toy Story 3” was thought to be the final chapter in the blockbuster film series about Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the gang — that is, until “Toy Story 4” was announced four years later. Watch the Oscar flashback video above.

SEEWill ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ trilogy finally win Best Animated Feature Oscar thanks to ‘The Hidden World’?

The fourth movie in the “Toy Story” product line was released on June

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Onward (2020) Movie Trailers: Tom Holland & Chris Pratt go on an Journey to Rediscover Magic

13 October 2019
by Rollo Tomasi
Film-Book

Onward Trailers Dan Scanlon‘s Onward (2019) movie trailer has been released by Pixar and stars Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, and John Ratzenberger. Plot Synopsis Onward‘s plot synopsis: “The film is set in a magical world populated with elves, trolls, mermaids, centaurs, fauns, satyrs, gnomes, sprites, goblins and all other [...]

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Blu-ray Review – Toy Story 4 (2019)

08 October 2019
by Brad Cook
Flickeringmyth

Toy Story 4, 2019. Directed by Josh Cooley. Featuring the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Ally Maki, Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Jeff Pidgeon, and Bonnie Hunt. Synopsis: […]

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Wamg Giveaway – Win Toy Story 4 on Blu-ray Available October 8th

07 October 2019
by Tom Stockman
WeAreMovieGeeks.com

This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and new faces, the fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series, which leads Woody to an unexpected fork in the road, arrives home on Digital in 4K Ultra HD, HD, and Movies Anywhere Oct. 1, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD Oct. 8.

Now you can win the win the Blu-ray of A Toy Story 4. We Are Movie Geeks has one copy to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what your favorite movie in this Toy Story series is. (mine’s Part 3). It’s so easy!

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Val Chmerkovskiy is excited but ‘a little nervous’ for Leah Remini to guest-judge ‘Dancing with the Stars’ next week

01 October 2019
by Joyce Eng
Gold Derby

There’ll be blast cast from the past on “Dancing with the Stars” next week: Leah Remini will guest-judge Week 4 of the competition. And her old ballroom friends can’t wait — and are also slightly anxious.

“She says it how it is. She’s done the show, so she’s familiar with the pressure,” Val Chmerkovskiy told “Entertainment Tonight” (watch below). “I’m excited. I’m a little nervous because she’s brutally honest, but I’m excited to have her back.”

Remini finished in fifth place on Season 17 in 2013 with Tony Dovolani. She’s since returned to guest-host in Erin Andrews‘ stead alongside Tom Bergeron for a week in Season 19 and two weeks in Season 21.

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The actress’ return next week is part of ABC’s Cast from the Past week, which runs from Oct. 7-13 and features

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