Pixar Interview: “The Blue Umbrella”
Arts writer Soojin Chang sits down with the director/writer and producer of “The Blue Umbrella,” the Pixar short that will open “Monsters University.”
Pixar previews ‘Monsters University’
Shanna Holako got a sneak peak of ‘The Blue Umbrella’ and ‘Monsters University’
It’s hard to say no to Pixar when the animation studio invites you to its major national and international press day. Pixar Animation Studios, situated a mere three miles from UC Berkeley’s campus, opened up its own collegiate affair, “Monsters University.” Inspired by 2001’s “Monsters, Inc.,” Pixar is premiering the Read More…
SUPERB’s event discusses what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry
Forget about working at the latest tech start-ups — what about working for Pixar, Ubisoft or Another Planet Entertainment? The last decade hasn’t seen any shortage of film, animation or game studios, especially in the Bay Area. Music, movie and game lovers will perpetually exist. All these industries need is Read More…
On the Calendar: Secrets of the Entertainment Industry this Wednesday Night
Tonight in 2060 VLSB at 7 p.m., Superb and Business Careers in Entertainment Club will be hosting a panel featuring speakers from a variety of companies such as Pixar, DreamWorks, Ubisoft, Another Planet Entertainment and others. Discussing their experiences in the entertainment industry, it’s bound to be an interesting event Read More…
Monster’s University based on Berkeley’s campus?
As if we didn’t already go to the coolest college in existence (you are disowned if you do not agree), Pixar just gave us one more reason to toot our own horns as Berkeley kids. The prequel to everyone’s favorite animated monster movie, “Monster’s, Inc.,” uses parts of Berkeley as Read More…
Pixar’s Princess: ‘Brave’ recalls Disney classics
With a plot that could be lifted from any Disney film, Pixar’s “Brave” although beautifully filmed and animated, lacks the depth and nuance that had graced other Pixar films. Even aside from the borrowed storyline, “Brave” is as close to a typical Disney film as Pixar has been. Read More…
Full Throttle
It’s already become redundant to say that Pixar exhibits the gold standard in terms of animation. Over the past 25 years, the Emeryville-based studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes and the universal admiration of children and adults alike. They’ve managed to maintain a winning formula that combines Read More…
Comic book store with convention roots opens in Berkeley
A new comic-book store selling original pop culture art will open Tuesday on Ashby Avenue. TR!CKSTER will operate dually as an art convention and a store selling creator-owned original artwork such as comics, books and toys. Read More…
Pixar’s ‘Brave’: An interview with lead animator, Austin Madison
Last night at Haas’ Arthur Andersen Auditorium, hundreds of Pixar enthusiasts from all different majors came together to shed their student exteriors and reveal their fanboy and fangirl selves. After a screening of Pixar’s upcoming film “Brave” — a fairy tale about a princess who is at odds with her Read More…
UC Berkeley included in Pixar’s research for “Monsters University”
Look out world, the monsters are back! With the release of the much anticipated “Monsters Inc.” prequel, “Monsters University,” lurking around the corner after years of development, fans have been curious as to what some of the concept art will look like. Berkeley students and residents will be proud to Read More…