Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
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Episode90: Knick Knack!
The Hobi Gang welcomes Jeff’s brother, Jim back into the studio! The guys discuss Jason snubbing Jim at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, Blake’s low expectations and thank Nickel for a goody bag of awesomeness! The...
If you haven’t listened to the show before (why not?) you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode90: Knick Knack!
The Hobi Gang welcomes Jeff’s brother, Jim back into the studio! The guys discuss Jason snubbing Jim at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, Blake’s low expectations and thank Nickel for a goody bag of awesomeness! The...
- 9/23/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Disney has a history with snowmen, but most of the time they're really scary. Take, for instance, the Abominable Snowman from the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland (originally opened in 1959) or the even more ferocious Yeti from Expedition Everest -- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, a roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. (More than a half-decade before Pixar unleashed "Toy Story" with Disney, they made a 3D short film called "Knick Knack" about a cuddly, sexually frustrated snowman trapped in a snow globe.) Now, in the upcoming "Frozen," Disney is about to bring a snowman to life that every little kid will want to pick up and hug, and his name is Olaf.
Voiced by Josh Gad, Olaf is a snowman who was created by sisters Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) as children. Later, when Elsa's magical snow powers enchant the entire kingdom, Olaf springs to life,...
Voiced by Josh Gad, Olaf is a snowman who was created by sisters Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) as children. Later, when Elsa's magical snow powers enchant the entire kingdom, Olaf springs to life,...
- 11/11/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
Cinelinx is at P. Sherman's at 42 Wallaby Way in Sydney watching the outstanding new Finding Nemo Collector's Edition Blu-ray!
The Set-up
A clownfish named Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks) goes on a desperate search for his son Nemo (voice of Alexander Gould) when he is taken from the ocean by a human to become a pet. A fish named Dory (voice of Ellen Degeneres) aids him on his quest.
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
The Delivery
An absolute instant classic upon its release in 2003, Finding Nemo charmed audiences with the perfect balance of heart and laughs. The film manages to move from one visual gag to the next with ease, with a number of dramatic points mixed in. The tone is just right, and even when it gets silly or sad, the underlying theme of a love between father and son keeps the film emotionally grounded and moving in the right direction.
The Set-up
A clownfish named Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks) goes on a desperate search for his son Nemo (voice of Alexander Gould) when he is taken from the ocean by a human to become a pet. A fish named Dory (voice of Ellen Degeneres) aids him on his quest.
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
The Delivery
An absolute instant classic upon its release in 2003, Finding Nemo charmed audiences with the perfect balance of heart and laughs. The film manages to move from one visual gag to the next with ease, with a number of dramatic points mixed in. The tone is just right, and even when it gets silly or sad, the underlying theme of a love between father and son keeps the film emotionally grounded and moving in the right direction.
- 12/27/2012
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
Chicago – Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” disappointed somewhat when it was recently re-released in 3D with grosses that paled in comparison to 3D reboots of “Beauty & the Beast” and “The Lion King.” Perhaps it’s because the movie was so beautiful in two dimensions that fans didn’t think it needed a third. The new Blu-ray release in time for the holiday season certainly makes the case as this is undeniably one of Pixar’s absolute best.
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Few films hold up on repeat viewing (and, trust me, as the father of a Pixar-loving toddler, I can say this with experience) as much as “Finding Nemo,” a beautiful tale of letting our children venture out into an unsafe world. It’s visually confident, contains perfect voice work, and a strength of storytelling that matches with the best of the Disney canon. Decades from now, kids will love Nemo the way we loved Snow White,...
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Few films hold up on repeat viewing (and, trust me, as the father of a Pixar-loving toddler, I can say this with experience) as much as “Finding Nemo,” a beautiful tale of letting our children venture out into an unsafe world. It’s visually confident, contains perfect voice work, and a strength of storytelling that matches with the best of the Disney canon. Decades from now, kids will love Nemo the way we loved Snow White,...
- 12/17/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Dark Knight Rises It's obviously the "big" title of the week, but is it worth buying? Warner Bros. is releasing DVD and Blu-ray editions of The Dark Knight Rises as well as releasing a trilogy boxset with all three films in Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise, but we also know an "ultimate" boxset for the franchise will be released in 2013. So do you buy the boxset now? Do you buy the single disc now? Or can you save your money and wait until the big, bad boxset is released? I leave that up to you as I have to assume you have more than enough avenues to watch the film by other means until the set you want comes available... or do you simply have to own it for yourself?
Finding Nemo I gave this Blu-ray a watch and it is just as stunning as you would expect and...
Finding Nemo I gave this Blu-ray a watch and it is just as stunning as you would expect and...
- 12/4/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
By Joe Vanourney
.Finding Nemo. has finally made its way into High Definition with the release of both a 3-Disc Collector.s Edition (2 Blu-rays and 1 DVD) and a 5-disc Ultimate Collector.s Edition (3D Blu-ray, 2 Blu-ray, DVD, and portable media copy) from Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
.Nemo. is an underwater adventure film that deals with the tragedy of a parent.s worst nightmare.losing their child. It also deals with overcoming one.s fear and of parents and children learning to grow on their own.
Marlin (Albert Brooks) is a clown fish and Nemo (Alexander Gould) is his son. Marlin, having suffered through the traumatic experience of losing his wife and all of their eggs (except Nemo.s) to a predator fish, is very overprotective and fearful of the ocean and the dangers that hide in the waters. One day, in a moment of rebellion,...
.Finding Nemo. has finally made its way into High Definition with the release of both a 3-Disc Collector.s Edition (2 Blu-rays and 1 DVD) and a 5-disc Ultimate Collector.s Edition (3D Blu-ray, 2 Blu-ray, DVD, and portable media copy) from Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
.Nemo. is an underwater adventure film that deals with the tragedy of a parent.s worst nightmare.losing their child. It also deals with overcoming one.s fear and of parents and children learning to grow on their own.
Marlin (Albert Brooks) is a clown fish and Nemo (Alexander Gould) is his son. Marlin, having suffered through the traumatic experience of losing his wife and all of their eggs (except Nemo.s) to a predator fish, is very overprotective and fearful of the ocean and the dangers that hide in the waters. One day, in a moment of rebellion,...
- 12/4/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Why Watch? Because Guest Week is coming to a close and it’s time to bring out the big guns. As promised, it’s been a week of animated bliss — an overcompensation of sorts for all the live-action stuff programmed by this column’s rightful author. Not to jump the shark and go commercial all of the sudden, but a week of animated shorts isn’t complete without a little something from the brilliant minds at Pixar. In their library, the Emeryville Einsteins have plenty of great short films. Geri’s Game, For the Birds, Knick Knack and a number of others. But a personal favorite among those with a love for French style and theatrical characters is One Man Band, the story of two street performers, one little girl and a very important financial decision. It’s good for a long, sweet laugh. What will it cost? Four minutes and thirty four seconds of your fine...
- 1/13/2012
- by Neil Miller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Toy Story 3D Blu-Ray Combo Pack Walt Disney Home Entertainment 1995 & 2009/Rated G/Running Time 81 Mins List Price: $49.99 – Available November 1, 2011 Back during the Fall of 1995, I had absolutely no interest in seeing Toy Story. Disney had enjoyed tremendous success and a resurgence of quality film-making that began with the 1989 release of The Little Mermaid. Classic Disney quality films were back and the subsequent releases of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King, secured their new foothold in the industry and at the box-office. Yet the studio was also in danger of becoming a cold corporate entity. For every Beauty and the Beast, their live action division was turning out crappy soulless films like The Three Musketeers or the Pauley Shore vehicle In The Army Now.As the first full length computer animated feature Toy Story had a cold, soulless look to it upon first glance. As impressive as CGI was,...
- 11/8/2011
- LRMonline.com
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56, it’s been confirmed.
The world is down one geek today, as it’s been announced that Steve Jobs has died, at the age of 56. It’s no secret that he’d been suffering from pancreatic cancer, which he had been fighting since 2004, and it’s to his immense credit that he managed to hold it off for so long.
A statement from Apple read that “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor”.
What’s sometimes overlooked is just how much movie fans have reason to be grateful to Jobs.
It was he, after all, who took a punt on a small company called Pixar, funding it...
The world is down one geek today, as it’s been announced that Steve Jobs has died, at the age of 56. It’s no secret that he’d been suffering from pancreatic cancer, which he had been fighting since 2004, and it’s to his immense credit that he managed to hold it off for so long.
A statement from Apple read that “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor”.
What’s sometimes overlooked is just how much movie fans have reason to be grateful to Jobs.
It was he, after all, who took a punt on a small company called Pixar, funding it...
- 10/6/2011
- Den of Geek
Ok, so our Obsessed With Pixar month has so far been dominated with the studio’s exceptional feature film output, but their roots lie firmly within short film production. Starting in 1984 the company has made 20 shorts on a range of subjects, the most recent being Hawaiian Vacation with the stars of Toy Story (I’ve unfortunately not seen it yet, as it has yet to be released alongside Cars 2 in the UK – perhaps some of our Us readers could enlighten us!?!).
As A Bug’s Life (1998) was released, Pixar decided to accompany this with their short film Geri’s Game, to great success. Since then, each of the studio’s theatrical releases has featured a short film before the main production, harking back to the golden era of Hollywood when A grade feature films would be accompanied by a B feature, a news reel and a cartoon. Generally adopting a very moralistic stance,...
As A Bug’s Life (1998) was released, Pixar decided to accompany this with their short film Geri’s Game, to great success. Since then, each of the studio’s theatrical releases has featured a short film before the main production, harking back to the golden era of Hollywood when A grade feature films would be accompanied by a B feature, a news reel and a cartoon. Generally adopting a very moralistic stance,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Stuart Cummins
- Obsessed with Film
John Lasseter on Pixar's early days -- and how 'Toy Story' couldn't have happened without Tim Burton
The Ichiro Suzuki of Hollywood, Pixar so far has batted 11-for-11 in feature film hits, generating $6.6 billion in worldwide grosses and 40 Oscar nominations. Woody and Buzz Lightyear to Wall•E and Lightning McQueen have yielded even more in ancillary revenue for parent company Disney from toys, clothes, DVDs, and theme-park attractions. Pixar has 1,200 employees so there’s a lot of credit to go around, but no single person has been more vital to the Pixar success story than chief creative officer John Lasseter. The 54-year-old, Hawaiian shirt-wearing filmmaker has directed five of Pixar’s features, including this month’s Cars 2.
- 6/16/2011
- by John Young
- EW - Inside Movies
[1] We've featured a handful of director [2] montages [3] here on /Film recently, and while this "25 Years of Pixar" compilation isn't quite that, it's actually pretty similar. In terms of look, tone, and quality, I'd say Pixar is as consistent as many directors. For the video, NkMcDonalds pulled scenes from works spanning over decades -- from '80s shorts to this year's Cars 2. If you like Pixar as much as I do, it'll definitely make you smile and it might even make you tear up a little tiny bit. Watch it after the jump. [via Go Into the Story [4]] Watching all the Pixar films spliced together like this, it's very easy to see how the studio has evolved over the years from a technical standpoint. Clips from films like A Bug's Life, which looked sophisticated at the time, now look clunky next to the sleeker visuals of newer movies like Wall-e and Up. But it also becomes...
- 3/29/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
This weekend when you see Toy Story 3 --it's safe to assume you'll be there? -- you'll first see a new Pixar short called Day & Night (2010). Don't be surprised if it wins an Oscar on February 27th, 2011. I don't want to spoil one second of the short because it's so inventive, fun and technically /conceptually strong. It's often all of those things simultaneously. You're in for a treat.
Despite Pixar's reputation as an Oscar hog, they're more Streep than Hepburn; They're nominated frequently but they win less than people have imagined.
Unless you're talking about animated features in which case, yes, yes, they win that a lot. They've won it 5 out of its 9 years. But they also lose ridiculous contests like Monsters, Inc vs. Shrek... despite the math being Monsters, Inc > Shrek by 1000 to 1. Argh. That one will haunt me forever.
Pixar Shorts Oscar History
Winners: Tin Toy (1988), Gerri's Game...
Despite Pixar's reputation as an Oscar hog, they're more Streep than Hepburn; They're nominated frequently but they win less than people have imagined.
Unless you're talking about animated features in which case, yes, yes, they win that a lot. They've won it 5 out of its 9 years. But they also lose ridiculous contests like Monsters, Inc vs. Shrek... despite the math being Monsters, Inc > Shrek by 1000 to 1. Argh. That one will haunt me forever.
Pixar Shorts Oscar History
Winners: Tin Toy (1988), Gerri's Game...
- 6/16/2010
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
'Visually, it's exponentially more complex than the first two,' Lee Unkrich says.
By Eric Ditzian
Buzz Lightyear in "Toy Story 3"
Photo: Pixar
All this week, during MTV News' investigation of the world of 3-D movies, we've been talking to the minds behind the biggest upcoming CG-animated films. This genre, after all, has embraced 3-D technology like no other, partly because kids are among the most receptive audience and partly because creating three dimensions in a computer is in many ways easier than shooting with 3-D cameras in the real world. Thus far we've chatted with the filmmakers of "Shrek Forever", "Yogi Bear," "Despicable Me" and "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax."
Wrapping up of week of animated coverage is a chat with "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich. Driving down the winding road from George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch north of San Francisco, Unkrich gave MTV News a call...
By Eric Ditzian
Buzz Lightyear in "Toy Story 3"
Photo: Pixar
All this week, during MTV News' investigation of the world of 3-D movies, we've been talking to the minds behind the biggest upcoming CG-animated films. This genre, after all, has embraced 3-D technology like no other, partly because kids are among the most receptive audience and partly because creating three dimensions in a computer is in many ways easier than shooting with 3-D cameras in the real world. Thus far we've chatted with the filmmakers of "Shrek Forever", "Yogi Bear," "Despicable Me" and "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax."
Wrapping up of week of animated coverage is a chat with "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich. Driving down the winding road from George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch north of San Francisco, Unkrich gave MTV News a call...
- 4/2/2010
- MTV Movie News
You may recall the news from last summer's Comic-Con that Disney planned to re-release "Beauty and the Beast" enhanced in digital 3-D on February 12, 2010. Obviously, the Oscar-nominated classic did not make it to theaters last Friday. Instead it is reportedly due out sometime next year for the film's 20th anniversary.
But when exactly? And will there be more films retro-fitted, as was done recently with "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2?" Over the weekend, MTV had a chance to talk with Disney Animation and Pixar head John Lasseter about the upcoming project and the very good chance of someday re-releasing Disney's other films in 3-D.
"There’s no release date set yet for that," Lasseter said of "Beauty and the Beast." "But it’s an exciting thing. Because with our computers we can go back in. We have all the scenes and all the sets saved. Just like we did...
But when exactly? And will there be more films retro-fitted, as was done recently with "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2?" Over the weekend, MTV had a chance to talk with Disney Animation and Pixar head John Lasseter about the upcoming project and the very good chance of someday re-releasing Disney's other films in 3-D.
"There’s no release date set yet for that," Lasseter said of "Beauty and the Beast." "But it’s an exciting thing. Because with our computers we can go back in. We have all the scenes and all the sets saved. Just like we did...
- 2/16/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- MTV Movies Blog
tuesday thursday top ten: for the listmaker in me and the listlover in you
What follows is a reworking of a post originally published in 2007. It's two years later and you know what that means: Pixar has given us two more classics. Up brings their feature film count to ten. You know what Ten means: Top Ten Time!
Pixar by Preference
Cars (John Lasseter, 2006) 117 min.
Pixar's only dud. Chief among its problems: the anthropomorphics were forced. Let me get this straight: Cars as bugs on windshields of cars as cars who act like humans and they even sleep in hotels for cars -- What? What? It's not quite Shark Tale in the realm of painful "they're just like us!" pandering but it's not 'good' either. I would give it a second chance except it's also Pixar's longest feature... too long by about 23 minutes. Thankfully, they seem to have reversed their bloated running time trending.
What follows is a reworking of a post originally published in 2007. It's two years later and you know what that means: Pixar has given us two more classics. Up brings their feature film count to ten. You know what Ten means: Top Ten Time!
Pixar by Preference
Cars (John Lasseter, 2006) 117 min.
Pixar's only dud. Chief among its problems: the anthropomorphics were forced. Let me get this straight: Cars as bugs on windshields of cars as cars who act like humans and they even sleep in hotels for cars -- What? What? It's not quite Shark Tale in the realm of painful "they're just like us!" pandering but it's not 'good' either. I would give it a second chance except it's also Pixar's longest feature... too long by about 23 minutes. Thankfully, they seem to have reversed their bloated running time trending.
- 5/31/2009
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Can a grumpy snowman find life among the tropical fishes? That's a question Pixar Animation Studios plans to answer with the summer release of Finding Nemo. The Bay Area studio, which won its first Oscar for a computer animated short film, is considering dusting off its classic 1989 short Knick Knack and attaching it to the theatrical release of the upcoming father-son underwater adventure Nemo. "One of our goals is to have a short film before every Pixar animated feature," said John Lasseter, Pixar executive vp and Knick Knack director. "We kind of alternate between (making) new short films and pulling ones out of the vault that people haven't seen too much. For 'Finding Nemo, ' we're talking about putting 'Knick Knack' on the front because a lot of people haven't seen it."...
- 10/28/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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