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It has been my understanding that Disney put their support behind blu-ray for their movie releases. The question this raises for me is does this also apply to Pixar as well? The Pixar movies are kinda the killer-app for me, and I'd be absolutely thrilled if they too were coming to blu-ray. :)
MikeAaronB
12-31-2006, 05:23
Completely ignore this post. Refer below.
Pixar broke off from Disney a little while ago. However, my understanding is that Pixar goes where Apple goes. So, yeah, it is a high probability.
Pixar has released some quality movies, I would love to see Shrek and Shrek 2 in BluRay high defonition.
MikeAaronB
12-31-2006, 05:30
Pixar broke off from Disney a little while ago. However, my understanding is that Pixar goes where Apple goes. So, yeah, it is a high probability.
Oh silly me! I forgot all about that!
Pixar, right now, is independent. They broke off from Disney in early 2004.
Actually, Disney recently bought them back, and now Pixar is a subsidiary again.
MikeAaronB
12-31-2006, 05:42
Actually, Disney recently bought them back, and now Pixar is a subsidiary again.
Really? :dunce
I had no idea.
Steve Jobs is the highest share holder at Disney and is the main man at Apple.
I got a feeling Disney AND Pixar will do as Apple do.
Bligmerk
12-31-2006, 08:01
A lot of misconceptions going on here. Pixar was an independent studio but they were under contract to Disney. Pixar was looking at canceling their contract with Disney and joining up with another studio, so Disney bought Pixar out with a stock trade. Jobs had the most shares of Pixar, so he is now the single largest shareholder of Disney stock and is on the board of directors.
http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/24/news/companies/disney_pixar_deal/index.htm?cnn=yes
Disney buys Pixar
January 25, 2006
Disney now has a Blu-ray site. There hasn't been any news specifically about Pixar releases on Blu-ray but they have quite a long list of movies on 50GB Blu-ray beginning in 2007. They are releasing some classic Disney titles in Blu-ray that have only previously had limited VHS releases, never making it to DVD. Pixar titles will probably start showing up later in the year.
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/bluray/
ROBSON C~W~B
01-01-2007, 03:11
http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/24/news/companies/disney_pixar_deal/index.htm?cnn=yes
Disney buys Pixar
January 25, 2006
Disney now has a Blu-ray site. There hasn't been any news specifically about Pixar releases on Blu-ray but they have quite a long list of movies on 50GB Blu-ray beginning in 2007. They are releasing some classic Disney titles in Blu-ray that have only previously had limited VHS releases, never making it to DVD. Pixar titles will probably start showing up later in the year.
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/bluray/
Sounds like good news to me! Disney is pretty big, and to have them support BluRay is awsome.
TurboCobra
01-01-2007, 04:28
Sounds like good news to me! Disney is pretty big, and to have them support BluRay is awsome.
Ditto. Can't wait for some releases.
FYI.... Shrek and Shrek 2 are Dreamworks not PIXAR
MonkeyClaw
01-05-2007, 22:18
Pixar is actually know as Disney Pixar now as well...
-MonkeyClaw®
Angelcurio
01-06-2007, 00:55
Pixar broke off from Disney a little while ago. However, my understanding is that Pixar goes where Apple goes. So, yeah, it is a high probability.
When did this happenned? AFAIK it was the other way around, i thought that Disney bought the rest of Pixar.
In the case of the Blu-ray support, apple is part of the blu-ray group.
Naboomagnoli
01-06-2007, 02:50
So all the major CGI animations are Blu-ray exclusive? That's quite a boon.
According to this, Cars will be the first Pixar release on Blu-Ray and will be released in the summer :
http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=00430
w_tanoto
01-09-2007, 19:11
actually, I prefer Pixar and Disney separated. I hate pixar very very much!!! (while I love disney very much). Disney movies with pixar logo on it, I DON'T LIKE THEM ALL.
I prefer Disney to work alone.
According to this, Cars will be the first Pixar release on Blu-Ray and will be released in the summer :
http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=00430
Well, there you have it.. BluRay has Pixar now.
Goodfella
01-09-2007, 20:34
According to this, Cars will be the first Pixar release on Blu-Ray and will be released in the summer :
http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=00430I was just going to post that. lol
I remembered seeing a release date for Cars somewhere.
Toy Story 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, and the Incredibles are going to be incredible on Blu-Ray. I hope Pixar gives mention to the possible release dates of these titles.
Well, there you have it.. BluRay has Pixar now.Just how many studios is that now Lefein?
Toy Story 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, and the Incredibles are going to be incredible on Blu-Ray. I hope Pixar gives mention to the possible release dates of these titles.I'm sure they will considering Finding Nemo was a major blockbluster:
Totals
Budget: $90,000,000
Opening Weekend Gross (Domestic): $70,251,710
Total Domestic Grosses: $339,714,978
Total Overseas Grosses: $524,911,000
Total Worldwide Grosses: $864,625,978
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finding_nemo
PS3 gaming, disney family, pixar animation.
That's some freaky strong PS3 triple play family combo. I've known familes that swear by disney, and moive buffs by pixar.
I wonder if Sony might not push some kind of multimedia combo.
PS3 + free rebates to Disney/pixar BD movies + whatever else Disney might do on the network side(on demand movies/shows?)
Just for kicks and in KH3.
But anyway, Disney is a strong ally to have.
Toy Story 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, and the Incredibles are going to be incredible on Blu-Ray. I hope Pixar gives mention to the possible release dates of these titles.
Abso'blooming'lutely! I can't wait to see Nemo on spanking new 1080p screen. I'm sure that either of the formats would have done it [Nemo] and the other movies justice, but it's nice to know that once I have the PS3, I have the power to enjoy HD movies right away!
When did this happenned? AFAIK it was the other way around, i thought that Disney bought the rest of Pixar.
In the case of the Blu-ray support, apple is part of the blu-ray group.
Pixar was bought by Disney. Pixar is now a division of the Walt Disney Company.