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Hoppers Flies Higher: Pixar’s Bold, Funny, and Haunting Forest Adventure
io9-reviews4 hours ago

Hoppers Flies Higher: Pixar’s Bold, Funny, and Haunting Forest Adventure

Pixar's Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong, is a bold, funny, and emotionally rich forest adventure where Mabel (Piper Curda) uses a sci‑fi consciousness transfer to rally animals against a destructive mayor. Blending sharp humor with darker, surprising moments, it channels Up‑like heart and Avatar‑esque setup, all supported by stunning animation and a strong environmental, found-family message. It’s a standout, potentially among Pixar’s best, and opens March 6.

Pixar's 'Elio' Flops at Box Office Amidst Changing Studio Identity
entertainment8 months ago

Pixar's 'Elio' Flops at Box Office Amidst Changing Studio Identity

Pixar's 'Elio' features a surprising post-credits scene hinting at a potential spin-off and a preview of the upcoming film 'Hoppers,' which explores human consciousness transfer into animal robots. Despite underperforming at the box office, 'Elio' and other original Pixar films face challenges, leading Disney to focus more on proven franchises like 'Toy Story 5.' The 'Hoppers' teaser, showing a lizard emoji, hints at a high-concept sci-fi story, but the future of original Pixar movies remains uncertain.

Pixar Teases 'Toy Story 5' and New 'Gatto' Character at Annecy
entertainment8 months ago

Pixar Teases 'Toy Story 5' and New 'Gatto' Character at Annecy

Pixar is working on several new projects, including the film Gatto set in Venice about a music-loving black cat, and Hoppers, a story about a girl and a robotic beaver, with release dates expected in the coming years. They also announced Toy Story 5, scheduled for release in 2024, and shared details about their upcoming slate, highlighting a shift towards more diverse and innovative animation styles.