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pixar
Pixar's Animatronic Luxo Jr. Melts Our Hearts in Live Action
Luxo Jr., the mascot of possibly the world's greatest film studio, Pixar, has been turned into an animatronic, real-life version that's remarkably smooth and lifelike. Well, as lifelike as a formerly-animated robot based on an old-school desk lamp can be. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Eruanno: It's cute, but it doesn't do a whole lot... 3 Responses | Other threads
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film
Pixar Grants Girl's Last Wish to See Up
Colby Curtin, a 10-year-old girl suffering from terminal vascular cancer, told her mom that she wanted to live to see Pixar's Up. But before she could visit the theater, her condition became too unstable for her to be moved. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by dimsum4u: Thats really sad. Also really awesome for what Pixar did for her. Way cool. 22 Responses | Other threads
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Pixar's Up! In 120 Frames
If you didn't know it yet, Up! is a cinema masterpiece. Inspiring storytelling, which captures the essence of the best Frank Capra and Billy Wilder. The script made me cry and laugh. The cinematography made my head spin. Here's the whole movie in 120 frames. SPOILERS WARNING More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by blash: Am I the only guy who didn't like it then? The beginning was AMAZING. Frederickson's a very well fleshed out character... 9 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Unbelievably Detailed Wall-E PC Case Mod
Ho-lee crap. This is one serious case mod. The incredibly precise and detailed project took one dedicated Russian modder 18 days to complete, which is an accomplishment by itself. Jaw = dropped. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Dafrety: As adorable as this is, Wall-E is a mac. Maybe I can let it slide as him running some sort... 14 Responses | Other threads
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animation
New Pixar Up Trailer Has Me Up Too
I had my doubts about the upcoming Pixar movie UP, but after watching the latest trailer—featuring airplanes, zeppelins, GPS, and dogs that can talk thanks to electronic collars—I think it has amazing potential.
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By Jesus DiazComment by projectvirus: What's everyone's favorite Pixar movie? I'd think Wall-E given the tech crowd, but I may have to go with Finding... 25 Responses | Other threads
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the academy reads giz
Wall-E Wins Oscar For Best Animated Feature
A great day for the longtime Gizmodo love target. Andrew Stanton accepted, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping for a prerecorded, one-word speech by the character himself. Or by this.
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By John HerrmanComment by theorieofself: i still cant figure out why people have yet to realize that every pixar movie is the same plot/formula with... 24 Responses | Other threads
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super bowl ads
Super Bowl Ads: Alec Baldwin Is An Alien, Vizio, and How About That Ending?!
Aside from those movie trailers we posted earlier today, there weren't too many gadgety ads or Palm Pre sightings that were worth a major post. But there were a few. And Baldwin is an alien. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Earthslide: Great ending! One still has to wonder how New England didn't make the playoffs at 11-5 :) 16 Responses | Other threads
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movies
The Wall-E Cheese Sandwich
What better way than to celebrate the Oscar nominees than with a complete Wall-E meal? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: This is what Mommy LindsayJoy will make for her children, Eve and Otto. 3 Responses | Other threads
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pixar
First Full Trailer for New Pixar Movie is… Interesting
The geniuses at Pixar have a new movie due out next summer called Up, and the first full trailer for it just hit the web. It's about a 78-year-old man named Carl Fredricksen who travels the world via his house and a bunch of balloons. It's a definite change of pace from Pixar's past movies, and I can't say I get too jazzed up watching the trailer, but as their track record is pretty damn good I think I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on this. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Jeyl: Ok. Pixar's track record for having male characters in the lead. Movies: Male lead 9, Female lead 0 Shorts: Male lead 15,... 15 Responses | Other threads
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wall-e
Wall-E on Blu-Ray Arrives November 18th
WALL-E is set to land on Blu-Ray (and DVD) on November 18th, and will probably become the go-to showoff movie for high-end entertainment systems. The newest Pixar movie is a big favorite here at Gizmodo, and the 3-disc set looks like a must-have for Blu-Ray owners, with all kinds of great extras. More details after the jump. More » -
robot clownery
'Little Seiko' Unicycling Robot Looks Like EVE Before She Learned to Hover
To follow up on its bicycling Murata Boy robot, Murata has subtracted a wheel, hired a stylist, thrown in a gyroscope and come up with the Seiko-chan, or "Little Seiko" unicycling robot. The small robot will be able to move forward and backward on its single wheel, and is even capable of keeping its balance at a standstill. Intended as an educational tool for youngsters, the bot can be controlled with Bluetooth and has a small camera mounted on the front. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by frigg: Anyone notice the DARPA logo on her skirt? Her outstretched arms are to placate the masses while she aims and... 2 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Robotic Luxo Jr. Lamp Is a Must on Every Pixar Fan Desk
Thinkway Toys's Pixar desk accessory/lamp/toy/thingamabob has a Luxo Jr. that moves and illuminates exactly like in the movie. As you can see in the video, you can activate it with a motion sensor and a remote control, a key ring in the shape of the the ball. It's cool for a piece of plastic, but I wish it really was a full-scale robot version of the iconic Luxo lamp that Pixar used in their second short. Hopefully we will have one of those next decade. A flying one. With lasers. And antimatter torpedoes. [Thinkway Toys via Slashfilm]
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By Jesus DiazComment by Monoplex: I have one (not unboxed yet) and I am beyond fired up seeing what this critter can do. Woo-hoo! Please do... more » | Other threads
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pixar
Up: New Pixar Movie Has Us Completely Puzzled
With Wall-e still hot in our minds, Pixar has shown their new movie teaser at Comic-Con 08. It's called Up and the movie plot has us completely puzzled: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by DurfDiggler: I thought it was going to be a CGI remake of Roger Ebert's 1970's comedy-porn "UP!" damn more » | Other threads
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toys
Remote Controlled "Ultimate Wall-E" Available For Pre-Order at $250
Maybe it was a miscalculation, or perhaps it is Disney trying to capitalize on the success of the film, but the Ultimate Wall-E remote controlled robot is now available for pre-order at $250—about $60 more than originally expected. Not a big deal, though—this toy is so feature-packed, it is almost like having the real thing. [Disney]
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By Sean FallonComment by coughiecup: How big is this thing? It can't be all that "ultimate" if it runs off of 4 AA batteries. more » | Other threads
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lego
Wall-E Animator Tops Everyone Who Ever Wanted to Make a LEGO Wall-E
Were you thinking of building your own Wall-E out of LEGO? Pfft. I mean, no, go ahead. Just don't ever put it next to this model by Angus MacLane, who actually helped animate the film. Because, as good as yours may look, he can always play the "well, the way we do things at Pixar..." card on you. So how does he rate his own performance? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Purple Dave: The eyes are indeed shaped a bit oddly (though there is a limit to how much you can do to... more » | Other threads
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wall-e
Wall-E Review: One of the Best Sci-Fi Movies in Years, Disguised as a Cartoon
Wall-E might be the most sympathetic, lovable robot ever created on film. While R2-D2 was hilarious and endearing, he had the benefit of C3PO to translate for him and a cast of human characters to carry the weight of the story. At the end of the day, R2-D2 was simply comic relief, but his descendant, whose voice was also created by Ben Burtt, is so full of humanity that you feel like your heart might just burst. Simply put, Wall-E is a masterpiece.
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WALL-E Made From ORIGAM-E
As if yesterday's Iron Man origami wasn't enough to seal artist Brian Chan into our hearts for ever and ever, he's created an even more impressive paper robot masterpiece: an origami WALL-E. To quell rumors started in the comments yesterday, yes, this model is folded from one uncut piece of paper. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by DeadWriter: The tracks fold out to 2 flat planes. Loop the planes together to form the tracks. more » | Other threads
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wall-e
Wall-e Is Huge Glorious Robot Clusterfrak
Explorer robots, pilot robots, cleaning robots, broken robots. Robots robots robots. Robots everywhere. After drooling over this featurette on Pixar's Wall-e robot cast—with the creative team getting all Jon Iveish with us, explaining how their design follows function—we can only say two things: first, consider us officially excited. And two, we are happy George Lucas is not involved with this movie at all.
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By Jesus DiazComment by dontforget: @OMG! Ponies!: o, my b. did not know more » | Other threads
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wall-e
New Wall-E Promotion Posters Invoke 1950s Ad Stylings
Fans of retro-styled poster art and Pixar films can now buy Eric Tan's 1950s throwback WALL-E prints. The WALL-E designs, which include pictures of Wall-E and Eve next to slogans such as “The Future is NOW!” were previously handed out as promotional postcards at the San Diego Comic Con 2007. These new poster-size versions measure 13 inches by 19 inches and cost $165 unframed. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Jones91: @keene: words that would make Dave Ramsey proud :-) kudos more » | Other threads
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legos
Lego-Built Wall-E: It Was Only a Matter of Time
It was only a matter of time before someone decided to tackle a Lego version of Disney-Pixar's cute little cash cow Wall-E. After a three month planning session, Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal magazine, managed to get the job done. The result is a very impressive model that features a moving neck and arms along with rolling treads. Hit the Flickr gallery for the full set of photos. [Flickr via Brothers Brick] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Karin's being followed by a moonshadow: @Git Em SteveDave is thinking about knipples: AWWWW he DOES look sad! Sorta makes me think of Puss in Boots... more » | Other threads
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wall-e
New Clip From Wall-E Movie Hits Intertubes
It's been a while since we showed you a new clip of Wall-E, so it'll please you to know that over at Slashfilm they've got one, apparently shown during ABC's screening of Finding Nemo. We won't spoil it by telling you much, but there's some Eve in there too and a great demo of some Newtonian physics in action: check it out, and remember the movie's due the 27th this month. [Slashfilm] -
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Animatronic Wall-E Entertains Guests At Disneyland, Charges $5 For a Popsicle
What's even better than a Wall-E robot toy made by WowWee? A Wall-E robot toy made by the animatronic people at Disney. This Wall-E robot is supposed to roam around Disneyland/Disney World entertaining patrons, but got spotted on the streets of LA panhandling and glad-handing for cash. You know who else can say their name? Timmy from South Park. Wall-E! [Slashfilm]
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By Jason ChenComment by wizzledizzle: I hate that pos. I wish they did not give it that annoying voice. If it sound like that through... more » | Other threads
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wall-e
Wall-E Movie is Jonathan Ive's Latest Design Job
CNNMoney/Fortune has a story out saying that Eve, the female character to stand opposite Wall-E in the movie of the same name, was designed in part by Apple lead designer Jonathan Ive. The robot design is kinda cool, in that it reminds me of the most recent incarnation of Marvin the Paranoid Android, but the real story to be told is of Ive's day spent with the Pixar guys working on Eve. More » -
toys
Wall-E Robot Toy In Action
We just saw the Wall-E toy in action, and it's a pretty interesting toy (although not $190 worth of interesting). The best features include fully articulating tank treads, 10 motors, audio and vision sensors, remote control by both joystick and touchpad, individual shutters on each eye, and collision detection. Wall-E also has a "follow me" mode that'll allow a Wall-E to stick to a kid or dog and track it around the house. (We would have tried it out, but it was far too noisy and crowded at Maker Faire for Wall-E to track anything or anyone reliably.) [Maker Faire and Wall-E] More »
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By Brian LamComment by --Tito--: I hate how the little kids think its real. . . . 2 Responses | Other threads
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toys
Ultimate Wall-E Robot Being Brought to Life by Disney, Thinkway Toys
Disney is teaming up with Thinkway Toys to make Wall-E into a real robot. The toy, titled Ultimate Wall-E, will retail at a stonking $189.99 and will ship this summer. The robot will feature 10 motors for movement, remote control, programming mode and obstacle, sound and touch detection sensors for basic environment interactions. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by Jguelde13: Here is a nice safe looking robot for all you parents to buy for your kiddies!! [www.yankodesign.com] more » | Other threads
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robots
Pixar's Wall•e New Full Trailer Blasts Us Into Space
I've to confess that I wasn't sure about Pixar's upcoming Wall•e, the story of a robot who is left behind to clean Earth by a starbound human race. After seeing how amazingly mindblowtastic the full trailer is, it's now higher than the greatest drunk hero of all time in the must-watch list, although still below the man with the fedora and the whip. What do you think?
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By Jesus DiazComment by vikingrawk: Thank you, Gizmodo! If I hadn't stumbled across your 'Question of the Day: Which of These Upcoming Geek Movies Do... more » | Other threads
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Wall-E GameCube Mod is Too Cute (but Not Too Cute for the Giz)
Long before the Pixar movie hits the big screen this summer, a group of German modders have been inspired by Wall-E's cuteness to take an old and unloved Nintendo GameCube and some scraps of metal and acrylic, and put together a sweet mod that looks just like the little robot himself. It even has tank treads and a flip-down shutter, like Wall-E's, over the Gamecube's ports. Frankly, its so loveably "realistic" that we're pre-emptively sniffly, imagining what the movie will be like. [Bit-Tech via TechEBlog]
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By Kit EatonComment by Hywel Meredith: im sorry but are you fucking retarded look at the pictures it is a pc mod look at the dvd drive,... more » | Other threads
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lamps
Mllamp Brings Luxo Jr. to Life
Kitchen Budapest's Mllamp project is out to give everyday items the ability to simulate emotions. As you can see from the video, a pair of lamps have been rigged to mimic human emotions. What those human emotions are, we're not sure. We just know that these lamps totally remind us of Pixar's mascot, Luxo Jr. [Kitchen Budapest]
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Comment by ideaman2020: Why would I possibly want my appliances to show emotions? See "Adams, Douglas"... more » | Other threads
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trailers
Second Wall-E Trailer Hits The Internet
The second trailer for Pixar's Wall-E hit the French video site Allocine late last Friday (it officially came out today at 8 p.m. EDT) and the movie looks like it will be nothing short of awesome. While I could have done without Cars, and thought Finding Nemo was overrated, I absolutely loved Toy Story, Ratatouille and now this trailer. Wall-E revolves around a robot living in a future world who aspires to be more than a lowly worker bot. And he presumably sets out to achieve his dream. What also makes this film interesting is that it will be sans-dialogue according to the director. Robots in the future with a slight avant-garde twist? Consider me excited. [Allocine via Kottke via Daring Fireball]
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home entertainment
Cars, the TV Set
Now that the Disney Pixar movie Cars has finally parked in theaters all over the world, leave it to the inspired cuteness of Japanese marketers to bring you Cars, the TV Set. It's a TV/DVD player combination, where even the remote control plays along, looking like a key fob. More »
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