The Pixar Podcast

An episode with several loosely-related-to-Pixar items: More on The Simpsons, a review of The Lorax, and more talk on John Carter and (100% Pixar) Brave! Guest: Hunter Phillips from 500 Days of Homer.

We discuss the new clips and trailers out for Pixar's Brave and Disney's John Carter. And more!

Academy Award nominations have been announced! Pixar gets an Animated Short nod, but not a one for Cars 2. Also, what's next for Brad Bird?

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

Michael Giacchino presents how he makes movie music magic at Pixar's bloggers' day earlier in 2011.

Two animation students from Academy of Art University talk about their school and their recent visit to Pixar.

We talk Muppets, plus John Carter and new info regarding Pete Docter's next Pixar film, which takes place inside the human brain.

Pixar employee McKay Farley joins the podcast to talk about his work in Tools. He tells how an internship led to a full-time job at the studio, and explains what it means to study computer graphics.

Pixar releases a new trailer for Brave! Plus, the latest news, including a high end fashion designer basing a new line of clothes on a popular Pixar franchise.

We give you a sneak peek into Pixar's next Toy Story Toon, Small Fry, and talk more generally about Pixar's short films.

We review Cars 2 and Air Mater, talk about the animated films that could win this year's Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and share more Pixar-related news!

In this exclusive interview with Dylan Brown, we learn all about Pixar's new studio in Vancouver.

Remembering Steve Jobs, a review of the upcoming short film Air Mater, John Lasseter defends Cars 2 to the New York Times, and more!

Meet the team of pop culture fans who are building a real, working Pizza Planet truck.

Lee Unkrich gets to work on his next film at Pixar, more Pixar films to be re-released in 3D, and more.

We share our thoughts on two upcoming Pixar-related non-Pixar movies, plus Monsters University character designs and more.

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

Academy Award nominated producer Don Hahn joins us to talk about the creative life.

Cars 2 is a fun thrill ride with beautiful animation and some heart. It may not attain the profundity of of a film like The Incredibles or Toy Story 3, but it serves up a breathtaking good time.

Celebrate the 50th episode of The Pixar Podcast by listening to this interview with composer Michael Giacchino.