How far would you travel to find Dory? Turns out, for me it was a quick plane ride just up the coast to Monterey Bay! Last month, I was asked to go on a whirlwind trip up to Monterey, CA to experience learn about the development and behind the scenes info on the long awaited (ask Ellen DeGeneres!) release of Finding Dory. While I can't share what I learned quite yet (trust me, it is awesome!), I … [Read more...]
D23 Expo 2015: Pixar Upcoming Film Slate Reveal
John Lasseter didn't take any pause before going into Pixar's slate of upcoming movies. His transition started off on a heartfelt note as he originated from Pixar's over to chief creative officer for Disney. He felt that Bog Iger gave Pixar the opportunity to, "Keep storytelling alive while saving Disney Animation". Riley's First Date? Premiere Even though it's been out for a few months, … [Read more...]
Inside Out Review: An Heart Swelling, Emotional Adventure for All #InsideOutEvent
If I'm being honest, when I first heard about Inside Out, I thought....oh, well that might be cute, maybe. Then I saw a tiny piece of it (we're talking less than 10 mins) while at Pixar with Peter Docter and Jonas Rivera which made me think 'hey, this could work'. When I finally saw the complete film, I had both my husband and our almost 8 yr old daughter with me, and, you guys, my heart exploded! … [Read more...]
The Inside Out Premiere Experience #InsideOutEvent
Disney premieres are something out of a fantasy land. Now, I know I have been to several but each and every time it makes me giddy. Call it the kid inside me, or just plain call it the lover of all things movie and Disney. Disney premieres are the bomb. And the Inside Out premiere and pre-party was most definitely explosive...in color, in sights, in people and in fun. The premiere … [Read more...]
Producer Kori Rae Is Ahead Of The Class With Monsters University #MonstersUEvent
I was a guest of Disney/Pixar for a media event where travel and accommodations were provided. No compensation was received. All thoughts are 100% my own. Pictures used with permission by Disney Studios. I learned a lot of amazing things when I headed to Pixar last month to Monsters University, but I think one of the top 10 things came from Producer Kori Rae: "...we’re telling a different … [Read more...]
The Pixar Experience #MonstersUEvent
Oh my god you guys. College is AWESOME! Wait wait...let me go back. Earlier this month I showed you when I was presented with my acceptance into Monsters University. Well, I headed up to San Francisco to visit the campus (aka Pixar Studios) and jump right into college life. The second my classmates and I stepped off the bus, we saw the amazing gates that so many before us had walked … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Admitted Into Monsters University! #MonstersUEvent
They say if you try your hardest, someday... you can achieve greatness. Well... in case you all didn't know, I have long dreamed of going around the world and... well.... SCARING people. It's my calling, I know it. So, ever since I heard about Monsters University, I've been practicing my scares and buffing up my growl just waiting to join the ranks of James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski. Guess … [Read more...]
