The animated film was No. 1 at the domestic box office, with about $46 million in ticket sales. On the downside, “The Bride!” appeared dead on arrival.
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‘Hoppers’ Ends Pixar’s Box Office Cold Streak for Originals
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‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Clueless’ Join National Film Registry
These films, along with “White Christmas” and “Inception,” are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress this year.
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‘Toy Story’ at 30: Animation Has Never Been the Same
The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost.
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With ‘Elio,’ Pixar Has Its Worst Box Office Opening Ever
The original space adventure sold about $21 million in tickets at domestic theaters from Thursday night through Sunday, putting new pressure on the once-unstoppable studio.
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Who Directed ‘Elio?’ It’s Complicated
Three directors are credited for Pixar’s latest film, but not all are listed onscreen at the same time. Here’s the back story.
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‘Elio’ Review: Pixar’s Fantastical, Familiar World
An orphaned boy is whisked away on a visually wondrous cosmic adventure, but he returns home with mostly reassuring lessons.
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Disney Pulls Transgender Story Line From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series
The animated “Win or Lose” follows a middle school softball team, and each episode is told from the perspective of a different character.
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How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Became a Tool for Therapists and Schools
Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
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If A.I. Is Coming for Comedy Writers, Simon Rich Is Ready
The author of humorous short stories finds emotional connections in tales that engage with tech. But he’s more interested in the ties between humans.
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‘Inside Out 2’ Passes $1.25 Billion Mark and Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever
The animated film about a young teenage girl and her complex emotions has passed the $1.25 billion mark globally and is expected to keep growing.
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Costner’s Costly ‘Horizon’ Bites Box Office Dust
“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” was a distant third at theaters in North America this weekend, as “Inside Out 2” and “A Quiet Place: Day One” dominated.
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What Does Anxiety Look Like? How Pixar Created the ‘Inside Out 2’ Villain
The breakout character was initially envisioned as a monster. But when the filmmakers saw it wasn’t working, they found their way to a softer antagonist.