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The Mundo Pixar Experience has drawn crowds in Tokyo, extended through October after selling out its original run. The exhibition feels especially meaningful in Japan, where Pixar's creative roots trace back to legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki.
When Pixar needed a story idea, they found it in Yellowstone's incredible ecosystem comeback. After wolves returned to the park, beavers rebuilt their dams and brought life back to the land.
Forty years ago today, a struggling computer animation company called Pixar was born from a Lucasfilm spin-off after being rejected by 45 venture capitalists. That scrappy studio with just 42 remaining employees would become the most celebrated animation company in history, proving that even the biggest dreams can survive the toughest odds.
A beaver expert who consulted on Pixar's new film Hoppers reveals the surprisingly accurate science behind the movie's adorable dam builders. From "beaver butt juice" in your vanilla flavoring to why these 110-pound engineers could never be classroom pets, the real story is just as wild as the film.
Thirty years ago, a struggling tech company named Pixar gambled everything on a buddy comedy about toys—and changed children's cinema forever. The first fully computer-generated film proved kids deserved thoughtful stories without princesses or musical numbers.
Pixar's latest film navigates the tricky balance between digital devices and traditional play, offering parents a surprisingly helpful roadmap for managing kids' screen time. Instead of demonizing tablets, the movie shows how technology can connect or isolate depending on how families use it.
Young moviegoers in Wales are turning their Toy Story 5 cinema trips into a chance to help children with special needs. The theater's donation box overflowed in just one day.
A California couple turned their love of Disney and good food into a viral Ratatouille-themed engagement party that felt more like a Parisian bistro than a Pinterest board. Their playful celebration proves the best parties happen when you stop following trends and start following your heart.
Children attending Toy Story 5 screenings in Wales donated so many toys to a local children's charity that organizers filled their collection box on opening night. The Palace Cinema's "Andy's Toys" appeal supports kids with complex needs through therapeutic play.
Chinese smartphone maker Honor is showcasing a playful new concept that adds personality to your pocket. A tiny robot arm with a camera peers out like a curious companion, reimagining what phones could become.
Kyle Balda went from animating the Grim Reaper in Wellington to directing Minions movies that made over a billion dollars. His journey shows how passion, hard work, and human creativity still matter most in animation.
A filmmaker recreated the Good Samaritan parable on an authentic Jerusalem set in Utah, turning a 2,000-year-old story into a visceral film experience. The project aims to help modern audiences feel the power of choosing compassion over convenience.
America's most famous highway is celebrating its centennial, and travelers from around the world are breathing new life into once-forgotten towns. Small businesses along the 2,400-mile route are thriving again thanks to nostalgia-seekers hunting for classic diners, vintage motels, and authentic slices of Americana.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
When a $710 million highway threatened the last habitat of critically endangered spoon-billed sandpipers, a 24-year-old engineering student who'd never seen the birds sparked an online movement that changed government plans. China's central environmental authorities stopped the project after thousands of first-time activists flooded officials with emails and calls.
A New York startup just unveiled Sprout, a 3.5-foot tall robot designed to be so friendly that even kids won't find it scary. Unlike intimidating humanoids from Tesla, this sage-green companion could finally bring robots into our homes.