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IntensaMente 2
Mexico leads internationally with an impressive 8 percent of the global "Inside Out 2" box office — how social media, dubbing, and Mexico's own "popcorn bucket wars" made the Pixar sequel a local sensation.
Thompson on Hollywood
It's all about avoiding the "Band-Aid Monster," said LeFauve, who also tells IndieWire about the emotions (like Schadenfreude) and ideas (like Procrastination Land) left out of the Pixar sequel.
Getting Animated
Pixar director Kelsey Mann tells IndieWire about visualizing Riley's Sense of Self and devising Anxiety's panic attack, where she spins fast and creates a storm.
Best Of
See where classics like "The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo," and "WALL-E" rank alongside newer fare like "Soul," "Onward," "Turning Red," and "Inside Out 2" on IndieWire's list of the best films from the animation studio.
Getting Animated
Pixar tells IndieWire about the retro opportunities of exploring the dog and fanny pack stars of the fictional preschool show "Bloofy's House."
There goes the internet campaign to get Josh O'Connor starring in a "Ratatouille" remake.
Sadness
Pixar's obsession with universal relatability results in another movie that feels more like a corporate spreadsheet than a glimpse into a real person's brain.
Getting Animated
Pixar tells IndieWire about the tech that went into the new emotion, Anxiety, and how she gets into an "All About Eve" dynamic with Riley's star emotion, Joy.
Getting Animated
IndieWire watched the first 35 minutes of "Inside Out 2" at Pixar and spoke to the team about new character Anxiety.
Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast
The studio veteran breaks down the lengthy process of developing a Pixar film, and why word of mouth still matters.
Make Good
"Turning Red," "Soul," and "Luca" will fill gaps in Disney's 2024 slate, rectifying mistakes made during COVID.
You've got a friend in these classic movies, from "Lilo & Stitch" and "Inside Out" to "My Life as a Courgette" and "Spirited Away."
