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San Francisco Chronicle
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘Incredibles 3' is in the works, and Pixar has hired a director
Peter Sohn, a longtime Disney Pixar creative whose comedy 'Elemental' helped jump-start the Emeryville-based animation company's revival in 2023, has been tapped to direct 'Incredibles 3,' which continues the story of the superhero Parr family. Brad Bird, who directed the first two 'Incredibles' movies, is writing the screenplay and will co-produce, according to a report in the Hollywood Reporter. Sohn has worked with Bird since the late 1990s, when he worked on the animation for Bird's first feature, ' The Iron Giant ' (1999), for Warner Bros. Both moved to Pixar in 2000. While Bird established an illustrious directing career with 'The Incredibles' (2004), ' Ratatouille ' (2007) and ' Incredibles 2 ' (2018) — with the live-action ' Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol ' (2011) and ' Tomorrowland ' (2015) in between — Sohn has worked as an animator, storyboard artist and voice actor for several Pixar films. Sohn's first film as director was ' The Good Dinosaur ' (2015), which was generally well received by critics but became Pixar's first box-office failure. He got another chance as director with ' Elemental,' a personal story inspired by his youth as the son of immigrants in New York during the 1970s and '80s. The unlikely love story of water and fire at first seemed like another box-office bomb after Pixar's first theatrically released film post-pandemic, ' Lightyear,' tanked in the summer of 2022. But 'Elemental' became a sleeper hit, picking up steam after its June 2023 release. By mid-August, it had become a certifiable smash, pulling in nearly half a billion dollars at the global box office and was nominated for an Oscar for best animation feature. The first two 'Incredibles' movies have taken in nearly $1.9 billion combined at the global box office. Voice cast members returning for 'Incredibles 3' include Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson and Sarah Vowell. No release date has been set. Pixar's next film, ' Elio,' directed by Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, is set for release on June 20.
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
33 Cartoon Characters That Are Actually Super Hot
We asked the BuzzFeed Community which cartoon characters they thought were actually super hot, and they did not disappoint. Here's what they said: Robin Hood from Robin Hood "Yes, he was a fox, but a damn foxy fox at that. I used to stare into his dreamy eyes and pretend I was standing with him during the song 'Love.'"—lottiejones Shego from Kim Possible "I know I wasn't the only girl who was in love with her. She may have been an evil villain, but she was definitely my type!"—milliesh Tramp from Lady and the Tramp "He was so sexy whenever he tried to protect Lady."—laurenl4f48c7080 Ms. Bellum from The Powerpuff Girls "I wanted to be a Powerpuff Girl but I wanted to be with —brie4ad083296 Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story "I never had any particularly amorous feelings towards Buzz Lightyear until he was in Spanish mode in Toy Story 3. Watching Spanish Buzz dance was my sexual awakening."—l4569d1433 Jim Hawkins from Treasure Planet "I loved his blue eyes, his incredible eyebrows, and his smile. I had a really big crush on this bad boy."—filli12364 Max Goof from A Goofy Movie "Max from A Goofy Movie really does it for me."—astib9 Danny Phantom from Danny Phantom "I think every girl who grew up during the 2000s can agree that Danny Phantom was *chefs kiss* SMOKIN'."—courtneyt411cbf1f3 Li Shang from Mulan "Li Shang was the hottest Disney prince ever. Just look at those muscles!"—rachbrung Velma Dinkley from Scooby-Doo "Velma from Scooby Doo was super cute and was also gay. I will not argue about this."—madelynf487f41e0c Dimitri from Anastasia —sibyllebloemen Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon "He was especially hot in the second and third movies."—liabianchi007 Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender "He had literally zero competition." —hannahp42ca0dc13 Shadow the Hedgehog from Sonic the Hedgehog "My first cartoon crush was Shadow the Hedgehog. Why? Because I definitely have a type, and its villains/antiheroes with tragic backstories."—nikkitty222 Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog "His charisma was so sexy!"—sweetcaramelbrownie14 Tarzan from Tarzan "Damn, that man was my awakening."—hooriyyaha Kovu from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride "Yes, he's lion. But he's also gorgeous, what do you want from me?"—EAZ Dean from The Iron Giant "Dean from The Iron Giant was a total stud. He had this sexy beatnik vibe that totally worked. He was a newspaper-reading-artist who was down with sticking it to the Man. Plus, he was voiced by Harry Connick Jr.! Dreamboat!"—mp2tbnl The Hex Girls from Scooby-Doo "When I was younger, I didn't realize that I was gay. All I knew was that I was obsessed with them. Let's be real though, the Hex Girls can still get it. They need their own spin-off."—monikap6 Raven from Teen Titans "She was supernaturally hot! She was my number one preteen romance fantasy!—reissm2 TJ Detweiler from Recess "He was my first ever crush. I was so jealous when Spinelli kissed him in one episode."—gspiv3 Arnold from Hey Arnold! —kretelkrah Kuzco from The Emperor's New Groove "Kuzco from The Emperor's New Groove was hot, and even more so as the llama! Can't beat a funny guy."—mollie23 Mulan from Mulan "She was such a badass babe. I loved watching her own her power and kick serious ass."—rlahendro Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog "He is the hottest prince, hands down."—oliviamb Mufasa from The Lion King "Mufasa was a great dad, sure, but he was also just a straight up DADDY. That deep voice, that jawline, those eyes. No wonder I was so sad when he died."—hollyb31 Balto from Balto "It all made sense after I learned he was voiced by Kevin Bacon."—rachelm4b5117115 Jonesy from 6Teen —madisongowen Squidward from Spongebob Squarepants "He always had his ways of being mysteriously hot."—google_100533062052329926667 Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame —kend4fe281761 Beast from Beauty and the Beast "Once he turned into the human prince he lost his rugged, bad boy looks."—mizzb Megara from Hercules "My goodness. What a woman."—EAZ And of course, Flynn Rider from Tangled "He was super hot when he smirked and made the "smolder" face. All my friends agreed."—lpmurphy2004 Be sure to follow the BuzzFeed Community on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to be featured in a future BuzzFeed post or video!
Sharjah 24
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Sandro Cleuzo inspires illustrators with his secrets at SAC
Addressing a full house, the acclaimed animator, known for his work in Mary Poppins Returns (2018), The Iron Giant (1999) and Nimona (2023) , shared a masterful breakdown-technique of his character creation process. 'Designing characters is like directing actors – you have to know who they are, how they move, and what they're feeling'. Drawing from decades of animation experience and a deep appreciation for cinema, he then emphasised the importance of studying not just how a character looks, but how they feel and move . From body posture to facial nuance, the veteran animator – who's worked with major studios like Disney, DreamWorks and Warner Bros. – shared how observing real-world personalities can bring authenticity to animated creations. 'It's always a good practice to keep drawing your character in different moods and poses,' he said . 'He could be Clint Eastwood, he could be Jack Nicholson – actors are a great way to study expressions. Watch how they show being tired, shy, suspicious or happy – it adds life and believability to your character.' 'Costume design plays a huge role in character identity – the right suit, accessory or silhouette can say so much before a single word is spoken', he added. Cleuzo dedicated the latter half of the workshop to a live demo, sketching a mischievous cat character through a range of expressive moods – from sleepy and suspicious to gleefully confused. 'I'm not worried about the perfect drawing, just the shape,' he said with a smile, adding a final flourish to the feline. 'Now I have to draw him in a suit — that's the fun of character design. You build the personality, then dress it.' Among the workshop's attendees was 20-year-old Aditi Nair, a designer and illustrator raised in the UAE. 'What stood out to me was how we got to see his thought process unfold. Watching how he connects the idea to the final concept was so insightful.' For 16-year-old Syrian Yanai Aljerf, the session was both inspiring and instructive. 'I liked his process; it was calming and informative,' said the high school student who's pursuing animation as a potential career. Zoya Mir, 19, another animation student from India, said the session was a game changer. 'I've always struggled with adding emotion to my designs – but watching Sandro draw and explain the logic behind every feature gave me so much clarity,' she shared. For many, the biggest takeaway was the reminder that character design isn't just about looks – it's about heart.
