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‘Turning Red’ Producer Defends Mei’s Mom

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If you’ve seen the new Pixar movie Turning Red, then you probably already know that protagonist Meilin Lee’s biggest challenge in the film is her mom, Ming (who is voiced by Sandra Oh). Many viewers noticed that Ming was villainized at certain points in the movie — but according to a recent D23 interview, producer Lindsey Collins made it her mission ...

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‘Turning Red’ Director Explains Mei’s Emotional Backstory

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Not all Disney or Pixar fans found the new movie Turning Red (a movie about a 13-year-old girl named Meilin Lee who poofs into a giant red panda when upset) to be one of Disney or Pixar’s best films. Some people found the early-2000’s style to be cringeworthy, while others found it to be a little too abstract. Pixar seems ...

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New Red Panda Mei from ‘Turning Red’ Now Available at Build-A-Bear Workshop

Love Turning Red (2022)? The latest animated hit from Disney and Pixar has led to some truly adorable merchandise, but few items have made their way to stores outside of Disney parks and shopDisney. This just changed, however, as Build-A-Bear workshop just released a version of Mei as her panda that kids and adults alike can create during a visit ...

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Take a Sneak Peek at Art from the Alternate Ending of ‘Turning Red’

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The latest hit from Disney and Pixar, Turning Red (2022) follows the story of Mei Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) as she navigates the awkwardness of her preteen years while trying to find a balance between the protectiveness of her mother and the freedom that comes with her relationship with close friends. Related Post: OpEd: This ‘Turning Red’ Deleted Scene ...

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‘Turning Red’ Creators Receive Pixar Promotions

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Whether you’re a Disney fan who loved the new Pixar movie Turning Red and found it to be a nostalgic nod to the early-2000’s or you found the movie to be cringeworthy, Pixar Animation Studios itself has apparently decided that the movie was a good one! The director of Turning Red, Domee Shi, and the producer Lindsey Collins have both ...

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Family Movie Night: Top 10 Disney+ Streaming Picks This Weekend

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With April Fool’s Day happening this Friday, it makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the lighthearted banter and humorous antics all weekend long. And if you get tired of the pranking and banter in real-time, you may just want to celebrate the occasion alternatively by watching some great comedies on Disney+. From humorous slapstick classics that never grow ...

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This Hit from ‘Turning Red’ Just Became Pixar’s First Original Song on the Hot 100

Walt Disney Animation Studios may be known for topping the music charts, especially with some of the company’s latest hits, but what about Pixar? While Pixar films are beloved by fans of all ages, the original songs from Pixar movies rarely receive the same mainstream attention as some hit Disney songs, but the latest film from the studio, Turning Red ...

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Why Pixar’s Cultural Trusts Excel at Establishing Such Authentic Representations

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Pixar Animation Studios, longtime co-partner and subsidiary to the Walt Disney Company, has an ongoing commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering respect and appreciation for all kinds of people. By successfully representing different cultures and ethnicities and honing in on those specific, personal characteristics and stories that speak to every person’s own unique yet relatable experiences, Pixar has made watching ...

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Is Pixar Done with This Fan-Favorite Movie Tradition?

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From the release of Toy Story through Onward, every one of Pixar Animation Studios’ feature films had one thing in common: the voice of actor John Ratzenberger. It was known as “The Ratzenberger Tradition.” The former Cheers star was cast in a speaking role or cameo of varying size, starting as the Piggie Bank Hamm alongside Tom Hanks‘ Woody and Tim Allen’s Buzz ...

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