Rio Released

Blue Sky Studios' sixth animated feature film, Rio, is released today over here in the UK. As regular blog readers will know, Rio is one of the animated films that I am most looking forward to this year and I am still very hyped for it. Rio currently holds an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (100% from Top Critics) and the positive reviews are making me want to see it even more.

Unfortunately audiences in the US will have to wait until the 15th to see the film. Personally, I will be going to see the film this weekend so keep an eye out for the review.

Newest Rio Clip

The newest clip for Blue Sky Studios' upcoming film, Rio, was released today (above). As I predicted, as the film's April release date draws ever closer, we're being treated to more and more clips, and they're all great. As regular blog followers will know, Rio is one of the animated films that I'm most looking forward to this year and these clips are very reassuring!

The animation looks great, the music looks great, the story sounds great and - as the film that allegedly was the reason for Pixar's newt being cancelled - I'm hoping it is great.

Stay tuned for more!

Another New Rio Clip

As predicted yesterday, the roll out of Rio videos continues as we get another clip of Blue Sky Studios' upcoming feature animated film, Rio. The film, due out next month, looks great and this clip gives us another little look at the film's main human protagonist.

Stay tuned for more Rio updates and, as the end of the video suggests, updates of Angry Birds Rio - I will even be uploading a review of the game after it's release on the 22nd!

The Incredibles Blu Ray Release Date, Cars Re-Release

Earlier in the year, the first trailer for the Blu Ray release of the Incredibles made its way online, and yesterday we got yet more information regarding this release. We have been given an April 12th release date for the long awaited BD release of Brad Bird's 2004 action masterpiece, also DVDizzy.com have given us our first look at the artwork for the Blu Ray release, as well as an updated list of new bonus features, in addition to the ones from the 2004 DVD:

• The Incredibles Revisited (Filmmaker’s Roundtable)
• Paths to Pixar: Story Artist
• Studio Stories: Gary’s Birthday
• Ending With a Bang: Making the End Credits
• Interactive "New Nomanisan Island" Top Secret Redevelopment Plan

Could the "New Nomanisan Island" Top Secret Redevelopment Plan be a lead in to, or build up for, the long anticipated sequel?

Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for the 4 disc (Blu Ray, DVD and Digitial Copy) of the Incredibles.

On a side note, Cars is set to be re-released on Blu Ray, with the above artwork, on the same day, presumably to build hype for Cars 2. Also, both releases come with an admission ticket for the release of Cars 2.

Rio Trailer 2 Flies Online

The second trailer for Blue Sky Studios next feature film, Rio, due out in April 2011, surfaced online this past week. The trailer reveals more intricate plot details and cast members the film looks really fun and beautifully animated.
Simultaneously, Blue Sky Disney posted an article, citing Rio as the reason that Pixar's Newt was cancelled, due to plot similarities. When you look at this trailer in particular, you can definitely see the similarities, whilst I would have paid to see both films, out of fear of competition and being branded as derivative, Pixar cancelled the film.
Nonetheless, Rio looks great and will be out next year.