CinemaCon: Pixar Attends Monsters University

Source: ComingSoon

March 29, 2011

Walt Disney Pictures officially announced today at CinemaCon that their Monsters, Inc. follow-up will indeed be a prequel and will officially be titled Monsters University.

Featuring the characters that first appeared in the hit 2001 Pixar film, Monsters University will again cast the voice talents of John Goodman and Billy Crystal in the roles of Sully and Mike, presumably telling the tale of their first meeting and their scare-filled education.

Monsters University will arrive in 3D and 2D theaters on November 2, 2012, following the June 22nd release of Brave, Pixar's first non-sequel since 2009's Up.

I can't say I'm surprised but I have to admit I'm a little disappointed. Prequels to me always seem so forced, and in all honesty I wanted to see more Boo. I'm sure it will be good but I much prefer a continuation.

I love Monsters INC, and I'm excited to see more of that universe, but I feel like it's one (or two) too many Pixar sequels. I have faith in them that they'll get it right, but man. I'd rather see more new stuff.

I guess I'm torn.

The Synopsis and Logo for Pixar's Monsters University

Source: Yahoo! Movies, ComingSoon

May 13, 2011

Disney•Pixar has released the official synopsis and logo for Monsters University, the Monsters, Inc. prequel coming to theaters in Summer 2013:

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. "Monsters University" unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

Screaming with laughter and fun, "Monsters University" is directed by Dan Scanlon ("Cars," "Mater and the Ghostlight," "Tracy") and produced by Kori Rae ("Up," "The Incredibles," "Monsters, Inc."). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.