‘Up’ figures to see ‘Incredibles’ sights

After less than a month at the multiplexes, Disney-Pixar’s 3-D toon “Up” has enough lift to likely become the second-highest-grossing Pixar title at the domestic B.O. after “Finding Nemo.” “Up’s” boffo run is the latest example of how 3-D runs can boost a film’s bottom line through higher ticket prices. The film’s 3-D runs make up only 40% of the total screen count, yet they contribute 60% of the gross. At the rate it’s going, “Up” will soon surpass the $206.4 million grossed by Pixar’s “Ratatouille” in summer 2007, and the $223.8 million grossed domestically by Pixar’s “Wall-E” last summer. “Finding Nemo,” released in 2003, cumed $339.7 million domestically. Next-best Pixar grosser is “The Incredibles” at $261.4 million. Based on its performance, box office observers now believe “Up” has every chance of surpassing “Incredibles.” – from Variety

Pixar’s ‘Up’ gets ready for Cannes liftoff

It’s a first for Pixar’s tenth film, and for Cannes. ‘Up’ will open the film festival next month, an honor that amazes the movie’s director.

Early Buzz for Pixar’s ‘Up’ coming in

Pixar’s new film Up has begun to screen for press, here is some of the few bits of early buzz to leak onto the web
and twitter. Big shocker… people loved it:

Movie Matters : “Up is at times quite breathtaking.”

trevorhale: UP wasn’t the best Pixar movie, but I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

21463848-22125404_normalmarcusleshock: Looks like PIxar has done it again. I cried like a baby during “Up.”

From SlashFilm