Longtime Pixar animator James Murphy of Sonoma makes his directorial debut with ‘Lava,’ a seven-minute short opening Friday. James Murphy of Sonoma might have been remembered forever as the animator ...

Watch a clip from the new short film "Lava." The short is playing in theaters with Disney's new animated feature film "Inside Out." Photo: Walt Disney Pictures If you want a to see how Pixar nurtures ...

"Inside Out" is getting glowing reviews from critics and fans alike, for being a "stunningly original concept," "Pixar's best work to date" and all-around mind-blowing. With a 98 percent fresh rating ...

This week brings the release of the first Pixar movie in two years, Inside Out, which follows the personified emotions that drive an 11-year-old girl named Riley. The premiere also means another ...

While Pixar’s latest feature Inside Out is getting widespread acclaim (our review here) and setting records at the box-office, their accompanying shorts are generally a highlight. Lava, the short film ...

“Lava,” the short film being shown before the current hit “Inside Out,” continues the Pixar tradition of its filmmakers’ experimenting on a smaller scale while entertaining large audiences. “It’s ...

Pixar’s Inside Out is a year away, but on Thursday at the DGA Pete Docter gave a sneak peek and we were also treated to the premier of the next short, Lava, a lovely Hawaiian-themed musical directed ...

A favorite studio of adults and children alike, Pixar has been responsible for countless contemporary classics, like Finding Nemo, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Ratatouille... the list could go on. But ...