Pete Docter



Pete Docter
  • Date of Birth: 10 August, 1968
  • Place of Birth: Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.
  • Biography: Peter Docter (born August 10, 1968) is an American film director, animator, and screenwriter from Bloomington, Minnesota. He is best known for directing the films Monsters, Inc. and Up, and as a key figure and collaborator in Pixar Animation Studios. The A. V. Club has called him "almost universally successful".... Read more

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'Missing Lynx' key to expanding animated feature Oscar race
latimes.com – 2009-11-11
Several weeks ago, Gold Derby reported that it looked like there would be 16 films in the animated feature race. As per academy rules, reaching that magic number would allow for five nominees rather than the usual three. ... Full Article

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Director Pete Docter Q&A and More Hidden Facts About 'Up'
filmschoolrejects.com – 2009-11-10
In the sequence where Carl's house first lifts up, the Luxo Jr. ball can be seen in the girl's bedroom as the house goes by her window. ... Full Article

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Pete Docter Working on Another Project Next, Not Monsters Inc 2
firstshowing.net – 2009-11-10
Pixar's Up finally hits DVD and Blu-Ray today ( go buy it! ) and part of Disney's promotion for the release includes an interview with director Pete Docter found in NY Mag . ... Full Article

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"Monsters Inc" Sequel Loses Director
worstpreviews.com – 2009-11-10
Back in June, Pixar secretly announced that director Pete Docter will be following up the studio's "Up" with a sequel to "Monsters Inc," the 2001 film that went on to earn $525 million in worldwide ticket sales. ... Full Article

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Filmmakers knew thay had something lyrical in tale of an old curmudgeon's dream
winnipegsun.com – 2009-11-09
Pete Docter's Pixar production Up is not just the best animated film of 2009, it is one of the best films made in any style, genre and country. ... Full Article

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Acker's film falls short of the year's other animated flicks
nyunews.com – 2009-09-10
In February, there was Henry Selick's imaginative, fairy-tale-esque "Coraline"; in May, we were treated to Pete Docter and Bob Peterson's heartfelt "Up"; in August, Hayao Miyazaki's gorgeous and charming "Ponyo" finally arrived stateside. ... Full Article

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