Watch The ‘Big Hero 6’ Sizzle Reel Shown At NYCC Michael Lee, October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 Of the trailers we have seen promoting Big Hero 6, the most recent one has shown the most footage of the masked villain, Yokai. With Disney’s latest animated film making yet another press tour over at the New York Comic-Con, the studio was kind enough to show audiences brand new footage of the film in the form of a sizzle reel. We have already covered a few tidbits from the film and talked to directors Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt).The new sizzle reel gives us a better look at the characters and their newly acquired abilities. But you have to admit, the marketing team is going to make a big push on selling Baymax, the robot is just too cute without the suit. Hit the jump to check out the Big Hero 6 sizzle reel.Big Hero 6 features the voice talents of Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Alan Tudyk, and Maya Rudolph. It opens November 7.From Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” comes “Big Hero 6,” an action-packed comedy-adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit), a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter). When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago (voice of Jamie Chung), neatnik Wasabi (voice of Damon Wayans Jr.), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (voice of Genesis Rodriguez) and fanboy Fred (voice of T.J. Miller). Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called “Big Hero 6.”Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring breathtaking action with all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”) and Chris Williams (“Bolt”), and produced by Roy Conli (“Tangled”). The film hits theaters in 3D on Nov. 7, 2014. Viral Videos Big Hero 6Chris WilliamsDisneyDon Hall
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Viral Video: A Brief History of Conspicuous Product Placement in Movies January 12, 2011Product placement has been a staple of American filmmaking since the motion camera was invented. Sometime it’s done with subtlety, while other times it’s blatant (which comical, whether intended or not). Oliver Noble over at Film Drunk gives us a history lesson on product placement in movies, specifically the more… Read More
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