Disney/Pixar’s unveiled this brand new poster for Monsters University, the 2013 sequel to Monsters, Inc. The June 21st release features the voice of Billy Crystal and John Goodman back again voicing monsters Mike Wazowski and Sulley and is directed by Dan Scanlon.
The Plot:
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.
And Bits of Trivia, Courtesy of Disney/Pixar:
· Monsters, Inc., originally released on November 2, 2001, was nominated for four Oscars®: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing and Best Original Song (“If I Didn’t Have You”) for which it won.
· Monsters University will hit U.S. theaters nearly 12 years after the original “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut. Monsters, Inc. was recently rereleased in 3D on December 19, 2012.
· Billy Crystal is known worldwide for his film roles in When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Princess Bride and Analyze This, his 2005 Tony®-winning Broadway show, 700 Sundays; as a cast member of Saturday Night Live; and as the nine-time host of the Academy Awards® ceremonies.
· John Goodman’s current film projects include Ben Affleck’s drama Argo, which premiered at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival; the Robert Zemeckis thriller Flight, which premiered as the closing-night film at the New York Film Festival; and Clint Eastwood’s sports drama Trouble with the Curve.
· Helen Mirren won international recognition for her work on stage, screen and television. For her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 2006’s The Queen, she received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® and BAFTA Award for best actress. She was also named best actress by a multitude of critic’s organizations from Los Angeles to London.
· Oscar®- Grammy®- and Emmy®-winning composer/songwriter Randy Newman contributes his unique musical talents to his seventh Disney•Pixar film. The 20-time Oscar-nominee’s wins include “If I Didn’t Have You” for Monsters, Inc. and “We Belong Together” for Toy Story 3. He will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2013.
