I Guess It's True About Movies: REX Sells.

Jim here. Got a new image for TOY STORY 3 - Rex the dinosaur. Nothing earth shattering about it really. Click to enlarge.

If I were you, I would brace myself for an onslaught of character promos for the movie over the coming months what with the release of TOY STORY 3 slated for June 18th, 2010 (kinda like what Dreamworks did for MONSTERS VS. ALIENS).

If you haven't seen the TOY STORY 1 & 2 double feature that's playing right now, do yourself a favor and check it out. It is a heckuva deal and great entertainment! I saw it last weekend (my daughter loved them of course) and the 3D is awesome - especially in the second one.

Thanks to Empire Theaters for the screening.

Quick Post: Venice Film Festival Creates 3D Prize

Michael here. I am very pleased by the news that the Venice Film Festival has added a sideline award for "the most creative feature film among those in Stereoscopic 3D produced between September 2008 and August 2009."

The winner will be decided by a three-person panel made up of Italian director Nadia Ranocchi, U.S. film historian Dave Kehr, and U.S. film critic Scott Foundas.

Filmmakers worldwide have been pushing the boundaries of stereoscopic 3D in service of their unique creative visions, and critical acknowledgement is important. This award points to how 3D is gaining respect as a novel yet powerful new tool in the filmmaker's arsenal.

Also, Toy Story 3D and Toy Story 2 3D will be premiering at the festival as part of a celebration honoring Pixar genius John Lasseter with the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement award.

The 66th Venice Film Festival will run from September 2 to 12.