Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) has always dreamed of traveling the world, and at the age of 78 he finally decides the time is right. Tying thousands of balloons onto his house, Carl lifts off and begins his journey to expore the globe. But, before long, he discovers that he's not alone because Russell (Jordan Nagai), an 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer, was on his porch when the house took off. With no way to take him home, Carl slowly warms up to Russell and gains a new lease on life. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. With Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Delroy Lindo. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family. Year: 2009.
Pete Docter in Up
Trouble begins for a group of living toys when the wind-up cowboy, Woody (Tom Hanks), the perennial favorite of his owner, Andy (John Morris), is “replaced” by the flashy, new space commander, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Buzz accidentally falls out of the window, Woody is blamed for his “death.” Teaming up with his toy friends, including Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (Jim Varney), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Woody sets out into the outside world to find Buzz and return him to Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. With Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey and Sarah Freeman. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 1995.
Pete Docter in Toy Story