<p>There are only a few things in life that matter. The will to appreciate life is the purpose one needs to strive for, and people often forget, while running behind their dreams and passion. <strong>Pixar’s latest animated film ‘Soul’ </strong>talks exactly about that. The passion to live over the passion to achieve something grand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Told brilliantly through the life of a music teacher who is trying hard to make it into the world of jazz music, while holding on to a job as a temporary middle-school music teacher. His life turns upside-down (literally), when he dies on the very day he gets the gig of his dreams and reaches the path to ‘the great beyond’. Flustered by the sudden happening, he tries his best to make it back to his body and reach the ‘purpose’ of his life, he’s waited for his entire life. On his quest to reach the Earth, he meets a soul called 22, an Earth-virgin soul who has no plans to enter the mortal world despite being mentored and ridiculed by the souls of Mother Teresa, Abraham Lincoln, and more. However, circumstances have them both sent to Earth and their adventure leads them to greater revelations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Voiced by Jamiee Fox and Tina Fey, the key characters of the story Joe Gardener and Soul 22, are as adorable as any other Disney-Pixar characters. The beauty of these characters is their relatability in the year 2020, the year infamously crowned as hopeless. The vigour of Joe to reach his dreams is marred by an unforeseen circumstance, forcing him to step back. Something everybody in 2020 faced, when their long-due plans were pushed back by the ongoing pandemic, however the push back also made everyone take the necessary break and reflect, just like Joe. With soul 22, the nihilist in us realized the importance of the bare minimum and how essential it is to recognise the beauty of mundane life.</p>

<p>The entire life-affirming journey is told in an interesting, humorous manner that leaves you teary-eyed by the end of the film - a typical Disney-Pixar trait. There’s a great chance that it will provoke you to think beyond the reaches of your goals and reflect on life with an easy glare. Of course, life is hard and dreams are definitely worth chasing, but they are not the purpose. The purpose is to live life to every moment and cherish being in every moment. Because, in the end, it’s all you ever have - a moment. While big achievements give you character, tiny little moments make you human and that’s all the spark you need to be happy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The music in the film deserves a special mention, as it captures the essence of jazz and celebrates creativity. It picks up the traditional points and takes them to another dimension creating something truly enjoyable.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>It’s beautiful how ‘Soul’ deals with the complexity and heaviness of life-theory through a child-gaze and brings out a rosy picture while acknowledging the struggles. Writers Pete Docter Mike Jones and Kemp Powers deserve all the credit here. The film is a captivating journey of joy that leaves you hopeful and at ease, something that one should feel after a stressful year like this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Make ‘Soul’ your much-needed year-end watch and you won’t regret it. The film is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar.</p>

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There are only a few things in life that matter. The will to appreciate life is the purpose one needs to strive for, and people often forget, while running behind their dreams and passion.

There are only a few things in life that matter. The will to appreciate life is the purpose one needs to strive for, and people often forget, while running behind their dreams and passion. Pixar’s latest animated film ‘Soul’ talks exactly about that. The passion to live over the passion to achieve something grand. Told brilliantly through the life of a music teacher who is trying hard to make it into the world of jazz music, while holding on to a job as a temporary middle-school music teacher. His life turns upside-down (literally), when he dies on the very day he gets the gig of his dreams and reaches the path to ‘the great beyond’. Flustered by the sudden happening, he tries his best to make it back to his body and reach the ‘purpose’ of his life, he’s waited for his entire life. On his quest to reach the Earth, he meets a soul called 22, an Earth-virgin soul who has no plans to enter the mortal world despite being mentored and ridiculed by the souls of Mother Teresa, Abraham Lincoln, and more. However, circumstances have them both sent to Earth and their adventure leads them to greater revelations. Voiced by Jamiee Fox and Tina Fey, the key characters of the story Joe Gardener and Soul 22, are as adorable as any other Disney-Pixar characters. The beauty of these characters is their relatability in the year 2020, the year infamously crowned as hopeless. The vigour of Joe to reach his dreams is marred by an unforeseen circumstance, forcing him to step back. Something everybody in 2020 faced, when their long-due plans were pushed back by the ongoing pandemic, however the push back also made everyone take the necessary break and reflect, just like Joe. With soul 22, the nihilist in us realized the importance of the bare minimum and how essential it is to recognise the beauty of mundane life. The entire life-affirming journey is told in an interesting, humorous manner that leaves you teary-eyed by the end of the film - a typical Disney-Pixar trait. There’s a great chance that it will provoke you to think beyond the reaches of your goals and reflect on life with an easy glare. Of course, life is hard and dreams are definitely worth chasing, but they are not the purpose. The purpose is to live life to every moment and cherish being in every moment. Because, in the end, it’s all you ever have - a moment. While big achievements give you character, tiny little moments make you human and that’s all the spark you need to be happy. The music in the film deserves a special mention, as it captures the essence of jazz and celebrates creativity. It picks up the traditional points and takes them to another dimension creating something truly enjoyable. It’s beautiful how ‘Soul’ deals with the complexity and heaviness of life-theory through a child-gaze and brings out a rosy picture while acknowledging the struggles. Writers Pete Docter Mike Jones and Kemp Powers deserve all the credit here. The film is a captivating journey of joy that leaves you hopeful and at ease, something that one should feel after a stressful year like this. Make ‘Soul’ your much-needed year-end watch and you won’t regret it. The film is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

'Soul' review: Pixar’s latest is all about appreciating little things in life in a hopeless year

<p>Giving a little sneak peek of the animated movie, the makers of the Disney and Pixar's 'Soul'&nbsp;dropped a brief teaser video on Saturday, introducing the lead character Joe Gardner.<br />
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The brief one-minute long video begins with the main character Joe introducing himself as a middle school band teacher. "Music is life. You just need to know where to look," says Joe in the background.<br />
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The main character is voiced by Jamie Foxx. Following various snippets from the movie, he adds: "Spend your precious hours doing what will bring out the real you...the brilliant, passionate you that`s ready to contribute something meaningful into this world.<br />
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Get ready, your life is about to start."The animated film, in short, revolves around the story of a middle school teacher, who had a dream of pursuing a career in jazz music.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pixars-soul-delayed-from-june-to-november-amid-covid-19-pandemic-292461">Pixar's 'Soul' delayed from June to November amid COVID-19 pandemic</a><br />
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The story takes a turn when he gets an opportunity to feature at the opening act at the Half Note Club and a life-threatening accident leads to separation of his soul from his body.</p>

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<p>According to a magazine, filmmakers from 'Soul', including director Pete Docter, co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray, partnered with American anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole and globally-renowned jazz pianist Jon Batiste to offer this sneak peek at the film as a part of the Essence Festival of Culture during a virtual panel.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/soul-trailer-jamie-foxx-and-tina-fey-team-up-for-disney-and-pixars-new-animation-film-286128">'Soul' trailer: Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey team up for Disney and Pixar's new animation film</a><br />
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The teaser video also features the song 'Parting Ways', which was written, produced, and performed by Cody Chesnutt. The upcoming animated movie will hit theatres on November 20. `Soul` was earlier slated for a theatrical release on June 19, however, pushed back the dates owing to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>


Giving a little sneak peek of the animated movie, the makers of the Disney and Pixar's 'Soul' dropped a brief teaser video on Saturday, introducing the lead character Joe Gardner.

Giving a little sneak peek of the animated movie, the makers of the Disney and Pixar's 'Soul' dropped a brief teaser video on Saturday, introducing the lead character Joe Gardner. The brief one-minute long video begins with the main character Joe introducing himself as a middle school band teacher. "Music is life. You just need to know where to look," says Joe in the background. The main character is voiced by Jamie Foxx. Following various snippets from the movie, he adds: "Spend your precious hours doing what will bring out the real you...the brilliant, passionate you that`s ready to contribute something meaningful into this world. Get ready, your life is about to start."The animated film, in short, revolves around the story of a middle school teacher, who had a dream of pursuing a career in jazz music. Also read: Pixar's 'Soul' delayed from June to November amid COVID-19 pandemic The story takes a turn when he gets an opportunity to feature at the opening act at the Half Note Club and a life-threatening accident leads to separation of his soul from his body. According to a magazine, filmmakers from 'Soul', including director Pete Docter, co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray, partnered with American anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole and globally-renowned jazz pianist Jon Batiste to offer this sneak peek at the film as a part of the Essence Festival of Culture during a virtual panel. Also read: 'Soul' trailer: Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey team up for Disney and Pixar's new animation film The teaser video also features the song 'Parting Ways', which was written, produced, and performed by Cody Chesnutt. The upcoming animated movie will hit theatres on November 20. `Soul` was earlier slated for a theatrical release on June 19, however, pushed back the dates owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pixar's new teaser video of 'Soul' introduces character Joe Gardner

<p>Pixar’s animated feature film ‘Soul’ has now been delayed from June 19 to November 20 for its theatrical release amid COVID-19 lockdown all over the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney made the announcement recently.</p>

<p>The animation feature has Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in leading roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Soul’ is about a middle school teacher played by Jamie Foxx who dreams of being a professional jazz musician. After Joe gets the opportunity to be the opening act at the Half Note Club, he is in a life-threatening accident and his soul is separated from his body. His soul is then transported to the You Seminar, a center where souls develop and gain passions before being transported into a newborn child.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Joe learns that he is still alive, he asks fellow soul 22 (Fey) to help him get his soul back into his body. She refuses to help, though Joe accidentally involves her when the two fall down a tunnel that connects them to Earth.</p>

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<p>Phylicia Rashad and Daveed Diggs also voice characters in the film, which Pete Docter directed and co-wrote with Mike Jones and Kemp Powers.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Walt Disney Animation’s Thanksgiving offering ‘Raya and the last Dragon’ has also been shifted from November 25 to March 12, 2021.</p>

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Pixar’s animated feature film ‘Soul’ has now been delayed from June 19 to November 20 for its theatrical release amid COVID-19 lockdown all over the world. Disney made the announcement recently.

Pixar’s animated feature film ‘Soul’ has now been delayed from June 19 to November 20 for its theatrical release amid COVID-19 lockdown all over the world. Disney made the announcement recently. The animation feature has Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in leading roles. ‘Soul’ is about a middle school teacher played by Jamie Foxx who dreams of being a professional jazz musician. After Joe gets the opportunity to be the opening act at the Half Note Club, he is in a life-threatening accident and his soul is separated from his body. His soul is then transported to the You Seminar, a center where souls develop and gain passions before being transported into a newborn child. When Joe learns that he is still alive, he asks fellow soul 22 (Fey) to help him get his soul back into his body. She refuses to help, though Joe accidentally involves her when the two fall down a tunnel that connects them to Earth. Here is your go-to guide of everything new you can watch this April Phylicia Rashad and Daveed Diggs also voice characters in the film, which Pete Docter directed and co-wrote with Mike Jones and Kemp Powers. Meanwhile, Walt Disney Animation’s Thanksgiving offering ‘Raya and the last Dragon’ has also been shifted from November 25 to March 12, 2021. In pics: Cooking, washing, doing dishes: How celebrities have become more relatable in times of self-isolation

Pixar's 'Soul' delayed from June to November amid COVID-19 pandemic

<p>Disney and Pixar have an early Christmas present for us as they unveiled new character posters for their upcoming film ‘Onward’. The film is a fantasy adventure.</p>

<p>Disney will release the new trailer of the film tomorrow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Onward’s cast includes Marvel stars Chris Pratt, Tom Holland -- who will portray the role of elf brothers Barley Lightfoot and Ian Lightfoot. They will give their voice to the animated characters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film also stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot, and Octavia Spencer as the Manticore. Ali Wong, Lena Waithe and Mel Rodriguez are also part of the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Onward’ is directed by Dan Scanlon of the fame ‘Monsters University’ and is produced by Kori Rae. Scanlon earlier revealed that he was inspired by his relationship with his real-life brother for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Onward’ will release in the theatres on March 6, 2020.&nbsp;</p>


Disney and Pixar have an early Christmas present for us as they unveiled new character posters for their upcoming film ‘Onward’. The film is a fantasy adventure.

Disney and Pixar have an early Christmas present for us as they unveiled new character posters for their upcoming film ‘Onward’. The film is a fantasy adventure. Disney will release the new trailer of the film tomorrow. Onward’s cast includes Marvel stars Chris Pratt, Tom Holland -- who will portray the role of elf brothers Barley Lightfoot and Ian Lightfoot. They will give their voice to the animated characters. Character posters for Disney & @Pixar’s Onward, including newly-announced cast Ali Wong, Lena Waithe, and Mel Rodriguez. ✨ Check back tomorrow to see the brand-new trailer for the film. pic.twitter.com/RCXFDNpiN3 — Disney (@Disney) December 16, 2019 × The film also stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot, and Octavia Spencer as the Manticore. Ali Wong, Lena Waithe and Mel Rodriguez are also part of the project. ‘Onward’ is directed by Dan Scanlon of the fame ‘Monsters University’ and is produced by Kori Rae. Scanlon earlier revealed that he was inspired by his relationship with his real-life brother for the film. ‘Onward’ will release in the theatres on March 6, 2020.

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'Soul' review: Pixar’s latest is all about appreciating little things in life in a hopeless year

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