Blu-Ray Review: Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 3

I look forward to the latest Pixar short as much as I look forward to the latest Pixar animated film. So, with that being said, here is the latest Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 3 coming to blu-ray on November 13th!

You get the 11 latest shorts with audio commentary and some fun bonus features!

Let's take a look at those 11 short films:

Short Films and Run Times:

• Bao (7:43) – Theatrical release of Incredibles 2 (2018)
• Lou (6:43) – Theatrical release of Cars 3 (2017)
• Piper (6:05) – Theatrical release of Finding Dory (2016)
• Sanjay’s Super Team (7:04) – Theatrical release of The Good Dinosaur (2015)
• Riley’s First Date? (4:37) – In-home release of Inside Out (2015)
• Lava (7:09) – Theatrical release of Inside Out (2015)
• Radiator Springs 500 ½ (6:11) – An episode from Tales from Radiator Springs series (2014)
• The Blue Umbrella (6:44) – Theatrical release of Monsters University (2013)
• Party Central (5:30) – Theatrical release of Muppets Most Wanted (2013)
• Partysaurus Rex (6:32) – Theatrical release of Finding Nemo 3D (2012)
• Legend of Mor’du (6:48) – In-home release of Brave (2012)

Bonus Features:

• Filmmaker Commentary – Each short’s filmmaker(s) will provide commentary on their film.
• Filmmaker Intros – Each short’s filmmaker(s) will provide an into to their film.
• Making Bao – Director Domee Shi shares her secret recipe for making an animated short –  discussing how her rich cultural heritage, unique relationship with her mom and her love of food all informed the making of the food-fantasy Bao.
• Caricature: A Horrible Way of Saying ‘I Love You’ – At Pixar, the utmost sign of respect and admiration from your peers is to become a caricature. Take a look at some hilarious story artists’ representations of their colleagues.
• 2 Mini-Movies – Marine Life Interviews & Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool

Conclusion:

Another outstanding collection of shorts from Pixar with typical stand out video and audio transfers that we have come to expect from a Disney blu-ray release. Throw in insightful commentary and some fun bonus features and this is another must have in your Disney/Pixar library! 

Disney/Pixar¹s FINDING DORY on Digital HD Oct 25 and Blu-ray Nov 15

The summer blockbuster hit, Disney•Pixar's Finding Dory, swims home just in time for the holidays on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) on Oct. 25 and on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on Nov. 15. Viewers can watch Dory’s hilarious and heartwarming quest to find her family and continue the underwater adventure with hours of immersive bonus features. 

 

The film’s playful and plentiful bonus offerings include “Piper,” the theatrical short film starring an irresistible sandpiper hatchling; an all-new mini short featuring interviews with Dory’s pals from the Marine Life Institute; a behind-the-scenes look at the most challenging character Pixar has ever created; never-before-seen deleted scenes, including a digital exclusive featuring the Tank Gang from “Finding Nemo” who make it their mission to get Marlin and Nemo to the Marine Life Institute; and much, much more.