Hoppers: Pixar's Triumphant Return

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 6th. Pixar Animation Studios just released Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong from We Bear Bears. Piper Kerta voices the lead, Mabel Tanaka, an animal lover who uses new tech to jump her mind into a robotic beaver. She chats with animals and uncovers big secrets in their world. The cast includes Bobby Moynihan as King George, John Hamm as Jerry Generazo, and Meryl Streep as the insect queen. Early buzz has been fantastic, with the movie scoring 96% on run tomatoes. Projections point to Pixar's biggest opening since Coco this weekend. Fans are calling it a fun, creative return to the studio's best days. Pixar has struggled lately with some original films like Lightyear, Onward, and Elio, which fell short of expectations. Others, like Elemental and Soul, got mixed reactions too. This hit feels like a fresh start. Now comes Toy Story 5, the first fifth movie in any Pixar franchise.

1:02Sequals can make money, but they are not always where Pixar shines brightest. Nobody was really clamoring for another Toy Story after the fourth. Meanwhile, another original, called Gato, arrives next March. Hopper's success could build real hype for that one. For now, Hoppers isn't theaters across the United States. This episode is supported by our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed. ISOLEPILO.COM