Disney/Pixar's "Monsters University" Opens June 21, 2013

This post will have the official information from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures regarding Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” coming to theaters June 21, 2013. Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman) are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Continue reading for more images, trailers, and details for “Monsters University.” For more family movie news, be sure to follow Adventures by Daddy on twitter and “like” our facebook page too.

Update May 15, 2013

Mike and Sulley “Got Milk” – how ’bout you?

At Monsters University, it takes a lot to fuel a day of scaring and nothing scares up successful days more than a breakfast with milk. A glass of milk – with 8 grams of high-quality protein in each 8 oz serving – can help power your monster days!

Update May 12, 2013

Click here for printable family fun activity sheets for Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University as well as a cool line of super cute toys from Funko.

Update April 25, 2013

“Let’s get a party going” with the new trailer for “Monsters University.”

Update April 14, 2013

An additional set of images released for “Monsters University.”

Update April 13, 2013

Concept artwork released for “Monsters University.”

Monsters University Athletic Track, Shelly Wan, digital, 2010. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios

Monsters University football stadium concept sketch, Robert Kondo, digital 2012. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios

Monsters University Scare School color exploration, Dice Tsutsumi, digital 2010. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios

Monsters University gate concept sketch, John Nevarez, pencil, 2011. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios

Monsters University ROR House concept sketch, Nelson Bohol, pencil, 2011

Frat Row Lineup Robert Kondo (painting), Nelson Bohol (design), Matt Aspbury (pre-visualization), digital, 2011. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios (click image for larger version)

Oozma Kappa, Chris Sasaki, pencil, 2010. Courtesy of Pixar Animation Studios

Monsters University college age Mike concept sketch, Ricky Nierva, marker, 2010

Monsters University college age Sully concept sketch, Ricky Nierva, marker, 2009

Update March 12, 2013

Second trailer released for “Monsters University” – note, this is the same trailer released last month in the UK.

Update March 11, 2013

Two additional student recruitment videos released for “Monsters University.”

Update February 26, 2013

Everyone crowd in, scrunch together, there we go… it’s time for the class portrait of Monsters University. Walt Disney Studios shared the latest poster for “Monsters University,” and the bleachers are packed to the brim with monsters.

Based on how the monsters are cut off at the left and right edges, I’m wondering if this is the center panel of a triptych? Time will tell… The voice cast features a who’s who of stars including John Goodman (Sulley), Steve Buscemi (Randall Boggs), and Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski) all reprising their rolls. In addition, actors lending their voice talents include Sir Ben Kingsley, Dame Helen Mirren, Ricky Gervais, Frank Oz, Dave Foley, Michael McKean, David Spade, and Julia Sweeney to name a few.

Update February 21, 2013

First thing you get at college is your student ID, and we get a glimpse of the college IDs for a number of students enrolling at Monsters University. Plus a series of character posters (including one Randy Boggs) were released too.

Update February 15, 2013

A recruiting video from the Dean of Monsters University to introduce prospective students to their School of Scaring.

Update February 11, 2013

Brand new full UK trailer for “Monsters University” released.

Update February 9, 2013

Extended preview of “Monsters University” hosted by director Dan Scanlon with lots of story details, concept art, and glimpse of a young Mike and Sully.

Update January 8, 2013

The animated short to debut with “Monsters University” will be “The Blue Umbrella.”

Update January 2, 2013

During the Rose Bowl football game on January 1, a college spot ran for Monsters University. It was a spoof ad composed in the same vein as the university promotional ads. Check it out below, and then check out the college website for MU at MonstersUniversity.com/edu

Update December 15, 2012

New images were released for “Monsters University.” In the first picture we see Mike Wazowski’s initial arrival on campus.

The second and third pictures show Sulley playing a practical joke on Mike that results in him riding a “monster farm animal” similar to a college mascot.

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? - When it comes to college life, Mike and Sulley have VERY different ideas of what it means to have a good time; it's a wonder these two mismatched monsters ever settled their differences. © 2012 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Update November 30, 2012

Poster released for “Monsters University”

Update July 25, 2012:

Concept art released for “Monsters University”

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Update June 22, 2012:

First trailer released for “Monsters University” – well, actually, first FOUR trailers released. Director Dan Scanlon explained,

Billy Crystal’s an amazing comedic actor. He gave us so much fun material, we decided to cut four slightly different versions of the trailer. We are so happy to have him back as Mike!

Walt Disney Studios also released publicity stills from the trailer:

You can vote for your favorite Mike sleep talking line on the official Monsters University Facebook Page. The winning line will be drawn up by a Pixar artist and shared exclusively with the Facebook fans of Monsters University.

Update June 28, 2011:

In a special surprise appearance on Aug 20 at the D23 Expo, Billy Crystal, flanked by Mike Wazowski and Sulley, joined director Dan Scanlon to discuss the film and show some behind-the-scenes making of the film.

Update May 13, 2011:

From Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures press release:

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (In Disney Digital 3D™)

DISNEY•PIXAR

Genre: Comedy/Animation

Rating: TBD

U.S. Release Date: June 21, 2013

Voice Talent: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn

Director: Dan Scanlon

Producer: Kori Rae

Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Notes:

“Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was nominated for four Oscars^®: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing and Best Original Song—“If I Didn’t Have You,” for which it won.

“Monsters University” will hit U.S. theaters nearly 12 years after the “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut.

Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprise their roles in the prequel as the wise-cracking Mike Wazowski and lovable Sulley.

“Monsters University” features a host of new faces and a few returning favorites from “Monsters, Inc.”