Disney's Pixar moves 'The Good Dinosaur' release date to 2015

Next year Pixar will not release a movie in the theaters for the first time since 2005.

"The Good Dinosaur," which was scheduled for release on May 30, 2014, has been moved to Nov. 25, 2015, the Los Angeles Times reported.

This change creates a domino effect, moving back the "Finding Nemo" sequel "Finding Dory" to the summer of 2016.

This means the next Pixar movie coming out will be "Inside Out" on June 19, 2015, which is a look inside the brain of a young girl.

"Nobody ever remembers the fact that you slipped a film," Pixar's president, Ed Catmull told the newspaper, "but they will remember a bad film."

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Disney-Pixar holds 'Monsters University' fundraiser for JDRF

"Monsters University" is expected to make at least $70 million at the box office in its debut weekend, but we have an even more impressive number to share:

$1.65 million.

That's how much a Pixar preview screening of the movie raised for JDRF, the leading organization dedicated to funding research into treating and ultimately curing Type 1 diabetes.

The gala preview took place last weekend on Pixar's campus in Emeryville, Ca. -- already one of the coolest places on the planet even before it was decked out like Monsters U, complete with marching band, cheerleaders and beer pong tables (minus the beer).

About 400 party-goers, many in black tie, had the rare opportunity to tour the campus. The party started with college-themed food and drinks and a silent auction and continued with a sit-down dinner and live auction. Among the items available at auction: original Pixar artwork, a collection of Pixar Hawaiian shirts and a dinner for eight with John and Nancy Lasseter at their Sonoma winery.

And then there was the preview of the movie in the newly christened Steve Jobs Building. The theater comes with a bit of ambiance: As the lights go down, crickets begin to chirp and the stars come out.

"Monsters University" was the 7th movie Pixar has previewed to benefit JDRF. The cause is near and dear to the hearts of both the Lasseters and John Ratzenberger, the actor who has lent his voice to every Pixar movie. Both have grown children who live with Type 1 diabetes.

JDRF spends 85 percent of the money is raises on research into treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Inspired to help? Make a tax-deductible donate to JDRF anytime.

Photos below courtesy of JDRF Greater Bay Area via Flickr.

The Cal State marching band

John Lasseter, the creative genius behind Pixar, hosted the event with his wife, Nancy

Emcee Brian Boitano touted his experience as an animated character

Food and drinks during cocktail hour were college-themed, but for a more discerning palate

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DIsney-Pixar announces voice cast for 'Monsters University'

When "Monsters University" opens in June, the movie will have a a slew of voice actors including Helen Mirren, Aldred Molina and Sean P. Hayes.

Disney-Pixar publicity photo

Disney announced the full voice cast list for the June 21 release. It includes:

Billy Crystal ("Parental Guidance," "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers") reprises his role as Mike Wazowski, now a college-age monster who follows his dream of becoming a Scarer at Monsters University.

John Goodman ("Argo," "Flight," "Trouble With the Curve") returns as James P. Sullivan (Sulley), an overly confident, young hotshot Scaring student at Monsters University. •Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire") rejoins the monster world as Randy Boggs, a Monsters University freshman who is ready to experience all that college has to offer (if only he can curb his habit of disappearing). 

Helen Mirren ("Hitchcock," "The Queen") gives voice to Dean Hardscrabble, legendary Scarer and hard-to-please head of Monsters University's prestigious School of Scaring.

Alfred Molina (TNT's "Monday Mornings," "The Da Vinci Code," "Frida") is the voice of Professor Knight, an esteemed professor in Monsters University's School of Scaring. 

Dave Foley (TV's "NewsRadio," "A Bug's Life") as Terry Perry, the skeptical half of a bickering two-headed monster and dedicated Oozma Kappa (OK) brother.

Sean P. Hayes ("The Three Stooges," TV's "Up All Night") gives voice to Terri Perry, the more sensitive side of a two-headed Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with Scaring aspirations.

Joel Murray (TV's "Mad Men," "Two and a Half Men") voices Don Carlton, a "mature" student at Monsters University and a founding member of the Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity.

Pixar's Peter Sohn ("Ratatouille," "Small Fry") provides the voice of Scott "Squishy" Squibbles, an undeclared sophomore at Monsters University and Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity member who still lives with his doting mother. 

Charlie Day ("Horrible Bosses," "Pacific Rim," TV's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") provides the voice of the incomparable Art, an Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with a questionable past. 

Nathan Fillion ("Much Ado About Nothing," "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters," TV's "Castle") portrays Johnny Worthington, the confident president of Roar Omega Roar (ROR), a Monsters University fraternity that prides itself on its notable Scarers.

Bobby Moynihan (NBC's "Saturday Night Live," HBO's "Girls," DreamWorks Studios' "Delivery Man") helps bring to life Chet Alexander, a yes-monster member of the Roar Omega Roar (ROR) fraternity. 

Julia Sweeney (TV's "The Goode Family," "Saturday Night Live") lends her voice to Ms. Squibbles, indulgent mother to Monsters University sophomore Scott "Squishy" Squibbles. 

Aubrey Plaza ("To Do List," TV's "Parks and Recreation") gives voice to Claire Wheeler, the somber president of Monsters University's Greek Council and emcee for the annual Scare Games.

Tyler Labine ("Tucker & Dale vs. Evil," "Mad Love") was tapped to voice Brock Pearson, vice president of the Greek Council and enthusiastic emcee of the Scare Games. 

John Krasinski ("Promised Land," TV's "The Office") provides the voice of "Frightening" Frank McCay, a Scaring super star at Monsters, Inc. 

Bonnie Hunt (TV's "The Bonnie Hunt Show," "Cheaper By the Dozen") was called on to provide the voice of young Mike Wazowski's grade school teacher Karen Graves. 

Beth Behrs (TV's "2 Broke Girls") serves as the voice of Carrie Williams, fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa (PNK) sorority.

John Ratzenberger ("Cheers," Disney•Pixar's feature films) returns to the Pixar recording studio as the voice of a Monsters, Inc. employee.

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Disney/Pixar's 'Finding Dory' is sequel to 'Finding Nemo'

Dory, the blue tang fish from "Finding Nemo" will get her own movie, Disney/Pixar has announced.

Ellen DeGeneres will again voice the character for "Finding Dory,"due out in theaters Nov. 25, 2015.

Dory and Marlin

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” DeGeneres announced o her show. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating Toy Story 16. But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”

In "Finding Dory," Dory ill be reunited with her loved ones, learning a few things about the meaning of family along the way, according to Director and Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton.

Finding Dory takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life, according to the release.

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