Coco

‘Coco’ Short ‘A Day in the Life of the Dead’ Premieres on Disney+

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 202109808

A brand-new Pixar animated short collection called Pixar Popcorn is available to stream on Disney+ today, and it includes a hilarious short featuring characters from the 2017 beloved hit movie, Coco. The two-minute-long mini-film entitled A Day in the Life...

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There Could Possibly Be a Coco Part 2 in the Works

Araceli CruzMay 1, 2019August 6, 2020

by Araceli CruzMay 1, 2019August 6, 202004626

Years before Pixar released Coco, we anticipated this animated film about Day of the Dead. The movie was in its primary stages, but Latinos had lots to say about the concept and how it should be executed. Thankfully, Disney executives...

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The Central American Refugee Caravan Watched An Outdoor Screening of ‘Coco’

Araceli CruzOctober 31, 2018August 31, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 31, 2018August 31, 202001035

While most of us are dressed up today, eager to celebrate Halloween, there’s a whole world out there experiencing unimaginable trauma. For at least one evening the Central American refugee caravan that is on their way to seek in asylum...

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26 Women Behind The Making of Coco

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 29, 2018October 9, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 29, 2018October 9, 202009632

Oscar-winning cultural phenomenon Coco is heading to Netflix today, May 29 (get the box of tissues ready!). In celebration of this, and of the film’s massive success ($805,839,032 gross worldwide), we wanted to highlight some of the amazing women who...

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‘Coco’ Director Reveals Original Story Had Miguel As American Boy

Araceli CruzFebruary 16, 2018October 28, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 16, 2018October 28, 202002074

Miguel is one of the biggest reasons Coco warmed hearts across the world. Seeing this little Mexican boy be so passionate about music and his family was a complete joy, especially because Latinos could relate to his struggles and beliefs....

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People’s Reaction Over ‘Coco’ Academy Award Nominations Is Amazing

Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2018November 11, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 24, 2018November 11, 202002584

The Academy Award nomination were announced yesterday and our favorite film of the year — Coco — was nominated! The animated feature by Pixar received two nominations, Best Animated Feature and Best Original song for “Remember Me.” Of course we...

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Make No Mistake – ‘Coco’ Is Definitely a Feminist Film

Marcela Davison AvilésJanuary 9, 2018November 4, 2020

by Marcela Davison AvilésJanuary 9, 2018November 4, 202006328

The great Mexican actress, Maria Felix, once said that beauty is found in the soles of the feet. This declaration said as much about her idea of independence as it did about physical attributes – that beauty comes from personal...

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Houston Boy Sings “Remember Me” to His Baby Sister That Died

Araceli CruzJanuary 3, 2018November 3, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 3, 2018November 3, 202001702

One of those most touching parts of Pixar’s Coco, is hearing little Miguel sings “Remember Me.” Well now a little fan of the film is also singing “Remember Me” but this version will melt your heart even more. In a...

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Child Gets In Trouble For Watching ‘Coco’ Without Her Friend

Araceli CruzDecember 27, 2017November 18, 2020

by Araceli CruzDecember 27, 2017November 18, 202002429

It’s pretty safe to say that almost every child has seen Coco at this point. The Pixar movie about Day of the Dead was released in Mexico weeks before U.S. audiences got to see it during the Thanksgiving holiday. Box...

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Coco ¿qué pueden aprender los niños con esta nueva película de Pixar?

Common Sense MediaDecember 15, 2017November 23, 2020

by Common Sense MediaDecember 15, 2017November 23, 202001498

Coco, la nueva película de Pixar, ya se convirtió en la película más taquillera de la historia de México, y la verdad no es una sorpresa. Sus creadores hicieron un excelente trabajo al representar la cultura méxicana y en particular...

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Meet Marcela Davison Aviles: The Latina Behind Pixar’s Smash Hit ‘Coco’

Mariela RosarioDecember 11, 2017November 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioDecember 11, 2017November 24, 20202 4082

You may have never heard of her before, but Marcela Davison Aviles is behind some of your favorite Latino content on Disney. As Disney/Pixar’s lead cultural consultant, she’s helped guide the company in the creation of Handy Manny, Elena of...

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You Can Bring the Magic of ‘Coco’ Home ASAP With This Book

Yvette MontoyaNovember 30, 2017November 30, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 30, 2017November 30, 202004487

“And suddenly I am. Where there is music, there is color. And where there is color, there is life.” It’s official, Coco is a super cute and important step in the direction of positive representation for Latinos on the big...

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