By Alyssa Pereira, SFGATE Updated 5:18 pm PST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The Bay Area is no stranger to being showcased in Disney Pixar projects. The production company is, of course, based in Emeryville, so local landmarks, points of interest, and certain pizzerias have all made appearances in the setting of the animation powerhouse's stories. But a new short, posted by Disney Pixar's YouTube channel as part of its "SparkShort" short-film series, showcases San Francisco's Mission District through the lens of two of its furriest residents, a kitten and a pit bull. RELATED: Pixar movie scenes that you can visit in real life in the Bay Area The film, aptly called "Kitbull," is a story of an unlikely friendship between a stray cat and a chained-up dog. It's the third in a series of six films being developed by Pixar's workers. For each project, a director is given "a little bit of money" and six months to create a short story. The goal, as Pixar President Jim … [Read more...] about ‘Kitbull’: Tear up at this SF-set Pixar ‘SparkShort’ film about an unlikely friendship
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A look at rival Branson vs Maduro concerts for Venezuela
Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Updated 6:28 pm CST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Workers build the stage for the upcoming “Venezuela Aid Live” concert at the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Billionaire Richard Branson is organizing the concert on Feb. 22 featuring Spanish-French singer Manu Chao, Mexican band Mana, Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz and Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra. less Workers build the stage for the upcoming “Venezuela Aid Live” concert at the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. ... more Photo: Fernando Vergara, AP Photo: Fernando Vergara, AP Image 1 of / 7 … [Read more...] about A look at rival Branson vs Maduro concerts for Venezuela
What Texas Monthly missed in Houston’s restaurant scene
Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle Published 10:20 am CST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The burger at Nancy's Hustle, which made Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants list. The burger at Nancy's Hustle, which made Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants list. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Chronicle / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 34 Caption Close Image 1 of 34 The burger at Nancy's Hustle, which made Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants list. The burger at Nancy's Hustle, which made Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants list. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Chronicle / Houston Chronicle What Texas Monthly missed in Houston's restaurant scene … [Read more...] about What Texas Monthly missed in Houston’s restaurant scene
The Latest: 2 brothers meet with police in Smollett case
Updated 2:55 pm PST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 FILE - In this May 20, 2016 file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the "Empire" FYC Event in Los Angeles. Chicago police said Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this May 20, 2016 file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the "Empire" FYC Event in Los Angeles. Chicago police said Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, they're still seeking a follow-up interview ... more Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 … [Read more...] about The Latest: 2 brothers meet with police in Smollett case
Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s global icon, dies in Paris
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Updated 2:02 pm CST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 FILE - In this Saturday, March 28, 2015 file photo, Karl Lagerfeld poses for photographers as he arrives at the Rose Ball in Monaco. The Rose Ball is the traditional annual charity event in the Principality of Monaco. Chanel’s iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the last 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old. less FILE - In this Saturday, March 28, 2015 file photo, Karl Lagerfeld poses for photographers as he arrives at the Rose Ball in Monaco. The Rose Ball is the traditional annual charity event in the Principality of ... more Photo: Lionel Cironneau, AP Photo: … [Read more...] about Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s global icon, dies in Paris