By Dawn Chmielewski and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES March 5 (Reuters) - Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios is hoping a viral meme featuring a googly-eyed lizard character from its new film, "Hoppers," translates into box office success when the movie opens this weekend in theaters.

Daniel Chong's nimble comedy about an environmental activist infiltrating the animal kingdom feels like the first Pixar movie since "Turning Red" that's offering something new from the studio.

Audacious, heartfelt, and uproariously funny, Hoppers has all the makings of an instant classic for Pixar. Here's our review.

“Hoppers” has a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed Pixar movie this decade.

Pixar released the two-minute official trailer for its upcoming animated movie "Turning Red." The movie is Pixar's first Asian-led film. It stars Rosalie Chiang as the voice of Mei Lee, a 13-year-old girl who turns into a red panda when her mood changes.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- It's a sunny but chilly morning as Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins walk through the Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. This is a moment of calm for both women, who have spent the last month on the awards circuit for ...