Interview: ‘M:I Ghost Protocol’ Director Brad Bird on IMAX and More

Arriving in IMAX theaters starting this weekend is Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, the return of the beloved Mission Impossible series. But who would’ve thought that hiring a director from Pixar, making his first live-action feature, would completely pay off? That director is Brad Bird, behind The Incredibles and Ratatouille, making his live-action debut with an action-packed blockbuster that shows even animation directors can deliver kick ass real-life entertainment. I interviewed Bird months ago after seeing footage, but was told to hold onto this until release, so here it is. We chat about IMAX, Pixar comparisons and lots more. Watch the interview with Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol director Brad Bird, shot on my Flip: This was originally recorded a few months ago, but we were told to hold it, so I didn’t have a clear idea of the story in the movie. I had to ask only the questions I could based on …