Pixar's Soul is another existential gem from Pixar James City A.M.'s film editor and a regular on both TV and radio discussing the latest movie releases The release of Pixar’s Soul is a bittersweet experience for many movie fans. Anything that comes from the production line of the animation powerhouse feels like an event, and event movies should arrive in a cinema, not just another block of content alongside murder documentaries and Bake Off boxsets. Nonetheless, Pixar’s 23 rd feature arrives on streaming behemoth Disney+ on Christmas Day, and if you’re after something more considered than the Queen’s Speech, this will be the film for you. Jamie Foxx voices Joe, a Manhattan music teacher who gets a chance at his dream when he is offered a spot performing with a legendary musician (Angela Bassett) at the hallowed Blue Note Club.