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The Pixar Story

"Documentary about the history of Pixar animation"

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

Top Cast

  • Stacy Keach

    Stacy Keach

    Narrator (voice)

  • Edwin Catmull

    Edwin Catmull

    Self

  • Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs

    Self

  • John Lasseter

    John Lasseter

    Self

  • William Reeves

    William Reeves

    Self

  • Joe Ranft

    Joe Ranft

    Self - Heimlich/ Lenny

  • George Lucas

    George Lucas

    Self

  • Pete Docter

    Pete Docter

    Self

  • Andrew Stanton

    Andrew Stanton

    Self - Seagulls

Overview

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

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