The Pixar Story
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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.

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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.

Released August 28, 2007

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

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

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