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The Pixar Story

Documentary about the history of Pixar animation

7.6

2007•1h 27m

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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Photo of Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator (voice)

Photo of Edwin Catmull

Edwin Catmull

Self

Photo of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Self

Photo of John Lasseter

John Lasseter

Self

Photo of Joe Ranft

Joe Ranft

Self - Heimlich/ Lenny

Photo of George Lucas

George Lucas

Self

Photo of Pete Docter

Pete Docter

Self

Photo of Andrew Stanton

Andrew Stanton

Self - Seagulls

Photo of Lee Unkrich

Lee Unkrich

Self

Photo of Darla K. Anderson

Darla K. Anderson

Self

Photo of Thomas Schumacher

Thomas Schumacher

Self

Photo of Brad Bird

Brad Bird

Self

Photo of Roy Edward Disney

Roy Edward Disney

Self

Photo of Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Self - Woody / Scott Turner

Photo of Tim Allen

Tim Allen

Self - Buzz Lightyear

Photo of Ron Clements

Ron Clements

Self

Photo of John Musker

John Musker

Self

Photo of Ollie Johnston

Ollie Johnston

Self

Photo of Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas

Self

Photo of Glen Keane

Glen Keane

Self

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