The Pixar Story

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., Winning examination of the history of Pixar Animation Studios, the Oscar-winning company that specializes in CGI features such as the “Toy Story” films. Written, produced, directed and edited by Leslie Iwerks, whose grandfather, Ub Iwerks, was an innovative animator and special-effects wizard for Disney Studios. Included: comments by directors John Lasseter, Glen Keane and Brad Bird. Narrated by Stacy Keach., An examination of the history of Pixar Animation Studios, the Oscar-winning company that specialises in CGI features such as the “Toy Story” films. Included: comments by directors John Lasseter, Glen Keane and Brad Bird., Documentary about the pioneering computer animation studio Pixar, which revolutionised the way animation features are made. Includes clips from the first two Toy Story movies, as well as A Bug’s Life, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. With contributions from George Lucas, Tom Hanks, Leonard Maltin and Billy Crystal., Famed cartoonist Ub Iwerks’s granddaughter Leslie turns the camera lens on the artists and storytellers behind some of the most widely hailed animated films of the modern era in the in-depth documentary The Pixar Story. Featuring such key members as John Lasseter, Steve Jobs, and George Lucas, the doc tells the story of the company’s humble roots all the way to being one of the biggest power players in Hollywood. Featuring unseen footage of early output from the studio, as well as a full overview of its many box-office successes and technological breakthroughs, Iwerks’s film celebrates the artistic spirit that has pushed the boundaries of what animation can deliver, while staying true to the ideals that its parent company Disney once held so dear.