The Pixar Story
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The Pixar Story

Documentary about the history of Pixar animation

7.6 / 10 2007 1h 27mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator (voice)

Lead
Edwin Catmull

Edwin Catmull

Self

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Self

John Lasseter

John Lasseter

Self

WR

William Reeves

Self

Joe Ranft

Joe Ranft

Self - Heimlich/ Lenny

George Lucas

George Lucas

Self

Pete Docter

Pete Docter

Self

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leslie Iwerks's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Pixar Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker