The Pixar Story

By reading this koob, you will learn about the creation of computer graphic animation and discover how the hugely successful international animation studio, Pixar, was born.

You will also learn:

• About Pixar’s often turbulent relationship with Disney

• How Toy Story originated and how it was almost a very different movie

• What Pixar considers its “secret of success”

• About the involvement of George Lucas and Steve Jobs in the business

Pixar is famous for producing Oscar-winning, high-quality and revolutionary computer animated films. Its movies have been a succession of hits, and the company is showing no signs of slowing down. But its early years weren’t as smooth sailing. The company heralded as being an overnight success actually worked on its first products for years—and Toy Story, its famous first feature-length hit, looked incredibly different in the initial test stages. However, Pixar’s stormy beginnings were decisive in building the values of authenticity and passion the company is known for today. Are you ready to break the fourth wall and discover what and who created the movie magic that continues to charm audiences throughout the world?