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The Pixar Story

Film · 2007

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Leslie Iwerksdirector · writer · editor · producer
  2. Jeff Vincentwriter
  3. Stephen R. Myerseditor
  4. Suki Medenceviccinematographer
  5. Jeff Bealcomposer
  6. Michael Feymusic supervisor

On screen

  1. Steve Jobslead actor
  2. Edwin Catmulllead actor
  3. Stacy Keachlead actor
  4. John Lasseterlead actor
  5. William Reevessupporting actor
  6. Darla K. Andersonsupporting actor
  7. Lee Unkrichsupporting actor
  8. Joe Ranftsupporting actor
  9. Andrew Stantonsupporting actor
  10. Pete Doctersupporting actor
  11. George Lucassupporting actor
  12. Adam Lamasguest actor
  13. Alan Kayguest actor
  14. Alexander Schureguest actor
  15. Bennett Lasseterguest actor
  16. Christopher Sawyerguest actor
  17. Diane Disneyguest actor
  18. Don Honickyguest actor
  19. Glenn McQueenguest actor
  20. Jewell Mae Risleyguest actor
  21. Joey Lasseterguest actor
  22. Kate Croninguest actor
  23. Loren Carpenterguest actor
  24. Nancy Lasseterguest actor
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From the people who made The Pixar Story

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  1. Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible2010 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Elvira's Haunted Hills2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Fatal Instinct1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. 976-EVIL1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Sometimes They Come Back... Again1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Stuck in the Suburbs2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Santa with Muscles1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Sixth Sense1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Cloud 92014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Poison Ivy 2: Lily1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Invisible Sister2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Embrace of the Vampire1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. Raymond & Ray2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Jesse Stone: No Remorse2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. He Was a Quiet Man2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Big Driver2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Jesse Stone: Sea Change2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Jesse Stone: Thin Ice2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Stone Cold2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Jesse Stone: Night Passage2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Shock and Awe2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Gypsy2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  25. Appaloosa2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. The Biggest Little Farm2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Pollock2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Weiner2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Monk2002 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Toy Story1995 · FilmExceptional· 27 shared
  2. A Bug's Life1998 · FilmStrong· 18 shared
  3. The Making of Toy Story1995 · FilmStrong· 14 shared
  4. Waking Sleeping Beauty2009 · FilmStrong· 41 shared
  5. Toy Story 21999 · FilmStrong· 17 shared
  6. Monsters, Inc.2001 · FilmStrong· 15 shared
  7. Finding Nemo2003 · FilmStrong· 15 shared
  8. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond2015 · FilmStrong· 16 shared
  9. Toy Story 42019 · FilmStrong· 11 shared
  10. Monsters University2013 · FilmStrong· 13 shared
  11. The Incredibles2004 · FilmStrong· 16 shared
  12. The Story Behind 'Toy Story'1996 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  13. Tron1982 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Toy Story 3John LasseterLee Unkrich2010 · FilmStrong· 17 shared
  2. Mater and the GhostlightJohn LasseterDarla K. Anderson2006 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  3. Geri's GameEdwin CatmullJohn Lasseter1997 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Toy Story of Terror!John LasseterAndrew Stanton2013 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  5. Luxo Jr.John LasseterWilliam Reeves1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. CarsJohn LasseterJoe Ranft2006 · FilmStrong· 19 shared
  7. WALL·EAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 9 shared
  8. Small FryJohn LasseterAngus MacLane2011 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  9. UpPete DocterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  10. BURN·EJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  11. Finding DoryAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmStrong· 9 shared
  12. Mike's New CarPete DocterJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  13. Exploring the ReefJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2003 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  14. Party CentralJohn LasseterPete Docter2014 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  15. Time Travel MaterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  16. Making 'Nemo'John LasseterLee Unkrich2003 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  17. Dug's Special MissionJohn LasseterPete Docter2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. PrestoJohn LasseterDoug Sweetland2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  19. Partysaurus RexJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  20. The Good DinosaurJohn LasseterLee Unkrich2015 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  21. Partly CloudyJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Air MaterJohn LasseterStacy Keach2011 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  23. Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a PrincessJohn LasseterJohn Musker2010 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  24. CocoLee UnkrichJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  25. Inside OutPete DocterJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  26. PlanesJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  27. LouJohn LasseterPete Docter2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Jack-Jack AttackJohn LasseterBrad Bird2005 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  29. Fog City MavericksJohn LasseterGeorge Lucas2007 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  30. Gone FishingJohn LasseterRon Clements2017 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  31. Riley's First Date?John LasseterPete Docter2015 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  32. Dug DaysPete DocterBob Peterson2021 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  33. PiperJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Day & NightJohn LasseterTeddy Newton2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. The Inspiration for 'Cars'John LasseterJoe Ranft2006 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  36. LavaJohn LasseterJames Ford Murphy2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  37. Monster Truck MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  38. Moon MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  39. Mater Private EyeJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  40. Tokyo MaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  41. The Princess and the FrogJohn LasseterRon Clements2009 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  42. BraveJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2012 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  43. Incredibles 3Pete DocterBrad Bird2028 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  44. The Radiator Springs 500½John Lasseter2014 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  45. The Making of TRONJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  46. Toy Story 5Andrew StantonPete Docter2026 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  47. BaoJohn LasseterPete Docter2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. The Long RidersStacy Keach1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Planes: Fire & RescueJohn LasseterStacy Keach2014 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  50. Unidentified Flying MaterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  51. One Man BandJohn LasseterBrad Bird2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  52. Cars 2John Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  53. The Making of 'The Incredibles'John LasseterBrad Bird2005 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  54. Hawaiian VacationJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 7 shared
  55. The Brave Little ToasterJoe RanftJerry Rees1987 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  56. Heavy Metal MaterJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  57. Mater the GreaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  58. Cars Toon Mater's Tall TalesJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  59. Marine Life InterviewsAndrew StantonAngus MacLane2016 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  60. LightyearAndrew StantonPete Docter2022 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  61. El MaterdorJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  62. Rescue Squad MaterJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  63. MoanaJohn LasseterRon Clements2016 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  64. Tick Tock TaleJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. Toy Story That Time ForgotJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  66. FilmmakerGeorge Lucas1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. Your Friend the RatJohn LasseterBrad Bird2007 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  68. Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel CollectionJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  69. LorenzoJoe GrantRoy Edward Disney2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  70. La lunaJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'George Lucas1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. Carl's DatePete DocterBob Peterson2023 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  73. Inner WorkingsJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. RatatouilleJohn LasseterAndrew Stanton2007 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  75. Cars on the RoadPete Docter2022 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  76. The RescuersJohn LounsberyFrank Thomas1977 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  77. For the BirdsJohn Lasseter2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. BlushJohn Lasseter2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?Bob PetersonJohn Ratzenberger2019 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  80. LIGHT & MAGICEdwin CatmullGeorge Lucas2022 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  81. Get a Horse!John Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  82. The Legend of Mor'duJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. HoppersLee UnkrichPete Docter2026 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  84. Tinker Bell and the Pirate FairyJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. Sanjay's Super TeamJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. LiftedJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Super RhinoJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Boundin'John Lasseter2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Cars 3John LasseterBob Peterson2017 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  90. The Blue UmbrellaJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesGeorge Lucas1992 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  92. TangledJohn LasseterGlen Keane2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  93. Mr. Incredible and PalsPete DocterBrad Bird2005 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  94. Treasure PlanetRon ClementsJohn Musker2002 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  95. Star WarsGeorge Lucas1977 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  96. Tinker Bell and the Lost TreasureJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  98. BuggedJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. The Ballad of NessieJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithGeorge Lucas2005 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  101. The Little MermaidJohn MuskerRon Clements1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  102. PapermanJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Fat CityStacy Keach1972 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  104. Frozen FeverJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Tangled Ever AfterJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicGeorge LucasDennis Muren1999 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  107. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesGeorge Lucas2002 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  108. Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to LightyearPete DocterAngus MacLane2022 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  109. Chip an' DaleJack HannahJames MacDonald1947 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  110. John CarterAndrew Stanton2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. The Rescuers Down UnderJoe Ranft1990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  112. FeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. Pixie Hollow GamesJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret SantaJohn LasseterDave Foley2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  115. Tinker BellJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. Win or LoseAndrew StantonPete Docter2025 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  117. The Great Mouse DetectiveRon ClementsJohn Musker1986 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  118. How to Hook Up Your Home TheaterJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. BoltJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Incredibles 2John LasseterBrad Bird2018 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  121. Star Wars: The Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  122. Pluto's Christmas TreeJack HannahJames MacDonald1952 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  123. Escape from L.A.Stacy Keach1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Lambert the Sheepish LionJack HannahJames MacDonald1952 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  125. Class of 1999Stacy Keach1990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  126. THX 1138George Lucas1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Slave of the Cannibal GodStacy Keach1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan MenaceGeorge LucasAnthony Daniels2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  129. Animation OutlawsAndrew StantonPete Docter2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  130. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeastJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. DTV: Rock, Rhythm & BluesT. HeeWard Kimball1984 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  132. Thru the MirrorJoe GrantJames MacDonald1936 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  133. Olaf's Frozen AdventureJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. WondLaJohn Lasseter2024 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  135. James and the Giant PeachJoe Ranft1996 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  136. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceJohn Lasseter2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  137. Star Wars: Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2003 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  138. Batman: Mask of the PhantasmStacy Keach1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  139. Trick or TreatJack Hannah1952 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  140. Donald in Mathmagic LandLes ClarkWolfgang Reitherman1959 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  141. The Empire Strikes BackGeorge Lucas1980 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  142. Secret of the WingsJohn Lasseter2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. HerculesRon ClementsJohn Musker1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  144. Prep & LandingJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  145. RoadgamesStacy Keach1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Nice DreamsStacy Keach1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films CollectionJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. Gray Lady DownStacy Keach1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. FrozenJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. Ferdinand the BullMilt KahlWalt Disney1938 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  151. Lasseter-san, Thank YouJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireGeorge Lucas2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  153. The Ellen DeGeneres ShowEllen DeGeneres2003 · TV seriesFaint· 11 shared
  154. Captain EOGeorge Lucas1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy RescueJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. Apollo 11Neil ArmstrongWalter Cronkite2019 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  157. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of DoomGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared