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  • The Imagineering Story interview

    'The Imagineering Story' Director Leslie Iwerks On The Culture Of Imagineering, The Definitive Disney Attraction, John Lasseter, And More [Interview]

    By Ben Pearson November 12th, 2019

    In our The Imagineering Story interview, we spoke with director Leslie Iwerks about how her six-part documentary series about Disney theme parks was made.

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  • Walt Disney Animation Almost Shut Down

    Steve Jobs Wanted Bob Iger To Shut Down Disney Animation After Pixar Acquisition

    By Ethan Anderton September 27th, 2019

    Walt Disney Animation almost shut down after acquiring Pixar Animation. It was Steve Jobs who floated the idea, but thankfully, it didn't happen.

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    Emma Thompson Pens Letter To Skydance Refusing To Work With John Lasseter – Read It Here

    By Hoai-Tran Bui February 26th, 2019

    Following her pulling out of Skydance's Luck in February, a Emma Thompson John Lasseter letter was penned by the actress to the studio over her concerns.

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  • Emma Thompson Luck

    'Luck' Needs A Lady Tonight: Emma Thompson Bails On Skydance's Animated Movie Because Of John Lasseter

    By Ben Pearson February 19th, 2019

    Oscar winner Emma Thompson has left Skydance's animated project because of John Lasseter. Read about the Emma Thompson Luck role that needs to be filled.

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  • John Lasseter Comeback

    John Lasseter Fields Questions On Sexual Harassment From Concerned Skydance Employees

    By Hoai-Tran Bui January 15th, 2019

    A John Lasseter Skydance town hall was held for the former Pixar chief to field questions from employees concerned about his sexual harassment allegations.

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  • John Lasseter Skydance

    John Lasseter Is Now In Charge Of Skydance Animation, Time's Up Issues Statement Condemning The Hire [Updated]

    By Ben Pearson January 9th, 2019

    The former Pixar pioneer has found a new gig in Hollywood after misconduct allegations. Read more about the new John Lasseter Skydance collaboration.

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  • John Lasseter Comeback

    John Lasseter Looking For A New Hollywood Job, Has Expressed Interest In Podcasting

    By Ethan Anderton November 12th, 2018

    A year after stepping back from Pixar due to complaints of sexual misconduct, a John Lasseter comeback elsewhere in Hollywood appears to be in the cards.

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  • John Lasseter's Replacements

    Jennifer Lee And Pete Docter Will Replace John Lasseter At Disney And Pixar

    By Chris Evangelista June 19th, 2018

    Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter are officially John Lasseter's replacements at Disney and Pixar, with Lee serving as Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios and Docter named Chief Creative Officer, Pixar Animation Studios.

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  • Pixar After John Lasseter

    Pixar Has Never Been Just John Lasseter – Here's How The Studio Can Move Forward

    By Josh Spiegel June 13th, 2018

    What happens to Pixar after John Lasseter? The studio must look to its younger filmmakers to create a fresh future for the animation studio.

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  • John Lasseter leaving Disney

    John Lasseter Is Leaving Disney At The End Of The Year

    By Chris Evangelista June 8th, 2018

    John Lasseter is leaving Disney and Pixar permanently at the end of the year. Lasseter took a leave of absence last year following possible sexual misconduct allegations.

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  • john lasseter return

    Disney Is Considering Bringing John Lasseter Back In A Limited Role

    By Hoai-Tran Bui May 16th, 2018

    Disney is considering letting John Lasseter return to Pixar in a strictly creative capacity after the chief creative officer took a six-month leave in the wake of allegations about workplace misconduct.

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  • Toy Story 4 writer

    'Toy Story 4' Hires New Writer – Could This Movie Still Come Out Next Year?

    By Chris Evangelista January 19th, 2018

    There's a new Toy Story 4 writer in town, which can only lead to one question: is there any way this movie still hits its scheduled 2019 release date?

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    John Lasseter And Beyond: How Does Pixar Get Out Of This Mess?

    By Josh Spiegel December 1st, 2017

    The allegations against John Lasseter are just the tip of the iceberg in the Pixar mess. How does a beloved entertainment company save itself?

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  • Andrew Kreisberg fired

    New Details About John Lasseter Surface; 'Flash' And 'Supergirl' Producer Andrew Kreisberg Fired

    By Ben Pearson November 29th, 2017

    Flash and Supergirl producer Andrew Kreisberg fired from The CW due to sexual harassment, and new details about John Lasseter's behavior have surfaced.

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  • rashida jones toy story 4

    Rashida Jones Clarifies Her 'Toy Story 4' Departure Amid John Lasseter Misconduct Allegations

    By Hoai-Tran Bui November 22nd, 2017

    The initial story reporting on allegations of John Lasseter's sexual misconduct at Pixar claimed that Rashida Jones Toy Story 4 exit was due to Lasseter.

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    John Lasseter Taking Leave Of Absence From Disney/Pixar After Sexual Harassment Allegations

    By Chris Evangelista November 21st, 2017

    John Lasseter sexual harassment allegations have lead to a sudden leave of absence for the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios

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  • Toy Story 3

    John Lasseter No Longer Directing 'Toy Story 4' [D23 Expo 2017]

    By Ben Pearson July 15th, 2017

    A bombshell from the world of Pixar: filmmaker John Lasseter, who's directed all of the Toy Story films thus far, is no longer the Toy Story 4 director.

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  • Force Awakens contributions - star wars: the force awakens bb8 thumbs up

    Learn About Steven Spielberg And John Lasseter Contributions To 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

    By Peter Sciretta November 8th, 2016

    Steven Spielberg, John Lasseter, Jon Kasdan, Ava DuVernay & more contributed ideas to Star Wars Episode 7. Find out about their Force Awakens contributions.

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  • moana interview

    'Moana' Directors Talk 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Influences And Taika Waititi's Screenplay

    By Peter Sciretta November 2nd, 2016

    In my Moana interview, Ron Clements and John Musker talk about how Mad Max: Fury Road influenced the Disney animated film and Taika Waititi's screenplay.

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  • heihei Moana

    How A Character From 'Moana' Was Saved Only Months Before Release

    By Peter Sciretta September 2nd, 2021

    The character of Heihei from Moana almost didn't make the final film. Only a few months ago, the character was going to be removed from the film completely.

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  • Finding Dory

    What A Co-Director Does On A Pixar Movie? 'Finding Dory' Director Andrew Stanton Explains

    By Peter Sciretta June 1st, 2016

    Have you ever wondered what does a co-director do on a Pixar movie? Finding Dory director Andrew stanton explains the role of his co-director Angus MacLane.

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  • pixar new short

    First Look At The Next Pixar Short Film, 'Piper'

    By Jack Giroux April 6th, 2016

    Finding Dory is only months away, meaning we'll soon also see the next Pixar short Piper. Director Alan Barillaro discusses how 'Piper' came about.

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  • Zootopia Documentary

    'Imagining Zootopia': Watch A 45-Minute Documentary Chronicling The Making Of Disney's Animated Hit

    By Ethan Anderton April 5th, 2016

    If you've got 45 minutes to spare, you might want to check out this Zootopia documentary that takes a look at the making of the film over a couple years.

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  • Zootopia - Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps (2)

    'Zootopia' Directors Explain How The Movie Evolved From A 'James Bond' Parody [Exclusive Interview]

    By Peter Sciretta March 4th, 2016

    In my Zootopia directors interview I chat with filmmaker Byron Howard and Rich Moore about how the project evolved from a James Bond parody.

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  • The Good Dinosaur

    Interview: Director Peter Sohn Talks 'The Good Dinosaur'

    By Peter Sciretta November 4th, 2015

    Read our Peter Sohn Good Dinosaur interview to learn about the production of Pixar's latest computer animated feature. We talk about the story's evolution.

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  • Toy Story 4 D23

    'Toy Story 4' Sends Buzz And Woody In Search Of Bo Peep [D23 Expo 2015]

    By Peter Sciretta August 15th, 2015

    There's a love story brewing between Woody and Bo Peep, as revealed in the Toy Story 4 D23 presentation. Trouble is, Bo Peep is missing.

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  • D23 Expo 2015 Schedule

    Disney To Preview "Worlds, Galaxies, And Universes" At D23 Expo 2015

    By Peter Sciretta July 21st, 2015

    Walt Disney Studios has released a list of their presentation and show floor line-up, which will include exclusive looks at its upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm at D23 EXPO 2015, which will take place August 14th-16th 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The highlights include a Friday presentation hosted by John Lasseter on the upcoming films from Pixar…

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