The previously rumored layoffs have begun at Pixar Animation Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pixar Layoffs Amid Company Restructuring Leadership at Pixar will notify employees today of the reduction in staffing, with this marking he largest restructuring in the company’s history. However, top leadership will not be impacted. According to the report, approximately 14% … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 11, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A new report from Reuters claims that Pixar Animation Studios is set to cut jobs this year, as the studio has more staffing than needed after production has been completed on some shows. Pixar Reportedly Poised to Cut Staffing This Year While a report from TechCrunch claims that Pixar was set to lay off as … Read more
D23 has announced the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios “Looking Ahead” panel for D23 Expo 2022. The studios will offer sneak peeks at the upcoming films “Strange World” and “Elemental,” and more. Looking Ahead With the Walt Disney StudiosFriday, September 9, 3:30 PM, Hall D23 On Friday, September 9, thousands of Disney fans will … Read more
A new Pixar Animation Studios ball cap is now available at Disneyland Resort. We first found the hat in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Pixar Ball Cap – $29.99 The hat is heather grey with a black brim. A yellow patch on the front features the classic Pixar ball and Luxo Jr. lamp. “Pixar … Read more
While the decision to move the upcoming Pixar film “Turning Red” to an exclusive release on Disney+ may be good for subscribers, it’s impacted morale at the beloved animation studio, according to Insider’s Jason Guerrasio. A staff member at Pixar told Guerrasio, “It’s safe to say that we’re all feeling extremely disappointed. Until today, we … Read more
When Toy Story 4 made its debut in theaters on June 21, 2019, viewers fell in love with the daring and humorous Canadian stuntman, Duke Caboom, played by Keanu Reeves. Now, The Walt Disney Company is facing a lawsuit over this character due to its Evel Knievel likeness. According to TMZ, K&K Promotions (the company … Read more
If you’re a fan of Disney’s collectible keys, you’re in luck! shopDisney is getting ready to release some new collectibles in October. While October may be reserved for ghosts and goblins, it’ll begin to look a lot like the holiday season with this Holiday Ornament Collectible Key coming Sunday, October 4th. Keeping with the store’s … Read more
Pixar’s “Soul”, a film centered around music teacher Joe Gardner’s search to find his soul, may be coming to your living room this November. Initially set to release Summer 2020, the film’s premiere was pushed back due to the closing of theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, the film is slated to premiere in … Read more
Marvel fans have had a rougher year than Thor after “the Snap.” Black Widow was pushed back from its planned May release to November and Eternals will now hit theaters next year, so there hasn’t been much from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2020. But the future is looking bright. According to @BrandonDavisBD on Twitter, … Read more
For over three decades, Pixar has entertained us, captivated our imaginations, and been a leading force in computer animation. And now, two of the studio’s employees from the studios’ history are being recognized for its pioneering work in the field with what’s considered to be the “Nobel Prize of Computing.” One of the studio’s founders, … Read more
While he may not be chew-chewing his way through A Bug’s Land at Disney California Adventure anymore, Heimlich has found his forever home at the Pixar studios in Emeryville, California. According to Pixar director Lee Unkrich, the front vehicle from a train will be on display on the studio’s campus. The attraction, starring the character … Read more
Ed Catmull, acting president of both Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, announced that he will step down from his position at the end of 2018. He will stay on as an adviser through July 2019. Catmull was recruited by George Lucas to head Lucasfilm’s fledgling Computer Graphics Division in 1979, where he … Read more
We’ve been waiting almost six months for confirmation of whether John Lasseter will be let go or make an official return to The Walt Disney Co., and according to a source, Disney is considering bringing him back in a lessened role than he had previously. He’d have less responsibilities, as far as managing goes, but … Read more
