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Pixar Animation Studios, or simply Pixar is a computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the computer division of Lucasfilm before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986 with funding by Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, who became its majority shareholder. The Walt Disney Company bought Pixar in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion, a transaction which made Jobs Disney's largest shareholder.
The 3D graphic designer credited with significant contributions to the original "Toy Story" is Ed Catmull, who was a co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and played a key role in developing the technology used in the film. Additionally, John Lasseter, the film's director, was instrumental in the overall design and animation process. The collaborative efforts of many talented artists and technicians at Pixar helped bring "Toy Story" to life, making it a landmark in computer-generated animation.
There are two people who could take credit for founding Pixar. Steve Jobs and George Lucas.Pixar originally started out as the Computer Division of Lucasfilm Ltd. (owned by George Lucas). They made one computer animated short film that everyone liked, except George Lucas.Steve Jobs bought the Computer Division of Lucasfilm in the 1980s. He made them an independent company and they started to sell a computer called the Pixar Image Computer.For more about Pixar, I highly recommend The Pixar Touch by David A. Price.
The Walt Disney Company. On January 24, 2006, Pixar entered into an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to merge the two companies. The deal was approved by shareholders of both companies and the merger became effective on May 5, 2006. Pixar is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
WALL-E, the titular character from Pixar's animated film, is named after "Walter Elias Disney," the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company. The name serves as a tribute to Disney's legacy and influence in the animation industry. The character itself embodies themes of love, humanity, and environmentalism, making it a memorable and meaningful creation within the film.
He is the co- finder of the apple company and he is the co-finder of Pixar animation studios
Pixar Animation Studios, or simply Pixar is a computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the computer division of Lucasfilm before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986 with funding by Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, who became its majority shareholder. The Walt Disney Company bought Pixar in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion, a transaction which made Jobs Disney's largest shareholder.
Steve Jobs talents were making phones, he was the co-founder for the phone company Apple, the co-founder for the company Pixar and Disney , and a co-founder for neXT inc. for computers.. Hope that helped :D
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, and Steve Jobs is the co-founder of Pixar, NeXT Computer and Apple Inc.
Steve Jobs is the Co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc. He invented the macintosh, iMac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Steve also purchased an animation company from George Lucas, which later became Pixar Animation Studios. He invested $50 million of his own money into the company. The studio merged with Walt Disney, making Steve Jobs Disney's largest shareholder.
He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple
Chaplin was the co-founder of United Artists Studio.
There are two people who could take credit for founding Pixar. Steve Jobs and George Lucas.Pixar originally started out as the Computer Division of Lucasfilm Ltd. (owned by George Lucas). They made one computer animated short film that everyone liked, except George Lucas.Steve Jobs bought the Computer Division of Lucasfilm in the 1980s. He made them an independent company and they started to sell a computer called the Pixar Image Computer.For more about Pixar, I highly recommend The Pixar Touch by David A. Price.
Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Lucasfilm computer division, before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986, with funding by Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs
The Danish Poet - Torill Kove - National Film Board of Canada co-productionthe other nominees were:Lifted - Pixar Animation Studios - Gary RydstromThe Little Matchgirl - Walt Disney Pictures - Roger Allers and Don HahnMaestro - Géza M. TóthNo Time for Nuts - Blue Sky Studios - Chris Renaud and Michael Thurmeier
The Walt Disney Company. On January 24, 2006, Pixar entered into an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to merge the two companies. The deal was approved by shareholders of both companies and the merger became effective on May 5, 2006. Pixar is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
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