The Pixar Story
“Documentary about the history of Pixar animation”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-13
Top Cast
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Stacy Keach
Narrator (voice)
Edwin Catmull
Self
Steve Jobs
Self
John Lasseter
Self
William Reeves
Self
Joe Ranft
Self - Heimlich/ Lenny
George Lucas
Self
Pete Docter
Self
Andrew Stanton
Self - Seagulls
Lee Unkrich
Self
Darla K. Anderson
Self
Peter Schneider
Self
Alexander Schure
Self
Thomas Schumacher
Self
Brad Bird
Self
Roy Edward Disney
Self
Tom Hanks
Self - Woody / Scott Turner
Tim Allen
Self - Buzz Lightyear
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Iwerks
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Vincent, Leslie Iwerks
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- The Pixar Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Leslie Iwerks Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Iwerks
Jeff Vincent, Leslie Iwerks
Jeff Beal
Suki Medencevic
Leslie Iwerks, Stephen R. Myers
Leslie Iwerks
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Iwerks
Director
Jeff Vincent
Writer
Leslie Iwerks
Writer
Leslie Iwerks
Editor
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Suki Medencevic
Director of Photography
Stephen R. Myers
Editor
Leslie Iwerks
Producer
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What is The Pixar Story about?
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.
Who directed The Pixar Story?
The Pixar Story was directed by Leslie Iwerks.
Who stars in The Pixar Story?
The principal cast of The Pixar Story includes Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, John Lasseter, William Reeves.
When was The Pixar Story released and how long is it?
The Pixar Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pixar Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pixar Story was composed by Jeff Beal.