Facnyface
02-03-2006, 11:04 PM
Buzz Lightyear. Woody. Nemo. The Incredibles clan. They're characters that children dream about and adults remember with a smile. And now, the creative minds behind them are about to become part of the Disney family.
On January 24, 2006, Robert Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, announced that Disney has agreed to acquire computer animation leader Pixar in a transaction expected to be completed by this summer.
Next summer's "Cars" will be the first Pixar release as a part of the Disney family, and more films are in the works. Pixar will retain its unique identity - and its adorable desklamp logo - while Pixar President Ed Catmull will serve as president of the new Pixar and Disney animation studios.
The partnership between Pixar and Disney has deep roots, going all the way back to 1991. The first result was 1995's "Toy Story," which revolutionized the world of computer animation. And ever since, Pixar films have been distributed by The Walt Disney Company, proudly displaying both the Pixar logo "Luxo Jr." and the Disney castle.
What makes this such a natural match? Any parent whose child has declared "To infinity and beyond!" or been hero-struck to shake hands with Mickey Mouse at a Disney theme park knows...
On January 24, 2006, Robert Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, announced that Disney has agreed to acquire computer animation leader Pixar in a transaction expected to be completed by this summer.
Next summer's "Cars" will be the first Pixar release as a part of the Disney family, and more films are in the works. Pixar will retain its unique identity - and its adorable desklamp logo - while Pixar President Ed Catmull will serve as president of the new Pixar and Disney animation studios.
The partnership between Pixar and Disney has deep roots, going all the way back to 1991. The first result was 1995's "Toy Story," which revolutionized the world of computer animation. And ever since, Pixar films have been distributed by The Walt Disney Company, proudly displaying both the Pixar logo "Luxo Jr." and the Disney castle.
What makes this such a natural match? Any parent whose child has declared "To infinity and beyond!" or been hero-struck to shake hands with Mickey Mouse at a Disney theme park knows...