A Brief History of Pixar

Prior to 1995, Pixar was just another R& D company doing customized 3D graphics, well known in the CG community, but not elsewhere. Then Woody, Buzz and a cast of memorable computer-generated characters burst onto our screens, stealing our hearts and making Pixar a household name. Here's a brief history of the company - designed to prove just how unusual and extraordinary Pixar truly are:

Pixar forms in 1984 when John Lasseter fired from his computer animation post with Disney and became a member of George Lucas' special effects computer team, which became Pixar a mere 2 years later. During 1986, Jobs buys the CGI division of Lucasfilm, Ltd. for $10 million, naming the firm "Pixar."

The organization produces four short computer-generated releases in 1986-89. During 1989, Pixar creates its first commercial, "Wake Up" for Tropicana. The organization also begins its impressive award-winning run in 1989, when "Tin Toy" triumphs at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Short. Pixar puts five commercials on television during 1990, including ads for Volkswagen, Trident, Pillsbury as well as Lifesaver. Industrial success for the firm during 1991-95 when it crafted 56 more advertisements.

Pixar and Disney collaborated in 1991 to produce and deliver three animated films. The company went public in 1995, selling 6.9 million shares at $22 a share. It is the biggest initial public offering of the year and creates $140 million.

On Thanksgiving Weekend 1995, "Toy Story" was put in movie theaters. The first entirely computer-animated film is the highest grossing film of the year, pulling in $362 million around the world.

Pixar finishes its work in advertising in 1996, producing nine advertisements during its final year. The awards come rolling in during 1996 as Lasseter is given a Special Achievement Honor at the Academy Awards and three members of the "Toy Story" production team earn the Science and Engineering Academy Award with regard to Digital Image Compositing. The movie also earns 2 Golden Globes and three Oscar nominations.

Disney and Pixar enter an agreement to produce five movies. The first of them, "A Bug's Life" is released in 1998, breaking Thanksgiving weekend records and earning worldwide acclaim.

"Toy Story 2" debuts in 1999 and is the first animated sequel to gross more than the original. The film accumulates a Golden Globe and two Grammy awards in 2000.

In 2001, Lasseter signs a 10-year deal to solely work for Pixar. "Monsters, Inc." is brought out and reaches $100 million at the domestic box offices in only 9 days and becomes the third highest grossing animated film of all time. When it's released on DVD and video during 2002, it's the year's best seller.

"Finding Nemo" is released in 2003 and becomes the highest-grossing animated film ever. It turns into number one DVD of all time in product sales in 2004. Also in 2004, "The Incredibles" is brought out to massive popular and critical acclaim.

In 2006 "Cars" is released. The following year, "Ratatouille" is released to box-office as well as critical acclamation. It is the sixth-greatest grossing film of 2007. "Wall-E" is then released in 2008 and get 6 Academy Award nominations, a Pixar record. "Up" soars into movie theaters in 2009 and grosses $731 million around the world.

The toys were back on our screen again in 2010 as "Toy Story 3" was released. Its $110 million opening weekend set records for June openings. By now, Pixar has established itself into the leading computer generated movie company. They have moved the technology ahead by miles. They have assembled a terrifically high standard anthology of films. They are unique. They are Pixar.

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