Jul 10th, 2008 · The man behind Nemo and Wall-E has warmed hearts with his unlikely heroes — a clownfish? A sentient trash compactor? He tells Terry Gross about finding inspiration in unlikely places, and in everyday objects.
Jun 27th, 2008 · Crazily inventive, deliriously engaging, emotionally true, Pixar's latest is a gratifying look back at the silent-film twilight of 70 years ago — and a cautionary look 700 years ahead, at what our silent planet's twilight might be.
Jun 27th, 2008 · Pixar has always focused on loss, decay, and the dark side of materialism. Here that theme extends to the ruination of the planet — and Wall-E ranks among the most sublime feature-length works of animation ever made in this country.
Jun 26th, 2008 · Robot love story and human cautionary tale, the film is daring and traditional, groundbreaking and familiar, apocalyptic and sentimental. It's a tonic in these times — and it proves Pixar still has its touch.
Jun 9th, 2006 · Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the new Pixar animated film Cars. He says the movie will likely continue Pixar's run of hits.
Jan 25th, 2006 · The Walt Disney Company is purchasing longtime partner Pixar Animation for $7.4 billion in stock. The buy is an effort to shore-up Disney's faltering reputation as a leader in animated films. Pixar CEO Steve Jobs will be Disney's largest single shareholder and have a seat on the board.
Jan 24th, 2006 · The Walt Disney Company is acquiring computer-animation giant Pixar for $7.4 billion. Disney will buy the maker of hit movies such as Toy Story and Finding Nemo in an all-stock transaction that makes Pixar CEO Steve Jobs the largest individual shareholder in Disney.
Jan 23rd, 2006 · Disney's board of directors meets Monday amid speculation that the entertainment company will buy Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar's animated offerings have been more successful than Disney's in recent years.