On this day, twenty-five years ago, a small operation dubbed "Pixar" was established in the San Francisco Bay Area…
Can you believe it? It’s been so long! That’s not to say that I’ve been following Pixar since its inception. In fact, I can’t say that I’ve reached Pixar’s age, anyway.
What I can comment on, though, is Pixar’s legacy and the pleasure it has been to be a long time fan. From its founding as a hardware company to its current reign as the top animation— or dare I say— film studio of our time, "the Lamp" has redefined how we think of the medium.
Through its 11 feature-length masterpieces and countless shorts, the failed-computer-company-turned-mega-blockbuster-studio has touched hearts around the globe. Likewise, the company’s leadership has inspired thousands of people to pursue their dreams.
Here’s to twenty-five more years of breaking records, boundaries and popular conventions…
Whether you’re a brand new fan or a long time follower, please share your favorite memories from the last 25 years of Pixar Animation Studios…
Last modified: February 2, 2011
Actually, it was founded as a HARDWARE company! The Pixar Image Computer was their flagship product.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixar_Image_Computer
Anon— My bad, I see where I made the mistake. Trust me, I know about the Pixar Image Computer— I’ve seen one in person at Pixar. Care to comment on 25 years of Pixar? I’m sure you have more to say other than correcting an admitedly careless slip of mine…
I just think that it’s such a shame that they’re releasing Cars2 on their 25th anniversary, shattering a healthy track of kick ass original movies (+ Toy Story 3). They can kiss the Oscar goodbye next year (good luck with even a nom).
Count me as an inspired. About to graduate soon with a Character Animation degree, i’ll get through their doors one day!
Wait…how does this year count as the 25th anniversary? When WALL-E came out in 2008 it said celebrating 20 years.
I remember the original Knick Knack, even had the 3-D t-shirt.
Of course, they revised it for the DVD release…pff.