What: The Pixar Story
Where: @ home - free Starz weekend
Why: Pixar rules!
I love a documentary, but only if I'm interested in the subject. The Pixar Story was a very enjoyable documentary!
I think a lot of people think Pixar was formed to make great movies. Not ever close. Pixar has been around for a while. "Pixar" was actually the name of a computer they made, which had nothing to do with animation. George Lucas used to own the company. They were losing money every year, and Steve Jobs (the Apple guy) bought them.
They still lost money every year until they made Toy Story. Even making Toy Story was a big challenge. Besides the fact that a CGI animated movie had never been made before, they really struggled with the story and getting Disney to help them out.
Side note: John Lassater, the director of Toy Story, Toy Story 2 and Cars was a Disney animator, who was FIRED! Smooth move Disney.
This documentary was great, because Pixar, and all the directors of various movies seemed to video tape their entire lives! There was tons of old footage, and it was very entertaining and informative to watch.
Another side note: This documentary was made by Leslie Iwerks. Disney aficionados might recognize her name ... she is the grandaughter of Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney's right hand man.
I heard this documentary MIGHT be included in the upcoming Ratatouille 2-disc DVD, so stay tuned.
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Owww, I'd love this! I love love love LOVE the "making of" and "behind the scenes @ Pixar" stuff on all pixar DVDs. It very well could be my favorite parts of the movies, no kidding. The little crawl space in one of the offices that is decorated and people visit, so cool. Love, love, love it!!
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