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Emma Thompson's Letter Regarding John Lasseter and Skydance
That's not to say she DOESN'T care about important things, because she does. Emma Thompson at the 2014 Golden Globes Last year, several allegations against former PIXAR head John Lasseter were brought forward, prompting the famed producer to step away from the company, and eventually his firing. For whatever reason, Skydance Animation thought they'd jump in to give Lasseter[...]
#TimesUp and Others Respond to Skydance Hiring John Lassester
Today, Skydance announced that John Lasseter was hired as the new head of animation Lasseter, who was previously with Pixar, was suspended and eventually left Disney after allegations of sexual misconduct were revealed Very little has been heard about Lasseter ever since and this sort of hiring is exactly what groups like Time's Up are[...]
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It has been announced that Oscar nominee Jennifer Lee will be taking over as Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios and that Oscar winner Pete Docter will be Chief Creative Officer for Pixar Animation Studios. This news comes as confirmation that the pair would officially be taking over the position(s) vacated by previous Chief John Lasseter come 2019. LOS[...]
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Disney Pixar creative director John Lasseter will officially be leaving his position at the company following December 31st 2018. LOS ANGELES – NOV 19: John Lasseter at the premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen' at the El Capitan Theater on November 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA You may recall the "missteps" that came to light earlier[...]
Toy Story 4: 'Black List' Scribe Stephany Folsom to Script Film
Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter was expected to co-direct the film, but stepped away from the project to take a six-month leave of absence to reconsider "missteps" he's taken towards women Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation) and writing partner Will McCormack were originally on board to write the film, but left over what Jones[...]
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John Lasseter, head of Disney Animation, is to take a six-month leave of absence after having "painful" conversations about his "missteps" in a memo he has written to staff obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. John Lasseter in 2013 Credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com Lasseter is best known as one of the founders of legendary CGI animation company[...]
Disney Chops Down Animated Jack And The Beanstalk
It would appear the powers that be at Disney Animation have decided to chop down their Jack And The Beanstalk animated film.  Previously set for a Thanksgiving 2020 release, the announcement came suddenly this afternoon. While no details regarding why the sudden shelving of the film, Deadline reports the date will be given to another animated title[...]
Disney Dates A New Animated Film For 2019 At D23
John Lasseter made the announcement on stage during the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation panel He came armed with a t-shirt cannon in hand that launched Hawaiian shirts at eventgoers, which might be an oblique hint at the new film, or could just be a reference to the studio's latest hit, Moana. "It is harder to think of[...]