Pixar Studio's started as the Graphics Group within Lucasfilm, which was purchased by Steve Jobs in 1986 and renamed Pixar. Pixar released their first animated feature film, Toy Story, in 1995. Pixar often creates settings where protagonists must fight against oppressive powers and includes relatable characters that form emotional connections. While some characters and stories may seem cliche, Pixar challenges audiences' perceptions and ensures characters avoid predictable storytelling tropes. Upcoming Pixar films may include sequels as requested by Disney.
2. BIO; History
• Pixar started by George Lucas as ‘The
Graphics Group’, which is one third of the
Computer Division of Lucasfilm.
• In 1986, Steve Jobs bought the company
for £5 Million. Thus renaming it Pixar.
• Pixar released the first animated feature
film ‘Toy Story’ in 1995.
3. Fight the Power
Pixar often put together settings where
protagonist must fight a greater ‘power’ that
threatens to oppress their freedom.
7. Emotional Connections
In one form or another, characters are
related and make a significant impact upon
both each other and the story.
8. Often Pixar challenges the audiences
perceptions of characters; as well as ensuring
characters do not fall onto the trap of cliché
styles of storytelling.
But often the protagonists are clichés
themselves, typically lonesome but talented
people who must make their place in the world
around them. On the other hand the morals and
codes change depending on the movie you
watch.
its feature films have made over $9.4 billion worldwide,
Thirteen of Pixar's films are among the 50 highest-grossing animated films
Unique Characteristics individual to them. Little to no background characters that do not contribute to the story. Flawed protagonists. “The Underdog” the “Flawed Artist”; are relatable situations.
the struggles we encounter and the problems we eventually have to overcome. Not all adults are stable and not all children are immature.
Understandable villains who have motives and a reason behind their choices.
Fat – reality, overeating, indulging, resulting in the destruction of the planet for the sake of greed.
Vague links to government related oppression.
Actions have consequences; a rare thing for children to see. Not all animations are devoid of this, but its not common.
What is evident is Pixar does not talk down to their audience or shy away from truly emotional, powerful material
Disney wants these sequels and a lot of them are fan favorites, thus they have demanded.