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| formerly = The Graphics Group<br>(1979-1986) | | formerly = The Graphics Group<br>(1979-1986) | ||
| founded = | | founded = 1979 ({{age|1979}} years ago) | ||
| founder = {{w|Edwin Catmull}}<br>{{w|Alvy Ray Smith}} | | founder = {{w|Edwin Catmull}}<br>{{w|Alvy Ray Smith}} | ||
| parent = Walt Disney Studios (2006-) | | parent = Walt Disney Studios (2006-) | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Pixar Animation Studios''' (pronounced "pics-ar") was formed in 1979 as | '''Pixar Animation Studios''' (pronounced "pics-ar") was formed in 1979 as The Graphics Group by Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, and John Lasseter. It was renamed to its current name in 1986, and originally produced CGI animated shorts, most notably ''The Adventures of André and Wally B.'', ''Luxo Jr.'', and ''Tin Toy''. They later began working on feature films starting with 1995's ''Toy Story'', a joint production with [[Walt Disney Pictures]] which was the first-ever full-length film to be computer-animated. In 2006, Pixar was acquired by [[The Walt Disney Company]]. | ||
The company has released 27 films, all distributed under the Walt Disney Pictures banner, with their most recent film being ''Elemental'', released on June 16, 2023. Upcoming films from the studio include ''Inside Out 2'', ''Elio'', and a fifth ''Toy Story'' film. | The company has released 27 films, all distributed under the Walt Disney Pictures banner, with their most recent film being ''Elemental'', released on June 16, 2023. Upcoming films from the studio include ''Inside Out 2'', ''Elio'', and a fifth ''Toy Story'' film. | ||