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Steve Jobs Impact On Families
Steve Jobs was many things, mentor, inventor, visionary, icon and dad. And while he made a huge impact on technology, business and how the world works and communicates, he really had an influence on families and how we – and our children – use technology. How families use computers, phones, tablets, music players has been forever changed by the innovations developed by Steve Jobs. Plus we can thank him for Pixar gems like Toy Story.
So how has Steve Jobs impacted our families? Let us count the ways – well 5 of them.
Ed Catmull, President of Walt Disney Pixar Animation Studios, Steve Jobs and Disney Pixar CEO John Lasseter
With his list of mind-boggling accomplishments, many people don’t realize Steve Jobs’ role in bringing some of your childrens’ (and your) favorite movies to the big screen.
In 1986 Jobs purchased Disney Pixar, now just called Pixar, from Lucasfilm for $10 million. He then invested several million more in the company.
Basically, not only is his massive footprint planted firmly in personal computing and mobile technology millions use every day, Jobs is behind some of the best animated films of all-time. Continue reading »
While your kids are salivating over the impending release of the third Toy Story into theaters this June, chew on this one parents: the Toy Story franchise is responsible for $8 billion in global merchandise sales.
That’s not movie tickets or DVDs. That’s your kid’s Woody doll and their Slinky Dog.
So is it any wonder the Toy Industry Association (TIA) went straight to Pixar for their pick for the 2010 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Induction? Continue reading »
Nothing says “I love you” like a trip to the ER, which is what World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) is trying to prevent. The consumer group puts out an annual list of toys that have potential to cause injury to kids, and they’ve just released this year’s list:
Pixar movies may get all the love at the box office, but the CGI company has some serious fans of its short form work. We’re talking about the shorts filled with all their favorite characters that you almost never get to see.
Until tonight. Call it a holiday present from Pixar. Continue reading »
Love Pixar’s Up? Then you’ll love their latest exclusive short feature Shaky Oaks employees George and AJ. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to them after Carl’s house floated away, now you know:
Disney/Pixar has brushed off an old classic for fall viewing with the special Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D double feature hitting theaters next week.
This week, they gave hardcore Toy Story fans a little taste of the behind the magic: where Buzz Lightyear came from.
Turns out everyone’s favorite toy room interloper is near and dear to Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter’s heart. So what does Lasseter reveal: Continue reading »
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