Disney Pixar are responsible for some of the most acclaimed films of all time such as the TOY STORY trilogy, FINDING NEMO and THE INCREDIBLES. It comes as very sad news then, that they have decided to close down their three year old studio in Canada to focus on their main studio situated in Emeryville, southern California.
The action has resulted in the loss of 100 jobs from the staff at the studio which is very sad news indeed. Whilst the central studio in California has worked on all of Pixar’s films to date as well as the upcoming TOY STORY OF TERROR, Pixar Canada made the TOY STORY shorts and CARS toons. Here is Pixar’s official statement explaining the decision:
‘As the dynamics of the animation industry continue to change rapidly, we continue to fine-tune our studio and its production processes. We have made the determination to refocus our creative and business efforts and resources under one roof. Pixar Canada will cease operations immediately’.
Whilst any way in which Pixar can improve on their practically flawless productions is always welcome, it’s not nice to hear that people have had to suffer to make that possible and we wish them good luck on moving forward in their careers elsewhere.
Source: Bleeding Cool
