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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom has reopened after an eight-month refurbishment, introducing a new robot character, Buddy, and updated ride vehicles with enhanced blasters and interactive targets. These improvements, featuring onboard video screens and dynamic scoring, coincide with the upcoming release of Toy Story 5, ensuring the beloved attraction remains a thrilling experience for guests.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues its impressive box office run, raking in USD 69 million in its second weekend to surpass USD 308 million domestically. Despite a slight dip, the film is a massive hit.

Pete Docter, chief creative officer at Pixar, has revealed why the studio removed an LGBTQ storyline from its 2025 animated film Elio during a major overhaul of the project.

Disney's pixar animation studios will experience job cuts as it has completed production on some shows and has more staff than it needs. The studio's team of 1,300 people will be reduced to under 1,000, but the exact number of layoffs is yet to be determined. The job cuts are not expected to impact Pixar's theatrical output. Disney previously cut thousands of jobs, including 75 positions at Pixar, as part of a larger reorganization to reduce costs by $5.5 billion.

Layoffs at the animated studio last happened in 2013 and about 5 per cent of Pixar's 1,200 workforce was cut.

'Lightyear', the upcoming film starring Chris Evans as the putative real-life inspiration for the "Toy Story" character Buzz Lightyear, from the house of Pixar, has got its kissing scenes between same-sex characters reinstated.

Pixar announced the development of 'Incredibles 3' during Disney's D23 Expo. Brad Bird will return as writer-director, along with the iconic voice cast. The announcement follows the success of 'Inside Out 2,' Pixar's highest-grossing film. The first two films grossed over $1.87 billion worldwide. No release date has been set for the third instalment.

Apple has joined forces with Pixar, Adobe, Autodesk, NVIDIA, and Linux to support Pixar's 3D Universal Scene Description technology. The alliance aims to standardize and enhance Open Universal Scene Description, making 3D interoperability between tools and data easier. The alliance intends to expand the range of 3D-enabled products and services. This new ecosystem will provide development and content creators an easier way to describe, compose, and simulate large-scale 3D projects. To enable adoption, the alliance will develop written specs outlining the features of OpenUSD and invite others to join the AOUSD forum for the collaborative definition of future enhancements to the technology.

Harry Styles reveals he laughed at his grandmother’s funeral while joking about cremation songs during a candid interview.

Earlier this week, a rare Toy Story poster autographed by the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was up for auction. Nate D Sanders Auctions , the auction house that had the poster, started the bidding at $25,000 (approximately Rs 17,93,000)

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced that Coco 2 is in development at pixar animation studios, with the original creative team, including directors Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. The sequel, expected in 2029, has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some excited for another adventure with Miguel while others question the necessity of a sequel.

The 49th Annie Awards were held virtually on March 12, recognising excellence in the animation shown in cinema and television.

The 27th film by pixar animation studios titled 'Elemental' is all set to release on June 16, 2023.

Disney and Pixar's latest creation, 'Hoppers,' has taken the world by storm, raking in an impressive USD 88 million worldwide in its opening weekend. This triumph shines a light on the power of original animated storytelling. Meanwhile, Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold venture, 'The Bride!,' struggled to make an impact, with a mere USD 7.3 million box office take in the U.S.

A Steve Jobs signed poster has hit the auction floor and the bidding starts at $25,000 (approximately Rs 17,93,000), reveals Nate D Sanders Auctions, an auction house that has the poster. This poster features the famous Toy Story characters Woody and Buzz. The poster comes with a letter of authenticity as well.

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse's release date has been moved up to June 18, 2027, setting up a box office clash with Pixar’s original film, Gatto. Directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, the film continues Miles Morales’ adventure with a star-studded voice cast. Sony's decision reflects confidence in the Spider-Verse series, creating a rare face-off between animation giants.

Disney's animators are arguing on the issue of computers replacing pencil work.

Steve Jobs' acquisition of Pixar in 1986 proved transformative, not just for animation but for creative entrepreneurship. Pete Docter reveals Jobs' hands-off leadership style, emphasizing trust and emotional intelligence. Jobs' ability to distill complexity and foster a unique culture allowed Pixar to flourish, though his lack of boundaries serves as a cautionary tale for modern leaders.