Zootopia
2016
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Nov 29, 2017 · John Lasseter is one of the most powerful figures in animation—nothing short of a living legend. With the 60-year-old taking a leave under the cloud of admitted “missteps,” past and present ...
Jan 11, 2019 · Months after leaving Pixar over misconduct allegations, former chief John Lasseter is back with a new gig at David Ellison's Skydance. His surprise return proves that Hollywood still doesn't ...
- mary.mcnamara@latimes.com
- Culture Columnist And Critic
Nov 22, 2017 · Lasseter reportedly emailed employees to say he's taking a six-month leave of absence from his post as chief creative officer of Disney and Pixar, after making "missteps" and having "painful" conversations. The Hollywood Reporter also published a story alleging that actress Rashida Jones, who co-wrote "Toy Story 4", is among women who received unwanted sexual advances from Lasseter.
Jan 9, 2019 · The hiring of Lasseter, who will be based in Los Angeles, immediately becomes one of the most controversial employment moves in Hollywood during the #MeToo and #TimesUp era.
- Michael Cavna
Nov 21, 2017 · A former Pixar employee requesting anonymity says Lasseter’s leave of absence statement is “ridiculous” and “trivializing this behavior.”. The employee adds, “To sum this up as ...
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Aug 1, 2022 · John Lasseter was toppled five years ago by allegations about his workplace behavior. He’s back with an animated film and a studio that could be Pixar 2.0. Share full article. 52.
Jun 9, 2018 · Mr Lasseter joined Disney in 2006 when the studio bought Pixar, which he co-founded. Besides directing the 1995 hit Toy Story, he was the creative force behind A Bug's Life, and Cars, Finding Nemo ...
