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A Storyteller’s Dream Come True: Touring PIXAR Studios

If you ask me to describe myself in one word, it would be challenging, and even though I’d be a little heartbroken for the other words I’d leave behind, I know I’d have to choose “storyteller.”

And as a storyteller, THE dream is to be at the place where everything starts with a story, where everything begins and ends with a story: touring Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California.

My #Cars3Event adventure started by going through the Pixar Animation gates and into the campus. We screened most of the upcoming movie Cars 3 at the Pixar Campus theater. 

The theater was spectacular and later on we learned the rules about the starscape:

“There are two strings with stars that you noticed and the first one goes ‘ooohhh’ and the second one goes ‘ahhhh.’ Next time you go, make sure you do the ‘ooooh’ and the ‘aaaaah’ with the shooting stars,” our personal tour guide suggested. That’s a Toy Story reference! 

As a Cars fan, I was delighted with the story and I know you will enjoy it when it comes out in theaters on June 16.

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage!

Of course, these tours are not open to the public, so it was an honor for me to be in this space, sharing these magical experiences with 24 other top Disney influencers that were selected to attend the event.

Pixar Animation launched in 1995 with Toy Story and has produced beloved films like Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, Brave, A Bug’s Life, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and two of my most favorite: UP and Inside Out.

The Pixar campus is a place of wonder. You can find magic everywhere and start to realize that everything has a story and there are Pixar characters everywhere!

The Pixar campus is laid out like a human brain: the creative side and technical side here are united by a main area that was designed for people to intentionally mingle and collaborate.

ALL restrooms, the Pixar cafe and kitchen, the mailroom, and the Pixar store are all located in the main area, to facilitate conversations that “lead to success.”

This main area was renamed “the Steve Jobs building” about a year after his passing, so as a huge Steve Jobs fan myself, stepping into this area was one of the highlights of the tour (and the entire trip, if I’m honest).

In the Steve Jobs building we can also find the Awards Cabinet – a reminder of the greatness that everyone helps create. Emmy Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Academy Awards… and a Woody doll.

“When you get really close to it, you can see he’s really beat up layers are molting off of him, he’s missing a boot, his paint is coming off… He belonged to a little boy named Caleb. This was his security, so when they went to Walt Disney World, it was falling apart and she decided to him a new one, but then thought: ‘What do you do with the old one?’ You don’t want to just chuck it in the garbage. That was his friend! They took him to the help desk at Walt Disney World and they asked if it could be returned to Pixar so that it could live with Buzz Lightyear for eternity and beyond!”

A huge “awwwww” and some tears (mostly mine) followed this story. They keep this doll as a symbol for what is created at Pixar.

“We’re not just creating a couple of hours of entertainment, and then it’s over with.”

Woody comes with a letter that reads:

“On June 18, 2010 we had a young child about 6-year-old by the name of Caleb come into City Hall at Magic Kingdom Park. He brought us his well played with Woody doll. You see, his parents bought him a new one and he wanted his first one to have a great new home and to spend infinity and beyond with Buzz Lightyear. We felt it was appropriate to share him with you.”

The characters and storylines created at Pixar Animation Studios live on.

“They become your children’s best friend or your own best friend, as well.”

When Woody is not on display at the Steve Jobs building, he’s on tour with John Lasseter, and we heard that “when he talks about this story he will cry – every time!” 

This is WHY I love Pixar. As a storyteller, I know that stories create connection and transformation. A story can heal, uplift, teach, and inspire emotions. The stories you hear become a part of you, a part of your legacy, and what makes you immortal.

Besides the Steve Jobs building, I had the opportunity to go into the Brooklyn Building. The office buildings are named after New York neighborhoods and have lots of glass windows to let the outside in.

The beautiful campus has rosebushes all around because Steve Jobs wanted people to be able to pick fresh roses (or is it “cut”) to adorn their desks.

I was surprised to learn that the Pixar campus spans 16 acres and was mostly built from the ground up. It previously housed the Oaks Baseball field, and later the Del Monte Fruit Company.

It proves to be an inspiring workplace, where employees enjoy a heated outdoor pool, volleyball and basketball courts, gyms, beautiful gardens, relaxation areas (even hammocks!), and other amenities to create an atmosphere where genius sparks.

And you can imagine how excited I was to actually see the famous Pixar lamp which is also the Pixar Logo, as well as the Pixar ball! I wasn’t surprised to hear that these are the most photographed items when people come to Pixar, but what really shocked me is that the Pixar Lamp and Ball are actually not original to the Pixar Animation Campus and they didn’t even commission it.

Pixar Studios has an exhibition that goes around the world that is opening up in Seoul right now and when it was in Australia, that museum had the Pixar Lamp and Ball built in front of it, and when the exhibition moved on, they gifted it to Pixar. The Pixar Lamp and Ball were sent to the Pixar campus on a barge. 

 The iconic lamp does light up when it gets dark! I thought that was fascinating! The ball gets so much picture action that it has to get repainted often, so it will be out of the Pixar Campus for about 8 weeks when it happens.

Whether you are a story lover, a storyteller, or both, you can appreciate what a privilege it is to be where stories are made. That’s why I wanted to take you along our journey and share these amazing experience with you.

What we can learn as moms from the Pixar Headquarters is how to teach our children through story and allow their creativity to be nurtured: teaching the way they learn (left brain / right brain), going outdoors, facilitating conversation, creating an environment of collaboration, and allowing lots of play!

Do you have questions about the Pixar Animation Studios campus? I’d love to know what you’re curious about.

I’ll be sharing more about my Pixar visit soon and a sneak peek at  CARS 3,  but in the meantime, be sure to Like and Follow  CARS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also visit the official CARS 3 website and follow the hashtag #Cars3Event!  CARS 3 opens in theaters everywhere on June 16th – and you don’t want to miss it!

Elayna is a single mom of 4, award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 4x TEDx speaker. Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results, so you can have the wealth, opportunities, and freedom you deserve. Connect with Elayna Fernández at thepositivemom.com/keynote-speaker and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE .

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Take a Photo Pixar Studios Tour!

By: Author tanialamb

Posted on Published: May 1, 2019

Come on a Pixar Studios Tour and take a look inside with me! I visited Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA in April 2019 for a Toy Story 4 Press Event, and it was everything I hoped it would be. Between the people, the art, and the photo ops, the air inside Pixar Animation Studios oozed creativity. So who can take a Pixar Studios tour? I’ll tell you and camera dump all my Pixar Animation Studios photos.

Thank you, Disney, for inviting me to Pixar Studios for the Toy Story 4 Press Day. All opinions about my intense fandom of Rainbow Unicorn are my own.

Can You Take a Pixar Studios Tour?

Welcome to Pixar Animation Studios. Can the general public take a tour of Pixar Studios? Not really. There are no paid tickets, but if you know a Pixar employee, you’re golden. They also do media tours for press, and I have heard of them auctioning visits for charity. 

If you don’t fit any of those categories right now, then come on a tour inside the Pixar campus with me, and I’ll show you around. And keep dreaming, because if you would have told me this would be me 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. 

Pixar Animation Studios Photos

At the gates, you’ll need to hand over your ID, because Pixar security don’t play. Then as you walk on the sidewalk towards the Steve Jobs Building, you’ll find the money shots – Luxo Jr.(Pixar Lamp), and the Luxo Ball (Pixar Ball).

Yes, I was that excited. Then in front of that some yards away is the Brooklyn Building and to the right is the Steve Job Building. Let the photos begin.

Steve Jobs Building at Pixar Studios

When I entered the Steve Jobs Building, I felt like a kid at Disney World. Everywhere I looked it felt like memories or family connections. Right away I noticed the LEGO Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story. It’s as if Pixar was saying,”You’ve got a friend in me.”

Then the corner of my eye caught my FAVORITE – Rainbow Unicorn from Inside Out! I fangirled her with the movie quote, “I loved you in Fairy Dream Adventure Part 7! Ok, bye! I love you!” She didn’t even blink an eye, but I don’t care.

The art on the walls change with (I assume) each movie coming up that Pixar is promoting. When my friends visited the year before for Incredibles 2, they had Incredibles pictures up. 

Speaking of The Incredibles…I mean I couldn’t help myself.

If Elastigirl can fight crime in heels, so can I.

To the right of the entrance, there was more Toy Story 4 art, awards, seating, and a ping pong table. You know, the usual office building decor.

In front you get an open view which is full of light. To the left is the employee dining area and to the right is more tables and the Pixar gift shop where I spent way too much money.

The food is amazing, and the employees are delightful and super nice. I wandered around confused for a second, and three people came to help me. Even the kind barista made me hot chocolate and delivered it to me upstairs when I had to leave. And that hot chocolate was delicious.

I was loving this giant picture of Bo Peep, because she is one tough cookie in Toy Story 4. I can’t wait to go into more detail about her character in a future post. She deserves one.

The Brooklyn Building at Pixar 

Another fun place to get your Pixar fill is the Brooklyn building. I say fun, because fun for me and visitors. I’m sure it’s fun for the employees, too, but I also understand this is where they work every day.  And after having learned everything that goes into making a Pixar movie, the 1,000+ employees work hard!

I got giddy when I saw Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train ride vehicle in front of the Brooklyn building. It’s no longer in Disney California Adventure Theme Park. He’s eating candy corn for crying out loud. We’re soul mates.

Another sight that made me happy was Miguel and Dante from my favorite Pixar movie – Coco ! Can you see Hector peeking out from around the corner?

Pixar is all about making me cry, because then they have Bing Bong at the door! I sure miss him.

Those were all the pictures we were allowed to take, but they certainly filled up my Pixar-loving heart. I don’t see how you could walk by them every day without smiling.

Toy Story 4 Art 

After screening several scenes of Toy Story 4 (I know!!!!), we had a small reception afterwards upstairs in the Steve Jobs building. We weren’t allowed to take pictures, but I want to show you some of the amazing Toy Story 4 art that was hung in the hallways. Some are sketches and drawings of the characters in Toy Story 4. These photos were taken by Deborah Coleman/Pixar.

Meet Forky from Toy Story 4

Forky is one of the newest characters added to the Toy Story family in Toy Story 4. He’s voiced by Tony Hale (who I love in Arrested Development), and yes, he’s a spork. 

Why a spork? Well they needed something for Bonnie that wasn’t quite a new toy, but something she could play with. You know how kids are when they get their hands on crafts and want to create – well that’s how Forky was born! Bonnie created him when she needed a friend as she’s starting Kindergarten. 

We all got a chance to create our own Forky and the sky was the limit. I challenged Kurt from Inside the Magic , to a Forky competition and we had a lot of fun! I went more classic, and Kurt went more Pirate. 

Forky is unsure of himself and considers himself trash, but Bonnie adores him and wants to take him everywhere. I have a feeling he’ll quickly become one of the most endeared characters in Toy Story 4!

I had an incredible time during my Pixar Studios tour and I hope you enjoyed coming along with me!

Now it’s time to say goodnight with the Luxo, Jr. as he turns on his light.

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Pixar Animation Studios, located in Emeryville, California, is the creative force behind unforgettable animated films such as Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Up. For movie enthusiasts and animation fans, getting a tour of this imaginative place would be a dream come true. While visits to Pixar Studios are not open to the general public, there are a few ways you might be able to get a glimpse inside. In this article, we’ll explore three avenues to secure a coveted tour of Pixar Studios.

1. Leverage Professional Connections:

One way to secure an exclusive tour is through industry connections or colleagues. This requires you to either work in the animation industry yourself or know someone who does. If you have any contacts within Pixar or its parent company, Disney, they might be able to grant you access by arranging a personal invitation or scheduling an official visit. Don’t be shy about reaching out to those contacts – they might just be your ticket into Pixar’s magical world.

2. Participate in Charity Auctions and Events:

Pixar occasionally participates in charity events and auctions where they offer private tours as coveted prizes. By attending one of these events and making a donation at the auction, you get the chance to win exclusive access while contributing to a worthy cause. Information about upcoming auctions and charity events can typically be found on Pixar’s website or social media channels, so make sure to keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities.

3. Attend Special Public Events or Open Houses:

While rare, Pixar has been known to host periodic open houses or special public events that offer guided tours of their campus. These occasions usually coincide with the celebration of important milestones or anniversaries for the studio or its films. To stay informed about these exclusive events, follow Pixar’s official website and social media channels closely for announcements and details on how to register for a chance to get a glimpse inside the walls of this animation powerhouse.

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While it can be challenging to find your way into the creative hub of Pixar Studios, the three options outlined above offer potential routes for fans and enthusiasts alike. Utilize your professional connections, participate in charity auctions, or stay vigilant about announcements for exclusive public events. With persistence and some luck, you just might find yourself on a guided tour through the halls of Pixar, experiencing the magic up close and personal.

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Take a walking tour of the Pixar Animation Studios campus in Emeryville, CA, as well as their gallery spaces filled with Pixar art! Following the tour, students will gather in a screening room to learn all about Pixar’s filmmaking process from women leaders at Pixar. Over tea and snacks, participants will break into small groups for Q&A time so students can ask more questions in a smaller context, and will rotate tables so they will get to meet Pixar women who work in many areas of STEAM–engineers, technical directors, and production managers. All visitors must sign an NDA upon arrival. All attendees will receive Pixar swag!

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In 1919, Chinese investors built Western Canning Co. at 1250 Park Avenue. It was a network of brick buildings that stretched several blocks from Emery Street all the way to Hollis.

Considered a modern plant by the standards of the era, the 5-acre facility had an employee cafeteria, locker room, a medical station and a nursery.

This plant was the largest cannery in California. As many as 1,500 employees worked 12 hour shifts, operating 24 hours a day during the canning season.

In 1921, Western Canning was purchased for $1 million by Virden Packing Co. In 1927 the plant was sold once again to the California Packing Co. (CPC). It was thereafter known as Plant No. 35, one of the many Del Monte plants in the Bay Area.

CPC, which marketed under the Del Monte label, canned millions of cases of cherries, pears, apricots, tomatoes, and peaches in these vast buildings.

Work at the plant was segregated by gender. Female employees were involved in the canning process, while the male employees maintained the machinery. Female employees wore white uniforms resembling a nurse with a hat to cover their hair.

Working conditions were less than ideal. Female employees, after handling fruit and submerging their hands in water all day, often had the experience of skin sloughing off on their fingers. The grueling work often required being on one’s feet for 12 hours a day.

Plant No. 35 provided a vital service during World War II by producing an immense quantity of canned goods for both the home front and the armed forces. CPC was officially renamed Del Monte in1967.

The rising popularity of frozen foods in the 1960s caused a decline in canned food sales. Many of California’s urban canneries became obsolete and were forced to close. When the gates of Plant No. 35 closed in 1989, it was the last cannery operating in the Bay Area.

The plant was razed in 1992 and briefly considered by Kaiser to relocate their Oakland Hospital before being acquired by Pixar who had outgrown their Richmond studio.

Pixar is now the cities largest employer with over 1,000 employees.

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Pixar Animation Studios () is an American animation studio based in Emeryville, California, known for its critically and commercially successful computer-animated feature films. Since 2006, Pixar has been a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of Disney Entertainment, a segment of the Walt Disney Company. Pixar started in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division. It was known as the Graphics Group before its spin-off as a corporation in 1986, with funding from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs who became its majority shareholder. Disney announced its acquisition of Pixar in January 2006, and completed it in May 2006. Pixar is best known for its feature films, technologically powered by RenderMan, the company's own implementation of the industry-standard RenderMan Interface Specification image-rendering API. The studio's mascot is Luxo Jr., a desk lamp from the studio's 1986 short film of the same name.

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A Trip to Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California

A few weeks ago I had the unique opportunity of visiting Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California to learn more about their upcoming movie Brave and watch the short film La Luna.

Touring Pixar Studios was an incredible opportunity and a huge thanks to Disney for making it possible! Make sure to check out Brave, in theaters June 22nd!

Mase wrote on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 05:09:

Very cool! Very flippin cool! Would love to tour that place someday... just too cool!

Debbie V. wrote on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 11:27:

Kristen K. wrote on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 12:38:

What a wonderful opportunity, thanks so much for sharing it with us Melissa!

Will wrote on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 19:10:

Very interesting look into an amazing company. Thanks! I'm determined to work there some day.

Sammy Bizzle wrote on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 20:53:

One thing that I've always wanted to do! Love anything Pixar, and to see where it all comes from would be truly amazing!

Laura F. Italy wrote on Sun, 01/19/2014 - 09:26:

Dear Melissa W. Thank you for your interesting report! My daughter studies in Venice at Accademia di belle arti and her passion is Pixar works. Next July we'll fly to California almost especially to try to visit Pixar studios. I know that normally tourists are not admitted but I'm a journalist and my daughter is an art student. Can you help us to realize this big dream?? Thank you very very much. Laura

dong wrote on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 19:01:

Dear Lissa, I teach coding to children in a approach of pencil to pixels, therefore we create, imagine and use a PIXA IN THE BOX a lot. children are so exited of what they are learning. However I have particularly 5 students that really love Pixar in the box and are so good at it. They are magnificent drawers, and story tellers,They have a big Dream to visit Pixar and get inspired. Is any possibility that this team of 5 could come to visit Pixar? their ages are 9 and 10 years old please help us. Thank you so much!!

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The Friday we arrived in the Bay Area, we went to visit the Pixar Animation Studios. Nick Pitera gave us a fantastic tour and more insight on the behind the scenes process. We were already impressed by Pixar’s work, but now we have even more of a respect and appreciation for what they do. They redecorated their campus for their latest release, so when we arrived, we were greeted by Sully and Mike!

They’ve done an amazing job with balancing the secrecy of their future projects, but still making it visually fun for guests by having art galleries and displays. Although they don’t allow photos in the majority of the studio, we had the chance to see the long process and intricate and clever details of the making of Monsters University . I also loved that they had a community garden on their campus. If I worked at Pixar, I would totally use it!

A special thanks to Nick for showing us around. If you don’t already know who he is, here’s his original claim to fame . He’ll be releasing an EP soon called Stairways! #hearton

More photos of our visit to the Pixar Animation Studios in the gallery below:

What is your favorite Pixar movie of all time? Mine is still Up. I cry every single time I watch the first 10 mins. Also, I’m trying something different with the photo galleries on each post. I’m trying to limit myself to 5 photos per post, so that you don’t have to scroll through twenty something photos if you want a quick read. But there’s more photos for those who are here for the photos. What do you guys think?

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What an amazing experience, that looks like a lot of fun…I’m from Mexico and I will have a study trip to San Francisco con June 20-26, with a few classmates of my Master Class in Stanford and we are looking to have visits to different companies. I’m a huge fan of Cartoons and animation and because of that I’m really interested in trying to get a tour in to Pixar Studios on June 24-26.

I will really appreciate if you have any contact which I could get in touch in order to make this dream come true. Regards!

incredible! I would love to tour Pixar some day. Oh, and I just took a 30 minute detour browsing through all of Nick’s youtube video… I’m amazed by his voice! If there was no video, I would swear the songs were sung by different people

You totally should! And isn’t he amazing?! That’s what he told us.. nobody believed him that he sang everything by himself until he put up a video as proof.

agh! i love all the pixar movies. i feel like it’s so hard to just pick 1 fav, but mine’s probably Monster’s Inc for it’s pure creativity. I remember so many random lines from that film like, when Mike Wazowski tells his new girlfriend, “ever since I laid ‘eye’ on you” (bwahahha.. kills me everytime). or how pixar always captures little details like when mike puts on his one contact on his eyeball, his jaw drops involuntarily (like he cannot control opening his mouth when he is opening his eye). when i saw that i immediately recognized it because i do that too when i put in contacts! lol. so funny.

i haven’t seen monster’s univ. yet, have you?

yes i have!!! you need to see it!! i think i like it better than the original. :) there is SO MUCH in the details. I feel like i need to go back and watch it again because I probably missed a lot. so the guy, nick, who took us on the tour is apparently in charge of the redesign / drawing or whatever magic they do to all the signage in the movie so that it’s relevant to other countries and cultures? When they release the movies in other cultures, the signs are in their language. i had no idea pixar did this! maybe I should watch the korean version…

no way!! i had no idea! that is so cool. is that guy nick a friend or is he some assigned tour guide at pixar? do you need an invite to tour?

i dont know why we’re having convos on here instead of IRL..

haha! he’s a friend of jacob’s through youtube.. cuz he’s also a youtuber. omg you should watch his video i linked. he has a crazy amazing voice!

Really frickin’ jealous that you guys got to visit the Pixar Studios!! (I think Paul is too) Up and Ratatouille (duh!) are my favorite Pixar movies. Digging the new post layout with the five photos and option to see more. Though I’m always happy to scroll through your photos :)

Thanks, girl! :) Just trying something different. I haven’t seen ratatouille in a while.. I should tell Jacob I wanna watch it!

mine is also UP! and then close second is The Incredibles.

I think I like them in that same order too! haha And then maybe the toy stories or ratatouille. i can’t decide!

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Pixar Lays off 75 Employees - 2023

Started by Pixar Post - T.J.   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : Hello all, started in the Lightyear thread  (since Angus MacLane and Gayln Susman were mentioned by name), @pixarfan  posted a link that...

Soul, Luca, and Turning Red to get 2024 theatrical re-releases

Started by Antônio Renato   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : Disney has confirmed that Soul, Luca, and Turning Red will be re-released in theaters in 2024 after their Disney+ debuts. These include: Soul on...

What would be Pixar release schedule through 2019 if The Good Dinosaur hadn't been delayed?

Started by Joshua2002   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : I have had this doubt for a long time, and if you remember, The Good Dinosaur was originally going to be released on May 30, 2014, and Finding Dory...

Any Upcoming Pixar Projects Yet?

Started by Woody95   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : I know that Domee Shi, Aphton Corbin and Rosana Sullivan are making new films for the studio, but what about Bob Peterson's second feature film after...

Pixar's 40th Anniversary

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Visiting Pixar HQ

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What you guys think about Pixar Animation New website design?

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I got into pixar today kinda... hahaha.

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Pixar Expanding Offices to 1201 Park Ave

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Why do so many of the recent ads for Pixar content on Disney+ have the word "Parents" narrated at the end?

Started by PixarsBiggestFan   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : I've noticed that lately, the ads for the Disney+ releases of Lightyear and Cars on the Road all end with a narration saying, "Parents,...

Is the Pixar content created for Disney+ native or upscaled 4K?

Started by PixarsBiggestFan   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : It’s been published in the specifications for the Blu-rays for every Pixar feature since and including Toy Story 4 that the movies are native 4K...

Pixar Has Created an Official TikTok Account

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What is your favorite Pixar YouTube series?

Started by PixarsBiggestFan   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : The last few years, Pixar has released a number of series (for free) to their official social media pages. They clearly put a lot of effort into...

The Art, Animation and Light of Disney and Pixar's SOUL?

Started by PeytonBirch   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : Pixar  is known for taking audiences to places we’ve all imagined but never seen before, and  SOUL  is no different. Largely set...

Racism at Pixar

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Pixar Artists Celebrate Ronald Searle’s 91st Birthday

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Caricatures by Animator Victor Navone

Started by Pixarsuperfan8695   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : I was browsing Pixar animator Victor Navone’s blog on Sunday and happened to come across this Flickr album on the caricatures tab, featuring...

Man Arrested Outside Pixar with (thought-to-be) Explosives

Started by Pixar Post - T.J.   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : Last night (Nov 25), around 11:00 PM a 38-year old Berkeley man was riding his bicycle across the street from Pixar's headquarters in Emeryville...

John Lasseter on 6-month leave of absence for “missteps” (Updated - John Lasseter to Exit Pixar & Disney - now at Skydance)

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How to get a tour of Pixar.

Started by Thepixarfanofthefamily05   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : For a while now, I have been wanting to get a tour of Pixar. Does anyone know of any ways that I could possibly get a tour. If so, please share.

Ed Catmull To Retire at the End of 2018 (Will remain advisor through July 2019)

Started by PixarsBiggestFan   in Pixar Animation Studios - Emeryville : Today, it was announced that Pixar co-founded and President Ed Catmull will retire at the end of 2018, after 50 years in the film industry and at age...

Darla K. Anderson Leaves Pixar

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Pixar Undergraduate Program

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Internship questions

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Pixar Internship Application

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Inside the Pixar Animation Studio at Emeryville

Pixar Animation Studios is one of the most successful animation studios in the film industry, known for its groundbreaking animated films that have captured audiences of all ages. The studio is located in Emeryville, California, a city in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Pixar was founded in 1979 by George Lucas as the Graphics Group, a division of Lucasfilm that was focused on computer graphics. The company was later purchased by Steve Jobs in 1986, who renamed it Pixar Animation Studios and made it an independent company.

The company’s early years were marked by a focus on computer graphics technology, which was sill in its infancy at the time. Pixar produced a number of short films and commercials using the technology, and in 1995 released its first full-length feature film, Toy Story.

Toy Story was a commercial and critical success, and marked the beginning of a string of successful films for the studio. Over the next two decades, Pixar released a number of beloved films, including A Bug’s Life (1998), Finding Nemo (2003), and The Incredibles (2004).

In 2006, Pixar was acquired by The Walt Disney Company, but has continued to operate as a separate division within the company. The studio has continued to produce successful films under the Disney banner, including Up (2009), Inside Out (2015), and Coco (2017).

Pixar’s headquarters are located in Emeryville, California, a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The studio’s campus includes a number of buildings, including a main building that houses the company’s offices and production facilities.

While Pixar does not offer public tours of its facilities, the company has become known for its unique and collaborative work environment. The studio’s employees, known as “Pixarians,” come from a variety of backgrounds and work together to create the studio’s films.

In addition to producing films, Pixar has also been involved in a number of philanthropic efforts. The company has raised millions of dollars for charity through initiatives like the Pixar-thon, a 24-hour movie marathon held by the studio to benefit various nonprofit organizations.

Pixar Animation Studios has had a tremendous impact on the film industry, producing some of the most beloved and successful animated films of all time. With its headquarters in Emeryville, the studio continues to be a major presence in the Bay Area and beyond.

Can You Tour Pixar Studios In Emeryville?

Unfortunately, it is not possible for the public to tour the Pixar Studios in Emeryville. The studio is closed for tours due to production demands and confidentiality issues. Therefore, the general public cannot visit the facility and see the behind-the-scenes of their animation process. This decision has been made to maintain the privacy of their projects and to ensure that their creative work is not compromised. Despite the studio’s popularity and the curiosity of many people to visit, the policy of no tours remains in place.

Why Is Pixar In Emeryville?

Pixar is located in Emeryville because it was looking for a place with developable land that was centrally located around the Bay. Emeryville fit the bill perfectly in terms of its location and availability of land. Additionally, the company had outgrown its previous facilities and needed a lot more space to support its rapidly-expanding team. Despite building a new facility in Point Richmond, it was still not enough to accommodate the company’s growth. Therefore, Pixar decided to move to Emeryville, which was able to provide the necessary space for the company to continue expanding.

Where Is The Pixar Campus Located?

The Pixar campus is located at 1200 Park Avenue in Emeryville, California. The campus is situated in the Communications district of Emeryville, which is easily accessible via major highways and public transportation. The location is known for its vibrant and creative community, with many other entertainment and tech companies also located in the area. To find the campus, you can refer to online maps or GPS systems that will guide you to the specific address.

Pixar Emeryville has become a household name in the animation industry. Their incredible success can be attributed to their talented team of animators, writers, and producers, as well as their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and storytelling. Their headquarters in Emeryville, California, serves as a hub for their creative endeavors, and while the public cannot tour the facility, their impact on the entertainment industry is undeniable. With a long list of award-winning films and a dedication to innovation, it’s clear that Pixar Emeryville will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.

William Armstrong