The Pixar Story: Part 1

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The Pixar Story: Part 1

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Jul 27, 2016

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How did the Pixar studio get started? How did it evolve from a small operation to a power player in the Disney empire? And how has the company led innovation in animation? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 27, 2016

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