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John Lasseter
John Alan Lasseter (born January 12, 1957) is an American animator, director and the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is also currently the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Lasseter's first job was with The Walt Disney Company, where he became an animator. Next, he joined Lucasfilm, where he worked on the then-groundbreaking use of CGI animation.
After Lucasfilm became Pixar in 1986, Lasseter oversaw all of Pixar's films and associated projects as executive producer and he directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars, " Toy Story 3" and " Cars-.html"> Cars 2"
He has won two Academy Awards, for Animated Short Film (Tin Toy), as well as a Special Achievement Award ( Toy Story).
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Lasseter pays tribute to Jobs at Hollywood star ceremony -
2 November 2011
-Animation guru John Lasseter fought back tears at the unveiling of his Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute on Tuesday (01Nov11) as he remembered late Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs.-The Pixar Animation Studios boss received the 2,453rd star on the famous walkway and bran
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Lasseter lands Hollywood Walk of Fame star -
21 October 2011
-Animation guru John Lasseter is to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and one of his Cars stars will help him unveil it.-Actress Bonnie Hunt will induct the two-time Oscar winning Pixar Animation Studios boss onto the world's most famous pavement on
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Pixar's Lasseter receives Golden Lion accolade in Venice -
8 September 2009
-Disney/Pixar animator John Lasseter has been honoured at the Venice Film Festival in Italy with a prestigious Golden Lion award in recognition of his career achievements.-
-The illustrator was hailed by his peers on Sunday (06Sep09) at a ceremony that also paid tribut
John Lasseter - what members say
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Nice to look at, but its not Toy Story 21 May 2008
John Lasseter - filmography
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Cars 2
on DVD
(2011)
Starring: Owen Wilson, Franco Nero, Cheech Marin
Director: Brad Lewis, John Lasseter
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From the creators of Cars, Up and Toy Story 3 comes a new Pixar classic in this high-octane Blu-ray! Star racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-..read more »
 
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Cars 2 - Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: Owen Wilson, Franco Nero, Cheech Marin
Director: Brad Lewis, John Lasseter
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Watch now: Unavailable
From the creators of Cars, Up and Toy Story 3 comes a new Pixar classic in this high-octane Blu-ray! Star racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-..read more »
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Cars 2 - 3D Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: Owen Wilson, Franco Nero, Cheech Marin
Director: Brad Lewis, John Lasseter
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From the creators of Cars, Up and Toy Story 3 comes a new Pixar classic in this high-octane Blu-ray! Star racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-..read more »
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Toy Story - 3D Blu-ray
(2009)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Director: John Lasseter
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Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1995, "Toy Story" was the first feature film from Pixar Animation Studios and director John Lasseter. The film went on to receive Oscar® nominations for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Original Screenplay, and earned Lasseter a ..read more »
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Toy Story in 3-D
(2009)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Director: John Lasseter
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Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1995, "Toy Story" was the first feature film from Pixar Animation Studios and director John Lasseter. The film went on to receive Oscar® nominations for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Original Screenplay, and earned Lasseter a ..read more »
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Tokyo Mater
(2008)
Starring: Larry the Cable Guy
Director: John Lasseter
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A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become 'Tow-ke-O Mater, King of ..read more »
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Cars - Blu-ray
(2006)
Starring: Owen Wilson, Cheech Marin, Katherine Helmond
Director: John Lasseter
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Talking cars rediscover the quirky originality of middle America in this inventive animated film from the folks at Pixar (TOY STORY, FINDING NEMO). Owen Wilson does the voice of arrogant rookie racecar Lightning McQueen, who winds up stranded in the small desert town of Radiator Springs on his way ..read more »
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Cars
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Bob Costas, Owen Wilson, Cheech Marin
Director: John Lasseter
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Talking cars rediscover the quirky originality of middle America in this inventive animated film from the folks at Pixar (TOY STORY, FINDING NEMO). Owen Wilson does the voice of arrogant rookie racecar Lightning McQueen, who winds up stranded in the small desert town of Radiator Springs on his way ..read more »
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Toy Story 2 - 3D Blu-ray
(1999)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Director: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
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In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster, Andy heads off to summer camp, leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in the first instalment, Woody discovers that he is a valuable collectible spawned by a popular 1950s ..read more »
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Toy Story 2 - Blu-ray
(1999)
Starring: Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts
Director: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
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In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster, Andy heads off to summer camp, leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in the first instalment, Woody discovers that he is a valuable collectible spawned by a popular 1950s ..read more »
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Toy Story 2
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts
Director: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
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In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster, Andy heads off to summer camp, leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in the first installment, Woody discovers that he is a valuable collectible spawned by a popular 1950s ..read more »
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A Bug's Life
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Kevin Spacey, David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary
Director: John Lasseter
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Life is no picnic for the ants on Ant Island! Each summer, a gang of greedy grasshoppers - led by the menacing and manipulative Hopper - descends upon the colony to demand a hefty portion of the ants' hard-earned harvest and generally make life miserable for this peaceful community. Our hero Flik,..read more »
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A Bug's Life - Blu-ray
(1998)
Starring: Kevin Spacey, David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary
Director: John Lasseter
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The computer animation crew at Pixar--the creators of TOY STORY--return with another feature rife with stunningly rendered worlds populated by cute critters you can't help but care about. The story is simple--an ant colony led by Flik (Dave Foley) seeks help from a flea circus and other insects in ..read more »
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Toy Story
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Annie Potts, Tim Allen
Director: John Lasseter
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As 6-year-old Andy's favourite toy, Woody (Tom Hanks), a take-charge, pull-string cowboy, is confident in his role as room leader. But after Andy's birthday party, newcomer Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a flashy space ranger with laser action and pop-out wings, crash-lands into Woody's world. Buzz ..read more »
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Toy Story - Blu-ray
(1995)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Annie Potts, Tim Allen
Director: John Lasseter
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Young Andy's playthings, including the sardonic Mr. Potatohead, a Slinky Dog with a southern drawl, an anxiety-ridden dinosaur, and some very gung-ho toy soldiers, are led by Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll whom Andy adores. But on his birthday, Andy receives a self-possessed, gadget-laden ..read more »
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...Pixar have made a visually beautiful film. John Lasseter went to extreme lengths, to make sure the Nascar sequences were faithful to the Fox broadcasts, and to my mind, he ...
