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Learn the Secrets of the ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Sequel You Never Saw | Exclusive

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By John Lasseter, Steve Jobs, Michael D. Eisner
| starsalert.com
Back before Disney purchased Pixar, the two companies were at war.Pixar, then led by Steve Jobs, was unhappy with the way that the partnership with Disney was playing out – then-CEO and chairman Michael Eisner skirted film commitment parameters by claiming that sequels to Pixar movies “didn’t count” towards the overall film deal, meaning Pixar was on the hook longer despite delivering the agreed-upon number of films.
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Reel to Real: How Pixar Made the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise a Multigenerational Hit

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By John Lasseter
| starsalert.com
As expected, “Toy Story 5” is a massive hit. $312 million worldwide. The biggest box office opening in the franchise’s history. Stellar reviews. An A CinemaScore from audiences.This thing is a home run all around, and really drives home the fact that “Toy Story” is one of the best cases of brand management in Hollywood history.
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All Tom Hanks Movies Ranked by Tomatometer

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By Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
| Rotten Tomatoes Verified
The latest: Tom Hanks reprises his iconic voice role Woody in Toy Story 5, which notched the biggest opening weekend of 2026. After making a literal Splash for his leading movie-star debut, nice guy Tom Hanks would become the king of yuppie ’80s slapstick, starring in classics like Big and fan favorites such as Joe Versus the Volcano, The ‘Burbs, and The Money Pit.
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