Introduction

Introduction


Brown, N., Smith, S. and Summers, S. 2018. Introduction. in: Smith, S., Brown, N. and Summers, S. (ed.) Toy Story: How Pixar Reinvented the Animated Feature New York, NY Bloomsbury. pp. 1-6
TypeIntroduction
Chapter titleIntroduction
AuthorsBrown, N., Smith, S. and Summers, S.
Abstract

Toy Story (John Lasseter, 1995), Pixar's first feature-length production and Hollywood's first completely computer-generated animated film, is an international cultural phenomenon. This collection brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners who together explore the themes, compositional techniques, cultural significance and industry legacy of this landmark in contemporary cinema. Topics range from industrial concerns, such as the film's groundbreaking use of computer generated imagery and the establishment of Pixar as a major player in the animation world, to examinations of its music, aesthetics, and the role of toys in both the film and its fandom. The Toy Story franchise as a whole is also considered, with chapters looking at its cross-generational appeal and the experience of growing up alongside the series. As the first substantial work on this landmark film, this book will serve as an authoritative introduction for scholars, students and fans alike.

Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
Page range1-6
Book titleToy Story: How Pixar Reinvented the Animated Feature
EditorsSmith, S., Brown, N. and Summers, S.
PublisherBloomsbury
Place of publicationNew York, NY
SeriesAnimation: Key Films/Filmmakers
ISBN
Hardcover9781501324918
Paperback9781501354915
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Print25 Jan 2018
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Accepted2018
Deposited29 Apr 2024
Output statusPublished
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