[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8997″ img_size=”800×500″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Ed Catmull who is the co-founder of Pixar in 1986 and is the current president of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. Disney had announced Tuesday that after 40 years in the industry Ed Catmull will retire.
Ed Catmull is and should be a legend to everyone that works in the industry or is a huge fan of film. Ed Catmull had a few words to say,
“Never in my wildest imagination could I have conceived of the path or the extraordinary people I have worked with over all of these years – the twists and turns, the ups and downs, along with exhilarating passion, talent, and dedication that have led to something extraordinary, something that has an enduring impact in the world,”
“From the request of George Lucas to bring technology to the film industry, to the vision of Steve Jobs, and the extraordinary freedom provided by Bob Iger, Alan Horn, and Alan Bergman, we continue to dream of stories and ways of making those stories that always surprise. I have the mixed emotions that come with stepping away from a group of people I love, but also with the utmost pride and pleasure that we now have at both Pixar and Disney Animation the most dedicated and imaginative leaders I have worked with.”
This is was Disney animation was so successful is because of people like Ed Catmull and all those he worked with. Great team and a better friendships that have built along the years.
CEO Bob Iger had a few words to say about Ed Catmull,
“Ed Catmull’s impact on the entertainment industry is immeasurable,” Bob Iger continued, “A pioneer of the intersection of creativity and technology, Ed expanded the possibilities for storytellers along with the expectations of audiences.”
“We’re profoundly grateful for his innumerable contributions, ranging from his pivotal, groundbreaking work at Lucasfilm and Pixar to the exceptional leadership he brought to Pixar and Walt Disney Animation over the last 12 years, and we wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
This is obviously sad news that a hard worker like Ed Catmull has to leave, but he does deserve the break he has trust in his co-workers at Disney to do a great job there so we should as well.
What are your thoughts on the recent developments?
Source: The Wrap[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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