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'Luck' Is the Latest Animated Movie to Reduce Its Magical World Into a Banal Business

The trend of reducing the magical into something mundane continues in Luck, a film that decides the focus of its world should be mostly about work.

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‘Luck’ Review: John Lasseter’s Return to Animation Is a Convoluted Mess That Lacks Magic

Starring Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, and Jane Fonda, 'Luck' has too many MacGuffins and not enough joy.

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10 Easter Eggs In 'Toy Story' You Definitely Missed

To an infinity of easter eggs and beyond!

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Apple Makes Big Animation Commitment with New Skydance Animation Deal

Controversial genius John Lasseter returns to Apple decades after founding Pixar with Steve Jobs.

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Every 'Toy Story' Movie and Short Film Ranked from Worst to Best

YOU. ARE. A. TOY.

The 'Fantasia 3' That Never Happened: Why Disney Cancelled a Second Sequel

Plus, how some of the finished segments made their way into the world anyway.

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Disney+'s ‘Into the Unknown’ Review: A Brilliantly Candid Look at the Making of ‘Frozen 2’

Do the next right thing.

Peggy Holmes to Direct 'Luck' for Skydance Animation and John Lasseter

The film will be the first for the studio and a return to the big screen for ousted Disney/Pixar exec Lasseter.

Emma Thompson Pens Striking Letter Explaining Why She Wouldn't Work with John Lasseter on 'Luck'

“Shouldn’t it be John Lasseter who has to lose HIS job if the employees don’t want to give him a second chance?”

Emma Thompson Exits Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’ After John Lasseter’s Hiring

Skydance hired Lasseter in January following his public ousting from Disney.

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John Lasseter to Lead Skydance Animation After Being Ousted by Disney

Lasseter "retired" as head of Pixar after sexual harassment allegations surfaced.

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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter to Replace John Lasseter at Disney Animation and Pixar

Lee and Docter will split the former Chief Creative Officer's duties.

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John Lasseter to Leave Pixar and Disney at the End of the Year

Pete Docter and Jennifer Lee are expected to take on more responsibilities at the powerhouse animation studios.

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Pixar Co-Founder John Lasseter Takes a Leave of Absence After "Difficult Conversations" [Updated]

"It’s been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable. That was never my intent."

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'Toy Story 4’ Director Shakeup: Josh Cooley Takes Over for John Lasseter

The latest 'Toy Story 4' updates are in from D23.

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‘The Incredibles 2’ Picks Up Right Where the First Movie Left Off

The Underminer returns!

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