Pixar closure in Vancouver costs 100 jobs
By Contributor
There will be no more Pixar in Vancouver as the computer animation giant shut its doors Tuesday, forcing 100 employees to the streets.
In a media statement, a Pixar spokesperson said the company decided to focus its efforts and resources under one roof at the company’s Emeryville, Calif., location.
The statement went on to say the company was incredibly proud of the talented staff and the work they’ve done at Pixar Canada.
The Vancouver studio opened in 2010 to much fanfare.
The studio has been praised for creating short films such as Air Mater, Small Fry and Partysaurus Rex.
Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Toy Story are among some of the highest-grossing movies on record.
The animation firm was bought by Disney in 2006 for $7.4 billion.
