History of Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios is an an American computer animation studio based in Emeryville, California. The company began in 1979 under the name "The Graphics Group" before officially beginning operations on February 3, 1986. The company has produced several animated films and shorts, notably Luxo Jr., in which its title character is Pixar's mascot, and Toy Story, the first fully-computer-animated feature-length film. Since 2006, Pixar is has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.