Why did Pixar start?

Pixar started as the Graphics Group, a part of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm, in 1979. Edwin Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith, who had been researching and developing computer graphics at the University of Utah, were hired by Lucasfilm to lead the group. The Graphics Group was responsible for creating computer-generated imagery for films such as Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

In 1986, Steve Jobs purchased the Graphics Group from Lucasfilm and renamed it Pixar. Jobs invested in the company and helped to develop its computer animation software, RenderMan. Pixar's first feature film, Toy Story, was released in 1995 and was a critical and commercial success. The company has since produced numerous other successful films, including A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Wall-E.

Pixar is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company and continues to produce computer-animated films. The company is known for its innovative storytelling, technical excellence, and commitment to quality. Pixar has won numerous awards, including 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and 11 Grammy Awards.