Watch & Listen
Toy Story
, subject: animated film, 1995
Watch the finished work behind Pixar's business breakthrough.
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Coverage Score
3
Scored evidence
About this work
Released in 1995 by Walt Disney Pictures and produced by Pixar, it was the first feature film made entirely with computer animation. Woody and Buzz must work together to return to Andy after becoming stranded away from home.
Why explore it
Best if you want to see the film David praises in Pixar's business story and says remains excellent on rewatch.
Key themes
- A film inside Pixar's IPO story
- A finished work that holds up
Evidence and original sources
Sources: official Founders episodes — #235, #317, #347
This record is supported by 3 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Steve Jobs (The Pixar Story) — David calls Toy Story “truly revolutionary” when discussing Pixar’s IPO.
- Ed Catmull (Founder of Pixar) — David says Toy Story remains excellent after rewatching it and praises how well the film holds up.
- How Walt Disney Built His Greatest Creation: Disneyland — While recounting the Woody/Buzz naming coincidence, David calls Toy Story one of his favorite kids' movies ever.