News Lasseter taking leave of absence

[the.dreamfinder]

For the record, here’s Bob’s response:

Has the culture at Pixar changed at all in the past eight months since the exit of John Lasseter?

Any time that you change leadership there is an inevitable cultural shift. There was a cultural shift at Disney when I took over for Michel Eisner after 21 years. John Lasseter was in his role for a long time, had an enormous influence on both the culture and the creativity of Pixar, and so of course in John leaving there is inevitable and was an inevitable cultural shift. To get into the details, I'd prefer not to.

What has changed within Disney as a whole as a result of the #MeToo movement?

I don’t want to talk about anybody, specifically, but it's critical for us as leaders in this industry to create safe environments for people who have been victims of abuse to speak up and feel safe about speaking up and for others who have witnessed abuse to do the same. It's critical. As difficult as this time may seem, it's high time that we all woke up to the need to protect the people that work for us and work with us.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

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He should go into politics.

Iger or Lasseter? Because given recent events, Lasseter might fit right in on the Supreme Court.

(The Mom is going to kill me)

 

[drizgirl]

Iger or Lasseter? Because given recent events, Lasseter might fit right in on the Supreme Court.

(The Mom is going to kill me)

Actually I was referring to Iger's ability to talk in circles.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Actually I was referring to Iger's ability to talk in circles.

I know, the question was made in jest.

I've commented on Iger's apparent political aspirations myself (he has or had them in the past). He would be an awful politician and I can't see him getting anywhere. He has zero charisma, comes across as perpetually disinterested and insincere etc. He has demonstrated difficulty remaining composed even in business interviews that are deliberately soft on him (becoming visibly flustered and confused when asked basic questions). He would be torn to shreds in a political debate.

 

[mgf]

John Lasseter Named Head of Skydance Animation After Disney Exit Over Misconduct Accusations

https://www.thewrap.com/former-pixar-cco-john-lasseter-named-head-of-skydance-animation/

 

[TwilightZone]

Oh boy. Is skydance dumb? Is hollywood dumb?
So many questions so little time.

 

[VJ]

Time's Up, Women and Hollywood Blast Skydance for Hiring John Lasseter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/times-up-women-hollywood-blast-skydance-hiring-john-lasseter-1174908

 

[Rodan75]

Time's Up, Women and Hollywood Blast Skydance for Hiring John Lasseter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/times-up-women-hollywood-blast-skydance-hiring-john-lasseter-1174908

Man, the first time he inappropriately "hugs" or touches someone...Skydance is going to have to pay...and pay big.

 

[TJ Vazquez]

You gotta wonder how uncomfortable some of his direct reports will be. On one had you get to learn from a legend and on the other, well yeah....

 

[Sped2424]

Time's Up, Women and Hollywood Blast Skydance for Hiring John Lasseter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/times-up-women-hollywood-blast-skydance-hiring-john-lasseter-1174908

He could have retired quietly and waited anyways I expect nothing from the guy.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Skydance Animation's first movie isn't released until 3/19/2021 as far as I can tell.

Luck - 3/19/21
Split (working title) - TBD
Powerless (working title) - TBD
The Fourteenth Goldfish - TBD

 

[Andrew C]

The Fourteenth Goldfish - TBD

I think this is a book?

 

[DisneyMedStudent]

I’m all for second chances, but this just seems a bit off. T

 

[lee.moles.disney]

Ironically, skydance were probably the only ones willing to ‘touch him’ in Hollywood

 

[Phil12]

He's most likely used the time wisely to change his behavior.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Man, the first time he inappropriately "hugs" or touches someone...Skydance is going to have to pay...and pay big.

Well, somebody’s daddy has a reputation for being a cheapskate.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

From the Roy E Disney Animation Building:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1083088866918055936

 

[brb1006]

This would been the perfect time to hear @WDW1974's thoughts on this.

 

[JoeCamel]

I’m all for second chances, but this just seems a bit off. T

Ironically, skydance were probably the only ones willing to ‘touch him’ in Hollywood

He's most likely used the time wisely to change his behavior.

If they put him in a glass box and keep him there it could be great for the company.

 

[VJ]

This would been the perfect time to hear @WDW1974's thoughts on this.

he isn't beetlejuice, or bloody mary