News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

[Antaundra]

I'd prefer to see all of Paradise Pier demolished and something of Disneyland caliber built in it's place; but the first concept art actually looked pretty neat and detailed, yet unnecessary, other than to really finish the area this go around, but the new concept art has me worried that the budget was gutted and it will more than less just be a change of paint color and/or only some minor physical changes (similar to what the pier shops, hollywoodland, etc received). Anyone else feel the same way?

I pretty much feel exactly the same way.

 

[brb1006]

Lassater taking leave
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-lasseter-taking-leave-absence-pixar-missteps-1057113

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Lassater taking leave
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-lasseter-taking-leave-absence-pixar-missteps-1057113

Another article....
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...uct-detailed-by-disney-pixar-insiders-1059594

 

[TROR]

Another article....
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...uct-detailed-by-disney-pixar-insiders-1059594

Multiple sources say Lasseter is known to drink heavily at company social events such as premiere parties but this source says the behavior was not always confined to such settings.

I thought this was just a running joke on the site because of his performance at D23

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I thought this was just a running joke on the site because of his performance at D23

Apparently not! He was pretty hilarious to watch at D23 on stage, but it sounds like there's a lot more "back stage" antics involved.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I always thought as an executive at a Fortune 500 company he came across as annoying and slightly creepy. Maybe those loud shirts were a hint at his douchebaggery.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I always thought as an executive at a Fortune 500 company he came across as annoying and slightly creepy. Maybe those loud shirts were a hint at his douchebaggery.

As someone who wears the occasional "loud" shirt, I take mild offense!!
It's not the shirt itself...its what's underneath that...wait...I don't think that statement works in this case

 

[Curious Constance]

I wonder if this could cement the end to Pixar Pier?

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I wonder if this could cement the end to Pixar Pier?

We can only hope.

 

[TROR]

We can only hope.

I doubt it'll be the end, but I certainly expect this to harm the attendance as well as the box office for Coco this weekend.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I doubt it'll be the end, but I certainly expect this to harm the attendance as well as the box office for Coco this weekend.

Indeed. I would honestly be surprised if we didn't see a Boycott of Pixar any day now.

 

[mickEblu]

I doubt it'll be the end, but I certainly expect this to harm the attendance as well as the box office for Coco this weekend.

Really? Whatever he did wasn’t even bad enough for Disney to can him. I don’t think this will have any effect on Coco at all. Most folks don’t have a clue who Lasetter is or care.

 

[TwilightZone]

Indeed. I would honestly be surprised if we didn't see a Boycott of Pixar any day now.

not sure how many people know who john is, but if this news becomes as widespread as the other allegations have, then hoo boy there goes pixar.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Really? Whatever he did wasn’t even bad enough for Disney to can him. I don’t think this will have any effect on Coco at all. Most folks don’t have a clue who Lasetter is or care.

I think you may underestimate the "internet court of justice". Word will get around.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

"John Lasseter" is currently the second topic trending on Twitter.

 

[TROR]

Really? Whatever he did wasn’t even bad enough for Disney to can him. I don’t think this will have any effect on Coco at all. Most folks don’t have a clue who Lasetter is or care.

John Lasseter is a pretty household name, I've always thought. Even if he isn't, all of the stories pretty clearly say who he is and people who know the story will know who he is. The fact Disney didn't can him seems to only be because Lasseter willingly took a step back to focus on his problem which, honestly, should be honored. Anyone who is willing to look in the mirror and try to make changes, and even admit without any public allegations, deserves a second chance.

 

[mickEblu]

John Lasseter is a pretty household name, I've always thought. Even if he isn't, all of the stories pretty clearly say who he is and people who know the story will know who he is. The fact Disney didn't can him seems to only be because Lasseter willingly took a step back to focus on his problem which, honestly, should be honored. Anyone who is willing to look in the mirror and try to make changes, and even admit without any public allegations, deserves a second chance.

Maybe he just really wanted some time off? Lol

 

[Deleted member 107043]

As someone who wears the occasional "loud" shirt, I take mild offense!!
It's not the shirt itself...its what's underneath that...wait...I don't think that statement works in this case

LOL. I dunno, something about those shirts of his always bugged me.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

This won't affect the pier at all, Lasseter's name is not essentially tied to the Pixar brand in the mind of most people.

 

[Rich T]

...then hoo boy there goes pixar.

No. That's like saying Marvel Comics would be dead as a franchise if Stan Lee were accused of something like that (and thank goodness he hasn't been). Good art is greater than bad behavior, and most people can separate the two. This is a really disheartening development for Pixar, but their films and characters will live on.

Look at Bill Clinton. The public can be very forgiving if they see enough there to save.