@yyates05

Director @ Pixar, I like to make comics and films.

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Joined June 2009
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Our graphic novel is available for preorder. Urban Legendz Humanoids amazon.com/dp/1594657149/ref… – at Emeryville, CA

Urban Legendz

After his mother’s death, Dwayne is forced to uproot himself and move into the home where his mother grew up: a shabby apartment in Brooklyn. When your dad is a police officer, and your brother’s too...

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DTVA News@DTVANewsOct 2
Pixar Animation Studios debuted their second-ever stop-motion short "FRUIT & NUT" Directed by "ELIO" and "HOPPERS" alumnis Rej Bourdages & Tony Maki. The short is part of Pixar's newest program "PIXAR PRESENTS: ARTIST SHORT-FILMS". youtube.com/watch?v=1an6_gb0… #FruitAndNut
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TBchoi
@TB_Choi12Oct 2
One of the tasks I worked on for Forgotten Island was establishing the tone and atmosphere of a script. It was a lot of fun. To me, Raissa was clearly a clever character, but Joe was incredibly talented too. She had a creative mind and a unique ability to anticipate future trends. I wanted to incorporate those qualities throughout the concept in subtle ways. #forgottenIsland #DreamWorksAnimation #conceptart
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DiscussingFilm
@DiscussingFilmSep 23
First trailer for ‘RAY GUNN’, directed by Brad Bird (‘The Incredibles’). The film follows a private detective who is drawn into a case involving aliens & murder in the alternate futuristic city Metropia. Releasing December 18 on Netflix.
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Cartoon Brew@cartoonbrewSep 10
To any creator who might ever pitch an animated project, bookmark this piece. Dominique Bazay, the Netflix executive who bet on ‘Arcane'' and 'Hilda,' shares an essential guide to making your pitch clear, personal, specific, and memorable. cartoonbrew.com/festivals/do…

Netflix Exec Dominique Bazay's Best Animation Pitching Tips

Clarity, personal stakes, and specificity are among Dominique Bazay’s essentials for a successful animation pitch after decades spent on both sides of the room.

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Kiana Mai 🌹@kianamaiartSep 5
Woke up to 2 million! In just under a day! I’m so glad everyone’s hard work is being seen 🥹
Kiana Mai 🌹@kianamaiartSep 5
1 MILLION!!!! Genuinely blown away. Thank you guys so so much for your support and for sharing the project 🥹
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Christopher Miller@chrizmillrAug 19
I visited LAIKA a few years back and saw some sets and characters from this film and was blown away by the scale and artistry. An animated film has never been nominated for Production Design or Cinematography because most voters don’t understand how animation works but the level of cinematic craftsmanship is undeniable
LAIKA
@LAIKAStudiosAug 19
How far would you go for those you love? Experience Wildwood, in theatres everywhere October 23. #Wildwood
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Cody Lyon@CodemanLyonAug 15
👀👀👀
Pixar
@PixarAug 15
Pixar is officially diving into the supernatural with their very first ghost movie: Ghost Market, arriving in Spring 2028! 👻 #D23
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Le Tang@lewithone_eAug 17
Been storyboarding on this one for awhile! Get ready to be spoiler, y’all #storyboard #pixar #animation
Pixar
@PixarAug 15
Pixar is officially diving into the supernatural with their very first ghost movie: Ghost Market, arriving in Spring 2028! 👻 #D23
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Pixar
@PixarJun 11
Ciao Gatto Watch the new teaser for Disney & Pixar's #Gatto, arriving in theaters March 5, 2027
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Pixar
@PixarAug 15
Pixar is officially diving into the supernatural with their very first ghost movie: Ghost Market, arriving in Spring 2028! 👻 #D23
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Matt Braly@RadrappyMar 17
WE ARE LIVE!!! GO GO GO!!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS, BULLY YOUR ENEMIES!!! HELP US MAKE A GREAT THING!!!!!!!!! This teaser's music was composed by the incredible @tjhill!!!!
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“Hop” over to our theater on Sunday, March 22 to earn how story and animation inform each other to create the world of of Disney and Pixar’s latest feature film, "Hoppers" (2026), with Pixar’s Margaret Spencer, John Cody Kim, James W. Brown, and Cody Lyon. bit.ly/4l6kXaC
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Daniel Chong@threebarebearsMar 8
THANK YOU for loving #Hoppers this weekend! 💞 To celebrate, here's a 2D animation test we did back in 2020 for inspiration (by Lorenzo Fresta) 🦫🦫
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DiscussingFilm
@DiscussingFilmMar 7
‘HOPPERS’ has earned $13.2M in the film's domestic opening day. The biggest opening day for any original animated film in years. Read our review: bit.ly/BrideDF
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Cody Lyon@CodemanLyonMar 6
See #Hoppers in theaters this weekend! I animated these snakes just for you!
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Daniel Chong@threebarebearsMar 6
It took six years to make WE BARE BEARS. It took six years to make HOPPERS. Creating these things consumed a lot of my life. But i love doing it. I love animation. And I love saying things to the world through these (cute) characters. Disney/Pixar's #hoppers, now in theaters!
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ToonHive
@ToonHiveMar 3
Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ wins Outstanding Children's or Young Teen Animated Series at the 2026 #ChildrensEmmys.
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jesse andrews@_jesse_andrews_Mar 2
well that makes it sound like it's pretty good
DiscussingFilm
@DiscussingFilmMar 2
‘HOPPERS’ debuts with 98% on Rotten Tomatoes It is the highest rated Pixar film in the past decade. Read our review: bit.ly/HoppersDF
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Pixar
@PixarMar 3
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pixar’s #WinorLose on their 5 Children's and Family Emmy® Awards wins including Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series #Emmys
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Pixar
@PixarFeb 22
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pixar's #WinorLose on their 3 Annie Awards wins including Best Character Animation - TV/Media, Best Music - TV/Media, and Best TV/Media Limited Series
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