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Pixar's John Lasseter leaving (for now) over harassment allegations (CNET News)

2017-11-21
chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios John Lasseter will take an extended leave of absence after allegations of sexual misconduct in an internal memo leaked to The Hollywood Reporter Lasseter says quote it's been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable unquote he goes on to say he will be taking a six-month sabbatical from the company The Hollywood Reporter also details reports from multiple witnesses alleging unwanted physical contact one source claimed actress and writer rashida Jones left Toy Story 4 after experiencing an unwanted advance from Lasseter it isn't clear if the temporary leave of absence will become permanent representatives for Disney Pixar Lasseter and Jones didn't immediately respond to CNET requests for comment in a statement to other outlets Disney said quote we appreciate Jon's candor and sincere apology and fully support his sabbatical unquote Lasseter is widely known as the executive producer responsible for shaping classic Pixar films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo and revitalizing Walt Disney Animation through movies like frozen and Moana Pixar films have raked in over 6 billion dollars in the US alone with sequels to The Incredibles and Toy Story in development what do you think Disney should do in light of these allegations leave your thoughts down in the comments for more check out cnet.com I'm ashley Esqueda be good humans
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