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