Pixar Animation Studios has consistently made a splash that continues to ripple across the industry. Since its inception as part of LucasFilm in 1979 and its subsequent rise to glory under Steve ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.

Many people have seen the movie called Luxo Jr., a short, animated film made by Pixar back in 1986. Luxo Jr. made an impression via its human-like behavior. It shrank back when surprised, for ...