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“I think that the entertainment industry and the entertainment press tends to focus on opening weekend box office as a measure of the success of a film and I think the true success is out there in people's homes and how much they absolutely love these characters.”

Quote by John Lasseter

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John Lasseter, born on January 12, 1957, is an outstanding animator with significant contributions to the animation industry, particularly at The Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is renowned for his unique animation style and profound understanding of the art of animation. more

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