There is no doubt that Inside Out 2 It became a box office success, as it became the most successful animation film in the world, as well as one of the most popular in the world, surpassing other large-scale productions such as a remake of The Lion King. And most of these achievements are due to the group that worked on the project’s conception, but not all employees had positive endings, since some were fired before the premiere and others were marked by the crunch hours.
After several difficult years marked by cinema closures, Hollywood strikes and box office disappointments, Pixar finally achieved the success it needed to revitalize itself. However, behind this box office triumph, the internal atmosphere of the studio is not so positive, especially for the employees who were laid off before the release of the film.
In May, the company laid off 175 employees, representing 14% of its workforce. Many of the workers who contributed to the creation will not only not receive bonuses for its success, but also face financial problems arising from these layoffs. Insiders describe an unprecedented crisis within the studio during the production of the film, with animators working seven days a week and employees being reassigned to tasks for which they were not prepared.
The work environment within has also been described as toxic, with employees afraid to speak out and creative decisions subject to change, such as avoiding LGBTQ topics. The over-reliance on the creative director Pete Docter and a rigid internal culture have raised concerns about future crises in the studio’s upcoming projects, leading to a sense of instability among employees.
For many within the studio, the success of Inside Out 2 It was seen as a life or death situation for PixarThe pressure to ensure success was overwhelming, and although the film has been a box office triumph, the emotional and financial scars for those who worked on it still linger.
Via: IGN
Author’s note: It was known that there is crunch in almost the entire entertainment industry, I imagine it must be similar in music, with hours and hours spent by musicians in recording studios.
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