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Five years ago, when "Cars" proved to be Pixar's first less-than-stellar animated feature, an animator friend offered his theory about why.

Oy Story: 'Cars 2' Is a Dollar-Driven Edsel Joe Morgenstern 2011

Then he found out about Gaiman's Sandman comics, Miyazaki's animé, Pixar's movies, and (almost) every single web-comic on the Internet.

Paolo Jasa | Fandomania 2010

Pixar's "Cars" has inspired a massive toy business, and Disney is building a 12-acre ride at Disneyland based on the film.

Sequels Come Fast, Furious As Studios Aim to Cut Risk Michelle Kung 2011

For Pixar's sake, and for ours, let's hope that the fast track of "Cars 2" is a temporary detour.

Oy Story: 'Cars 2' Is a Dollar-Driven Edsel Joe Morgenstern 2011

This is something new for Pixar, a movie in which characterization and deep feelings take a back seat to breakneck pace, and something new for Pixar lovers, including me, who may find themselves wondering if Disney's master merchandisers are starting to call the tune for Pixar's master storytellers.

Oy Story: 'Cars 2' Is a Dollar-Driven Edsel Joe Morgenstern 2011

But I will say in Pixar's defense I feel that they almost never wink at the adults.

Ponyo Roger Sutton 2009

Pixar's stories tend to be brand new and not recycled.

Sociological Deconstruction of the Disney Princesses » E-Mail 2009

Among other winners, Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett won best song for their Crazy Heart theme, The Weary Kind, while Pixar's computer-animated Up won for best animated feature.

'Hurt Locker' hauls in best picture, best director, 4 more 2010

Pixar's stories tend to be brand new and not recycled.

Sociological Deconstruction of the Disney Princesses 2009

There's certainly no lack of clarity in the calculations behind Pixar's swerve.

Oy Story: 'Cars 2' Is a Dollar-Driven Edsel Joe Morgenstern 2011