Charles Solomon

critic and historian of animation

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Critic and historian of animation, and author of The Art of Toy Story 3; Visiting Assistant Professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Charles Solomon on KCRW

The late  Steve Jobs  had the patience of Job when it came to Pixar, which  he bought from Lucasfilm  for $5 million in 1986.

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The late Steve Jobs had the patience of Job when it came to Pixar, which he bought from Lucasfilm for $5 million in 1986.

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