Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave: ‘I’ve made some of you feel uncomfortable’

John Lasseter, chief architect of Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios and the writer and director of Toy Story and countless other modern animated classics, is taking a six-month leave of absence over undisclosed “missteps” with employees, according to a memo circulated Tuesday and obtained by Mashable.

Lasseter’s statement to employees did not detail any misconduct, saying only that “It’s been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable” and adding: “I especially want to apologize to anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of an unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line.” Read more…

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