Article on Disney-Pixar relationship

[alvernon90]

http://slate.msn.com/id/2084011/

This is an excellent assessment of why Disney and Pixar should and probably will continue working together.

 

[Planogirl]

By remaining in a partnership with Disney, Pixar can control the legacy that it has created—Pixar creatives must shudder at the thought of hack straight-to-video Toy Story sequels, which Eisner has basically threatened to create if Pixar walks. More important, however, Pixar needs Disney because that's how it outsources its Evil: The partnership enables Pixar to reap the rewards of its great movies, while Disney gets blamed for the Stepford theme parks filled with Woodys and Buzzes, the merchandising tie-ins at McDonald's and elsewhere, and the rapacious defenses of their shared intellectual property. Sticking with Disney is the best way for Pixar to ensure that the Lamp won't become as scorned as the Mouse.

Wow. Interesting article though and clearly a win-win situation for Pixar if they play it right.