Toy Story Director, Pixar Head John Lasseter Takes “Sabbatical” After “Missteps” (Updated)
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Update: Hollywood Reporter followed up its original piece with additional information about John Lasseter’s mistreatment of employees. According to one of the Reporter’s sources, Lasseter has long been known within the company for “grabbing, kissing, [and] making comments about physical attributes.” Other sources told the Reporter about “a move they called ‘the Lasseter’ to prevent their boss from putting his hands on their legs.” This behavior stretches back for at least 15 years, according to the article. Lasseter also reportedly made an advance to the actress and writer Rashida Jones, who was scheduled to cowrite Toy Story 4 with writing partner Will McCormack; although they’re both still listed on the project, Jones and McCormack reportedly both left Toy Story 4 after Lasseter’s actions.