What cool place to visit to check out where some the most creative minds in industry work. They have multiple theaters (inside and out). Really cool to check how the teams had different themed offices. read more

Woooooo!!!! Got to go in a second time!!! Still great and the Brave additions were really nice especially the tapestry. Remember that from the movie? Yeah, they have a big-ass version of it. The Brooklyn Building, which I didn't get to go in last year, was also quite nice and surprisingly homely. I expected it to be nice but it was quite warm and comforting like someone's home. Only problem there was the guests weren't allowed to explore as much as you could at the Steve Jobs Building. read more

My friend who works there drove my by Pixar to show me what it looks like from the outside. We didn't go in there because we are both transsexuals and I am a bit more obvious than her and she was afraid her co-workers would figure out the she is transsexual also. Like they would really care or haven't figured it out already that she is TS. Anyways she told me all sorts of great things about working there. They have their own Starbucks inside I believe and they have all sorts of screening passes to see all sorts of movies before they come to the movie theater. They employees get treated like VIPs. ANd they should because she told me they fucking work their asses off sometimes working very, very long hours doing highly technical work. My impression is that bunch of geniuses work there. They get paid well. But they aren't that smart because they have to work their asses off and a lot of the employees are looking around for another job with more regular hours for more money. Work at Pixar if you are involved in digital animation, a genius, and you liek to work hard and play hard. read more

So lucky my boyfriend and I had the opportunity to get the in into this amazing space of overflowing creativity!! One of his patient's is an HR professional and boy did she give us a great tour!! She was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about Pixar and the movies it produces! One of the animators was also a patient of his and we ran into him while touring. His sketches were on display all around the building! It was cool to see who was behind it all! :) So the concept is pretty simple, create a space where the 1200 employees can congregate, mingle, break bread etc. That's the first thing you walk into upon entering: the atrium! Here you'll find a Pixar store, the mail room, game room with TVs and video games, a 24 hour cereal bar that also has bagels and fruit (oh and it's free!), a cafe with picnic table style seating, and their awards including their Oscars displayed in a case! Not to mention, you are greeted by a life size Lego Buzz and Woody! As if that's not awesome enough!!! We got a chance to learn about the process of creating a character, a scene, and heck an entire movie! So amazing what goes into making what we see on the screen! We even got to see the Voice recording room where anyone who records signs the wall! I found Tom Hanks! Overall an amazing experience! My boyfriend's patient welcomed us back and I'm definite we will take her up on that offer! :) read more

You people need to know a little known fact about Pixar and their compound. The sidewalks outside their front entrance, on Park Avenue, where the fences are lined with climbing roses... it's literally DOG SHIT CORRIDOR. Wiener dog likes to come here to check his messages and squeeze out a turd or two. Regardless of Emeryville's awesome free pooperscooper kiosks dispersed around town, there are still pricks who leave their dogs' logs lying around on the sidewalk--mostly outside of Pixar. The upside is, it's THE place to take your canine to coax them into pooping so you can head home already and crawl back into bed. read more

I wish I could give you gossip on the new movie that's coming out.... But I can only tell you things that you might already know. So here goes... Pixar is a great place to work for. I don't work there but I visit alot. And they have a soccer field, a volley ball court, a gym and a pool for employees to use. Because working on a movie is a very stressful thing and you need to take a break and have fun. And if you don't want to take a break out side you can always stay in and play ping-pong or pool. They also have a bomb-ass kitchen that has a great selection of food to choose from that changes every time I'm there. AND a whole room dedicated to breakfast. It has all the cereal options you can think of. And a huge fridge full of many different types of milk. Because while making a movie you should never feel hungry. So yeah try to get a tour of this place. Just hag out at Can't Fail Cafe and maybe you can make a Pixar friend of your own. read more

Come here to take pictures with all your favorite Pixar characters!!!! Also the cafe is pretty good for employee meals. Finally, the on campus bars are better than 1/2 the bars I've been to. read more

Uhhh, reading the comments on this page is hilarious. I guess if you're evaluating Pixar's products, you have to give the place 5 stars since the movies are pretty stellar (well maybe except for Cars). Yet some people rated what it looks like from the outside? Now that's funny! 4 stars because of the dog poo on the sidewalk in the front? What's the point of that? The only other thing maybe people could rate is the food they offer their employees, but they have a captive audience so the cafe doesn't really have to advertise (the food is fine). I think they just got some new fancy chef from somewhere- so maybe it'll improve to something worth rating. Yeah if you want a tour, you need to know someone who works there. If you don't, you can just look at the rose covered fence all along the outside. I wouldn't recommend breaking in because they have cameras and security guards EVERYWHERE! read more

I came here for an interview and it's super cute. After going shopping in Emeryville for years, I never would've though that Pixar would be so close! The security guard at the front gate was really nice and after finding parking, I walked by the Monster's University gate and then the lamp and ball. After watching an early screening of Monster's University, I was in awe of how amazing it looks. They take real pride in the work they do since you'll see in their displays all their awards and trophies. I wasn't able to get a full tour, but it was amazing seeing some of their work come to life in the studio :) read more

I'd been hoping to visit Pixar since 2006, when I first began working at a company which also houses its headquarters in Eville, and each time I'd ride by Pixar on the Emery-Go-Round, I'd promise myself that I needed to go there. This year, it finally happened.I was fortunate enough to attend the Cartoon Art Museum's recent fundraiser at Pixar, and it was amazing. I was greeted warmly when I entered the campus at the 45th St entrance and directed to the nearby parking area. (The Park St entrance is currently closed due to construction). When I entered the building itself, I found to my delight that they have a "Pixar Guest" complimentary Wi-Fi (woot!) and I could check in. Not that I needed Wi-Fi after intially entering--the sights that greeted my eyes were incredible! There were Toy Story & Monsters Inc. murals; a games area for employees; free food (compliments of the fundraiser), a Pixar store, and wonderful replicas of favorite characters. (I especially loved the Buzz and Woody made entirely out of Legos). There were also some killer set pieces, including a giant chair, a Toy Story action figure box you could jump into for a pic, etc. I had to sign a nondisclosure agreement regarding the conceptual works on the second floor, so I can't describe those here. I would imagine that they change depending on the latest film. The fundraiser also included brief drawing and improv classes from Pixar employees, and I was so impressed by the time each of these gentleman took after class to sketch characters for young children, answer questions from aspiring artists, as well as their sense of optimism, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I left truly inspired. read more

So lucky to get in. Prices in their gift shop is so reasonable and great quality for the clothing. Apparently you can only buy the luxo ball here. It was great to take pictures with the props (some areas are no pictures allowed- should be understandable). Our friend who toured us was very knowledgeable and learned a lot of fun facts. Like Buzz lightyear really took that picture in space? Whoahhhh. Thanks for the welcome and the free drinks (non alcoholic k) hope my friend would stay working here lol read more

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Okay, so I was "A visitor from the outside" but I didn't care. Working across the street from the gates of Pixar feels like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Something really magical is going on inside there. I can feel it. All day long I watch their lovely lawns, their daily soccer games, their lawn bowling matches, their basketball games, their dog walks. Do those people ever do any work? Or do I for that matter? Lots of time looking out the window at this little oasis in the middle of Emeryville/Oakland. The privileged work style. Oh, it we could all work like that. It doesn't surprise me about the gates. The City of E tried to convince Jobs to take them down - "open up the town, let others enjoy the lawn and gardens" they said. Are you fucking kidding me? A little reality here. The Pak-n-Stab one block over is the ONLY supermarket I know of that has a police beat built in. Hello???? So anyway - back to my visit. A producer friend of mine had a private screening over at Pixar so I finally got to check the place out. The lawn I've already talked about. The lobby is massive for a fairly small company. Two stories high with offices looking down into it. A retail store housed on the right and the cafeteria/coffee shop on the left. They've got a great theater located at the end of the lobby. When the lights went down the overhead ceiling came alive with constellations. When a shooting star shot by the entire Pixar crowd all ooooooed on cue. Tres amusing. Pixar's films always make me smile, making me feel like a kid again. When I'm in a funk watching one always makes me feel better. True. read more

a lot of people have asked me about this place since I went there for a fundraiser. I honestly would have no other way of getting in there if it weren't for a fundraiser. However, the campus itself is incredible. upon arrival you are greeted by their security guard and then you walk into the campus and you are welcomed by the lamp and the ball. two picture perfect things that represent Pixar for your own kodak moment. Inside you find other things from their movies as well as their displays of awards. it's a very inspirational place. The doses of creativity help and make you smile at how small ideas become fabulous movies. read more

I don't like Pixar movies (they're creepy and usually not that funny), but you can't deny that they've become THE dream geek job. Way back in the day, dorks would dream of working for DC or Marvel Comics, then it was all about Industrial Light and Magic. Ask any Dorito stained mouth-breather where he'd like to work now, and it's all about the Pixar. But back to their movies. I understand enjoying them if you're six, because THAT'S WHO THEY'RE MADE FOR. But I simply don't understand the legions of adults who think just because all the characters are yelling that it must be funny. read more

I don't know much about working for these guys but it must be fairly cool to work in that office. I mean, they have over an acre and over half of that is all outdoors and has enough of a rose garden to perfume most of E-ville. A friend has been working here for a month or so and I have met her for lunch a few times in the cafeteria. While not exactly the haute cuisine that is served up at goggle (allegedly) the grub here is a bargain with out a doubt. Big plates of pasta, big pizzas, salads and big ass bowls of soup are on the menu... and free bread and soda... I'm pretty sure that bread is semifredi's too. Nice work Jobs. read more

When a former coworker, who now works for Pixar, offered to tour us around Pixar I quickly said yes. I felt like a kid in an amusement park as we walked around! A giant Luxo Jr. with ball greets you out in front after you've gone through security and gotten your name badge. The main building was huge with large glass windows and Cars, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Incredibles, and Finding Nemo characters spread out on the main floor and upstairs. Their last movie was Cars 2 so the upstairs had a whole exhibit on Cars 2. I wish I could have taken pictures of those but photography was not allowed. Their theaters were awesome and I wish I could have seen a movie there! The creativity of the employees fairly oozes out of every corner of this building. Intricate Halloween costumes litter the upper rafters of buildings, employees decorate their cubes with toys, collections and everything that screams out their personality. There are employees with 2 story cubes, photography paraphernalia, and a sand volleyball court, basketball court, soccer field, heated pool, bar, video games are all part of the perks. I would love to work at this place but I fear I might never go home! =D read more

This is just for the movie theater they have. Yes, i like the films they've worked on and my best friend's wife works with them, and they work hard and play hard and like what they do. i went there the other night for a special screening of the Chow Yun Fat and Gong Li movie, "Curse of the Golden Flower". Directed by Zhang Yimou. Will I spoil it for you if I say everyone dies. It's a Zhang Yimou film yoh! everyone, in all his films dies. back to pixar's theater: Dang! the theater rocks!!! SO MUCH BETTER than most theaters i've been in. especially with no noisy irritating no class having jack asses! Pretty comfy. The sounds system is IN-SANE!!! it's a small theater so it didn't matter the screen size, cus not matter where you sat, you was in the middle. where you at? in the middle. where you at? in the middle, g. fricken bad ass theater. read more

LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Pixar!!! I like to wave at it when I pass by. How cool is Pixar? Man, Beyond words. I'm so glad they are locals, please don't ever move away! How do you get a tour of the studio? I beg you can I come in please? Thank you for including Lake Merritt, Berkeley, Emeryville and now Fenton's in your movies...it's like our top secret *hi-five* non-locals don't know about! read more

Only 4 stars because they did not interview me for their Financial Analyst position. That company would be so cool to work for, even with their difficulties now. I would take the box office take, and report to whoever, and report total profit for each movie. But the movies are all well done. I really like all of them. And if you have a video ipod, (sadly, I don't ... YET), you can download the shorts for about $2. read more

They make such great f'in films! I want to rip their head off and sh*t down their necks! (see Martin Scorsese by King Missile) why is a movie studio on Yelp?? read more

It's a nice building. It's got beautiful artwork all around. One thing that bothered me had more to do with our guide. I won't mention their name here because gawd love 'em, they're an incredibly generous person who took time off of their day to show us around. Our tour guide gave a misleading statement about the origin of one of visual effects' profession claiming that Pixar was the originator of it. I understand if you're telling that to your average shmoe that'll swallow up everything someone at Pixar has to say, but c'mon... I don't have stupid written on my forehead... At least not anymore.... I got really drunk once and someone wrote it on there, but it came off with lava soap. Lava soap is awesome. And so was their veggie burger. read more

Touring pixar is like going to disneyland for the first time as a child. It is a place where you can dream, and know that others have dreamed and made their dream a reality. A must for anyones bucket list! Keep making the best movies pixar! read more

Pixar Animation Studios - Video/Film Production Near Me - Emeryville, California

"We're in! We're in!" ...were the words i gleefully rejoiced as my boyfriend drove through the gates of the amazing Pixar Studios. my boyfriend was fortunate enough to score a tour of the studio and I, being the number one best person he has ever met in his whole 23 years of living, went along for the ride (after inviting myself, of course). it was the annual company/family day they held every summer. cars were packed in the parking lot and who do we see parked VIP in front of the studio? McQueen and Mator from their movie Cars! this is the part where i get camera-whore friendly and start taking pics of myself with them as if they are actual real life human blog-worthy celebrities. goodness! they had a whole car show event going on which my boyfriend enjoyed and loved moreso than i did cuz u know, im so into muscle cars, porsches, datsuns, lambos! (pshhhhh!) so being the patient, considerate girlfriend i am, i forced a smile throwing a couple of '"ohhhhh! niiiice! ahhhh!'s" through the car show but inside i was dyingggggggg to get my foot into the door for the effing tour! the good stuff! lets get to the good stuff! after circling the car show about 3 or 4 times, and by this time im waving my hands and pointing directly at the studio building to my boyfriend, to remind him the real reason we're here....THE TOUR! the place was ridiculously incredible! hardwood floors that are highly scooter friendly and an actual bridge that arches! we saw illustrations for the movie Ratatouille and all the graphics that went into that project. we peaked inside the home theatre and peaked inside some of the employees' offices which were quite appealing because of the creativity they put into decorating their workspace. magnificent! i asked our tour guide, who is my boyfriend's neighbor, to share us some secret projects in the works. he couldnt, but he did give us a little clue and all i have to say is ..there is going to be a part 4! ; ) i guess you really have to experience it for yourself. all i kept thinking about was how mother effing cool it is to work here. from the outside is just a brick wall but inside, its another world on its own. the lobby is immaculate with its high ceilings and bright interior design. i kept having to pinch myself to believe that i was here, where Nemo, Buzz Lightyear, Mike n Sully were created. Right here! akjsdlkjlakdjla. read more

Pixar Animation Studios - Video/Film Production Near Me - Emeryville, California

I'm sure this is a great place to work. As a matter of fact, I've applied for an IT position there. The turned me down graciously. It's just a few blocks from my house, and I remember when the campus was a Pepsi Cola bottling plant, (my older neighbors remember when it was a baseball field, home of the Oakland Oaks, who were managed by Casey Stengel and were winners of The Pacific Coast League pennant in 1948. There is a plaque on Park Street the mentions this. In the opening of the movie "The Incredibles" they show a map which shows San Pablo Ave, and several local streets, which is kinda cool. Anyway, I don't like computer-generated animation. Just seems like a waste of time to me. Even hokier that the Hanna-Barbera stuff I used to love as a kid. Pixar is no doubt a cool place to work, and I wish that I could. I know I'd be on time! read more

My Reincarnation I'd come back with Pixar blood flowing through my veins. Been here three times and I love the flow of creativity and unhindered individualism that jujmped me the minute I entered the domain. Monsters Inc welcomed me as did Ratatouille and other delights from their cinematic ventures. I have every single dvd from their line (except for Cars) and Ratatouille and Monsters Inc are still listed as my faves in terms of breaking tradition and imaginative theories. No dress code and grounds behind black steeled compound? My kind of place :) read more

Pixar rules. That's all there is to it. I mean, The Incredibles is the perfect film. In any genre and any medium...you name it. It rules all. When my child finally pops out and is old enough, it's strictly Pixar films and Miyazaki. Period. (Yes....even Mononoke, with the arm-severing and decapitations...) ^_^ read more

Dear Pixar (John Lassetter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Brad Bird): I'm from Oakland, CA and I am completely and utterly interested in getting a chance to maybe audition for one your films. I called the studio once, and the lady I spoke with did say that you send out things to casting directors in L.A.; however, I would like to know if perhaps you do indeed send stuff to casting directors that are here in the Bay Area as well? It would be an honor to voice a CGI project that you guys are working on. Also, If you guys have a number where I can perhaps personally contact Tom Hanks, that would be great. I'm trying to get a hold of him by any means neccessary because I'm wanting to talk to him about a current project I'm REALLY interested in that's currently listed on IMDB ('American Idiot' anyone?). read more

I understand the security here. I just wish I could see more from the outside. I eventually got a tour here last month through my girlfriend's friend. I expected a bit more considering all the security. I didn't want to steal their secrets. I know Toy Story 4 will be a smash hit. read more

i went inside once. We had a chamber event their. They served sushi, and bitter booze. The theatre was narly, they showed us a film review of ratatouille. I wished we could have watched the whole movie. The grand teaser. read more

You cannot go in as a tourist!! Keep that in mind!! Was a shame that we went there and could not see anything, except the entrance and the fence. Not their fault though!!! read more

"Pixar" - 'Nuff said. Thanks Dr. Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs, JL(John Lasseter), Pete Docter, Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich, Ed Callmut, Jim Morris, George Lucas, and the 700+ Creatives @ Pixar! (Whew! 'And that's just a fraction of the players!!) Thanks for keeping the magic alive! - Aloha! Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Value: 10+ read more

Beautiful campus-like setting on the outside. Clean, comfortable and inviting environment on the inside. Went last night for a 'friends and family' viewing of Wall E. Cute movie, a little odd but cute none-the-less. The seats in the theater were large and comfortable and the theater was the perfect size. I really enjoyed my first experience at Pixar. Thanks D! And yes, the cereal bar is really really cool! read more

The greatest thing I'll ever giver my wife-- this includes children-- was a giant stuffed Emile plush doll from Ratatouille! ---He's the rat about to cut me as I dream of Scarlett Johansson. Going back to Toy Story, Pixar is a great studio that puts out entertaining, yet though provoking stories.... what if my car could talk... provocative! read more

This is my favorite studio out of all the disney studios! It has a swimming pool, a bar, volleyball and basketball court, and other fun amenities! Plus, a lot of open spaces! I would love to work here! read more

Alan and I just saw "WALL-E" and it moved me to write this review of Pixar. I haven't seen all their films, but I have loved the ones I have. I saw "Toy Story" when I was going through an impending job change that was out of my control and was very difficult emotionally and it hit me in a tender spot in a good way. I love that they're a local concern that's made good. I love that they paid homage to Hidden City Cafe in "Monsters, Inc" and at the beginning of "Ratatouille". I love that they faced down Disney and made them blink. I don't particularly like that Disney's name is on the films Pixar makes, but compromises must be made in business, I guess. They are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Disney, but I gather they did it on their terms. Disney may fancy itself the Magic Kingdom, but Pixar is Magic. "WALL-E" is wonderful. read more

This place is amazing... Unfortunately you have to be "in the know" to get in... Sorry for all you commoners (ha!), overall if you get the chance to get in and do a tour, you will wish you worked here! Try to find a friend who has a friend who knows someone who works here and do a tour... You will LOVE it... read more

I have been to Pixar a few times a ways back, but when I found out the GF was a huge Pixar fan I had to get back in for another visit. It had really been so long that this past trip was like the firs time. Pixar is tucked away in Emeryville, just on the other side of the Bay Bridge. Upon entering, you first past under the Pixar sign and check in with security, park and then walk to the main building. At this point, I do recommend the chapter of Walter Isaacson's biography on Steve Jobs where he discusses Job's design and building of the studio. The architecture and design of the building is a sight to behold. There are floor to ceiling windows and natural light everywhere giving a bright energy to everything. The main commissary is a big open area where all the different wings connect to. There is the front desk, cafe, break room, mail room, company store, screening rooms and of course work areas. There is art and props from all their movies with a concentration on what ever current film is out. This trip it was Brave and my previous trip it was The Incredibles. Getting to walk through the halls is the biggest treats because they have story boards from the film up, along with models, concept art and real world materials with which they model in the digital world (fabric, chain mail, tree bark, etc). You get a real insight into their process and what makes them different. A trip to the company store is a must as they have a wealth of stuff there that can only be purchased there. I walked away with a cool pixar mug (I like cool mugs), a pixar hoodie and a long sleeve luxo shirt. All in all I had a great time and the GF was ecstatic, so it was a good trip. We hope to come back down the line. read more

Such a fun place to check out! It is so hard to get in here so any chance you get I suggest you take it. I came here as a guest for my sister's Girls Who Code orientation. We were mostly in the Brooklyn Building and it was nice! I wish I was able to go in the Steve Jobs building, but that was not part of the plan. As you walk in you see the iconic desk lamp and bouncy ball- don't forget to take a picture with it. HOWEVER, before you take pictures you must ask what you can and can't take a picture of, this place is super secretive and only certain things can be photographed. Upon our arrival in the Brooklyn Building there was a huge painting of Merida from Brave on the wall. Then to your right you see the rainbow unicorn from Inside Out reading her script, and further in you see Monster's University figure of Mike and Sully. This building is huge! Their food served to us was delicious and healthy and their couch was huge and comfy! How could you ever leave this place? We were only allowed on the first floor of the building, but it was huge enough. They have their own cafeteria and a fire place that leads to the bathroom and is a special room to check traffic in. I was told by my sister that the room has baseball shrine due to honoring what there before Pixar was built. It was an old baseball field. The restrooms were really clean and huge and had lotion for you ( I was so amazed at that). They have women toiletries on the side as well which is super helpful if you don't have any on you. The art work along the wall was so beautiful it was the sketches to films which we could not take a picture of. We were also taken into the students class room which had another kitchen and a really cool collection Toy Story toys! It was so great to see, I felt like a kid at a candy store who couldn't buy anything since I couldn't take a picture of it. We then went into their little in house theater which had comfortable seats to see a private screening of Finding Dory. We also were able to see the new Pixar short Piper before the movie started. That room was amazing and was soo happy to see Finding Dory on Pixar ground. At the end of our trip there we were all given Finding Dory movie size poster. I hope I get to come back again and visit the entire Pixar ground. read more

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PiXAR I'm in love with you PIXAR Your movies excite me, enhance my creativity Animation at it's best The Incredibles are definitely incredible The story line, their amazing human like characteristics When their emotions displayed With a pleading eye, or grumpy face And Ratatouille who would have thought of that idea Of a rat that can cook italian at it's best And gotta love Wall E, the robot who fell in love Pixar your ideas are so impressive, so out of this world Yet your gated fences permits no visitors When once upon a time you offerred tours to the public That if I had a chance I would have gladly gone But I missed that chance, now the doors are closed on me And the many aspiring artists who would love to see Just the inside of a studio, and a mini chat with your animators Are left to see just a gated fence The plush green grass, a soccer or football field And yet we cannot walk or stroll about How disappointing is that, disparaging to say the least And one class assignment I could have interviewed One of your animators but the lady who answered the phone Recognized my voice the next time around Telling me how busy your animators were When in fact one of the lead animators I spoke to briefly Would have considered being interviewed But that one lady ruinned it all and did not transmit my message How dare she PIXAR, when you have 73 animators? One hour of my time would have made my day And one hour of their time would have been their lunch break Oh well maybe another opportunity will come my way Maybe a job is calling out my name But in the mean time I can still admire your films and be inspired Wondering, I will always be wondering What the studio sets look on the inside What it is like to run on that field of green What it is like to meet someone who was involved In the creation of the animations I've watched over and over on the movie screens Looking forward to the animation Up Take me away balloon man, land my condo in PIXAR studios On May 29, 2009 and I will be in the heavens above! read more

This is a magical place to visit and work. Seldom does one get a glimpse behind the scenes and I feel lucky to have had the chance. The grounds are immaculate in this central Emeryville oasis. read more