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FILE - In this March 28, 2018 file photo, Emma Thompson appears at a screening of &quot;King Lear&quot; in central London. In a letter to Skydance Media, Thompson outlined why she was withdrawing from the animated film “Luck” and refused to work with the former Pixar executive John Lasseter. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Emma Thompson to Skydance: I won’t work with John Lasseter

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Pixar co-founder and Walt Disney Animation chief John Lasseter arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Lasseter, the ousted Pixar co-founder and former Disney animation chief, will head the recently launched animation division of production company Skydance Media. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

Ousted Pixar chief John Lasseter to head Skydance Animation

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2010 file photo, John Lasseter arrives at the world premiere of &quot;Toy Story 3,&quot; at The El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. John Lasseter, the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and the Walt Disney Co.’s animation chief, will step down at the end of the year after acknowledging “missteps” in his behavior with staff members.Disney announced Friday, June 8, 2018 that Lasseter will stay on through the end of 2018 as a consultant. After that he will depart permanently. (AP Photo/Katy Winn, file)

Lasseter, Pixar co-founder, to step down at end of year

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

In this April 26, 2016 file photo, Charlie Rose attends the TIME 100 Gala, celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world in New York. Some U.S. universities are reviewing whether to revoke honorary degrees given to prominent men accused of sexual misconduct. North Carolina State, Oswego State and Montclair State are reviewing honorary degrees given to Rose, who has been accused of harassment. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Colleges review honors amid sexual misconduct allegations

By Collin Binkley - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Pixar co-founder and Walt Disney Animation chief John Lasseter arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Lasseter is taking a six-month leave of absence citing “missteps” with employees. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

Disney Animation, Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Pixar co-founder and Walt Disney Animation chief John Lasseter arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Lasseter is taking a six-month leave of absence citing “missteps” with employees. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

The Latest: Rashida Jones denies report about Pixar chief

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John Lasseter attends the 42nd Student Academy Awards Ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)

John Lasseter, Pixar co-founder, taking leave of absence amid sexual harassment claims

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2017 file photo, Taraji P. Henson arrives at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios announced Friday, July 13, 2017 at the Walt Disney Company's biannual fan convention D23 that &quot;Empire&quot; star Henson would be joining &quot;Wreck-It Ralph Breaks the Internet&quot; as an internet-savvy character named Yesss with three s's. The film hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Disney fans get look at ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter embraces his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. The "Cars 2" director received the 2,453rd star. (Associated Press)

Taking Names: Yoko Ono: ‘Imagine’ initially ‘was not really accepted’

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

‘Toy Story’ playtime resumes in new short

By David Germain - Associated Press

Playtime resumes for ‘Toy Story’ in cartoon short

By DAVID GERMAIN - Associated Press

John Lasseter wins Oscar for lifetime achievement

By Derrik J. Lang - Associated Press

John Lasseter wins lifetime achievement award

By DERRIK J. LANG - Associated Press

360-degree cameras to deepen online Oscar ogling

By RYAN NAKASHIMA - Associated Press