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Inside Pixar S1E12 — Foundations: Creating Characters

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Inside Pixar•Season 1•Episode 12

Foundations: Creating Characters

7.7/10 · 58 votesMar 26, 202113 min

Ranked #10 of 20 in Season 1•matches the season avg

From cars to fish to toys to superheroes, Pixar characters have unique personalities, designs, and traits. Join Pixar’s character artists and designers as they break down the process of developing a new character.

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W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell

Narrator (voice)

Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo

Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Foundations: Creating Characters" is episode 12 of Inside Pixar season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 58 votes, ranking #10 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on March 26, 2021.

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