Both Disney and Pixar have left a mark on animation that no other studios can match, and for both, their origins can be traced to animated shorts. Pixar has accompanied all of its feature films since ...

In the world of collectible figures, Marvin Chan stands out for his love of mechanical tin toys — a passion that is a compelling reminder of China's baby steps to becoming a manufacturing giant. Born ...

When Pixar screened a computer-animated short film called "Tin Toy" in 1988, test audiences hated the sight of the pseudo-realistic baby named "Billy" who terrorized the toys. Such a strong reaction ...