We Interviewed Pixar's Historic Archivist: The History and Secrets of the Legendary Production House

Abbiamo intervistato la storica archivista della Pixar: storia e segreti della mitica casa di produzione

Christine Freeman, Senior Historian and Archivist at Pixar Animation Studios, provides an inside look at the evolution of the pioneering animation house. The interview traces Pixar's origins from Ed Catmull’s early work at Lucasfilm and the development of the Pixar Image Computer to the pivotal meeting with animator John Lasseter and the eventual acquisition by Steve Jobs. Freeman details the preservation of early CGI milestones, including the first computer-animated short, 'The Adventures of André & Wally B.', and the transition from proprietary secrets to open-source contributions like RenderMan.

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A major auction of Apple memorabilia and personal items belonging to Steve Jobs realized $8.1 million. The top lot was the first check ever issued by Apple, signed by founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976, which sold for $2.4 million. Other significant items included an early Apple-1 prototype board and personal effects from Jobs's childhood home, including his bedroom desk and a collection of bowties.

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Christie's auction "We the People: America at 250" on January 23, 2026, achieved $35.5 million in total sales, doubling its presale estimate. The top lot was a draft of the U.S. Constitution annotated by founding father Rufus King, which sold for $7.3 million. Other highlights included a signed Emancipation Proclamation ($6.7 million), a 1776 Declaration of Independence copy ($5.6 million), and the Apple Computer Company Partnership Agreement from 1976, signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, which fetched $2.5 million. A Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington (ca. 1804) realized $2.8 million, setting a new auction record for the Athenaeum type.