Rashida Jones and writing partner Will McCormack have dropped out of their positions as co-writers of Toy Story 4, citing a culture at Pixar that marginalises women and people of colour.
As reported by EW, the co-writers released a statement saying that "we parted ways because of creative and, more importantly, philosophical differences. There is so much talent at Pixar, and we remain enormous fans of their films. However, it is also a culture where women and people of color do not have an equal creative voice.”
The duo points out that only one of Pixar's 20 films have been directed by a woman, and another by a person of colour. The statement adds that "we hope we can encourage all those who have felt like their voices could not be heard in the past to feel empowered.”
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As reported by EW, the co-writers released a statement saying that "we parted ways because of creative and, more importantly, philosophical differences. There is so much talent at Pixar, and we remain enormous fans of their films. However, it is also a culture where women and people of color do not have an equal creative voice.”
The duo points out that only one of Pixar's 20 films have been directed by a woman, and another by a person of colour. The statement adds that "we hope we can encourage all those who have felt like their voices could not be heard in the past to feel empowered.”
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