Now, he says, The time has come for new adventures.
After 25 years, Unkrich announces hes leaving Pixar.
But life is about change, and its now my time for new challenges and new adventures.
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While it will be many years before I get that opportunity, I look forward to it.
Ill be first in line to see what you create together.
He became a supervising editor on 1998sA Bugs Life, for which he also contributed various voice roles.
Unkrich then co-directedToy Story 2,Monsters Inc., andFinding Nemobefore taking the helm solo onToy Story 3.
He also contributed to the story of the upcomingToy Story 4.
He literally taught us rookie filmmakers about staging, composition and cutting, Docter said.
He then moved over tohead animation at Skydance, an appointment that didnt come withoutconcerns from staff.
Docter andFrozens Jennifer Lee werenamed as Lasseters replacements at Pixar.
Anthony Gonzalez, the 14-year-old voice actor behind Miguel in UnkrichsCoco, bid farewell to his director.
I am so blessed to have had crossed paths with you, he tweeted.
Our love for each other will live on forever in every beat of my proud corazon!
You are a blessing in our lives!
Wishing you the best of the best!
Forever your Miguel, Anthony Gonzalez.
This article has been updated with Unkrichs full farewell letter to his colleagues.
