Pixar is an American animation studio based in Emeryville, California, known for its critically and commercially successful computer-animated feature films. It was founded as the Graphics Group in 1979 and later became an independent company in 1986. In 2006, it was acquired by Walt Disney Studios, becoming a subsidiary. Pixar is renowned for its innovative use of technology and emotional storytelling in films like "Toy Story" and "Inside Out."[1][3]