Question 1

The character that Pixar has adopted as representing their studio is an animated lamp.  What is the character's name?

Accepted Answer

Luxo Jr

Question 2

Toy Story has which historic distinction?

Accepted Answer

First fully CGI feature film

Question 3

Pixar actually began in 1979 as a division of another company.  Which company was it?

Accepted Answer

Lucasfilm

Question 4

Pixar released the highest grossing animated film of all time (as of 2024).  What movie is it?

Accepted Answer

Inside Out 2

Question 5

There are lost of sea creatures portrayed in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory.  Which character said "CURSE YOU, AQUASCUM!"

Accepted Answer

Gurgle

Question 6

And another quote from Finding Nemo... Who said "I am ashamed," when accused of cleaning the tank?

Accepted Answer

Jacques

Question 7

Another hit by Pixar was Monsters Inc.  Who did the voice for Mike Wazowski?

Accepted Answer

Billy Crystal

Question 8

Which Pixar movie had a main character contributed by a president of the Screen Actors Guild?

Accepted Answer

Up - Carl Fredricksen of "Up" was voiced by Ed Asner, president of SAG.

Question 9

The Incredibles faced the supervillain Syndrome.  Where is Syndrome's secret base located?

Accepted Answer

Nomanisan Island

Question 10

What "special award" does Mr Fredricksen give Russell for his Junior Wilderness Explorer ceremony?

Accepted Answer

The Ellie Award - While Russell was attempting to earn his Assisting the Elderly badge, Carl gives him the Ellie Award named for Carl's late wife.

Question 11

Inside Out prominently features Anger, voiced by which actor popular for his rants?

Accepted Answer

Lewis Black

Question 12

In Coco, what kind of object unlocks the Land of the Dead for Miguel?

Accepted Answer

A guitar

Question 13

Ratatouille employed a cast of great voice actors including Brad Garrett who played Auguste Gusteau, the late chef Remy idolizes.  What other beloved Pixar character did he voice?

Accepted Answer

Bloat (Finding Nemo) - "Sharkbait, ooh-ha-ha!"

Question 14

Up tells the story of Carl Fredricksen and Russell traveling by helium-balloon-powered house to Paradise Falls.  Where is Paradise Falls supposed to be?

Accepted Answer

Venezuela - Paradise Falls itself may be based off Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world IRL.

Question 15

Wall-E centers on anthropomorphic robots in the 29th Century.  What is the name of Wall-E's robotic girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

EVE

Question 16

Onward is a Pixar fantasy film that had which dubious distinction?

Accepted Answer

It lost money because of Covid-19

Question 17

Turning Red also has a dubious distinction among Pixar movies.  What is it?

Accepted Answer

It was Pixar's lowest-grossing movie

Question 18

What unusual plot point happens to Joe, the central character of Soul?

Accepted Answer

He dies early in the movie

Question 19

Which Pixar movie employed two stars from the MCU as the primary voice actors?

Accepted Answer

Onward - Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Pratt (Star Lord) played the brothers in Onward.

Question 20

Toy Story was Pixar's first feature film release.  What other top distinction does Toy Story hold for Pixar?

Accepted Answer

Most Pixar sequels - Based purely on numbers, Toy Story has already generated 4 more movies with Toy Story 5 scheduled for release in 2026.

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2) Toy Story has which historic distinction?

3) Pixar actually began in 1979 as a division of another company. Which company was it?

4) Pixar released the highest grossing animated film of all time (as of 2024). What movie is it?

5) There are lost of sea creatures portrayed in Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Which character said "CURSE YOU, AQUASCUM!"

6) And another quote from Finding Nemo... Who said "I am ashamed," when accused of cleaning the tank?

7) Another hit by Pixar was Monsters Inc. Who did the voice for Mike Wazowski?

8) Which Pixar movie had a main character contributed by a president of the Screen Actors Guild?

9) The Incredibles faced the supervillain Syndrome. Where is Syndrome's secret base located?

10) What "special award" does Mr Fredricksen give Russell for his Junior Wilderness Explorer ceremony?

11) Inside Out prominently features Anger, voiced by which actor popular for his rants?

12) In Coco, what kind of object unlocks the Land of the Dead for Miguel?

13) Ratatouille employed a cast of great voice actors including Brad Garrett who played Auguste Gusteau, the late chef Remy idolizes. What other beloved Pixar character did he voice?

14) Up tells the story of Carl Fredricksen and Russell traveling by helium-balloon-powered house to Paradise Falls. Where is Paradise Falls supposed to be?

15) Wall-E centers on anthropomorphic robots in the 29th Century. What is the name of Wall-E's robotic girlfriend?

16) Onward is a Pixar fantasy film that had which dubious distinction?

17) Turning Red also has a dubious distinction among Pixar movies. What is it?

18) What unusual plot point happens to Joe, the central character of Soul?

19) Which Pixar movie employed two stars from the MCU as the primary voice actors?

20) Toy Story was Pixar's first feature film release. What other top distinction does Toy Story hold for Pixar?