Finding Nemo was the first Pixar feature-length film to receive an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Is Nemo a Disney or Pixar?

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Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures….

Finding Nemo
Production companies Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date May 30, 2003
Running time 100 minutes

Did Pixar make Nemo?

Finding Nemo was the first Pixar feature-length film to receive an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Why did Pixar name Nemo?

Nemo’s name is a nod to Captain Nemo from Jules Verne’s novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. One of the boats in Sydney Harbor is named “For the Birds,” a reference to the Pixar short of the same name.

Who produced Finding Nemo?

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Is Pixar owned by Disney?

Walt Disney announces $7.4 billion purchase of Pixar.

When did Disney buy Pixar?

2006
“It’s hard to imagine a better salesman for something this ambitious.” Ultimately, Disney bought Pixar for $7.4 billion in 2006. Jobs became a member of Disney’s board and the largest shareholder of the company.

Is Disney and Pixar the same thing?

Disney and Pixar are two different animation powerhouses owned by the Walt Disney Company. Disney is known for its fairytale storyline and musicals, while Pixar is famous for their top of the line animation and awesome dramedies.

What fish killed Nemo’s mom?

That’s right, we’re talking about the opening scene, where a giant barracuda attacks the home of Nemo’s dad, Marlin, and ends up eating Nemo’s mom and all of his future brothers and sisters. It’s heartbreaking, tragic and a reminder as to why Marlin is so protective over his only son, Nemo.