A near-disastrous computer glitch almost erased Pixar's beloved Toy Story 2, but a quick-thinking mom's backup saved the day in this behind-the-scenes look at an animated classic.
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According to Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull, a single employee's accidental command line wiped out 90% of the movie's files, leaving the team scrambling to recover the project.
Luckily, the film's technical director Galyn Susman had been regularly bringing home backups during her maternity leave, allowing the team to restore the lost work and deliver Toy Story 2 on time.
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Catherine Delgado, Ed Catmull, Oren Jacob, Larry Cutler, John Lasseter, Galyn Susman, Pixar, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 5