Disney's Pixar: How Steve Jobs Changed Hollywood (Wizards of Technology)

Provides background on the influence Steve Jobs had on Pixar, describing why he bought the company, how it changed the way animated movies are made, and what is planned for the future. In Our Modern, Technology-driven World, A Few Important Individuals Have Changed The Way We Live. With Each New, Great Tech Idea, Our World Becomes More Interesting And Complex. Many Young People May Know The Names Of The Biggest Technology And Internet-based Companies, But Do They Know The Story Of The Creators And Businesses Behind Names Like Netflix, Google, Youtube, And Facebook? This Series Tells The Biographies Of The Titans Of Technology Who Are Changing Our World. Each Book Explores The Life Of An Individual Who Started One Of The Worlds Most Popular Companies. From Apple And Pixar's Steve Jobs To Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Each Title Focuses On The Human Story Behind The Rise Of A Different Company. Today, when you want to watch a movie or television show, there's a good chance you may choose to watch it using Netflix, one of the most popular video services on the Internet. With thousands of movies and TV shows, Netflix has changed the way we watch our favorite entertainment. You may use Netflix every day—but do you know the story of the man behind the company's success? Netflix was once only an idea in the mind of Reed Hastings, a businessman who has done amazing things since starting the online movie and TV company. Discover how Reed was able to make Netflix a success around the world—and find out what he has planned next to keep the company on top. In the modern world, Twitter has changed the way we talk to each other, the way we share important news, and the way we learn about the world. Youve probably heard of movie celebrities, politicians, and sports stars using Twitter to communicate with fans, but the social networking site has also done a lot to change the way ordinary people use the Internet. Its even changed the way we speak! Discover the story of Jack Dorsey, Twitters co-founder, and how he helped to create one of the Internets biggest successes. Learn how Jack and his friends came up with the ideas for the business that would change their livesand the lives of so many Internet usersforever Pixar is one of the most successful companies creating movies today. You've probably seen at least one of their huge hits, movies such as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Cars, or Wall•E. Ever since Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers, bought the company from George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, Pixar has changed the way animated movies are made. Steve has turned the company into something incredible. Discover the story of how Steve gave Pixar the chance to make their first movies, how Pixar changed Hollywood—and how Pixar hopes to keep on amazing moviegoers in the future. In the last few years, Pinterest has become one of the world's most popular social networking sites, allowing users to share the things they love with others by "pinning" pictures to an interactive online bulletin board. You may have heard of Pinterest, you may use it yourself--but do you know the story behind the success? Discover the story of how two friends, Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp, changed social networking with Pinterest. Find out what it took for the two young men to start their own company--and learn what they have planned for the future of Pinterest. Title Page Table of Contents Chapter One: The Man Who Made It All Possible Chapter Two: New Opportunities Chapter Three: To Infinity and Beyond Chapter Four: Remembering Steve Jobs Today Find Out More Series Glossary of Key Terms Index About the Author and Picture Credits Blank Page Provides background on the founders of Google, describing how and why they developed the website, how it works, and what is planned for the future Describes the life and accomplishments of Reed Hastings, founder of Netflix, Internet video giant. Discusses the life of Steve Jobs and the role he played in Pixar becoming a successful company Explains how reed hastings founded the online DVD rental service Netflix Beginnings Starting small Growing fast The future of Pinterest.