Luxo Jr.
- Animation
- Comedy
A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball ten times bigger.
Luxo Jr. is a charming 1986 animated comedy short about a young desk lamp discovering the joys and chaos of playtime. This beloved Pixar predecessor follows a father lamp's attempts to manage his curious offspring as the stakes—and ball sizes—escalate hilariously. A nostalgic favorite for animation enthusiasts and a historical gem in computer animation.
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When was Luxo Jr. released?
Luxo Jr. premiered on August 17, 1986. It was a theatrical short that played before Pixar's early feature releases and has since become widely available through home video and streaming platforms.
What is Luxo Jr. about?
The film follows a baby lamp who discovers a ball and plays with it until it bursts, then finds an even larger ball to play with, driving his father lamp to distraction.
Is Luxo Jr. a Pixar production?
Yes, Luxo Jr. was created by what would become Pixar (then the Graphics Group at Lucasfilm). It's a landmark early work in computer animation and features the iconic Pixar lamp logo, which was inspired by the film's protagonist.
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