# Historic Animated Tributes '25 Years of Pixar Animation' is an Epic Homage to Film Innovation By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-years-of-pixar-animation References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/03/29/pixar-youtube/) For the past 25 years, Pixar has been changing the way the world enjoys animated entertainment in a major way, and this video compilation, '25 Years of Pixar Animation,' is a perfect celebration of that iconic legacy. The '25 Years of Pixar Animation' video celebrates Pixar by showcasing clips from some of the animation company's most successful films including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Up, The Incredibles and Cars. The result is a video that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who has grown up on Pixar movies, and who fondly remembers the sense of wonderment they felt when they saw talking toys for the first time or an animated bug world come to life in vivid detail and color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animation Innovation:** With the continued success of Pixar, there is a growing trend for up and coming animation companies to disrupt the animation industry by creating new and innovative ways to tell stories through animation. - **Legacy Celebrations:** There is a trend for companies to create video compilations, like '25 Years of Pixar Animation', to celebrate and pay homage to the iconic legacy and history of their brand. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Companies can tap into peoples' nostalgia for brands they grew up with and use it as a marketing strategy to create an emotional connection with their audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animation Industry:** The animation industry can continue disrupting itself with new technology and creative techniques for storytelling to stay ahead in this competitive market. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can create video compilations or exhibits like '25 Years of Pixar Animation' to showcase their brands and legacy and create a deeper connection with their audience. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketers can use nostalgia to create an emotional connection with consumers and to create loyalty for their brands, like how Pixar has done with their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Film Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-30th-anniversary.md) - [Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-collection.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Film-Inspired Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-with-pixar-series.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvels-85th-anniversary.md) - [Legacy Animator Media Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-legacy-animated-film-collection.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video.md) - [Holiday Animation Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-pixar-holiday-2025.md) - [Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story.md)