Barry Levitt is a freelance entertainment write, and his work can be found in Time Magazine, EmpireThe GuardianLetterboxd, Los Angeles Times, and more. He’s a member of the London Film Critics Circle, and covers animation, queer cinema, and everything in between.

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A brief history of Pixar in 18 Easter eggs

A brief history of Pixar in 18 Easter eggs

Easter eggs are the ultimate treat for movie geeks – and nobody does them like Pixar. For the uninitiated, these are the secret references in movies that are hidden in plain sight. For Pixar, they’re an opportunity to celebrate the studio’s rich history, with plenty of nods to their past, present, and future – and well as influences, inspirations and plain old for-the-fun-of-it. With Toy Story 5 hitting theaters this weekend, it’s the perfect time to dive into how these hidden gems tell the story of one of cinema’s greatest animation studios. RECOMMENDED: 📽️ The best movies of 2026 (so far)🔥 The 100 greatest animated movies of all time