To infinity, and beyond!

Hollywood master animator John Lasseter says fundamental principles of art are more important than flashy technology. Wang Kaihao interviews the guru.

If Walt Disney was the man who gave a precious gift to children everywhere, perhaps John Lasseter is the one telling the world that animation is not exclusively for children.

Born in Hollywood, growing up with an art-teacher mother, and beginning his career in an era when computer technology was just taking off, the 57-year-old seems to have been predestined to become an animation guru.