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 * This was originally going to be the first Pixar film released after ending their previous co-production deal with Disney. Some distributor choices named were Warner Bros, Sony, Universal Pictures, and 20th Century Fox. But on January 24, 2006, Pixar was purchased by Disney in a $7.1 billion (US) deal that will merge two two companies.
 * Development began in 2001 with an original release slated for 2006. When Cars got delayed from its November 4, 2005 to June 9, 2006 release date, this movie was also pushed back by a year. Shortly after, it went through development changes with original director and storywriter Jan Pinkava leaving Pixar over creative differences. He still remained as a co-director, while original screenwriters Kathy Greenberg and Emily Cook remained credited for Additional Screenplay Material.