• Pixar's Pete Docter said he doesn't think AI will fully replace humans in animated filmmaking.
• However, the chief creative director said AI could relieve animators of some "heavy burdens."
• Last month, Pixar released "Elio," a sci-fi animated film.

Not everyone believes AI spells the end for animators.

Pixar's chief creative officer, Pete Docter, recently said on comedian Mike Birbiglia's "Working It Out" podcast that he was unimpressed with AI so far, calling it "bland."

"AI seems like it is the least impressive blah average of things," he said.

AI is an anxiety-inducing topic in Hollywood. Critics of the technology are concerned that it could eliminate jobs across the entertainment industry. It was one of the reasons unionized writers went on strike for nearly five months in 2023. Those in support of integrating AI, on the other hand, like director James Cameron, believe it could make the filmmaking process more cost-effective.

From Docter's perspective, while he said everyone is "troubled" by AI, he doesn't think it will erase humans from the animated filmmaking process. Pixar's 29th animated feature, "Elio," hit theaters on June 20.

"If you look back in time, the number of hand-drawn animators that were really brilliant was in the dozens," Docter said. "A very small number of people who could draw well enough. Understood the dynamic of movement. Character acting. Had the right sensibilities."

Computers, he said, made animation more accessible, meaning people don't have to be a "brilliant draft person" to be an animator. "I still have to have performance and timing, but one of the heavy lifts has been done by the computer," he said.

Docter said AI, like computers, could alleviate some of the more cumbersome tasks associated with animation.

"I was wondering whether AI will continue to help us lift some of the heavy burdens that we have to carry as an animator and maybe put the focus more on the performance," he said.

Representatives for Disney did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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On her quest for easy, breezy cleanliness, Jenner appeared in a video on Shark Home’s Instagram account last December. Set in an office, she talked on the phone while the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum went to work, picking up everything from food crumbs to feathers in hard-to-reach areas. “As the kids are saying, ‘she ate… no crumbs,'” Jenner joked. Right now, you can save up to $275 off the celeb-approved vacuum on Amazon right now.

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With summer in full swing, Cancers have stolen the astrological spotlight — and Us turned to world-renowned astrologer Susan Miller to get the forecast for the water sign.

In the latest issue of Us Weekly, on stands now, Miller shared a snapshot of what Cancers — including Pamela Anderson — can expect this year.

The actress (born July 1, 1967) has a Gemini rising, so she might feel like she’s on the verge of an exciting breakthrough. “It’s going to reach her very soon,” explained Miller, who told Us how Anderson’s fiery Aries moon placement lends to her entrepreneurial spirit. “I wouldn’t be surprised if she gets a [business proposal] that really intrigues her.”

Kevin Hart (born July 6, 1979) has the sign of passionate and action-driven Mars in his 10th house — a.k.a. the “house of fame” — so his career is “super important” to him. “He’s going into his Emerald Year,” Miller said, which means success and abundance will continue to follow the comedian. “He’ll just get more and more offers.”

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Selena Gomez might also be cashing in. Born July 22, 1992, Gomez has natal Jupiter in her “house of money” — a rare but advantageous placement. “I don’t see it that often,” Miller acknowledged. “She’s going to make money her whole life, and she’s going to earn it herself.”

Miller also predicted Gomez could be making more music over the next two years thanks to lucky Jupiter sitting in Leo, starting mid-2026 until mid-2027.

Keep scrolling for a breakdown of Miller’s predictions for Cancer signs in 2025:

What Cancers Are Really Like

Described as “sensitive, intuitive and romantic,” the “valentine of the zodiac” is a homebody and mastermind of creating cozy and stylish spaces, Miller told Us. The moon is the fourth astrological sign’s ruling planet, which blesses them with an “exquisite capacity for both feeling and expressing a wide range of emotions.”

Added the expert: “Like the moon, [Cancers] will always be associated with pure and luminous white — their most flattering hue.”

Work and Career

“Cancers will get the recognition and affirmation that they’re doing great,” Miller shared. If they encounter trials and tribulations while chasing success, she assured Us that they will be ready — and even welcoming — of any challenge. Plus, Jupiter bestows good fortune. “From now until June 30, 2026, Jupiter will favor Cancer most. [Plus], when Jupiter is in Cancer, he expresses his most loving qualities, which are then easily absorbed by the Cancer person,” Miller added.

Relationships

“They are going to be so magnetic,” the astrologer shared of the typically “shy” sign. Single men and women may encounter a love interest while enjoying vibrant social lives. “Love could really blossom in the next 12 months,” she hinted. Already spoken for? This could be a fantastic year to tie the knot!

What to Watch For

Miller said Cancers shouldn’t doubt themselves. “Stop wondering if you made the right decision — you did,” she stressed. And although their careers are skyrocketing, it’s important to schedule time for a spontaneous vacation. The astrologer anticipates they “will go to at least one exciting place far away that they didn’t expect.”

A Tale of Two Toms

Tom Cruise (July 3, 1962) and Tom Hanks (July 9, 1956) both have prominent birth chart placements that indicate careers in film and theater. “All Cancers bring emotion,” Miller told Us. “They allow us to feel for the character.” And while Cruise’s moon is in Cancer, Hanks has his in Leo, which also benefits his profession. “Leo is the sign of entertainment and acting,” she noted. Miller even predicted they’ll win coveted awards this year!

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