After their 9th consecutive blockbuster animation hit, many in Hollywood believe Pixar could be doing more to learn about the way that Hollywood movies are traditionally made. "I'd like to see at least one of their projects go into turnaround." said one writer/producer who asked to remain anonymous.

Said Akiva Goldsman, "Pixar should have to start with a fake option agreement like everyone else. And languish for a couple of years with an agent in the Valley. I mean, do they even have representation?"

"I think anyone going the writer/director/producer route should start with a low-budget horror before moving on to a high-budget CG animated feature," said Roger Corman-protege Ron Howard. "That's the way things are traditionally done. Beginner's luck can only take you so far."

"There's a way things are done in this town, and I just don't think Pixar has invested enough effort in learning the Hollywood system," said Jason Reitman, "Pixar should work as an unpaid intern reading spec scripts at an established production company. After writing coverage and reading lots of bad scripts they would have a better idea about how to make a good movie."