(CNN) Rashida Jones is denying a report by The Hollywood Reporter that she left "Toy Story 4," along with writing partner Will McCormack, because of an unwanted advance by Disney animation chief and Pixar co-founder John Lasseter. "There is so much talent at Pixar," Jones and McCormack added. Will McCormack (L) and Rashida JonesPixar has been criticized for a lack of female and minority representation -- both in its ranks and on screen -- before. The studio has released 19 feature films in the past two decades and all but three ("Brave," "Inside Out" and "Finding Dory") feature male protagonists. While women have produced six of the last nine Pixar films, none have been directed by women.

Source: CNN November 22, 2017 21:22 UTC