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flag Pixar animator John Cody Kim helped create "Hoppers," a 2026 film about a woman transferring her consciousness into robotic animals, inspired by beavers and nature.

flag John Cody Kim, a 32-year-old Langley native and Pixar animator, played a key role in creating “Hoppers,” the March 6, 2026, animated film about a young woman who uses technology to transfer her consciousness into robotic animals. flag As a story artist and later head of the story department, Kim helped shape the film’s visual narrative, drawing inspiration from his childhood and a visit to a real beaver lodge. flag The film, which highlights beavers and environmental wonder, has received positive early reactions, with Kim expressing pride in its uplifting message and creative journey.

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