There’s no doubting now that Pixar is in it to make people happy.

Ten-year old Colby Curtin had a very rare form of cancer and she knew she would soon die because of it. But ever since seeing the previews for Pixar’s UP, she fought to stay alive so she could see it. However, her condition prevents her from being taken to a cinema to enjoy the feature.

A family friend tried to call Pixar, wrangled the automated answering system and got through a human. After relaying Colby’s wish, Pixar flew an employee the next day, armed with a DVD of the film (note that there are no commercially available copies of the film yet), some toys and a poster.

They held a private screening of the film in the Curtins’ home. Colby couldn’t keep her eyes open because of pain (meds couldn’t help her) but she said she thoroughly enjoyed the film.

The employee left afterwards (albeit in tears; Colby’s mother said his eyes were welled up). He left Colby with an adventure resembling the scrapbook of the protagonist in the movie.

About seven hours later, Colby died in her parents’ arms.

Pixar refuses to comment on the matter or to reveal the employee’s name and others involved.

Link to article.

Tags: class act, Colby Curtin, home screening, Pixar, UP

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