Disney animation legend Lasseter takes leave over misconduct

John Lasseter, creative head of Walt Disney Co.’s Pixar and animation studios, is taking a leave of absence after confessing to unwanted gestures that crossed the line with coworkers, becoming the latest Hollywood executive to be accused of sexual misconduct.Lasseter, 60, a co-founder of Disney’s Pixar animation, said he’s taking a six-month sabbatical. He directed early Pixar films like “Toy Story” and is an executive producer on films that have been a cornerstone