A bit of sad news has come out of Vancouver as it’s been revealed that Pixar Canada has been shut down. The spin-off studio has been behind the series of Cars shorts and Tales from Radiator Springs from earlier this year. However, the best short to come from the studio was Partysaurus Rex, a Toy Story spin-off that featured Rex befriending and partying with bathtub toys.

The closure is due to Pixar wanting to focus their resources on the main branch in Emeryville, CA. Well wishes go out to those who abruptly lost their jobs. You can read Pixar’s full statement on the closure below.

The team at Pixar Canada has produced a wonderful slate of short films since opening in 2010, including Air Mater, Small Fry and Partysaurus Rex. As the dynamics of the animation industry continue to change rapidly, we continue to fine-tune our studio and its production processes. We have made the determination to refocus our creative and business efforts and resources under one roof.  Pixar Canada will cease operations immediately.

[via /Film]