For Sony Pictures Animation’s 2012 film “Hotel Transylvania,” Genndy Tartakovsky was the movie’s sixth (and final) director. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times / Sony Pictures Animation)
In 2011, John Lasseter took over directing duties from Brad Lewis for Pixar’s “Cars 2.” (Pixar / Los Angeles Times)
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2010 film “Tangled” changed direction, going from Glen Keane to Byron Howard, left, and Nathan Greno. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
