Chalk this one up to another of Disney's short-lived mini-attractions: Luxo Jr, the animatronic lamp, is no longer entertaining crowds at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Luxo Jr first made his appearance in July of 2009, but was out of service after a very brief stint, only to return in September. About that same time, Disney and Pixar were sued by Luxo, a Norwegian lamp company, claiming that Luxo Jr's name and likeness amounted to copyright infringement. (Can you blame them? It is pretty, er, coincidental, yes? Check out the photo above--that's a realLuxo lamp.) No word on whether the lawsuit is responsible for Luxo Jr's demise, but it does appear that the animatronic is being retired permanently. Farewell, Luxo Jr. Go into the light!
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