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Geek Tyrant
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
TOY STORY 5 First Look: Pixar Teases a "Toys vs. Tech" Showdown with Jessie in Charge — GeekTyrant
Pixar is cracking open the toy chest again, and for the first time in a while, Jessie's calling the shots. At this year's Annecy Animation Festival, Pixar's CCO Pete Docter offered a glimpse into Toy Story 5 , unveiling concept art and a two-minute sneak peek from the upcoming sequel, which is set to hit theaters summer 2026. It's been nearly 30 years since the original Toy Story debuted and changed animation forever, and now, the studio is revisiting that legacy with a story that flips the script in some unexpected ways. The concept art Pixar shared features Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Bullseye staring in confused awe at a new electronic toy named Lilypad, a screen-based gadget that appears to be front and center in the story's new thematic battle. As Docter explained, this entry leans into the idea of 'Toys Meet Tech,' with Bonnie, now 8 years old, discovering a toy tablet that immediately threatens the relevance of her more traditional toys.\ 'Jessie is now the leader of the toys in Bonnie's room, with Buzz serving as her right-hand man,' according to Docter. And while Woody may have parted ways with the group at the end of Toy Story 4 , he's not out of the picture entirely sd Buzz and Woody will reunite in Toy Story 5 . Tim Allen, returning once again as the voice of Buzz, has teased that the film offers 'a very, very clever story' and emphasized that it's 'not just a cash grab.' He added that the sequel 'won't take away from Toy Story 4 's poignant ending,' where Woody chose a new path as a lost toy alongside Bo Peep. According to The Wrap, one sequence shown at Annecy features a group of rogue commemorative Buzz Lightyear action figures waking up on a beach, wandering into a shipping container, and gathering around a campfire. Tom Hanks is set to return as Woody and Joan Cusack as Jessie, along with new additions to the cast. Conan O'Brien will lend his voice to a toy named Smarty Pants, and Ghostbusters alum Ernie Hudson will step in as Combat Carl, taking over for the late Carl Weathers. Giving Jessie a more central role signals a shift in focus, and after years of watching Woody wrestle with identity and loyalty, it's nice to see another beloved character step into the spotlight. Jessie's already had emotional depth, that heartbreaking 'When She Loved Me' montage is still devastating, but this time, she gets to lead. The conflict involving classic toys vs. cutting-edge tech feels like a timely evolution of the franchise's original premise. Back in 1995, Buzz Lightyear was the flashy new toy. Now, he and the gang face the same obsolescence he once represented. It's a clever mirror, and exactly the kind of idea Pixar loves to explore.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘In Your Dreams' Teaser: The Search for the Sandman Powers Netflix's New Animated Sibling Fantasy
Netflix dropped the teaser trailer for its animated Oscar-hopeful, 'In Your Dreams' (streaming November 14), the original comedy-fantasy about siblings trying to save their parents' marriage by enlisting the aid of the mythical Sandman. Former Pixar story artist Alex Woo ('WALL-E') directs with Erik Benson, another ex-Pixar story artist ('Toy Story 4'). The film is produced by Netflix Animation and Woo's Kuku Studios, with animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks. The voice cast is led by Cristin Milioti as the mom and Simu Liu as the dad. 'In Your Dreams' finds Stevie (voiced by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her brother Elliot (voiced by Elias Janssen) discovering a magic book, which allows them to enter the wacky realm of their dreams, where the Sandman (Omid Djalili) can grant their wish for the perfect family. Along the way, they encounter Elliot's long-lost sarcastic stuffed giraffe, Baloney Tony (Craig Robinson), zombie breakfast foods, and Nightmara (Gia Carides), the Sandman's rival. More from IndieWire 'Tow' Review: Rose Byrne Fights Bureaucracy in a Social Justice Drama That Narrowly Steers Clear of Poverty Porn 'Stories Don't Have to Be About Disability' to Feature Actors with a Disability: A Call for Change The film is very personal for Woo, who took inspiration from his own parents' breakup. He presented footage Thursday at the Annecy Animation Film Festival with production designer Steve Pilcher ('Soul') and VFX supervisor Nicola Lavender ('The Mitchells vs. the Machines'). Accompanying the sumptuous animation of the surreal landscapes are compelling themes of managing dual careers while being caring, nurturing parents, the importance of imagination and not giving up on your dream, and learning to cope with harsh realities as a part of growing up. And be careful what you wish for. At Annecy, Netflex Animation (led by Hannah Minghella, head of Netflix Feature Animation and Family Film) touted sneak peeks of two upcoming animated series, 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' (from showrunner Eric Robles), and 'Long Story Short' (from 'Bojack Horseman's' Raphael Bob-Waksberg, streaming August 22), as well as the features 'KPop Demon Hunters' (directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, streaming June 20), the Roald Dahl-adapted 'The Twits' (directed by Phil Johnston, streaming in the fall), and 'Pookoo' (from Skydance Animation and director Nathan Greno, streaming in 2026). In addition, Netflix premiered Genndy Tartakovsky's adult 2D comedy feature, 'Fixed' (streaming August 13). Check out the first teaser for 'In Your Dreams' below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Buzz Feed
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
18 Movies That Make People Mad
Redditor @One_Shock_1643 recently asked Reddit: 'What movie absolutely pissed you off?' and boy, did people deliver. Here are some of the best answers, and FYI, some posts have been edited for clarity! 'Now You See Me. Dumbest fucking plot twist of my fucking life. Waste of a good cast. Truly can't believe they made another one coming out this year.' — Former-Complaint-336 'Forrest Gump. It's improbable, insulting, and has a skewed view of the world. Jenny comes closest to reality, but in a totally cliché way.' — Susuze2000 'Toy Story 4. Why do you have to ruin the perfect ending?' — sword-sandal493 'World War Z. Took one of my favorite novels and changed just about everything about it except the title.' — TripleSingleHOF '40 Days and 40 Nights, a sex 'comedy' starring Josh Hartnett. I put comedy in quotes because very little of it actually tried to be funny. Anyway, it ends with his character getting tied up and raped by an ex-girlfriend, who wins a bunch of money in an office pool for doing so. Then his current girlfriend breaks up with him for cheating on her. Suffice to say, the tone of this movie is all over the place.' — CritterJams 'Pretty Woman. I knew mothers who said it was their prepubescent daughter's favorite movie when it came out. Scary.' — PlaceTraditional6861 'Downsizing. Total bait & switch of a movie.' — SovietWalrus1 'Sweet Home Alabama. Girl lies and brings her new rich and well-connected fiancé all the way to Alabama just for her to say no to him at the altar.' — okeh_dude 'Shutter Island. Probably more so because the commercials said 'the twist you'll never see coming,' so I spent the entire movie trying to guess what the twist could be and came up with a million overthought possibilities. In the end, it was my very first guess that I dismissed because I thought it was too obvious. I was so mad. The marketing should have never said there was a twist in that one.' — JonathanTheZombieKid 'Reality Bites, I hated the Ethan Hawke hipster character, and identified more with Ben Stiller's yuppie. And the whole movie dated quick.' — jackstraw_65 'Orphan. The dad is so irritating.' — Difficult-Act-8237 'The Terminal. Just the worst fucking movie ever... just two hours of a bumbling Tom Hanks doing a shitty 'foreign man' imitation ala Andy Kauffman and the big mystery of the coffee can at the end? [There] were autographs of Jazz musicians in a photo he was completing for his dead father. Ugh it was so bland, innane and boring that you couldn't even make fun of the fucking thing MST3k style. Ugh fuck that movie!!' — bigpaparod 'Longlegs. What a mess of a movie. It's all over the place. It feels like a fan-made edit of an entire TV show that they added some random music to.' — Acceptable_Orange624 'La La Land. It just fucking sucked.' — i_luv_pooping 'Thunderbolts. Such a trash movie. The more I thought about it, the more I got pissed for spending money on it.' — Effective-Agent-6856 'I remember once watching The Road and when it finished just felt like I had wasted hours of my life.' — jessicanmorganbell 'A Beautiful Mind. I'm an economist. How the hell could they fuck up their explanation of Nash equilibrium? Hey, Howard, get a real fucking economist to explain the man's central contribution to the fucking field he won a fucking Nobel fucking Prize for rather than making up some fucking bullshit.' — ikonoqlast And finally... 'Pretty much every Disney live-action remake.' — DazedLogic What movies make you irrationally mad? Let me know in the comments below!
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Woody and Buzz reunite! Tim Allen spills the beans on 'Toy Story 5'
Tim Allen confirms Woody and Buzz's reunion in 'Toy Story 5', coming to theaters in 2026. Image: Instagram The highly anticipated fifth instalment of the beloved Toy Story franchise is coming back, and fans will be excited to know that the two besties, Buzz Lightyear and Woody, will reunite after parting ways in "Toy Story 4". The last "Toy Story" movie ended with Woody opting for a life of freedom without an owner, and fans will get to see them reunite again in the sequel. Without giving away too much, Tim Allen, the voice behind Buzz Lightyear, has confirmed that Woody and Buzz will indeed reunite in the new film. However, the spotlight will shine brighter on another cherished character, Jessie the cowgirl. According to Allen, he will be realigning with Tom Hanks, who voices Woody, which confirms that there will indeed be an epic reunion for the two besties. 'I can tell you that it's a lot about Jessie. Tom Hanks and I do — Woody and I — do realign. And there's an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyear. I can give you that, but I can't give you much more,' Allen confirmed in an interview with WIVB In "Toy Story 5", Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, takes centre stage, allowing for a deeper exploration of her character. The film may explore her backstory or relationships with other toys, potentially bringing new energy and character interactions to the franchise. With the reunion of Woody and Buzz, Jessie's newfound focus, and the introduction of new themes, promises to deliver an exciting and emotional ride. Fans can expect a fresh perspective on the toys' relationships in the digital age, new adventures with Jessie taking centre stage, and the franchise's signature blend of humour and emotional depth. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the franchise, marking three decades since the release of the first film in 1995. Created by Pixar Animation Studios, the franchise has become a beloved staple of modern animation, known for its lovable characters, heart-warming stories, and groundbreaking animation. "Toy Story 5" is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, and fans are buzzing (pun intended) with excitement.
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Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Hanks confirms Toy Story 5 recording has begun with behind-the-scenes photo
Tom Hanks has officially confirmed that production is underway for Toy Story 5, marking a major update for fans of the beloved Pixar franchise. In a new behind-the-scenes photo posted to Instagram, the actor is seen in a recording booth holding up five fingers while standing in front of a microphone, indicating he has begun voice work on the upcoming sequel. Hanks, who has voiced the iconic cowboy Woody since the original Toy Story film in 1995, did not provide a caption with the image, but the gesture alone was enough to excite fans and confirm that the project is moving forward. His post quickly gained traction online, with many expressing excitement about the return of the franchise and what lies ahead for its characters. Although Disney has not released plot details or an official release date for Toy Story 5, the studio previously confirmed that the film was in development. The announcement came as part of a broader update on Pixar's upcoming slate, which also includes sequels to other fan-favorite properties. The last installment, Toy Story 4, was released in 2019 and concluded with Woody parting ways with Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang, raising questions about the direction a fifth movie might take. Whether the new film continues Woody's solo journey or reunites him with his old friends remains to be seen. As production progresses, fans can expect more updates from the cast and creative team. For now, Hanks' image offers the first concrete sign that the next chapter in the Toy Story saga is officially underway. Further information, including casting, storyline details, and release timing, is expected to be announced by Disney and Pixar in the coming months.
