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News18
2 days ago
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TOKYO SKYTREE Holds Event Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Toy Story
TOKYO, July 22, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding 'To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE," to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 'Toy Story" movie release. The event began on Thursday, July 17, and will last until Friday, October 31, 2025. Key visual of 'To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE": Special website of 'To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE": In areas such as the 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Toy Story through the exhibition and interior decorations. Also offered on this floor are limited-edition goods that are only available at the event and special cafe menu items. On the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck, exclusive videos are screened on the windows converted into a giant screen of SKYTREE ROUND THEATER every night of the event. During the evening, the exterior of the tower will have a special Toy Story-themed lighting inspired by various characters from the movie series. The event's exclusive key visual depicts the movie characters visiting TOKYO SKYTREE reimagined as a playroom in the clouds. TOBU TOWER SKYTREE hopes that those who come to Japan will visit and enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE on the occasion of the event. About TOKYO SKYTREE The 634-meter-high TOKYO SKYTREE is the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. It has two observation decks, the Tembo Deck, 350 meters high, and the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters high, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo. At night, TOKYO SKYTREE is colorfully lit up in three lighting styles — 'Iki," characterized by a pale blue, 'Miyabi," featuring Edo purple, and the 'Nobori" auspicious tangerine hue. Special lighting can be seen during seasonal and other events. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Asianet and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 18:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
Toy Story Takes Over Tokyo Skytree In 30th Anniversary Sky-High Celebration
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Tobu Tower Skytree Co Ltd, operator of Japan's iconic Tokyo Skytree, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Toy Story" with a special event titled 'To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE'. The commemorative event, which began on July 17 and runs until Oct 31, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Toy Story through themed exhibitions, decor, merchandise, and exclusive experiences throughout the observation decks, according to a statement. Located at a height of 450 metres, the Tembo Galleria has been transformed with Toy Story-inspired decorations and displays, offering fans a chance to interact with scenes and characters from the film.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
TOKYO SKYTREE Holds Event Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Toy Story
TOKYO, July 22 (Bernama) -- TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE," to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the "Toy Story" movie release. The event began on Thursday, July 17, and will last until Friday, October 31, 2025. Key visual of "To the Sky Beyond Imagination TOY STORY SKY IN TOKYO SKYTREE":
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Pixar's TOY STORY Will Return to Theaters For its 30th Anniversary Celebration — GeekTyrant
Pixar is taking fans back to where it all started. Nearly 30 years after its release, Toy Story is heading back to theaters for one night only. The beloved animated classic that changed cinema forever will return to the big screen on September 12, giving audiences, especially younger fans, a rare chance to experience the film on the big screen as it was originally intended back in 1995. The announcement came from Pixar's official Instagram, complete with a new poster marking the milestone. The original Toy Story, directed by John Lasseter and co-written by Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton, was the world's first fully computer-animated feature film and launched Pixar into the stratosphere of animation greatness. When it premiered on November 22, 1995, Toy Story earned a solid $244.6 million globally, which was a strong debut for a groundbreaking film. What followed was nothing short of historic. The franchise grew into a cultural phenomenon, with Toy Story 2 grossing $487 million in 1999, Toy Story 3 hitting $1.06 billion in 2010, and Toy Story 4 topping that with $1.07 billion in 2019. This isn't the film's first theatrical comeback. It returned to theaters in 2009, adding $41.2 million to its box office, and again in 2020 with a smaller re-release that brought in $767,913. This new one-night-only event comes as Pixar works on Toy Story 5 , scheduled to hit theaters on June 19, 2026. The fifth installment will be directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris. Returning cast members include Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, and Joan Cusack as Jessie, joined by Conan O'Brien as a new character named Smarty Pants and Ernie Hudson, who will voice Combat Carl. The original film follows Woody as his status as Andy's favorite toy is threatened by the flashy new space ranger, Buzz Lightyear, leading to an adventure that tests friendship and loyalty. If you can't make it to the theater, Toy Story and its sequels are available to stream on Disney+, as well as on Blu-ray and DVD. But if you want that nostalgic magic of the big screen, or to share it with a new generation, this is a great opportiunity!
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
‘Toy Story' is returning to theaters this year. Here's when and why.
Pixar and Disney are welcoming fans back to Andy's room as "Toy Story" is returning to movie theaters soon. Pixar, an animation studio owned by Disney, announced the film's theatrical return in an X post on Thursday, July 17. "Mark your calendars! Disney & Pixar's Toy Story returns to the BIG SCREEN September 12," the X post reads. Originally released in theaters on Nov. 22, 1995, the first-ever fully computer-animated feature film will return to theaters to celebrate its 30th anniversary, according to Pixar. What is 'Toy Story' about? "Toy Story" follows a group of toys belonging to Andy Davis. When Andy is away from his toys, they come alive, including the film's central characters, Buzz Lightyear( Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks). Woody, who is a cowboy doll, is "profoundly jealous" when Buzz Lightyear, a spaceman action figure, "supplants him as the top toy in (Andy's) bedroom," IMDB's synopsis for the film reads. The two toys have to eventually "put aside their differences" once they are separated from Andy in the movie. Directed by John Lasseter, "Toy Story" became one of the highest-grossing films of 1995. According to a June 2022 newsletter from the Oscars, when the movie was released, "animation was changed forever." "The genre, known for transporting audiences to new worlds, was up until that point mostly hand-drawn, using techniques made popular by Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros," the newsletter says. "But when Disney joined forces with Pixar — a then-up-and-coming computer animation studio chaired by Steve Jobs — for 'Toy Story,' the first computer-animated feature film was born, and a new world of film was unlocked." More news: Disneyland turns 70: See photos of the magic from then to now 'Toy Story' was just the beginning "Toy Story" was not a one-off, as several sequels came after the film's initial release, including "Toy Story 2," "Toy Story 3," "Toy Story 4," and the upcoming "Toy Story 5," which is expected to hit theaters in 2026. "Buzz, Woody, Jessie are challenged after being introduced to what kids are obsessed with today: electronics," IMDB's synopsis for "Toy Story 5" reads. What inspired 'Toy Story'? According to the Academy Awards' newsletter, Lasseter's Oscar-winning short film "Tin Toy" inspired the then-new Disney-Pixar partnership to "explore a movie from a small toy's perspective." While the script for "Toy Story" underwent rewrites, computer scientists were working on building the software that would eventually make computer animation possible. "We were not filmmakers at the time," she recalled. "We did not understand film language. We were simply doing whatever we were told to get graphic images on the screen by programming as quickly as we could to get the pictures made… and we were learning along the way.' "Toy Story" paved the way for animated films, even leading to the Academy Awards creating an Oscar category for Best Animated Feature. Its success also led to the creation of Toy Story Land, a themed area at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. "It was a movie. It was lit, it was dimensional, we had cameras moving around through things. We had Steadicam kind of shots, all that stuff, and it felt like a movie," Lasseter said of the film, per the newsletter. "Yet, they were cartoony, and they were moving like cartoons, and yet I could touch them. They were plastic. It was all that uniqueness — understanding the limitations of what the medium was at that time, and creating the characters and the storytelling." Watch 'Toy Story' trailer Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
