Toy Story 3 (2010)

About Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3 is a 2010 animated movie produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. It is the third installment in Pixar's Toy Story series. The film is directed by Lee Unkrich, the screenplay was written by Michael Arndt and the story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich. The movie features the toys Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends who deal with an uncertain future as their owner, Andy, is preparing to leave for college.

Making / Production

Toy Story 3 was produced under Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film took several years to complete with pre-production starting in 2006. The movie was directed by Lee Unkrich and produced by Darla K. Anderson. In the making, Pixar used their well-established computer-animation technology to bring the world of toys to life.

Actors

• Tom Hanks as Woody: With a heart as big as his hat, Tom Hanks once again lent his voice to cowboy doll and leader, Woody.
• Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear: Playing the brave space ranger, Allen's humorous performance was critical to the film.
• Joan Cusack as Jessie: Cusack's Jessie the cowgirl character added fun and excitement with her fiery spirit and energy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first Toy Story film to be released in IMAX and 3D.
• Toy Story 3 is the second Pixar film to have an entirely human villain.
• The number "95" appears frequently in the movie as an easter egg, referencing the release year of the first Toy Story.

Awards

Toy Story 3 received widespread acclaim and was a box office success, earning over $1 billion worldwide. It was nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Animated Feature, and Best Adapted Screenplay, becoming the third-ever animated film to be nominated for the former. The film won two, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Quotes

• "To infinity and beyond!" - Buzz Lightyear
• "You've got a friend in me." - Woody
• "You don't have to be a real astronaut to try new things. You just have to take chances!" - Buzz Lightyear

Music, Soundtrack

• "We Belong Together" by Randy Newman: The film's award-winning original song.
• "Cowboy!" by Randy Newman: The music that accompanies Woody's adventures.
• The film also features an evocative score that underscores the toys' journey.