Toy Story 3

[Geekyfanboy]

Toy Story Trio Goes 3-D!
Source: Walt Disney Studios
January 24, 2008

The Walt Disney Studios is taking the latest advances in digital 3-D technology "to infinity and beyond" with ambitious plans to debut new Disney Digital 3-D(TM) versions of Disney-Pixar's Toy Story on October 2nd, 2009, and Toy Story 2 on February 12th, 2010, it was announced by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. Both of these beloved animated features are being newly converted to 3-D in advance of the June 18th, 2010 release of Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3, which is being produced as a 3-D motion picture and will represent the state-of-the-art for the genre. Veteran Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich (co-director Toy Story 2) is directing.

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker John Lasseter (director of the first two "Toy Story" films and chief creative officer for Disney and Pixar Animation Studios) will personally oversee the creative side of the 3-D conversions for Toy Story and Toy Story 2 with his acclaimed team of technical wizards handling all the necessary steps in the conversion process.

Commenting on the announcement, Cook said, "We are committed to bringing moviegoers the best and most exciting 3-D movie experience, and we think they're going to love seeing Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and all the wonderful 'Toy Story' cast of characters in an eye popping and dazzling way. John Lasseter and the animation team are putting all their passion and hard work into making this the greatest 3-D experience yet, and we're excited to share their efforts with audiences everywhere."

Lasseter added, "The 'Toy Story' films and characters will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we're so excited to be bringing this landmark film back for audiences to enjoy in a whole new way thanks to the latest in 3-D technology. I am sure that this is going to be nothing short of fantastic and people are going to be blown away by the experience. With 'Toy Story 3' shaping up to be another great adventure for Buzz, Woody and the gang from Andy's room, we thought it would be great to let audiences experience the first two films all over again and in a brand new way. 3-D offers lots of great new possibilities for the art of animation and we will continue to use this new technology to tell our stories in the best possible way."

In converting Toy Story and Toy Story 2 to state-of-the-art 3-D films, the technical team is retrieving all of the original digital elements and rebuilding them in 3-D.

Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1995, Toy Story was the first feature film from Pixar Animation Studios and director John Lasseter. The film went on to receive Oscar® nominations for Original Score, Original Song, and Screenplay, and earned Lasseter a Special Achievement Award "for the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film." Toy Story 2 was released in 1999, and reunited voice talents Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, in their roles as Woody and Buzz. The film became one of the most popular animated features of all time, and received an Academy Award® nomination for Original Song.

[Geekyfanboy]

Toy Story 3 in 2010

The third film in the popular Disney/Pixar CGI Toy Story saga is beginning production.

"Toy Story 3″ will see a theatrical release on June 18, 2010. All the popular actors from the two previous films, including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Bizz Lightyear) and supposedly Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head are slated to return. John Lasseter will resume helming duties.

The storyline hasn't been confirmed by Disney/Pixar but rumors indicate the toy gang may be subject to a massive recall due to defective parts. Buzz Lightyear is the first to get sent off for overhaul, but fears among the group begin to emerge when it's rumored that the toys are not being repaired, but destroyed, and so it's off to the rescue.

"Toy Story 3″ will give the franchise an opportunity to introduce new toy characters to the mix that could add continued life to the popular films.

Disney Chief Robert Iger announced on Wednesday that a 3D version of the film will also be released at the same time the conventional version premieres.

[Geekyfanboy]

Can't wait to see this.. and awesome news about Beaty and the Beast going 3D.. can't wait.

Toy Story 3D Double Feature on October 2nd!
Source: The Walt Disney Studios
March 31, 2009

At ShoWest today, Walt Disney Studios announced that they are now releasing the 3D versions of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 together on October 2nd. The double feature will be the first place you'll be able to see the trailer for Toy Story 3 and the only place to see it in 3D!

Also, the 3D version of Beauty and the Beast (of which the studio showed the opening musical number "Belle" in 3D at ShoWest today) is going to be released on February 12, 2010.

Moviegoers are in for twice the fun and triple the thrills as The Walt Disney Studios prepares to debut the Disney Digital 3D(TM) versions of Disney-Pixar's beloved animated features - "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" - during a special limited engagement starting on October 2, 2009, it was announced today by Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group.

This extraordinary double feature, taking the latest advances in digital 3D technology "to infinity and beyond," will play exclusively in 3D. "Toy Story," the industry's first ever computer-animated feature and the first feature released by Pixar Animation Studios in 1995, and "Toy Story 2," the critically acclaimed sequel that debuted in 1999, were both directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker John Lasseter. Both films have been meticulously re-rendered in 3D from the original digital files using the latest state-of-the-art technology.

Commenting on the announcement, Zoradi said, "This fantastic double feature will let moviegoers see two of their all-time favorite films from Pixar Animation Studios in a way that they've never seen them before, and all for the price of one movie ticket. John Lasseter and the animation team have truly created a spectacular 3D experience with Buzz, Woody, and all the toy characters in a whole new eye-popping dimension. We're also excited that audiences will soon see a whole new chapter when Toy Story 3 in 3D, directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2) comes to theaters on June 18, 2010."

Lasseter added, "The 'Toy Story' films and characters will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we're so excited to be bringing these first two films back for audiences to enjoy in a whole new way thanks to the latest in 3D technology. Disney Digital 3D offers lots of great new possibilities for the art of animation and we will continue to use this new technology to push the boundaries in telling our stories. With 'Toy Story 3' shaping up to be another great adventure for Buzz, Woody and the gang from Andy's room, we thought this would be the perfect way to let audiences experience the first two films all over again. To see the movies back to back will be an amazing treat as well. This is certainly nostalgic for me and reminiscent of my youth when double features were the norm."

Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1995, "Toy Story" went on to receive Oscar® nominations for Original Screenplay, Original Score, and Original Song earning Lasseter a Special Achievement Award "for his inspired leadership of the Pixar 'Toy Story' Team, resulting in the first feature-length computer-animated film." 'Toy Story 2' was released in 1999, and reunited voice talents Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, in their roles as Woody and Buzz. The film became one of the most popular animated features of all time, and received an Academy Award® nomination for Original Song.

[Geekyfanboy]

Teaser Trailer for Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3 Teaser Trailer (HD)

[sheldor]

Seeing UP Sunday - expecting this to be one of the previews.   We've come a long from way from Creature from the Black Lagoon.  The guys at Pixar never cease to amaze.

[Jobydrone]

Is Joss Whedon writing Toy Story 3?

[Trekkygeek]

That was so cool and very funny. TOy Story is one of my favourite films and I really look forward to this, I may even take the ankle biters to see it.

[Geekyfanboy]

Here's the trailer for Toy Story 3.. I have to say I loved 1 and loved 2 even better and this looks like it's going to be just as great.. I can't wait.

http://bit.ly/MDNR6

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[sheldor]

Pixar continually amazes.  Looks great.

[sheldor]

I saw Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs last night.  Good movie with the voices of Anna Faris and others.  The voice of the mayor was perfect with _____ _______ :)

I had to put on the glasses and since there are more movies now in 3D - might as well keep them.

The best part was the preview for Toy Story 3.  The 3D affect was great and here's hoping the movie will be just as 3D'ish.  It looked like Buzz was sitting right in front of me.  Knowing Pixar and Disney, this will be a huge hit next summer.

[Geekyfanboy]

Here's a scene from upcoming Toy Story 3

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=61737

[moyer777]

what a great clip!  Now I have to know what happens!

[Blackride]

I can't wait to see this!

[Feathers]

Shhh! The children might hear you. We'll be seeing this pretty soon after it comes out I suspect.

[Bromptonboy]

To Infinity And Beyond!!