Toy Story 3 gets release date

[Raph's Girl]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080205/..._toystory_dc_1

Walt Disney Co said its Disney-Pixar animation studio plans to release "Toy Story 3," the third installment of the popular computer-animated feature, in 2010.

Disney Chief Executive Robert Iger also said Disney-Pixar will release 3D versions of the first two "Toy Story" films next year

[Toonami Tom]

That's great news! When I was watching the Super Bowl there was an ad for the Disney/Pixar movie Wal E. It began with Buzz and Woody eating popcorn on the couch and I thought this was an ad for Toy Story 3. After I saw it was actually for Wal E I was disapointed. Well, at least Toy Story 3 is going to be made.

I have developed a plot idea I think would be cool. The movie could begin with Andy as an older teenager or young adult, and he could sell his toys on ebay to a collector.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Thundercleese

That's great news! When I was watching the Super Bowl there was an ad for the Disney/Pixar movie Wal E. It began with Buzz and Woody eating popcorn on the couch and I thought this was an ad for Toy Story 3. After I saw it was actually for Wal E I was disapointed. Well, at least Toy Story 3 is going to be made.

I don't know how to feel about Wal E, myself. I know I'm just doubting them again, like I did with Cars (which I really enjoyed, yet, I think it's still my least favorite of their films). I bet it will be a great film, but it's just so hard to get what's going on from the teasers they had.

I have developed a plot idea I think would be cool. The movie could begin with Andy as an older teenager or young adult, and he could sell his toys on ebay to a collector.

I think they're keeping the project hush hush. That would be a great little idea, even if it ties into one of the themes of TS2 (about kids not playing with toys when they're older). I remember when Disney was threatening to make one themselves (before they bought out Pixar, since they just haven't had a hit without them in recent years). It was about Buzz being recalled to Taiwan for some reason.

I hope they decide to release the Buzz Lightyear cartoon on DVD in anticipation of these films....

[soccerstud652]

Here is the press release:

It may have taken over a decade in arriving, but Toy Story 3 is officially on its way -- and Disney is throwing a big ol' 3-D party to celebrate its arrival.

The studio announced Thursday that not only will Toy Story 3 arrive in theaters June 18, 2010, and not only will it be presented in Disney Digital 3-D, but it'll be preceded by theatrical re-releases for Toy Story (on October 2, 2009) and Toy Story 2 (on February 12, 2010).

Oh, and by the way, they'll both be in 3-D, too. Walt Disney chairman Dick Cook said it best:

"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, adding to the overall vibe of peace, love, and sweet animated goodness, 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."

According to Disney's announcement, Lasseter will "personally oversee" the 3-D conversion process for the first two Toy Story movies, which will involve "retrieving all the original digital elements and rebuilding them." Lee Unkrich, co-director of Toy Story 2, will direct Toy Story 3.

[KROW]

Wow. I hope Hanks and Allen are returning along with it. And I wonder about the fate of Slinky.

[Drtooth]

Without a doubt they'll return. And I saw a suitable replacement for Slinky a while back, but I can't remember his name or if he's still around. I just hope they don't get Larry the Cable guy again. I mean, Mater was surprisingly lovable, but I'm no fan of his.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Pixar movies can't be judged from trailers. Most all trailers are misleading. The studios crank them out and usually totally misrepresent the film they are advertising. That's why I don't watch them. They ruin your perception of a movie, then spoil the whole plot for you.