POST 33 - Film Fact File

Toy Story - 1995



Toy Story is about a cowboy doll who is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room.







Director:



John Lasseter 





Writers:

John Lasseter (original story by),  Pete Docter (original story by)  | 6 more credits »

Stars:



Tom Hanks,  Tim Allen,  Don Rickles
Producers:

Bonnie Arnold, Ralph Guggenheim



Storyline.

A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life (as a toy) good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favourite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.

Box Office


Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$29,140,617, 26 November 1995

Gross USA:

$191,796,233

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$373,554,033








Production Companies:
Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Cinematographers:
Sharon Calahan, Jeremy Lasky

In addition to home media releases and theatrical re-releases, Toy Story-inspired material has run the gamut from toys, video games, theme park attractions, spin-offs, merchandise, and two sequels—Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010)both of which also garnered massive commercial success and critical acclaim.

Reviews:

  • " Technically impressive with great script and sharp wit "

  • "Excellent Viewing, Every Time!"

  • "One of the Best Animated Films Ever!"






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