In the first full-length computer-animated movie, a little boy's toys are thrown into chaos when a new Space Ranger arrives to vie for supremacy with the boy's old favorite (a wooden cowboy). When the feuding toys become lost, they are forced to set aside their differences to get home. This extremely popular and successful film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Laurie Metcalf, and others. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Original Screenplay. Director John Lasseter also won a Special Achievement Academy Award for the film.

The delightful TOY STORY provides the answer to the a kid's most important question: What happens when you leave toys alone in a room? Well, it seems that they come to life!

Young Andy's playthings, including the sardonic Mr. Potatohead, a Slinky Dog with a southern drawl, an anxiety-ridden dinosaur, and some very gung-ho toy soldiers, are led by Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll whom Andy adores. But on his birthday, Andy receives a self-possessed, gadget-laden spaceman action figure named Buzz Lightyear, who quickly becomes Andy's favorite. Soon the overlooked Woody becomes very jealous.

But when a turn of events leaves Buzz and Woody lost in the "outside world," they have to get along in order to find their way home. And they'd better do it quickly, because the lad and his family are moving tomorrow! However, their trek is interrupted by Sid, Andy's cruel, malicious neighbor--who loves to destroy toys...

The film won a 1995 Special Achievement Academy Award for being the first completely computer animated film. Director John Lasseter won the 1988 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for the computer-generated "Tin Toy".

Produced by Pixar.

Color by Technicolor.

Released theatrically in the USA November 22, 1995. The film grossed $184.8 million domestically, making it the highest grossing movie of 1995.

Additional voice cast: John Morris (Andy), Erik Von Detten (Sid) and Sarah Freeman (Hannah).

Additional credits: William Reeves (supervising technical director); Ruth Lambert (casting consultant); Thomas Porter (visual effects supervisor); Mark T. Henne, Oren Jacob, Darwyn Peachey, Mitch Prater, Brian M. Rosen (visual effects); Don Davis (score orchestrator); Helena Lea (music editor).

Animators: Michael Berenstein, Kim Blanchette, Colin Brady,
Davey Crockett Feiten, Angie Glocka, Rex Grignon, Tom K. Gurney, Jimmy Hayward, Hal T. Hickel, Karen Kiser, Anthony B. Lamolinara, Guionne Leroy, Bud Luckey, Les Major, Glenn McQueen, Mark Oftedel, Jeff Pidgeon, Jeff Pratt, Steve Rabatich, Roger Rose, Steve Segal, Doug Sheppeck, Alan Sperling, Doug Sweetland, David Tart, Ken Willard.

Although the film's "cast" includes such classic toys as Mr. Potatohead and Etch-a-Sketch, a Barbie doll is nowhere in sight. The folks at Pixar did approach toy manufacturer Mattel about using Barbie, but Mattel declined. Why? Because they didn't want the legendary doll to have a personality!

The Deluxe Edition laserdisc includes the following special features:
A "Making of" documentary
Deleted scenes
Audio commentary by cast and crew
Theatrical trailers
Storyboards

The Collector's Video Set includes the following:
Video Cassette of the movie
A "Making of" Documentary and Deleted scenes
3-D Commemorative Lenticular Artwork

Soundtrack on cassette and compact disc from Walt Disney Records.

Video game and CD-ROM on Disney Interactive.

Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.

Excerpt: "To infinity...and beyond!" -- Buzz Lightyear's motto

UMD Features:

Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Featurette - Filmmakers Reflect

Distributor Notes: Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition

Experience a hilarious fantasy about the lives toys lead when they're left alone. Woody (Tom Hanks), an old-fashioned cowboy doll, is Andy's favorite. But when Andy gets Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) for his birthday, the flashy new space hero takes Andy's room by storm! Their rivalry leaves them lost with a toy's worst nightmare -- Sid, the toy-torturing boy next door. Woody and Buzz must work together to escape, realizing along the way that they've got a friend ... in each other! Now, in a magnificent special edition, TOY STORY shines even brighter. With an all-new enhanced picture and a spectacular home theater mix as well as exclusive bonus features, including deleted scenes and a retrospective special with director John Lasseter, this modern classic is one you'll enjoy to infinity and beyond.

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment

John Lasseter: Director/"Toy Story"

Ralph Guggenheim: PRODUCER\"TOY STORY"
Bonnie Arnold: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Joss Whedon: Screenwriter; creator of WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Alec Sokolow: Screenwriter
Joel Cohen: Screenwriter/"Toy Story"

"...Renews our sense of wonder at what gizmos can do..." - Recommended
"...A landmark in computer generated imagery....[A] magic mix of action and humor..."
"...There is a sweet-natured inventiveness throughout that makes TOY STORY more than just a demo of the latest techniques..."
"...Supercharged....Yummy eye candy spiked with 3-D-style tactile treats..." -- 4 out of 4 stars
"...The film sports a provocative and appealing story....This is one entertainment that soars to new heights..."
"Woody and Buzz and the genius of Pixar have ushered in a golden age of 3-D animation."
"Pixar's triumphant debut changed the nature of not just animation but cinema as a whole."