TOY STORY [1995 / 2011] [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] [UK Release] It’s sheer Magic in a New Dimension in 3D!
Experience a whole new dimension of ‘TOY STORY’ fun as your favourite characters jump off the screen and into your living room in astonishing Disney Blu-ray 3D! Before ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Cars’ and ‘UP,’ the creative minds of Disney and PIXAR introduced you to ‘TOY STORY’ and an astonishing world where toys play while their owners are away. Rediscover acclaimed filmmaker John Lasseter’s directorial debut with Woody [Tom Hanks], Buzz Lightyear [Tim Allen] and all their friends in an adventure filled with humour, heart and friendship.
This ground-breaking computer-generated classic started it all and set the stage for the equally amazing ‘TOY STORY 2’ and ‘TOY STORY 3.’ Enjoy all the excitement you remember, plus even more fun with a host of bonus features. It’s nonstop entertainment for the entire family, and now in Disney Blu-ray 3D, it’s sheer Magic In A New Dimension.
Voice Cast: Tom Hanks [Woody voice], Tim Allen [Buzz Lightyear voice], Don Rickles [Mr. Potato Head voice], Jim Varney [Slinky Dog voice], Wallace Shawn [Rex voice], John Ratzenberger ([Hamm voice], Annie Potts [Bo Peep voice], John Morris [Andy Davis voice], Erik von Detten [Sid Phillips voice], Laurie Metcalf [Mrs. Davis voice], R. Lee Ermey [Sergeant voice], Sarah Rayne [Hannah voice], Penn Jillette [TV Announcer voice], Jack Angel [Shark / Rocky Gibraltar voice], Spencer Aste [Wounded Soldier voice], Greg Berg [Local Announcer voice], Lisa Bradley [Kid voice], Kendall Cunningham [Kid voice], Debi Derryberry [Aliens / Pizza Planet Announcer voice], Cody Dorkin [Kid voice], Bill Farmer [Monotone Announcer voice], Craig Good [Mission Control voice[, Gregory Grudt (Kid voice], Danielle Judovits [Burned Rag Doll voice], Sam Lasseter [Kid voice], Brittany Levenbrown [Kid voice], Sherry Lynn [Mom voice], Scott McAfee [Kid voice], Mickie McGowan [Sid's Mom voice], Ryan O'Donohue [Kid voice], Jeff Pidgeon [Aliens / Robot / Mr. Spell voice], Patrick Pinney [Pizza Delivery Guy / Angry Driver #2 voice], Phil Proctor [Pizza Planet Announcer / Pizza Planet Guard voice], Jan Rabson [Gas Station Attendant voice], Joe Ranft [Lenny the Binoculars voice], Andrew Stanton [Commercial Chorus voice], Shane Sweet [Kid voice], Jonathan Benair [Singing Chicken Toy voice] (uncredited) and Brian Cummings [Troops voice] (uncredited)
Director: John Lasseter
Producers: Bonnie Arnold, Ed Catmull, Ralph Guggenheim and Steve Jobs
Screenplay: Alec Sokolow (screenplay), Andrew Stanton (original story / screenplay), Joe Ranft (original story), Joel Cohen (screenplay), John Lasseter (original story), Joss Whedon (screenplay) and Pete Docter (original story)
Composer: Randy Newman
Image Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audio: English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
French: 6.1 DTS-HD
Dutch: 6.1 DTS-HD
Hungarian: 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
Dutch: 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
Hindi: 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono Audio
English Audio Description: 2.0Dolby Digital Stereo Audio
Subtitles: English, English SDH. French, Dutch, Hungarian and French SDH
Running Time: 81 minutes
Region: Blu-ray: All Regions
Number of discs: 2
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures / P I X A R Animation Studios
Andrew’s Blu-ray Review: ‘TOY STORY’ [2011] A little boy named Andy Davis loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named “Woody.” But, what do the toys do when Andy Davis is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life as a toy. However, he must worry about Andy Davis's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy Davis's birthday party. Woody does not realise that Andy Davis's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy Davis's favourite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz Lightyear. Then, both Woody and Buzz Lightyear are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy Davis before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips.
Woody: Woody is a vintage cowboy doll who belonged to a boy named Andy Davis. Woody is a loyal toy that has been Andy Davis's favourite toy since kindergarten. Woody is a smart, determined, and passionate man, and would do anything for his nearest and dearest friends.
Buzz Lightyear: Buzz Lightyear is a universal space ranger from the Intergalactic Alliance and is stationed in the Gamma Quadrant of Sector 4. He is the captain of the Alliance’s team. Lightyear is known for his bravery and courage. Buzz believes that following rules are the way people should live their life.
Mr. Potato Head: A potato-shaped toy, his patented design allows him to separate his detachable parts from his body by removing them from the holes on his body. He also has a compartment on his lower back to store extra appendages.
Slinky Dog: Slinky, often referred to as "Slink," is a toy Daschund with a stretchy Slinky as his middle. He's Woody's sidekick and willing to go to great lengths to help his toy friends.
Rex Dinosaur: Rex is an anxiety-riddled, green plastic Tyrannosaurus figure originally belonging to Andy Davis, but now belongs to Bonnie Anderson.
Hamm: Hamm is a wisecracking piggy bank. He and Mr. Potato Head appear to be best friends, as they are often seen playing games and high-fiving each other whenever something spectacular happens.
Bo Peep: Bo Peep is a porcelain shepherdess figurine and Sheriff Woody's girlfriend in the animated films. Bo Peep and her sheep were originally adornments of Molly Davis' bedside lamp.
Andy Davis: Andy Davis is the owner of many of the main toys such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Andy Davis lives with his little sister, Molly, and their Mom also known as “Mrs. Davis.” Eventually, Andy grew older and developed other interests, but he still cared about his toys. Andy Davis ultimately gave them away to a girl named Bonnie Anderson, including his favourites, before leaving for college.
Sid Phillips: Sidney “Sid” Phillips is the main antagonist and was Andy Davis's troubled next door neighbour. Unlike his neighbour, he did extremely horrid things to his toys instead of treating them with love and care, until he learned to his horror that the toys were really alive, which gave him such a fright that he vowed to change his ways.
Mrs. Davis: Mrs. Davis who also known as Andy's Mom and Ms. Davis and is a minor character and is the single mother of Andy Davis and Molly Davis. Mrs. Davis is a very loving and devoted parent who establishes fair rules for her children. However, like any parent, she often argues with Andy Davis and Molly Davis.
When ‘TOY STORY’ was first released in 1995, it was totally ground-breaking, and was the first-ever fully computer-animated film and the first released by Walt Disney Pictures / P I X A R Animation Studios, and immediately I was appreciating the colourful animated toys and also appreciating the sheer wizardry of ‘TOY STORY’ on offer.
‘TOY STORY’ is a buddy movie/adventure tale with an understated lesson about the value of friendship. Parents might also be able to use some of what transpires to encourage their offspring to put away their toys after playtime. I can tell you that ‘TOY STORY’ is capable of holding the attention and there is also quite a bit of intelligent wit that will probably go above the heads of younger viewers, but of course the intelligent wit is of course more aimed at the parents.
The two main characters are toys are cowboy Woody [voice of Tom Hanks], the old-time favourite, and space ranger Buzz Lightyear [voice of Tim Allen], the battery-operated newcomer. The supporting cast includes a skittish Tyrannosaurus Rex [voice of Wallace Shawn], Mr. Potato Head [voice of Don Rickles], piggy bank Hamm [voice of John Ratzenberger], Slinky Dog [voice of Jim Varney], Little Bo Peep [voice of Annie Potts], and an army of tiny plastic soldiers who scout out the new arrivals on birthdays and Christmas. The humans who appear in ‘TOY STORY’ are intentionally rendered to look artificial. In this movie, people are “unreal” and instead all the vividness and multi-dimensionality is aimed towards toys.
There is plenty of cleverness throughout this ‘TOY STORY’ film and the story keeps moving at a great pace and there is truly never a dull moment in these toys’ lives. This P I X A R release was the first feature film animated entirely by computer. Although the dazzling technology is especially well suited to a story in which the major characters are made out of plastic, and of course the imagination and energy of the people behind the story as well as the outstanding vocal performances that makes the ‘TOY STORY’ movie an instant classic and this is the animated film that first introduced us to the wonderful world of Walt Disney Pictures / P I X A R Animation Studios.
TOY STORY MUSIC TRACK LIST
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME (Written by Randy Newman) [Performed by Randy Newman]
STRANGE THINGS (Written by Randy Newman) [Performed by Randy Newman]
I WILL GO SAILING NO MORE (Written by Randy Newman) [Performed by Randy Newman]
POP GOES THE WEASAL (uncredited) [Traditional]
HAKUNA MATATA (from The Lion King 1994) (Music by Elton John) (Lyrics by Tim Rice) [Performed by Nathan Lane (uncredited) and Ernie Sabella (uncredited)] [Short excerpt is heard on the radio in the Davis family car, in a brief cutaway towards the ending of the Eggman Movers truck chasers sequence]
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME (End Credits and Duet) (Written by Randy Newman) [Performed by Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett]
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3D Blu-ray Image Quality – Walt Disney Pictures / P I X A R Animation Studios presents us ‘TOY STORY’ with an excellent 1080p image and of course is shown in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio that still looks incredible. The 3D works extremely well with the toys and their world as it gives them all a sense of depth. The 3D adds an extra layer of fun to the movie especially during scenes like Woody and Buzz Lightyear’s escape from Sid’s nasty dog Scud where they end up racing through traffic with a lit rocket on their backs. Both version offer vibrant colours, textures that are finely tuned and the black levels that are dark and inky. They both look fantastic but while the Blu-ray may be the best overall choice, I think I still prefer the 3D version since it adds an extra bonus of fun to the movie.
3D Blu-ray Audio Quality – Walt Disney Pictures / P I X A R Animation Studios brings us ‘TOY STORY’ with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio experience that is just as excellent as the image quality. Every channel is put to good use with nice clean dialogue coming from the front channels, a lively surround channel, and the rear channels offer a nice immersive experience. There’s some excellent directionality offered that follows the action all around as it skips across the room. The music also sounds terrific and Randy Newman’s songs come across strong and clear and sound really very good.
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Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
3D Trailers Special Feature: With this featurette, we get to view the following: John Carter [2012] [1080p] [2.35:1] [1:39]; BRAVE [2012] [1080p] [2.35:1] [0:59] and PLANES [2013] [1080p] [2.35:1] [1:19].
2D Trailers Special Feature: With this featurette, we get to view the following: ‘TOY STORY’ 3 [2009] [480i / 1080p] [1.37:1 / 1.78:1], ‘Beauty And The Beast’ [1991] [1080p] [1.78:1] and ‘The Princess And The Frog’ [2009] [1080p] [1.78:1]. Running Time: 5:28
Special Feature: ‘TOY STORY’ 3 Sneak Peek “The Story” [2009] [1080p] [1.78:1] [2:05] With this featurette, we get an exciting in-depth synopsis of what to expect with the animated movie ‘TOY STORY’ 3 and of course we get to view a few clips from ‘TOY STORY’ 3.
Special Feature: ‘TOY STORY’ Audio Commentary with John Lasseter, Ralph Guggenheim, Bonnie Arnold, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Ralph Eggleston and William Thomas "Bill" Reeves[Audio only] [2011] [1080p] [1.78:1] [81:03] With this featurette, we get to hear from Director John Lasseter, Producers Ralph Guggenheim and Bonnie Arnold, Co-Writer Andrew Stanton, Supervising Animator Pete Docter, Art Director Ralph Eggleston and Supervising Technical Director Bill Reeves, and are here to talk about every aspect of the production including the original idea for the animated movie ‘TOY STORY’ as well as the script, cast, characters, the animation process, and much more. Listening to all of these talented and friendly people is always a definite great treat and of course a totally learning experience that made the animated movie ‘TOY STORY’ the classic that it is today and gives you an idea of the massive talent we get to hear in this totally unique audio commentary.
Special Feature: Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Blast Off [2010] [1080p / 480i] [1.78:1 / 1.37:1] [3:28] With this featurette, the short opens with Rex [Wallace Shawn] and Hamm [John Ratzenberger] playing a computer game on Andy Davis's computer when Buzz Lightyear [Tim Allen] suddenly appears. Apparently, Buzz Lightyear has been away and Rex says “Buzz! You're back! Where have you been?” Buzz Lightyear then says “I'll show you” and we see Buzz Lightyear types in www.nasa.gov and hits the enter key. Then Buzz Lightyear tells about the start of his trip into space and also footage of Buzz Lightyear floating around with the astronauts.
Special Feature: Paths to P I X A R: Artists [2011] [1080p] [1.78:1] [0:00] With this featurette, why not join Story Lead Margaret Spencer and Story Artist Charles Choo as they share their personal inspirations, struggles and triumphs on their road to working at one of the world's top animation studios. We also get to view an interesting look at the life paths of several P I X A R artists where they recount how they came to work for P I X A R. If you are interested in animation as a career, then you should definitely check this out.
Special Feature: P I X A R Studio Stories [2011] [1080p / 480i] [1.78:1 / 1.37:1] [5:26] With this featurette, we get to view a collection of three animated shorts “John Lasseter’s Car,” “Baby AJ” and the “Scooter Races,” that humorously tell some P I X A R studio stories in an animated format. Contributors include: Glenn McQueen, Darla K. Anderson, A. J. Riebli, Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton.
Special Feature: Buzz Lightyear Takes Manhattan [2011] [1080p] [1.78:1] [0:00] With this featurette, John Lasseter talks about the amazing Buzz Lightyear’s balloon inclusion in the New York Balloon Macy’s Day Parade.
Special Feature: Black Friday: The Toy Story You Never Saw [2010] [1080p] [1.78:1] [0:00] With this featurette, we get to view a short look at the ‘TOY STORY’ that thankfully never happened, since it was scrapped for the version that we all know and love. Contributors include: Tim Allen [Buzz Lightyear voice], Pete Docter, R. Lee Ermey [Sargent voice], John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (archive footage) and Kath Souciev [Bo Peep voice].
Special Feature: ‘TOY STORY’ – Filmmakers Reflect [2005] [480i] [1.78:1 / 1.37:1] [16:35] With this featurette, we get to view ‘TOY STORY’ creators John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, and Pete Docter reminisce in a round table discussion about the making of the ‘TOY STORY’ animated film and its ten year anniversary.
Special Feature: The Making of ‘TOY STORY’ [1995] [1080i] [1.37:1] [20:20] With this featurette, we get to view a look at the making of the ‘TOY STORY’ movie with John Lasseter and others talking about the ‘TOY STORY’ movie and its production.
Special Feature: The Legacy of ‘TOY STORY’ [2005] [1080i / 480i] [1.78:1 1.37:1] [11:44] With this featurette, Filmmakers talk about ‘TOY STORY’ with a behind the scenes look at the making of ‘TOY STORY’ where different Film Makers and Actors talk about the first ‘TOY STORY’ film! Including filmmakers such as George Lucas, Peter Jackson, Hayao Miyazaki and more!
Special Feature: Designing ‘TOY STORY’ [2005] [1080p] [1.78:1] [6:13] With this featurette, we take a look at the more technical aspect of making the ‘TOY STORY’ movie and its CGI animation.
Special Feature: Deleted Scenes [2005] [480i] [1.37:1] [19:01] With this featurette, we take a look at ten unfinished deleted scenes, including alternate versions of sequences that made the final cut of the ‘TOY STORY’ movie.
Special Feature: Design: With this featurette, we get to view the following 1080i items and they consist of Galleries [19:29]; 3-D Visualization [5:31] and Colour [7:49].
Special Feature: Story [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [14:00] With this featurette, we get to view the following: With Intro; “Green Army Men” pitch; “Andy’s New Toy” Storyreel and “The Chase” Storyreel / Film Comparison.
Special Feature: Production [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [11:20] With this featurette, we get to view the following: Production Tour; Layout Tricks; Animation Tour and Multi-Language Reel.
Special Feature: Music and Sound: With this featurette, we get to view the following: Music Video: “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [2:15]; Designing Sound [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [6:35] and Randy Newman Demos [2005] [1080p] [1.78:1] [17:30].
Special Feature: Publicity: With this featurette, we get to view the following: Character Interview [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [10:15] and ‘TOY STORY’ Treats [2005] [1080i] [1.37:1] [18:29].
Special Feature: Sneak Peeks: With this featurette, we get to view the following 1080p Blu-ray trailers and they are as follows: Disney Blu-ray Releases; Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure; Toy Story and Toy Story 2; Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 Diamond Edition; Disneyland Paris; Toy Story 3; Beauty And The Beast Diamon Edition and The Princess And The Frog. Running Time: 8:51
Finally, ‘TOY STORY’ [2011] is a very clever animated story that was a massive big hit, and justifiably so. It had the terrific ‘TOY STORY’ 2 as well as ‘TOY STORY’ 3 that was a great big hit as well. There are tons of funny lines by the characters voiced by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Jim Varney, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and John Ratzenberger, among others. ‘TOY STORY’ itself is a total and magical sheer delight to view on the screen. The animation is totally extraordinary in its ability to bring such great entertainment to the screen, especially in 3D. So overall, ‘TOY STORY’ is not only the best Disney / P I X A R film to be released, because it has the best story and the best animation, but especially the excellent voices chosen for all the characters. Very Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film Aficionado
Le Cinema Paradiso
United Kingdom
