Plot. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the TOY STORY gang return for an all-new adventure, along with a few new faces -- some plastic, some plush -- including Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants and a strawberry-scented bear named Lots-O-Huggin' Bear. Chuckles was eventually broken and later found by Bonnie. And the name of the baby actor who supplied the voice? Andy decides to take Woody with him to college and intends to store the other toys in the attic. [98] It topped the box office for two consecutive weekends. This is the first time Buzz has been the primary actor in a turning point, but it still affects Woody and the main plot because Buzz’s new dysphoria endangers Woody’s plans to escape. The rest of Andy's toys jump after him, just as the truck arrives, and all fall inside. [97] It also achieved the largest 10-day gross among 2010 films. [40] On October 2, 2009, Toy Story and Toy Story 2 were re-released as a double feature in Disney Digital 3-D.[41] The first full-length trailer was attached as an exclusive sneak peek and a first footage to the Toy Story double feature on October 12, 2009. Wacky Film Theories: Toy Story 3 and The Holocaust Posted on Monday, June 21st, 2010 by Peter Sciretta I love crazy film theories, and try to from time to time, share them on the site. [22], The final version of the Circle 7 script was written by Meet the Parents screenwriter Jim Herzfeld. [67] It also sold about 4 million Blu-ray units, ranking as the fourth-bestselling film of 2010. It is the third installment in the Toy Story franchise[2] and the sequel to Toy Story 2 (1999). Unfortunately, the uncontrollable kids do not play nice, so Woody and the gang make plans for a great escape. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Rich Ross explained they were going for the Best Picture win, not just Best Animated film. [50] Pixar designed a commercial for the toy Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear and formatted it to appear as if it came from an old VCR recording. Toy Story 3 Plot holes Minor Plot hole: All the Toys at SunnySide are filmed 24/7 and modern camera systems record everything on tape. The toys fall into the incinerator and resign themselves to their apparent fate, but are rescued at the last second by the Aliens operating the claw crane. He has not played with his toys for years, and most have gone, except for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky, Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. [31], Instead of sending Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger scripts for their consideration in reprising their roles, a complete story reel of the film was shown to the actors in a theater. They realize that Woody was telling the truth about Andy's intentions and try to leave but, with the assistance of the now brainwashed Buzz, are imprisoned by Lotso's henchmen. The toys get back to the house before Andy leaves for college. The site's critical consensus reads, "Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works. TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters. [83] Box Office Mojo estimates that the film sold over 52 million tickets in the U.S.[84] The film earned $41.1 million on its opening day (June 18, 2010) from 4,028 theaters, including $4 million at midnight shows from about 1,500 theaters, setting an opening-day record for an animated film[85] (surpassed by Minions and later Finding Dory). The final version of the film revolves around the toys trying to protect a spork named Forky, which was transformed into a toy by Bonnie, the toys' owner. After 2 successful movies, Toy Story (1995) and Toy Story 2 (1999) respectively, our beloved TOYS are here in 2010 with the 3rd installment - after a long wait of 11 years - *drum roll please* - Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3! Toy Story 3 was promoted with airings of the first and second film on several channels in the weeks preceding the film's release, including Disney Channel,[55] Disney XD,[56] and ABC Family. Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back. 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"[129] Gleiberman also wrote in the next issue that he, along with many other grown men, cried at the end of the film. [65], On its first week of release (November 2–7, 2010), it sold 3,859,736 units (equal to $73,096,452), ranking No.1 for the week and immediately becoming the bestselling animated film of 2010 in units sold (surpassing How to Train Your Dragon). [164] In January 2012, Intrada released the Toy Story 3 soundtrack on CD.[165]. [9] On its first weekend, Toy Story 3 topped the worldwide box office with $145.3 million ($153.7 million with weekday previews), the ninth-largest opening weekend worldwide for an animated feature. | The plot focuses on Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Andy's other remaining toys accidentally being donated to a day care center, while Andy, now 17 years old, is preparing to leave for college, and their ensuing race to get home before Andy leaves. When they made it home, Lotso found out that he had been replaced. [93] The film also achieved the second-largest opening weekend among animated films[94] and the fourth-largest opening weekend among 2010 films. Toy Story 3 had its worldwide premiere on June 12, 2010, opening at Taormina Film Fest in Italy. Storyline. "[128] Owen Gleiberman from Entertainment Weekly gave the film an "A" saying "Even with the bar raised high, Toy Story 3 enchanted and moved me so deeply I was flabbergasted that a digitally animated comedy about plastic playthings could have this effect. Beginning Characters- Andy, Woody, Buzz, Lotso Setting- SunnySide Daycare [66] It became the bestselling DVD of 2010 in units sold, but it lacked in sales revenue and therefore ranked second behind Avatar on that list. The film received four more Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound Editing, Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, winning the latter two. Stanton then wrote a treatment. Lots and lots of feelings. Potato Head, but died before any lines could be recorded. [86][87], During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $110.3 million, setting an opening-weekend record among Pixar films[88] (surpassed by Finding Dory),[89] films released in June[90] (surpassed by Man of Steel and later Jurassic World),[91][92] and G-rated films. The movie is a spinoff from the "Toy Story" series, but Evans isn't playing a younger Buzz Lightyear toy — instead he's playing a fictional human character who inspired the Buzz Lightyear toy. [64] A 3D version of the Blu-ray was released in North America on November 1, 2011. Aside from the obvious peril everyone is now in, we also get added emotional force through the confrontation in which Woody reveals to Lotso’s henchman Big Baby that Lotso betrayed him and kept him from their owner Daisy. [110] It is the highest-grossing animated film of all time in the UK, Ireland and Malta,[111][112] Mexico,[107] Hong Kong,[113][114] and Egypt. 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