{"id":8712,"date":"2010-10-13T18:16:50","date_gmt":"2010-10-13T08:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=8712"},"modified":"2010-10-13T18:16:50","modified_gmt":"2010-10-13T08:16:50","slug":"the-toys-are-back-in-town-with-14-brand-new-friends-toy-story-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=8712","title":{"rendered":"THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN -WITH 14 BRAND NEW FRIENDS! TOY STORY 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The #1 Animated Film of All Time: Yours to own on Blu-ray\u2122 and DVD from November 17<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/news\/toystory3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) and Pixar Animation Studios are re-opening the Toy Box to present the Number One Animated Film of All Time*, Toy Story 3. Celebrating its release on Blu-ray and DVD on November 17, kids of all ages will join Andy, Buzz, Woody and the gang for an exciting, heart-warming adventure full of surprises.<\/p>\n<p>With Andy off to college, the toys find themselves accidentally donated to Sunnyside Day Care Centre. Woody and Buzz lead the charge in escaping to find their way back to Andy, ensuring \u2018no toy gets left behind\u2019, with the help of an armful of new characters, including the iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie\u2019s sweetheart, Ken and the cuddly Lots-o&#8217;-Huggin&#8217; Bear.<\/p>\n<p>Filled with humor, adventures and touching moments, families won\u2019t want to miss adding Toy Story 3 on 1 Disc DVD, 2 Disc Blu-ray Value Pack and 3 Disc DVD Triple Pack, featuring all three films, to their home movie collections.<\/p>\n<p>Toy Story 3 marks Pixar veteran Lee Unkrich\u2019s feature directorial debut and the return of Pixar\u2019s favorite composer, Randy Newman, with the addition of Academy Award\u00ae- winner Michael Arndt\u2019s (Little Miss Sunshine) compelling original screenplay.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Hanks (Angels &amp; Demons), Tim Allen (The Santa Clause), Joan Cusack (Confessions of a Shopaholic), John Ratzenberger (Up) and Don Rickles (Toy Story 2) reprise their roles as the voices of the iconic characters Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Hamm and Mr. Potato Head, respectively. Our old favourites are joined by a host of new characters, including Barbie&#8217;s love interest Ken, voiced by Michael Keaton (Batman); Timothy Dalton\u2019s (Hot Fuzz) thespian hedgehog Mr. Pricklepants, and Ned Beatty (Superman: The Movie) as the pink, strawberry-scented Lots-o&#8217;-<br \/>\nHuggin&#8217; Bear as the new members of the gang hold on tight for a new adventure as Andy prepares to leave for college.<br \/>\nFans of all ages who have come to cherish these unique characters will be able to explore them in a whole new way as the Disney Pixar team provide an in-depth look at the Pixar Animation Studios and the creation of its iconic characters with hours of exclusive bonus features as part of the Bluray Value Pack.<\/p>\n<p>TOY STORY 3 \u2013 BONUS FEATURES<br \/>\nDVD:<br \/>\n\u00b7 Filmmaker\u2019s Commentary<br \/>\n\u00b7 Day &amp; Night \u2013 The innovative and<br \/>\nentertaining short from the<br \/>\nimagination of Pixar artist and<br \/>\nDirector Teddy Newton.<br \/>\n\u00b7 The Gang\u2019s All Here \u2013 A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an<br \/>\nintroduction to the voices of the new characters.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Toys! \u2013 A closer look at all of Toy Story 3\u2019s beloved toys from updating the classic<br \/>\ncharacters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie\u2019s Room toys.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure \u2013 Produced in conjunction with<br \/>\nNASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz\u2019s visit to the International Space<br \/>\nStation focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz\u2019s triumphant return to Earth.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Paths to Pixar: Editorial \u2013 Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their<br \/>\ncareers.<br \/>\n\u00b7 A Toy\u2019s Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land \u2013 A sneak peek at the new Toy Storythemed<br \/>\nplayland at Hong Kong Disneyland.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Studio Stories \u2013 A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cWhere\u2019s Gordon?\u201d \u2013 An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cCereal Bar\u201d \u2013 The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.<br \/>\n&#8211; \u201cClean Start\u201d \u2013 The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the<br \/>\nstart of the film.<\/p>\n<p>BLU-RAY VALUE PACK:<br \/>\nFeatures everything on the DVD plus\u2026<br \/>\n\u00b7 Goodbye Andy \u2013 An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene<br \/>\n\u201cAndy\u2019s Goodbye.\u201d<br \/>\n\u00b7 Accidental Toymakers \u2013 By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers<br \/>\nfound themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took<br \/>\n3\/4<br \/>\na chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success<br \/>\nthat began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Cine-Explore \u2013 Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Roundin\u2019 Up A Western Opening \u2013 The development of the movie\u2019s exciting opening<br \/>\nscene.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Bonnie\u2019s Playtime: A Story Roundtable \u2013 A roundtable discussion with Director Lee<br \/>\nUnkrich and the story artists who brought the \u201cBonnie\u2019s Playtime\u201d scene to life.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion \u2013 Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyses<br \/>\nsuccessful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Life Of A Shot \u2013 Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few<br \/>\nof the shots in the film\u2019s \u201cWestern Opening.\u201d<br \/>\n\u00b7 Making of Day&amp; Night \u2013 The story behind the unique 2D\/3D blended short.<br \/>\n\u00b7 Additional Bonus Features:<br \/>\n&#8211; Grab Bag<br \/>\n&#8211; Ken\u2019s Dating Tips<br \/>\n&#8211; Lots-o\u2019-Huggin\u2019 Bear Commercial<br \/>\n#1<br \/>\n&#8211; Lots-o\u2019-Huggin\u2019 Bear Commercial<br \/>\n#2 (Japanese)<br \/>\n&#8211; Making of the Lots-o\u2019-Huggin\u2019<br \/>\nBear Commercials<br \/>\n&#8211; Internet Chat<br \/>\n&#8211; Security Cam Footage<br \/>\n&#8211; Gadgets<br \/>\n&#8211; Dancing with the Stars at Pixar<br \/>\n&#8211; Toy Story 3 Silence Trailer<br \/>\n&#8211; Toy Story 3 Trailer #2<br \/>\n&#8211; Toy Story 3 Trailer #3<br \/>\n&#8211; Toy Story 3 Japanese Teaser<br \/>\nTrailer #1<br \/>\n&#8211; Toy Story 3 Japanese Trailer #2<br \/>\n&#8211; Character Intros<br \/>\n&#8211; Poster Gallery<\/p>\n<p>TOY STORY 3 &#8211; PRODUCTION OVERVIEW<br \/>\nDirector: Lee Unkrich<br \/>\nProducer: Darla K. Anderson<br \/>\n4\/4<br \/>\nWritten by: John Lasseter (Story)<br \/>\nAndrew Stanton (Story)<br \/>\nLee Unkrich (Story)<br \/>\nMichael Arndt (Screenplay)<br \/>\nOriginal music: Randy Newman<br \/>\nVoice talent: Tom Hanks Woody<br \/>\nTim Allen Buzz Lightyear<br \/>\nJoan Cusack Jessie<br \/>\nNed Beatty Lots-o\u2019-Huggin\u2019 Bear<br \/>\nDon Rickles Mr. Potato Head<br \/>\nMichael Keaton Ken<br \/>\nWallace Shawn Rex<br \/>\nJohn Ratzenberger Hamm<br \/>\nEstelle Harris Mrs. Potato Head<br \/>\nJohn Morris Andy<br \/>\nJodi Benson Barbie<br \/>\nTimothy Dalton Mr. Pricklepants<br \/>\nWhoopi Goldberg Stretch<br \/>\nGenre: Animation\/Adventure\/Comedy<br \/>\nRating: G (Some scary scenes)<br \/>\nRelease date: 17 November 2010<br \/>\nRRP: $39.95 1 Disc DVD<br \/>\n$49.95 3 Disc Blu-ray Value Pack<br \/>\n$59.95 3 Disc DVD Triple Pack<br \/>\nToy Story 1, 2 &amp; 3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The #1 Animated Film of All Time: Yours to own on Blu-ray\u2122 and DVD from November 17 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) and Pixar Animation Studios are re-opening the Toy Box to present the Number One Animated Film of All Time*, Toy Story 3. 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