Tag: John Lasseter
Toy Story 4 was almost a rom-com, and fans are mourning...
Viral concept art revived a fact fans forgot: Toy Story 4 was first developed as a Woody and Bo Peep romantic comedy before Pixar rewrote it entirely. Here's the story.
The Toy Story 3 we never got had Woody mocking a...
The scrapped Circle 7 Toy Story 3, the version Disney almost made without Pixar, sent the toys to Taiwan and had Woody do a racist accent gag. Here's what we dodged.
He voiced a character in every Pixar movie for 25 years....
John Ratzenberger, Pixar's voice in every film for 25 years, disappeared after Lasseter's exit. He now voices characters at Skydance, leaving Pixar's tradition unrevived and a sense of loss.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command’s only canonical Toy Story appearance lasted three comic...
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command briefly existed in the Toy Story universe through a comic. Pixar's John Lasseter disliked the show, limiting its legacy, but with his departure, future references may finally emerge.
The Brave Little Toaster is finally coming to Disney+, and the internet...
Disney+ will add the 1987 cult classic "The Brave Little Toaster" on May 25 as part of its Throwbacks initiative, correcting its absence despite the sequels being available since launch.
‘Swapped’ Just Broke Netflix’s Animation Record — and Skydance Animation Finally...
Skydance Animation's Swapped, released on Netflix, achieved 38.7 million views in its first week, becoming the most-viewed Netflix animated original. Its success contrasts with previous mixed-performing titles from the studio.
Why Alan Menken Didn’t Write the Music for Disney’s Direct-to-Video Sequels
Alan Menken, the key composer for Disney’s Renaissance films, was notably absent from direct-to-video sequels, which were produced cheaply to capitalize on original hits, lacking his musical depth.
No, Netflix’s Swapped Is Not Bigger Than KPop Demon Hunters
Netflix's animated film "Swapped" broke a single-week viewership record, claiming 38.7 million views. However, it falls short of "KPop Demon Hunters," which boasts significant long-term success with 569 million total views.
It’s Past Time For Disney+ To Add ‘Buzz Lightyear Of Star...
The 2000 animated series "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command," central to Andy's childhood in "Toy Story," remains absent from Disney+, despite its nostalgic appeal and unfortunate omission after "Lightyear" flopped.
