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Toy Story 3 Coming in 2009

February 8, 2007

Toy Story 3 is coming in 2009, but John Lasseter won't be the director, reports Variety.

Lasseter and Disney Animation president Ed Catmull provided extensive details on their upcoming slate at the Mouse House's investor conference Thursday.

In addition to confirming for the first time that a third "Toy Story" is in the works, most likely for 2009 release, Lasseter said Lee Unkrich will helm it with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning as the voices of Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

Unkrich co-directed Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo but has never before been sole helmer on a Pixar film.

Lasseter directed the first two "Toy Story" films.

Michael Arndt, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, is writing the script.

Lasseter said, "The greatest thing about the merger of the two companies is that the creators of 'Toy Story' 1 and 2 can make 3 with the story that we wanted."

Lasseter also announced that Chris Williams, a veteran story artist at Disney, is now directing 2008 release American Dog. The film was developed and previously under the control of Lilo & Stitch helmer Chris Sanders, who recently left Disney.

Catmull denied speculation that Walt Disney Feature Animation may become a 2-D-only studio, with Pixar handling CGI, though he did confirm the Mouse will bring back hand-drawn pics.

COMMENTS (41)

Posted by:

GMG

February 25, 2008

Yes! Im 14 and i used to love toy story, and i still do it's clever and probably the best animated movie. Im glad there making 3.

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Jacob

March 1, 2008

wth no slinky he is in there except from bullseye i think and also i think andy becomes a TEENANGER SO THE GUYS LEAVE ANDY AND MRS POTATO HEAD SHE GOT CARRIED AWAY FOREVER FROM A LITTLE 4 YEAR OLD

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filmguru18

March 17, 2008

i thought tht all of the toy story films were brilliant, cant wait until i see the third in the trilogy

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marina

March 20, 2008

Ooo I hope they do bring out the 3rd Toy Story...I just loved the first two, so does my little boy (who is 2)...Cant wait!

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Adam Black

March 27, 2008

Yes I hope it's true that toy story 3 will be in theaters 2009 because a few webs say 2010 and it's been a while since 2001 when it came to theaters. plus on a website it said subject to change 2003 to 2006 bwhen making it now 2010 so let's keep it up for 2009.

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Harry Hopes

March 29, 2008

there will be a toy story 3 not sure of toy story 4 but i looked it up and andy does become a teenager and the guys hit the road and the other buzz returns the 1 in number 2 and zurg help them and u know woodys roundup stinky pete he returns and trys 2 kill woody and buzz!!!!! also mrs poato head does get carried away forever

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Mary

April 8, 2008

I believe as many other do that Toy Story is brillant! I hope the third lives up to the first two movies. If I may mention, Shrek 3 was a great great disappointment to many! A saturday cartoon, with very little thought placed in the plot. We all have such high exspectations for Toy Story 3. I know you will do great!!!! Cannot wait.

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Rebecca

April 13, 2008

I am glad there making toy story 3 I am 13 and I do like toy story 2 and the first one

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Jill

April 13, 2008

Woohoo!!!! I loved Toy Story .My son is 13 and we still have Woody doll (i couldnt get rid of it....lol)and my grandson got hooked on Toy Story2(he likes Buzz)......it's a family tradition.

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Angie

May 19, 2008

I am so happy that TS3 is coming out, T.S. has been in the family since my first nephew was little,he is now 18yrs. he still has the first buzz and then the other seven loved it too, they still watch it when they come over to the house (it plays 24/7 in son room and mine). Now my son who is 2yr does not talk much but he can sing you have a friend in me with out a problem.... he say Woodeeee is my befff freind.
I hope they make new toys and bathroom/bedroom products toooooo.....
We can't wait to see it, all of us