Posts Tagged ‘toy story’

Toy Story 3 Now The Highest Grossing Pixar Movie
August 12th, 2010 by The Mayor

Pixar’s Toy Story 3 has now grossed over $895 million worldwide, surpassing Finding Nemo’s $867.8 million to become the highest grossing Pixar movie in history.  I am surprised but also very happy, as the movie was amazing if you didn’t know [my reaction here].  It’s only been out for 7 weeks (and yes, has some 3D priced tickets to help it out), and it’s already there.  Mental.  For those of you undecided on if you should check it out, please do – in 2D.  Best second sequel of all time?  Well, that sounds like a post for CoF don’t you think?

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Delayed Reaction: Toy Story 3 (spoiler free)
July 14th, 2010 by The Mayor

Toy Story 3

When I first learned of another sequel to the already perfect film set that is Toy Story and Toy Story 2 I’ll be honest, I was scared.  I immediately felt betrayed by the team at Pixar as I jumped to conclusions as to why they wanted to make another film.  It didn’t occur to me that maybe there was more to tell, something more to say to bring it all full circle.

The journey myself and much of the world took with these toys was one of reminiscence, for the older audience the days of young were behind us and we embraced these toys as if they were at one point our own.  For the young, it gave them a chance to believe – believe that the childhood they were living could last forever with a bit of imagination and a big toy box.  What am I getting at?  Toy Story 3 is the best movie of 2010 thus far and should be nominated for Best Picture when award season comes around.  I had high expectations walking into the film and upon exiting; I knew each of those expectations were exceeded beyond words.  I saw the film weeks ago and can just now put to you how perfect this movie is.  How’s that for hype?

The packed theater stood and cheered when the credits fell, some wiping away tears – older members hiding it with the fake search for their wallet and keys.  It’s another masterpiece by Disney/Pixar that touches on nostalgia to please every possible moviegoer there is.  The final act will have you on the edge of your seat – amazed at what powerful animation, music and storytelling can do for us.  This is what a movie should do; this is why we love them.  It’s worth the wait in line, worth the ticket price and worth the crying baby a few rows over.

Toy Story is a series that will last to infinity and beyond (had to do it), it’s funny, inventive, touching and thanks to this final act; it’s flawless.  The trilogy brings to an end an amazing set of movies that must be cherished.  It’s a story about leaving the past with fears of moving on.  Something we all must come to terms with.

A perfect conclusion to a perfect movie trilogy.  For the folks at Pixar, I have one question for you: Where do you get those wonderful toys?

Woody Toy Story

So long, partner.

Box Office Report: Toy Story 3 Makes History
June 21st, 2010 by The Mayor

Box OfficeWe don’t do a lot of Box Office news on CoF, I can’t imagine a lot of people caring.  I always find it interesting and tend to look at the numbers during the week in fact.  Does that make me weird?

I guess what I will do from now on is post Box Office news when something worth talking about happens, like this past weekend for example.  Toy Story 3 opened with $109 million take, making it the biggest start for a Pixar movie ever. By comparison, The Incredibles opened with just $70.5 million.  Toy Story 3 was second only to Shrek the Third for animated openings, and now ranks #10 on the all-time opening weekend list, just ahead of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.  Is anyone surprised?  I love those toys!  I find it interesting that no one really talks about the box office for Tom Hanks and Tim Allen (Woody & Buzz) – it’s like the toys are really looked at as stars, fantastic.

1. Toy Story 3 — $109M
2. The Karate Kid — $29M
3. The A-Team — $13.8M
4. Get Him to the Greek — $6.12M
5. Shrek Forever After — $5.52M
6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time — $5.27M
7. Killers — $5.1M
8. Jonah Hex — $5.08M
9. Iron Man 2 — $2.67M
10. Marmaduke — $2.65M

Reel: Toy Story 3 Google Parody
June 16th, 2010 by The Mayor

I am seeing TOY STORY 3 this weekend, oh it feels great to say that.  The final entry in the franchise has word of mouth saying that it’s the best one yet and if it is the last, it’s one hell of way to go out.  I am going to miss the toys, it’s going to be a nostalgic weekend.  Pixar teamed up with Google to create an ad made up of simple Google searches by Andy’s toys.  The music and dialogue from the past films are here, worth a watch. (more…)

Early Reviews For Toy Story 3, A Triumph
March 18th, 2010 by The Mayor

Toy Story 3, in unfinished 2-D form (said to be 85% done) premiered at ShoWest yesterday in L.A; the very first outside of Disney/Pixar screening held anywhere in the world.

A handful of mini reviews (nothing in-depth that could bring on a lawsuit) have begun popping up all over the net and the general consensus is that the movie is excellent and Disney have a massive hit on their hands.  From the sounds of things, there’s not a dry eye in the house.

Jim Hill Media (The ultimate Disney authoritarian) called the film “terrific” and said:

So what can I tell you about “Toy Story 3” without revealing any significant surprises?  Well, for starters, you should bring Kleenex.  Lots & lots of Kleenex.  Because I can guarantee you that you’re going to spend a good portion of the last 30 minutes of this film in tears…I mean, I sat in that hall today surrounded by hardened industry professionals. Exhibitors who care more about how much popcorn & soda they’re selling than the movies they’re currently showing at their multiplexes. And these jaded theater owners – as Toy Story 3 entered the home stretch – were openly weeping. Tears streaming down hundreds of faces as the ultimate fate of Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the whole Andy’s Room gang was decided.

Steve Weintraub of Collider and Peter Sciretta of Slash Film both tweeted about those final 30 minutes:

@colliderfrosty “Toy Story 3 continues pixars [sic] streak of brilliance. Last 20 or 30 minutes wrecked me.”
@slashfilm “Toy Story 3 was great, last 30 minutes were pure brillance [sic].”

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That’s right!  No more spoiling trailers for Toy Story 3, I just can’t bare for it to take away from seeing this movie on the big screen come June 18th.  So here is the last trailer we will post for the film, and it really is the best one and tells you all you need to know.  I could do without the whole “from the makers of” feature some trailers have; we get, you did great work, stop resting on your laurels.  Here is hoping that they use 3-D properly this time around (I’m looking at you BOLT).

Toy Story has a place in my film lover’s heart as one of my favorite childhood movies of all time.  My nephew is also mental for it, so when I see him re-watching it for the twentieth time it all comes back to me.  The kid was even Woody for Halloween.

Check out the new toys in the trailer after the jump.

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toy story blu-ray trailer
January 4th, 2010 by The Mayor

The best animated movies of all time (yeah I said, wanna fight about it?) are coming to Blu-ray.  In anticipation of Toy Story 3 coming up in June of 2010, Toy Story and Toy Story 2 will be available in Blu-ray/DVD packaging come March 23rd, which means if you’re purchasing a Blu-ray, the DVD edition of the film is also included!

Disney has released a trailer promoting the release, which can be watched after the jump.  Also after the jump, I’ve included information about the special features included on the discs.  You’re welcome.

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toy story 3 full trailer
October 10th, 2009 by The Mayor
The Toys Are Back In Town!

The Toys Are Back In Town!

One of the best movies of all time is making it a trilogy.  A full Toy Story 3 trailer is here (if it gets taken down blame Disney).  It’s even got Randy Newman!  Check it out after the jump.  The story follows what happens to Woody, Buzz and the other toys when Andy goes to college and his old box of toys is donated to a day-care center.

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