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 ndy's toys are fearful of being replaced when the
boy's birthday comes along. Woody, his favorite toy, a pull-string
cowboy doll, discovers the boy has a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, the
latest, greatest action figure, complete with pop-out wings and
laser action. Woody's plan to get rid of Buzz backfires and he
finds himself lost in the world outside of Andy's room, with Buzz
as his only companion. Together they must try to find their way
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The film is the first animated feature ever generated completely on
computers, produced as part of a partnership between Disney and
Northern California-based Pixar. John Lasseter was presented a
special Academy Award for "the development and inspired application
of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length
computer-animated film." The film also received three Academy
Award® nominations, including two for composer Randy Newman
(Best Original Musical or Comedy Score and Best Song: "You've Got a
Friend in Me"). Released on video in 1996. |
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Directed by John Lasseter. Starring: the voices of Tom Hanks
(Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Jim Varney (Slinky Dog), Don
Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), John Ratzenberger (Piggy Bank), Annie
Potts (Bo-Peep), and Wallace Shawn (T-Rex). Songs by Randy Newman.
81 min. |
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