Toy Story 3 (Film)

Toy Story 3 is an American computer-animated feature film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Lee Unkrich, it is the third installment in the Toy Story series. The film explores themes such as the fear of being abandoned by one’s owner and the search for belonging.

As Andy prepares to leave home for college, his toys are accidentally donated to a daycare center. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the other toys struggle to adapt to this new environment, while Woody remains loyal to Andy. However, the toys soon encounter the other toys at the daycare, particularly its leader, Lotso. The film centers on the toys’ efforts to reclaim their freedom and the bonds between them.

^{A Scene from the Film}(IMDb)

The film addresses themes such as the fear of abandonment, the search for belonging, loyalty, and friendship. The toys’ anxiety about being forgotten by their owners and their attempts to adjust to a new life lie at the heart of the story.

• Tom Hanks – Woody
• Tim Allen – Buzz Lightyear
• Joan Cusack – Jessie
• Ned Beatty – Lotso
• Don Rickles – Mr. Potato Head
• Wallace Shawn – Rex
• John Ratzenberger – Hamm
• Estelle Harris – Mrs. Potato Head
• Michael Keaton – Ken
• Jodi Benson – Barbie
• Blake Clark – Slinky Dog
• Bonnie Hunt – Dolly
• Jeff Garlin – Buttercup
• Whoopi Goldberg – Stretch
• Kristen Schaal – Trixie
• Timothy Dalton – Mr. Pricklepants

The film was brought to life using Pixar’s expertise in computer animation. Director Lee Unkrich, who had previously worked on earlier Toy Story films, took the helm for this installment. The screenplay was written by Michael Arndt. The film was also released in 3D.

Produced with a budget of $200 million, Toy Story 3 earned $1.066 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2010. It also became the first animated film to surpass the $1 billion mark.

83rd Academy Awards (2011):

• Best Animated Feature Film (Won)
• Best Original Song – “We Belong Together” (Won)
• Best Picture (Nominated)
• Best Adapted Screenplay (Nominated)
• Best Sound Editing (Nominated)

Golden Globe Awards:

• Best Animated Feature Film (Won)

BAFTA Awards:

• Best Animated Film (Won)
• Best Adapted Screenplay (Nominated)
• Best Visual Effects (Nominated)