Toy Story 2: 2-Disc Special Edition DVD Press Release

Post by **Luke** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:30 am

<center>The Toys Are Out Of The Vault!

A Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film
TOY STORY 2

The Smash Sequel to TOY STORY
Is Available On A SPECIAL EDITION 2-Disc DVD December 26</center>

BURBANK, Calif., August 31, 2005 – Winner of the 2000 Golden Globe® for Best Motion Picture
– Comedy/Musical, a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, TOY
STORY 2, is back in an all-new SPECIAL EDITION with newly remastered Dolby® 5.1 Surround
Sound EX and DTS® 5.1 Surround Sound, and enhanced picture. This hilarious sequel to the
1995 blockbuster Toy Story reunites Academy Award®-winning actor Tom Hanks (Best Actor
Philadelphia 1994; Best Actor Forrest Gump 1995) as Woody and renowned comedian Tim
Allen (TV’s Home Improvement) as Buzz Lightyear.

Exciting new bonus features on TOY STORY 2 SPECIAL EDITION include deleted scenes and
animated outtakes, a fun personality game to find out “Which Toy Are You?” and a sneak peek
at the upcoming, highly-anticipated Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation
Studios film, Cars. More bonus features on this 2-disc DVD include behind-the-scenes peeks at
the making of the film, how the characters were designed and created, production tours,
animation tests, music and sound featurettes, and more. For the many fans who didn’t catch
TOY STORY 2 on DVD upon its first release, this SPECIAL EDITION will be available for a
limited time in stores December 26, 2005 for $29.99 (SRP).

TOY STORY 2 also features the all-star talents of the original Toy Story cast of Don Rickles,
Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenburger, Annie Potts, R. Lee Ermey, Laurie Metcalf and the late Jim
Varney. Joining the cast for all the fun is Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Knight, Estelle
Harris, and Jodi Benson.

<center>TOY STORY 2 SPECIAL EDITION</center>
DISC ONE

Feature Film Presentation
Presented in Widescreen 1:77:1 aspect ratio with picture direct from Pixar’s digital source.

Remastered for optimum home theater experience by Academy Award. winner Gary
Summers in both Dolby Digital 5.1 EX and DTS ES.
(Gary Summers has won an Oscar . for Best Sound for “Saving Private Ryan” 1999; “Titanic”
1998, and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” 1991.)

Filmmaker Audio Commentary
Watch the film along with Pixar director John Lasseter and his creative team including Lee
Unkrich, Ash Brannon and Andrew Stanton.

Sneak Peek – Rev up for Pixar’s All-New Animated Feature “CARS”
Take a look at Pixar Director John Lasseter’s newest film, Cars, and enter a world where race
cars are athletes, restaurants are gas stations, and getting lost off the highway may lead you
right where you belong.

DISC TWO

TOY BOX - Open up a Toy Box for the whole family!

Outtakes
Watch as Woody, Buzz and the rest of the cast flub, fumble and fluster their way
through their scenes in these hilarious, animated blunders.

Who’s The Coolest Toy?
Listen in as the cast and filmmakers weigh in on their favorite characters.

All-New WHICH TOY ARE YOU?
Are you more a Buzz or a Woody?
Join Hamm and Rex as they host this fun new game to test your personality and
discover which Toy Story character you most resemble.

Ponkickies
Play rock-paper-scissors with Woody, Buzz and Jessie as they make a visit to
Japan’s popular children’s program, Ponkickies 21.

Riders In The Sky Music Medley
Tap your toes and spin your partner as Riders In The Sky lead a musical tour
through “Woody’s Roundup” and other classic western songs.

New “Making Toy Story 2”
Meet Director John Lasseter, along with other members of the Pixar team, and
discover how they drew inspiration from ideas they developed for the original Toy
Story in order to bring the world of Buzz and Woody back to life.

Deleted Scenes
A unique look at earlier versions of some of your favorite Toy Story 2 scenes. See
the “Crossing the Road” sequence in its original form and find out how Woody
initially ended up at the yard sale.

BEHIND THE SCENES

John Lasseter Profile

TOY STORY 2’s Cast of Characters

All-New Design Gallery Slideshows
Watch the evolution of the characters, sets and color design through these brand
new slideshows assembled from hundreds of pieces of original art used to design
Toy Story 2.

Story
See an early storyboard version of “Woody’s Nightmare” and watch “Jessie’s
Song” with a multi-angle feature allowing you to compare the early storyboards to
the final film.

PRODUCTION – Go inside Pixar to see how the world of Toy Story 2 was brought to life:

Designing Woody’s Past
Making Woody’s Roundup
Production Tour
Production Progression
Early Animation Tests
Special Effects
International Scene

PUBLICITY – Go back to see how the world first learned about Toy Story 2

Character Interviews
Get the low down on your favorite characters straight from the horse’s mouth.
Bullseye makes a guest appearance as Woody and Buzz answer questions about
Toy Story 2.
 Trailers
TV Spots
Posters

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In TOY STORY 2, the toys are left on their own when their owner, Andy, heads off to Cowboy
Camp. Just as Woody rescues Wheezy, the asthmatic squeeze-toy penguin, from a yard sale,
he is stolen by a greedy toy collector, Al McWhiggin, the owner of Al's Toy Barn. Al takes him to
his apartment where Woody discovers that he is no ordinary toy, but a rare collectible from a
1950's television show called "Woody's Roundup." Woody learns he isn't the only prized toy
from the show as he meets the rest of the Roundup Gang - Jessie the cowgirl, Stinky Pete the
prospector, and Woody's own trusty steed, Bullseye.

Woody learns that the Roundup Gang has been in storage for years as Al has hunted for a
Woody doll to complete his collection so he can sell it to a Japanese toy museum where Woody
and the gang will be displayed behind glass forever.

Back across town, Buzz Lightyear leads a daring rescue team of Hamm, Slinky Dog, Rex and
Mr. Potato Head, to free Woody and remind him what being a toy is all about.

Ultimately, Woody must choose between going with his new friends, the Roundup Gang, with
their chance at being admired forever in a museum, and his old friends, Andy's toys, to lead the
short, but fun-filled life of a toy. This hilarious comedy classic raises the bar on family
entertainment to infinity and beyond!

Returning to write the score as well as two original songs for TOY STORY 2 is Academy
Award®-winning songwriter/composer Randy Newman (2002 Monsters, Inc., Original Song
winner). Also contributing to the music of the movie is multi-platinum recording artist and
Grammy Award® winner Sarah McLachlan who sings “When She Loved Me” (lyrics and music
by Randy Newman), which was nominated in 2000 for an Oscar® for Best Original Song. Hit
Western singing group “Riders in the Sky” sing the theme song from “Woody’s Roundup” TV
show, and the legendary Robert Goulet lends his signature vocal styling to a big-band rendition
of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

TOY STORY 2 was directed by Pixar’s John Lasseter, who earned an Academy-Award.
(“Special Achievement”) in 1995 for Toy Story. John Lasseter is also an Oscar.-winner for
“Best Animated Short” (Tin Toy) 1988. Randy Newman was Oscar. nominated for TOY
STORY 2 for Best Original Song “When She Loved Me” (2000). Newman is also an Oscar.-
winner for the 2002 song “If I Didn’t Have You” from Monsters, Inc.

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STREET DATE: December 26, 2005 
Direct prebook: October 31, 2005
Distributor prebook: November 14, 2005
 Suggested retail price: : $29.99 (2-Disc DVD)
Rated: "G"
Bonus materials not rated nor subtitled.
Bonus materials subject to change.
Feature run time: Approximately 95 minutes
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: All-New Dolby® 5.1 Surround Sound EX
All-New DTS® 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, Spanish, French audio tracks

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MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:36 am

The Toys are back in Town!!!!
I'm totally going to be at Costco or Best Buy or Circuit City when Toy Story 2 comes out on Dec. 26!!!!

I hardly can't wait for the artwork!!!!

RJKD23 · Post by **RJKD23** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:45 am

I hardly can't wait for the <strike>slipcover</strike> review!!!!

Thanks for the PR.

DarthPrime · Post by **DarthPrime** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:47 am

As much as I hate the shopping crowds on the 26th I'll probably be in line that day to pick it up.

Disney-Fan · Post by **Disney-Fan** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:42 am

So..... What are we missing (if we are) from the previous Toy Box edition?

Timon/Pumbaa fan · Post by **Timon/Pumbaa fan** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:35 pm

Great!!! This is excellent news!

However like Toy Story 1, I'm pissed that the Pixar shorts don't come to DVD! I mean are they going to release them separately?

Pasta67 · Post by **Pasta67** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:03 pm

Oh man, this sounds like a great DVD set. I praise PIXAR for devoting the first disc only to the feature presentation (with the exception of the commentary and the Cars sneak peak, which shouldn't take up that much disc space) so that they can get superb video/audio quality.

The second disc sounds so awesome, I don't even care about the lack of the old PIXAR shorts. Maybe they're saving them for something special.

I guess I don't really have anything else to add to this pos-HOLY CRAP, WHAT'S THIS?!

The Press Release wrote:Toy Story 2’s Cast of Characters

Is this a behind-the-microphone segment? Oh, please tell me this is a voice cast segment.

As always, I can't wait for the review. Oh, and since I'm 75% sure that Disney or PIXAR come to this site for feedback, I have some. We want better coverart for this release than the Toy Story 1 release.

I heart PIXAR DVDs.

jamminjake245 · Post by **jamminjake245** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:08 pm

Wow, it is just weird to think out long ago this movie came out!! I still remember seeing it come out..man do I feel old!! Just had to get that out of my system. lol

magicalwands · Post by **magicalwands** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:17 pm

Now I know why it isn't a Collector's Edition, because the Ultimate Toy Box was labeled that. I should think of getting it when it's at a low price.

Big Worms · Post by **Big Worms** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:14 pm

Awesome! Should be able to pick this up cheap with the $3 off coupon.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:16 pm

Pasta67 wrote:We want better coverart for this release than the Toy Story 1 release.

yes. The coverart for the toy story 10th aniv DVD was so lame. I enjoyed theoriginal metallic colored cover better.

Jake Lipson · Post by **Jake Lipson** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:30 pm

Though the lack of Tin Toy on Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition was disappointing, it was acceptable; the short had somehow become connected to the movie in video release. However, I am much more disappointed in Luxo Jr.'s absence from this set because Luxo Jr. played in front of all theatrical prints of Toy Story 2 in its original release, and so it feels...incomplete and incorrect to not have it on there. Including the shorts that ran with the movie in theaters allows for a more complete replication of the original theatrical experience.

I will still buy this, however, and am really looking forward to it. It looks in line with what has been expected, and will be a great compliment to the original's 10th Anniversary Edition which I love. Overall, great news!

MadonnasManOne · Post by **MadonnasManOne** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:28 pm

Pasta67 wrote:
As always, I can't wait for the review. Oh, and since I'm 75% sure that Disney or PIXAR come to this site for feedback, I have some. We want better coverart for this release than the Toy Story 1 release.

I heart PIXAR DVDs.

Here, Here! I agree. I'll be awaiting the review, and surely hope there is better cover art for this release! I still can't understand what they were thinking when they came up with the Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition art?

MadonnasManOne · Post by **MadonnasManOne** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:30 pm

By the way, can anyone tell me why this version (on Ebay) of The Ultimate Toy Box, is different from the one I have.

The one I have, the characters are colored in. Were two different versions released?

EDIT: I forgot to include the link to the item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Toy-Story-The-Ultim ... dZViewItem

What is odd, is that the item description states that it is NEW/SEALED, and does look to include the clear plastic cover, but the characters are not colored in. So, would you all say this is a fake?

Post by **Luke** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:28 am

MadonnasManOne wrote:By the way, can anyone tell me why this version (on Ebay) of The Ultimate Toy Box, is different from the one I have.

The one I have, the characters are colored in. Were two different versions released?

No, but bootleggers often don't even try to replicate the clear slipcover that went over the set.

MadonnasManOne · Post by **MadonnasManOne** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:29 am

Luke wrote:
MadonnasManOne wrote:By the way, can anyone tell me why this version (on Ebay) of The Ultimate Toy Box, is different from the one I have.

The one I have, the characters are colored in. Were two different versions released?
No, but bootleggers often don't even try to replicate the clear slipcover that went over the set.

Luke, I forgot to include a link to the auction. I have edited my post with the link, so you can see what I am talking about. If this is a bootleg, it looks to be a pretty good one!

PixarFan · Post by **PixarFan** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:38 am

It is a bootleg. I know because I was ripped off on ebay a few years ago and recieved that instead of the real thing that was in the supplied picture.

Big Worms · Post by **Big Worms** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:02 am

MadonnasManOne wrote:By the way, can anyone tell me why this version (on Ebay) of The Ultimate Toy Box, is different from the one I have.

The one I have, the characters are colored in. Were two different versions released?

EDIT: I forgot to include the link to the item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Toy-Story-The-Ultim ... dZViewItem

What is odd, is that the item description states that it is NEW/SEALED, and does look to include the clear plastic cover, but the characters are not colored in. So, would you all say this is a fake?

It is fake. Pretty good box though.

ichabod · Post by **ichabod** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:13 am

For those of you who never check the front page, here's cover art

All I can say is yuk! It's even worst than the first!

Wonderlicious · Post by **Wonderlicious** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:16 am

Okay, I'm going to be naughty and say that I like that cover.

Please don't eat me, Ichabod.

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