Toy Story (Film)

Toy Story, produced through a collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, is the first full-length feature film entirely created using computer animation. Directed by John Lasseter, the film is set in a world where toys come to life when their owners are not present. The story centers on the adventures of two toys, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

Plot

The toys belonging to a young boy named Andy come to life in his absence, living their own private world. When a new space ranger toy, Buzz Lightyear, is given to Andy as a birthday present, he quickly captures the attention of the other toys in the room. Woody, Andy’s favorite toy and the leader of the group, fears being replaced by Buzz. After a series of events, Woody and Buzz are forced to journey together outside the house, and during this ordeal, their relationship evolves.

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• Tom Hanks – Woody
• Tim Allen – Buzz Lightyear
• Don Rickles – Mr. Potato Head
• Jim Varney – Slinky Dog
• Wallace Shawn – Rex
• John Ratzenberger – Hamm
• Annie Potts – Bo Peep
• John Morris – Andy
• Erik von Detten – Sid

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Academy Awards (1996):

• Best Original Screenplay – Nominated
• Best Original Musical or Comedy Score – Nominated
• Best Original Song ("You've Got a Friend in Me") – Nominated
• Special Achievement Award – John Lasseter (Won)

Annie Awards:

• Best Animated Feature – Won
• Best Directing (John Lasseter) – Won
• Best Writing – Won
• Best Music (Randy Newman) – Won

Golden Globe Awards:

• Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Nominated
• Best Original Song ("You've Got a Friend in Me") – Nominated

Other Awards:

• Los Angeles Film Critics Association – Best Animated Film – Won
• Chicago Film Critics Association – Best Film Music (Randy Newman) – Won
• Producers Guild of America – Special Achievement Award – Won