"Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009

Ready2Go · 02-09-2007

FROM: Variety.com - 'Toy Story' sequel set

"Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009, but John Lasseter won't be the director.

In an unusually candid presentation from the typically tight-lipped execs, Lasseter and Disney Animation prexy Ed Catmull provided extensive details on their upcoming slate at the Mouse House's investor conference Thursday.

In addition to confirming for the first time that a third "Toy Story" is in the works, most likely for 2009 release, Lasseter said Lee Unkrich will helm it.

Unkrich co-directed "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "Finding Nemo" but has never before been sole helmer on a Pixar pic.

Lasseter directed the first two "Toy Story" pics but is presumably too busy in his new post as chief creative officer of Disney Animation to work on individual films.

Michael Arndt, Oscar-nominated scribe of "Little Miss Sunshine," is penning the script.

Lasseter said, "The greatest thing about the merger of the two companies is that the creators of 'Toy Story' 1 and 2 can make 3 with the story that we wanted."

Comment was a not-too-subtle swipe at Disney's former plan to develop a third "Toy Story," without Pixar input, before Disney decided to buy the toon studio in late 2005.

Lasseter also revealed a behind-the-scenes shift at Walt Disney Feature Animation -- which is separate from Pixar but also under the control of Lasseter and Catmull -- by announcing that Chris Williams, a vet story artist at the Mouse, is now directing 2008 release "American Dog." Pic was developed and previously under the control of "Lilo & Stitch" helmer Chris Sanders, who recently left Disney.

Catmull denied speculation that Walt Disney Feature Animation may become a 2-D-only studio, with Pixar handling CGI, though he did confirm the Mouse will bring back hand-drawn pics.

"We're really excited about that and have brought back some great directors to work on that," he said, presumably referring to "The Frog Princess," a 2-D pic being developed by "Aladdin" and "Treasure Planet" helmers Ron Clements and John Musker, whom Lasseter brought back to Disney last year. That pic is believed to be on the fast track and may be the division's next release after "American Dog."

Catmull admitted there were problems at Disney Feature Animation when he and Lasseter took over.

"At Disney we have these remarkable artists who were there, but in all candor (they) were not kneaded together in the right way," he stated. "The whole wasn't greater than the sum of its parts, but there were some great parts there."

He said that he and Lasseter are trying to make Disney Feature Animation's pics more director-driven, as at Pixar, and that members of the two units are giving each other notes and sharing technology.

He didn't mention December's layoff of 160 animators, about 20% of the WDFA staff.

Also from: Toy Story 3 Coming in 2009 - ComingSoon.net

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Peppertink · 02-09-2007

So good to know that they haven't abandoned the hand drawn animation:)
Thank you for this info R2.

**Dana** · 02-09-2007

I hope it's as good as the first two. I love the Toy story movies.

Cavey · 02-09-2007

I like the concept of Disney handling 2-D and Pixar 3-D. Right now, it doesn't seem any studio is creating 2-D animation.

diisneygeek · 02-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana

I hope it's as good as the first two. I love the Toy story movies.

Same here.

pumouse · 02-10-2007

Wow, I hope it's like the other 2. We all just love those movies!

ARIEL · 02-10-2007

Ditto the 'PU' and Dana! I adore the first two so am quite certain number 3 will be a winner.....Esp if they use 2D animation still. I hope they never completley give up the pencil!

dznylvr · 02-10-2007

I hope TS3 is as good as the other 2. They are great movies!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana

I hope it's as good as the first two. I love the Toy story movies.

Me too. I think the Toy Story movies are my favorite, I could watch them over and over.

JEANY031 · 02-15-2007

i can't wait for the toy story 3.

crystalnjones · 02-15-2007

My kids will be soooo happy!

ceecee712 · 02-15-2007

oh i can't wait I loved the other two Toy Story's I hope it will be just as good as they are.

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Ready2Go Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Posts: 5,435	"Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009 FROM: Variety.com - 'Toy Story' sequel set "Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009, but John Lasseter won't be the director. In an unusually candid presentation from the typically tight-lipped execs, Lasseter and Disney Animation prexy Ed Catmull provided extensive details on their upcoming slate at the Mouse House's investor conference Thursday. In addition to confirming for the first time that a third "Toy Story" is in the works, most likely for 2009 release, Lasseter said Lee Unkrich will helm it. Unkrich co-directed "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "Finding Nemo" but has never before been sole helmer on a Pixar pic. Lasseter directed the first two "Toy Story" pics but is presumably too busy in his new post as chief creative officer of Disney Animation to work on individual films. Michael Arndt, Oscar-nominated scribe of "Little Miss Sunshine," is penning the script. Lasseter said, "The greatest thing about the merger of the two companies is that the creators of 'Toy Story' 1 and 2 can make 3 with the story that we wanted." Comment was a not-too-subtle swipe at Disney's former plan to develop a third "Toy Story," without Pixar input, before Disney decided to buy the toon studio in late 2005. Lasseter also revealed a behind-the-scenes shift at Walt Disney Feature Animation -- which is separate from Pixar but also under the control of Lasseter and Catmull -- by announcing that Chris Williams, a vet story artist at the Mouse, is now directing 2008 release "American Dog." Pic was developed and previously under the control of "Lilo & Stitch" helmer Chris Sanders, who recently left Disney. Catmull denied speculation that Walt Disney Feature Animation may become a 2-D-only studio, with Pixar handling CGI, though he did confirm the Mouse will bring back hand-drawn pics. "We're really excited about that and have brought back some great directors to work on that," he said, presumably referring to "The Frog Princess," a 2-D pic being developed by "Aladdin" and "Treasure Planet" helmers Ron Clements and John Musker, whom Lasseter brought back to Disney last year. That pic is believed to be on the fast track and may be the division's next release after "American Dog." Catmull admitted there were problems at Disney Feature Animation when he and Lasseter took over. "At Disney we have these remarkable artists who were there, but in all candor (they) were not kneaded together in the right way," he stated. "The whole wasn't greater than the sum of its parts, but there were some great parts there." He said that he and Lasseter are trying to make Disney Feature Animation's pics more director-driven, as at Pixar, and that members of the two units are giving each other notes and sharing technology. He didn't mention December's layoff of 160 animators, about 20% of the WDFA staff. Also from: Toy Story 3 Coming in 2009 - ComingSoon.net Tinker Bell Coming Fall '08 Tinker Bell Coming Fall '08 - ComingSoon.net __________________ MB member "Crush" is my 11yo DS. MB member "The Big Goof" is my 16yo DS. MB member "Peppertink" is my DW. A LOT of Disney Links for Videos, Audio, Sat Views, Info and Maps Click Here!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see the Mouse on the West Coast! 7 hours 6 minutes Last edited by Ready2Go; 02-09-2007 at 06:25 PM.

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,930	Re: "Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009 Ditto the 'PU' and Dana! I adore the first two so am quite certain number 3 will be a winner.....Esp if they use 2D animation still. I hope they never completley give up the pencil! __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 122 days 23 hours 6 minutes

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