The Computer Animated Classic That Started It All ... Celebrates an Exciting 10th Anniversary

The Computer Animated Classic That Started It All ... Celebrates
an Exciting 10th Anniversary
THE TOYS ARE BACK ... With Spectacular Picture & Sound





BURBANK, Calif., May 2  /PRNewswire/ -- TOY STORY, the ground-breaking
action/adventure comedy that started the computer animation revolution,
celebrates its 10th anniversary in a spectacular two-disc 10th ANNIVERSARY DVD
EDITION.  TOY STORY 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION will be available September 6 from
Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios (NASDAQ:PIXR).  The
#1 movie of 1995 and a favorite of audiences of all ages, TOY STORY transformed
the film industry on the way to becoming one of the biggest animated movies
ever.  TOY STORY 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION follows the spectacular DVD debut of
the Academy Award(R)-winning Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar
Animation Studios film THE INCREDIBLES(1) -- which has become the number one
selling spring release of all time and is on track to be the best-selling DVD
and video of 2005.

Now, in celebration of the anniversary of the film's theatrical debut, the new
TOY STORY picture utilizes advanced video technology to provide a higher
digital "bit rate" than the original presentation -- the highest in a Disney
presentation of a Pixar film on DVD ever.  The TOY STORY 10TH ANNIVERSARY
EDITION boasts a remarkable audio experience thanks to enhancement by
seven-time Academy Award(R)-winner* Gary Rydstrom.  Rydstrom, who recently
joined Pixar and was an original member of the TOY STORY production team,
re-visits the film to supercharge the audio to a powerful new Dolby
Surround-sound 5.1 EX Mix, the finest DVD audio quality available.

Among the fantastic bonus materials included on the 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is
an all-new look at the legacy of TOY STORY on the field of animation and pop
culture, including interviews with the movie's original voice actors and dozens
of other notables from across the film industry.  In addition, the DVD includes
an all-new roundtable discussion with the key Pixar creative executives,
including the film's Academy Award(R)-winning director John Lasseter, as well
as writers Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Joe Ranft; a fantastic
behind-the-scenes 'making of'; hilarious deleted scenes; all-new games; music
videos; audio commentaries, featurettes on the film's stunning design and
animation; and much more.  The TOY STORY 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD is priced
at $29.99 SRP.

TOY STORY was the first full-length animated feature ever created entirely in
the new medium of computer animation.  This ground-breaking film features the
first appearances of Buzz Lightyear and Woody, voiced by Tim Allen and Academy
Award(R)-winner** Tom Hanks, respectively.  The star-studded vocal cast also
includes legendary comedian Don Rickles as "Mr. Potato Head(TM)," the late Jim
Varney as Woody's flexible canine friend "Slinky Dog," Wallace Shawn as the
hilariously insecure dinosaur "Rex," John Ratzenberger as a delightfully
pigheaded piggy bank named "Hamm" and Annie Potts as "Bo Peep," the beautiful
table lamp that is the light of Woody's life.

This highly-anticipated DVD release allows both longtime fans and a new
generation of viewers, in the now estimated 79 million U.S. DVD homes, to enjoy
the celebrated feature with the most spectacular picture and sound ever
available for its home viewing.  Along with hours of exciting and enlightening
bonus materials, this DVD promises to inspire and remind audiences again what
it was like to see the first computer animated film ever made.  The TOY STORY
10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION release is being accompanied by a major consumer
products/licensing partnership, which will see the release and re-release of
dozens of toys, collectibles and other merchandise.  With the film's enduring
popularity, the TOY STORY characters have been the inspiration for some of the
most desirable character-based merchandise produced.  Of course, back in 1995
almost no one thought people would want to own their own Buzz Lightyear.  Now
we know better.

                             BONUS MATERIALS

   DISC ONE
     Feature Film Presentation
       *  Presented in Widescreen 1:77:1 aspect ratio with picture direct
          from Pixar's digital source
       *  Encoded with highest DVD bit-rate ever used for a Disney/Pixar
          film
       *  Audio remastered by Academy Award(R) winner* Gary Rydstrom for
          Dolby Surround-sound 5.1 EX

     All-New "Legacy of Toy Story" Featurette

     Filmmaker Audio Commentary
        Allowing viewers to watch the film along with Pixar writer/director
        John Lasseter and his creative team including Andrew Stanton, Pete
        Docter, Bill Reeves, Ralph Eggleston and Producers Ralph Guggenheim
        and Bonnie Arnold

     Sneak Peek -- Rev up for Pixar's Next All New Animated Feature "Cars"
        A never-before-seen look under the hood at Pixar Director John
        Lasseter's newest film


   DISC TWO
     New "The Making Of Toy Story" Featurette
       A fascinating look behind-the-scenes at the computer animated feature
       that started it all

     Deleted Scenes (Fully Animated)
       *  Movie Introduction
       *  "Sid Tortures Toys"
       *  "Rain"

     Deleted Scenes (Story Reels)
       *  Filmmaker Introduction
       *  "Alternate Opening: Buzz Lightyear Cartoon"
       *  "Alternate Opening: Western Shootout"
       *  "Woody's Nightmare"
       *  "Eastern Gate"
       *  "Shakes the Rattle"
       *  "Sid's Comeuppance"

     Early Animation Tests - Woody, Buzz, Andy, Sid, Mom and Molly
        Fascinating tests the animators did to develop the memorable Toy
        Story characters

   Design Highlight Featurettes
       *  All-New Documentary Short "Designing Toy Story" -- The original
          design team, led by Art Director Ralph Eggleston, revisits their
          innocent youth to recount how the design of Toy Story came to life
       *  Documentary Short "Designing Color" describes how color and light
          were used to tell the emotional story of Toy Story
       *  Character Design (art galleries and character "turn arounds")
       *  Set Design (art galleries and rendered set tour)
       *  Color and Lighting Design (Video and Art Gallery)

   Story Highlight Featurettes

     Storyboard Pitch
       *  Green Army Men Pitch

     Story Reel
       *  Andy's New Toy

   Production Materials -- Further insight into the making of the film.
       *  Production Tour
       *  Production Progression (chase sequence)
       *  Layout Tricks
       *  Animation Tour (Ash and Pete)
       *  Early Animation Tests
       *  Shading and Lighting
       *  Render Bugs (7)
       *  Buzz Lightyear Commercial

   Publicity Materials -- Fascinating look at many of the marketing
   materials
       *  Character Interviews
       *  Teaser
       *  Trailer
       *  TV Spots (4)
       *  Ad Print Campaign (auto play gallery)
       *  Toys (auto play gallery)

   Music and Sound -- A listen of the evolution of audio/songs of Toy Story
       *  All-New Music Video from Lyle Lovett and Academy Award(R)-winner
          Randy Newman singing "You've Got A Friend In Me"
       *  Sound Design Documentary Short
       *  Randy Newman Song Demos -- audio tracks with stills:
           -- "You've Got a Friend In Me"
           -- "Strange Things"
           -- "Plastic Spaceman #1, #2"
           -- "The Fool"
           -- "I Will Go Sailing No More"




TOY STORY was directed by Pixar's John Lasseter, which earned him an
Academy-Award(R) ("Special Achievement") 1995.  John Lasseter is also an
Oscar(R)-winner for "Best Animated Short" (Tin Toy) 1988.  Randy Newman was
Oscar(R) nominated for Toy Story for Best Original Score and Best Song "You've
Got A Friend in Me" (1995).  Newman is also an Oscar(R)-winner for the 2001
song "If I Didn't Have You" from "Monsters, Inc."

   STREET DATE:                  SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
   Direct prebook:               July 12, 2005
   Distributor prebook:          July 26, 2005
   Suggested retail price:       $29.99 (2-Disc DVD)
                                 (There is no VHS release of this title)
   Rated:                        "G" -- Bonus materials not rated and
                                 subject to change.
   Feature run time:             Approximately 81 minutes
   Aspect ratio:                 1:77:1, enhanced for 16x9 televisions
   Sound:                        All-new Dolby Surround-sound 5.1 EX
   Languages:                    English, Spanish, French audio tracks


   *  Gary Rydstrom Academy Award(R) wins:  Best Sound, Best Sound Effects
      Editing "Saving Private Ryan," 1998; Best Sound, "Titanic," 1997; Best
      Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing "Jurassic Park," 1993; Best Sound
      and Best Sound Effects; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."

   ** Tom Hanks Academy Award(R) wins: Best Actor, "Forrest Gump" 1993; Best
      Actor, "Philadelphia," 1994

   (1) "The Incredibles" Academy Award(R) wins: Best Animated Feature Film
       2005, Achievement in Sound Editing 2005


   About Pixar Animation Studios


Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create
original stories in the medium of computer animation.  Pixar has created six of
the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's
Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.  Pixar has
won 18 Academy Awards(R) and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion
at the worldwide box office to date.  The Northern California studio will
release its next film, Cars, on June 9, 2006.

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This release contains forward-looking information regarding Pixar's targeted
release date for Pixar's next film, and actual results may differ materially. 
Factors that could cause delays in the release of the film include, but are not
limited to:  (1) the uncertainties related to production delays; (2) financing
requirements; (3) personnel availability; (4) external political events; and
(5) the release dates of competitive films.  Please refer to Pixar's 2004 Form
10-K, particularly the sections on risks, for important factors that could
cause actual results to differ.

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