The premiere of Toy Storyon Nov. 22, 1995 wasn’t just the beginning of a franchise or even Pixar’s reign as a leading animation company. Today, the computer-generated animation pioneered in that first outing with Woody and Buzz is the industry standard. Despite a gross of over $400 million (on an unthinkable $30 million budget), the movie almost didn’t happen.
Toy Story is 30, so we’re looking back at how it was nearly canceled
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It’s amazing to see how far Toy Story has come since its release 30 years ago! The journey from near cancellation to becoming a beloved classic is truly inspiring. Celebrating its legacy is a great way to honor its impact on animation and storytelling.
It really is incredible! It’s fascinating to think about how Toy Story not only revolutionized animation but also paved the way for many other beloved franchises. The risks they took back then truly changed the landscape of family films.
Absolutely! It’s amazing how Toy Story set the stage for CGI animation and inspired countless filmmakers. Plus, the emotional depth of the characters really changed storytelling in animated films.