Pixar has offered an exclusive look at Toy Story 5, while also confirming the return of a franchise veteran. The sequel, written and directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by McKenna Harris and produced by Jessica Choi, is set to reopen the toy box next summer, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively. Joining the duo is Jessie, voiced once again by Joan Cusack, but together they will have to confront a new electronic enemy who reportedly goes by the name of LilyPad.
Disney-Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter presented some behind-the-scenes material from Toy Story 5 during a studio presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Pixar has since shared online a piece of concept art from the fifth installment in its flagship franchise (alongside an image from the new original film Hoppers). The artwork features Bullseye, Buzz, and Jessie confronting the new big bad in Bonnie’s bedroom: LilyPad, a character that could outsmart the traditional toys with its modern-day technology.
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Docter confirmed that Toy Story 5 will explore the challenges of the digital-first world from the perspective of the toys. “It’s Toy meets Tech,” he said, per The Hollywood Reporter. The original gang will be forced to grapple with the takeover of technology in their home, with eight-year-old Bonnie Anderson now the proud owner of a tech tablet (pictured below). Its wide-eyed and friendly exterior might prove deceptive, as it threatens to steal Bonnie’s attention away from the toys, as she finds herself drawn towards screens over playthings.
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Source: Pixar, The Hollywood Reporter
