'Toy Story That Time Forgot' SDCC News

Some big news regarding Pixar's upcoming television special, Toy Story That Time Forgot, have been revealed this past week at San Diego Comic Con 2014. Steve Purcell (director), Galyn Susman (producer), Derek Thomson (head of story),  Kristen Schaal (voice of Trixie), and Michael Giacchino (composer) were all at the panel to show fans a behind-the-scenes look at storyboards, concept art, video clips, and other tidbits about Toy Story That Time Forgot. 

A selfie featuring the Toy Story That Time Forgot crew at SDCC.

Here's a sneak peak at what the film is about (from HitFlix.com): When Bonnie’s friend Mason gets the latest interactive video game system for Christmas, all of his other toys fall to the wayside…including a complete set of Battlesaurs that were also part of his Christmas haul. As yet unplayed with, these armored dinosaurs have no idea they are toys…instead convinced they are a hierarchal society inhabiting a hostile planet. The half hour special stars triceratops Trixie and her quest to finally get to be a dinosaur. While Trixie (Kristen Schaal) is falling for charismatic leader Reptillus Maximus (Kevin McKidd) and Rex is finally getting the opposable thumbs he deserves, the rest of the team is sent to the Arena of Woe to await death is glorious gladiatorial battle at the hands of the Skeksis inspired Cleric.

First official image from Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Look at the Christmas Tree-shaped spears!

New characters include Angel Kitty, an adorable Christmas ornament who's voiced by Joan Cusack. Reptillus Maximus; ign describes him as a nice version of 'Beauty and the Beast's' Gaston. He's got skills, he's handsome, he's charming and witty, and he seems to have a crush on Trixie.  The Cleric, he's the leader and spiritual adviser of the Battlesaurs. Ray-Gon is the most intelligent of the group. He's also a scientist (he has two brains)! Goliathon is a Godzilla-looking tough dino toy. He's kept as a fighting beast for the Arena of Woe. There are also different groups of warriors; the Elysian guards are dazzling female Battlesaurs with karate fighting talents, Raptorians are the 'Stormtrooper' type warriors, and lastly there are the Brutes. These guys are the dumbest and slowest of the Battlesaurs.

Check out images from the event below:

Images courtesy of munchanka (Austin Madison, Pixar story artist).

Watch the video of the event below (Inside the Magic):

Toy Story That Time Forgot premieres this December 2nd (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on ABC!