Return to Battleopolis on Blu-Ray this November 3rd

Pixar's second Toy Story television special will be available on Blu-ray and Digital HD right before this upcoming holiday season, on November 3rd. In Toy Story That Time Forgot, the Toy Story gang find themselves on an after-Chirstmas playdate at a strange household. There, they meet a clan of barbarian battlesaurs that don't take very kindly to new toys.

Pixar Blu-Rays always have a surplus of inventive bonus features, and the supplementary content featured with Toy Story That Time Forgot is no exception. The bonus features and Blur-Ray cover are shown below.

• Reptillus! – In this behind-the-scenes look at ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot,’ the filmmakers share a peek at the origins of the Battlesaurs world and culture, and explain the character design and development of its greatest hero, Reptillus Maximus.

• Commentary – Commentary with ‘Toy Story that Time Forgot’ director, Steve Purcell, and head of story, Derek Thompson, on the process of making ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot.’

• Toy Story Goes to Comic-Con – The ‘Toy Story that Time Forgot’ team heads to San Diego to unveil the project to the public, led by their own longtime Comic-Con veterans, director Steve Purcell and head of story Derek Thompson.

• My Unexpected Friend – Feel the power – and sing along – as Reptillus Maximus expresses the depth of his feelings for Trixie in this 80’s-inspired karaoke video for his soulful ballad, “My Unexpected Friend.”

• Battlesaurs Animated Opening – A 2D animated opening for the fictional animated TV series, ‘Battlesaurs.’

• Deleted Scenes with Intros & Outros – ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ director, Steve Purcell, introduces scenes that were developed and storyboarded for the special, but were ultimately cut from the final version: Battlesaurs Christmas; Light of Play; Prisoners of Bone; SOS; Trixie’s Proposal.

• DMA Exclusive Deleted Scene: Battleopolis

Blu-ray Cover (Source: Everything Pixar)

Toy Story That Time Forgot can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com

'Toy Story That Time Forgot' Disney Channel Commercial

The premiere of Pixar's next film Toy Story That Time Forgot is just about two weeks away! Check out the latest promotional video for the television special below:

From the Pixar Post YouTube channel

The promo mentions that the Toy Story That Time Forgot will air on the Disney Channel on December 12th, but the short film will originally air on December 2nd at 8/7 central time on ABC.

The epic battle begins this December 2nd!

Here's the detailed plot synopsis for the Holiday Special: 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.

New Poster For 'Toy Story That Time Forgot'

Pixar's upcoming Toy Story television special is just around the corner. Here is the brand new poster for Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Released by Entertainment Weekly.

In the center of the poster we see a couple familiar faces and some new one's as well - Angel Kitty the adorable Christmas ornament and dinosaur warrior Reptillus Maximus. The group is surrounded by the battlesaur toys.

Here's the plot of the TV Special: During a post-Christmas play date, the 'Toy Story' gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot.’ The short film is directed by Steve Purcell (co-director of Brave) and produced by Galyn Susman (producer on Toy Story of TERROR!).

Check out this post to watch the Sky Broadband
commercial for Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Toy Story That Time Forgot will air this December 2nd on ABC!

'Toy Story That Time Forgot' Sky Broadband Commercial

Sky Broadband just released a new commercial which also serves as a promotion for Pixar's upcoming Holiday TV Special, Toy Story That Time Forgot. The advertisement was directed by Mark Walsh (director of Partysaurus Rex). Watch it below:

We get to met some of the new characters in the Toy Story universe. The Cleric is the leader and spiritual adviser for the Battlesaur toys. 

"Appease the WeeFee!"

IGN describes Reptillus Maximus 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.

"Our story teller torments us."

Ray-gon is a scientist and the smartest of the group. His job is to give each Battlesaur the best gear.

"Ray-gon, repeat the ritual!"

And lastly we met Angel Kitty, the most adorable Christmas ornament ever.

"Joy has no limit when we look to the sky."

Here is the official synopsis for television special: During a post-Christmas play date, the Toy Story gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this 'Toy Story That Time Forgot.' The short film is directed by Steve Purcell (co-director of Brave) and produced by Galyn Susman (producer on Toy Story of TERROR!).

Toy Story That Time Forgot premieres this December 2nd on ABC!

'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!

First Poster For 'Toy Story That Time Forgot'

Even though there's no Pixar movie scheduled for 2014, that doesn't mean we won't get any Pixar films. So far this year we've gotten to see Oozma Kappa steal the party in the hilarious short, Party Central, and Lightning McQueen take on Baja racers in The Radiator Springs 500 ½. But the highlight for this year will be Pixar's second television special, Toy Story That Time Forgot. Check out the poster for the film below:

Exclusive copies of this poster will be
given away today at SDCC.

Pixar had this to say on Twitter with the release of the poster: Want a piece of the action (figures)? The poster for Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new ABC holiday special, is here. Not really the kind of poster one would expect for a Christmas special, with all the dark dinosaurs and action figures. Also, check out this banner from San Diego Comic Con of Toy Story That Time Forgot: 

From @cathicks Twitter Account.

Here's the official synopsis for the film: During a post-Christmas play date, the 'Toy Story' gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot.’ All the actors for the Toy Story gang will return to voice your favorite characters including a new addition, Kevin McKidd, who will lend his voice to an action figure named Reptillus Maximus. The TV special is directed by Steve Purcell (Co-director of Brave.) and produced by Galyn Susman (Toy Story of TERROR!).

Toy Story That Time Forgot will air this holiday season on ABC.

'Toy Story That Time Forgot'

After the fantastic 'Toy Story of TERROR!' comes another Pixar television special, 'Toy Story That Time Forgot.' Here is the synopsis: 

During a post-Christmas play date, the Toy Story gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot.’

The cast of ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie.

The film is produced by Galyn Susman (Producer of 'Toy Story of TERROR!' and a number of other Pixar short films) and directed by Steve Purcell (Co-director of 'Brave.')

I'm very excited to see the charmingly funny Trixie have the main role and to find out more about the dangerously delusional action figures. Definitely not the first time there's a deluded toy in a Toy Story movie!

"Buzz Lightyear al rescate!"

'Toy Story That Time Forgot' will air on television this year during the holiday season.