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.

BREAKING: 'Toy Story 4' Will Be Released In 2017

The Toy Story trilogy is the most beloved movie series on the planet. So when the third one ended so perfectly when Andy gave his toy collection to Bonnie, Pixar had decided that the Toy Story films were complete, right? Nope.

"So long, partner."

Toy Story 4 is indeed happening and it is set to be released on June 16, 2017. John Lasseter who directed the first two Toy Story movies will return and direct the fourth film. Here's Mr. Lasseter's comments on the fourth installment in the Toy Story series: “We love these characters so much; they are like family to us. We don’t want to do anything with them unless it lives up to or surpasses what’s gone before. Toy Story 3 ended Woody and Buzz’s story with Andy so perfectly that for a long time, we never even talked about doing another Toy Story movie. But when Andrew, Pete, Lee and I came up with this new idea, I just could not stop thinking about it. It was so exciting to me, I knew we had to make this movie—and I wanted to direct it myself.” John Lasseter is referring to Andrew Stanton (director of Finding Nemo and WALL-E), Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc. and Up), and Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3). Writing duo Rashida Jones and Will McCormack are also working on Toy Story 4, and it will be produced by longtime Pixarian Galyn Susman (producer of Toy Story of TERROR!).

Image Source: De todo un poco.

There's a lot of skepticism whether this film is really needed, and that it is just being made for the money. After all, Disney's CEO Bob Iger did announce the news the same day that Disney reports their record fiscal year results. John Lasseter denies naysayers and had this to say: "A lot of people in the industry view us doing sequels as being for the business of it, but for us it's pure passion. We only make sequels when we have a story that's as good as or better than the original. We don't just, because of the success of a film, automatically say we're going to do a sequel and then figure out what we're going to do." He also told The LA Times that 'Toy Story 4' will be a love story and will pick up where 'Toy Story 3' left off, when Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the series' toy chest of characters were handed down to a little girl named Bonnie. 

Toy Story 4 will be a love story?

The next Toy Story film to be released is a 22-minute holiday television special. It is called Toy Story That Time Forgot and it will air this December 2nd on ABC. The synopsis for the short film is: 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.”

Image from Toy Story That Time Forgot.

What are your thoughts on 'Toy Story 4'?

Source: Disney Insider

'Toy Story That Time Forgot' Commercial

If you watched Toy Story of TERROR! on ABC last night (Oct. 15), chances are you would have seen a short commercial for Pixar's next television special, Toy Story That Time Forgot. 

From the Pixar Post YouYube Channel.

It's not really that Christmas-y considering the fighting sock monkey and Battlesaur toys, but it sure looks like a lot of fun! We see a lot of footage with dinosaur Reptillus Maximus. IGN descibes 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.

Here's a detailed plot synopsis of the Holiday Special (From HitFlix): 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.

"This seems festive!"

As mentioned in the commercial, "the battle for all toy kind begins" this December 2nd at 8|7c on ABC.

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 of TERROR!' is Now Available on Blu-ray!

Toy Story of TERROR! is now ready to buy on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD! In the latest installment of the Toy Story franchise, the toys are on a road trip which takes an unexpected turn when they have to spend the night at the SleepWell Motel. All goes well until several of the toys mysteriously disappear. Can Woody, Buzz, and Jessie solve the mystery before they experience the same fate?

"You know, we have a little saying around here.
At the SleepWell Motel, your gonna sleep well."

There are several fantastic Bonus Features on the Blu-ray as well which include:

• Toy Story of TERROR! Audio Commentary
• Team of Specialists with director Angus MacLane (Watch Angus talk about the new characters in this video, and check out this clip in which a live iguana was brought to Pixar to be observed)
• 3 Deleted Scenes, with Editor Introductions:
• Pencil Topper Trilogy (Watch part of the deleted scene here)
• Travel Brochures
• Road Trip Roulette
• Vintage Toy Commercials, with director Introductions:
• Old Timer
• Combat Carl (Watch Combat Carl teach kids how to properly cough)
• Transitron
• Toy Story Toons Shorts, with Audio Commentaries:
• Hawaiian Vacation
• Small Fry
• Partysaurus Rex
• D23 Teaser

Here is the trailer for the Toy Story of TERROR! Blu-ray release:

This is not the last we've seen of the beloved Toy Story characters! They will return this Holiday season for an all-new television special: Toy Story That Time Forgot. The synopsis for the film reads: 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.’

Check out this post for more Toy Story That Time Forgot news!

Toy Story That Time Forgot will air on ABC this December 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

'Toy Story of TERROR!' Bonus Feature Clips

Pixar's Halloween television special from last year, Toy Story of TERROR!, will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and Digital HD on August 19th! Its list of bonus features include:

• Toy Story of TERROR! Audio Commentary
• Team of Specialists with Director Angus MacLane
• 3 Deleted Scenes, with Editor Introductions:
• Pencil Topper Trilogy
• Travel Brochures
• Road Trip Roulette
• Vintage Toy Commercials, with Director Introductions:
• Old Timer
• Combat Carl
• Transitron
• Toy Story Toons Shorts, with Audio Commentaries:
• Hawaiian Vacation
• Small Fry
• Partysaurus Rex
• D23 Teaser

Here is a clip from the Team of Specialists bonus feature:

And here is a snippet from Combat Carl's Vintage Toy Commercial, in which Carl teaches kids how to properly cough:

The next Toy Story TV special from Pixar is called Toy Story That Time Forgot, and it will air on ABC this December 2nd. 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.’

"Combat Carl never gives up. Combat Carl finds a way."

Check out this post for more information and images from Toy Story That Time Forgot. And make sure to pre-order Toy Story of TERROR!

'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 of TERROR!' on Blu-ray this August

Pixar's first ever television special, Toy Story of TERROR!, will arrive on Blu-ray and Digital HD on August 19. The synopsis for the film reads: What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this Toy Story of TERROR!

"The roadside motel is a classic setting for a horror story."

The bonus features will include:

• Toy Story of Terror! Audio Commentary
• Team of Specialists with Director Angus MacLane
• 3 Deleted Scenes, with Editor Introductions:
• Pencil Topper Trilogy
• Travel Brochures
• Road Trip Roulette
• Vintage Toy Commercials, with Director Introductions:
• Old Timer
• Combat Carl
• Transitron
• Toy Story Toons Shorts, with Audio Commentaries:
• Hawaiian Vacation
• Small Fry
• Partysaurus Rex
• D23 Teaser

Here us the brand new Blu-ray trailer for Toy Story of TERROR!

Pixar's next Toy Story television special is called Toy Story That Time Forgot and it will air this year during the holiday season.

'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.