MICHAEL ARNDT (Screenwriter, "Toy Story 3"): It's funny. And so I'm wondering, Michael Arndt, writing the film if you were trying to operate on two levels at the same time, speaking to emotional fears that adults have, and that children have. You know, a lot of older people worry about becoming obsolete in their own way. Older adults in the workforce worry about being replaced by younger workers. Welcome to FRESH AIR.Īlthough that scene is, you know, the toys worrying about being obsolete, I think it speaks to adults, because I think probably a lot of parents worry about becoming irrelevant in the lives of their children after their children grow up. GROSS: That's a scene from "Toy Story 3," and my guests are the director of the film, Lee Unkrich, and the writer, Michael Arndt. Let's get our parts together, get ready and go out on a high note. HANKS: (As Woody) We'll always be there for him. Unidentified Man #7 (Actor): (As character) And he'll play with us then, right? They're fun, right? And some day, if we're lucky, Andy may have kids of his own. HANKS: (As Woody) There you go, the old TV and those guys from the Christmas decorations. Unidentified Man #6 (Actor): (As character) And an old TV. HANKS: (As Woody) The race car track, thank you. TIM ALLEN (Actor): (As Buzz Lightyear) And we'll all be together. He must care about us, or we wouldn't be here. I mean, we've lost friends along the way, Weezie(ph) and Etch(ph) and Bo Peep(ph), yeah, even, even Bo, all good toys who have gone on to new owners.īut through every yard sale, every spring cleaning, Andy held on to us. No one's getting thrown out, okay? We're all still here. HANKS: (As Woody) Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on. Unidentified Man #5 (Actor): (As character) Oh, I hate all this uncertainty. Unidentified Man #4 (Actor): (As character) I thought we were going to the attic. Unidentified Man #3 (Actor): (As character) (Unintelligible). JOAN CUSACK (Actor): (As Jessie) We're being abandoned. Unidentified Man #2 (Actor): (As character) How do you know? TOM HANKS (Actor): (As Woody) No, no one's getting thrown away. Unidentified Man #1 (Actor): (As character) We're getting thrown away? Woody, the wood toy sheriff, voices by Tom Hanks, in this scene tries to reassure the toys as the toys begin to panic. The toys are terrified that after years of being played with by Andy, after years of being cared for and loved, after years of being a little toy community, they will be abandoned and tossed on a garbage truck. She gives him three choices: He can store them in the attic, donate them to a daycare center or put them in the trash. His mother tells him that before he goes, he has to deal with his toys. He started there as a film editor on "Toy Story" and went on to co-direct "Toy Story 2" and "Monsters, Inc." Michael Arndt won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his first film, "Little Miss Sunshine."Īt the beginning of "Toy Story 3," Andy is preparing to leave home for college. Lee Unkrich has been with Pixar since 1994. We're going to talk about making "Toy Story 3" with its director, Lee Unkrich, and screenwriter, Michael Arndt. It's now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. These toys’ experiences are what lead to some of the franchise's most poignant and deeply affecting moments.The animated movie "Toy Story 3" moved a lot of adults to tears. They beautifully portray the interesting journey of toys, and the reality of their owners inevitably growing up and moving on, while the toys remain eternally unchanged, navigating the complexities of their existence. Beyond its happy and innocent surface, the series also focuses on more somber themes. While Pixar continued to deliver major hits, the Toy Story franchise maintained a cherished position across generations, with the franchise even set to continue after the confirmation of Toy Story 5. Pixar's first film, Toy Story, debuting in 1995, was a huge success. Pixar's powerful approach to poignant moments in Toy Story has been successfully translated to its other movies as well, such as the unforgettably emotional scenes of Sully saying goodbye to Boo in Monsters, Inc. For the past 28 years across Toy Story's four main movies, the Pixar franchise has masterfully delivered laughter and tears alike, forging a profound emotional connection with both children and adults. Pixar's films have mastered the art of evoking deep emotions, with the Toy Story franchise being notable for its numerous tear-jerker scenes.
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