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Billy Crystal: "But it wasn't about the character, it was a business thing"

Crystal says he was a 'dope' to turn down Toy Story

Billy Crystal has said he was a "dope" to turn down the role of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films.

Movies • 01 Nov 24

Tom Hanks plays Woody in the Toy Story franchise

Toy Story 5 will see characters go up against tech

Toy Story 5 will see Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the rest of the gang in "serious competition" with electronic devices.

Movie • 10 Aug 24

Lightyear: Toy Story spin-off a waste of Space Ranger

Despite excellent visuals and the presence of a fun robotic cat, the Buzz Lightyear origin story fails to live up to the magic of the original Toy Story trilogy, says John Byrne.

Reviews • 17 Jun 22

Countries across Asia and the Middle East have refused to give Pixar's Toy Story spinoff a showing, in the latest development for parent company Disney as it tries to navigate differing public and political attitudes on LGBTQ+ issues

Lightyear's same-sex kiss runs afoul of more censors

Disney's latest animation Lightyear, which features a same-sex kiss, has been denied release in more than a dozen mainly Muslim countries, a source close to the company said on Tuesday.

Movies • 15 Jun 22

Estelle Harris, pictured in West Hollywood, California in January 2011

Seinfeld and Toy Story star Estelle Harris dies aged 93

Estelle Harris, the stage and screen veteran best known for her roles as Estelle Costanza in the sitcom Seinfeld and Mrs Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise, has died. She was 93.

Television • 03 Apr 22

Broken neck forces Randy Newman to cancel European tour

Songwriting legend and Toy Story composer Randy Newman has been forced to cancel his European tour after discovering his neck was broken.

Music • 02 Mar 22

Buzz Lightyear returns in Toy Story spin-off trailer

Fans have been given a glimpse at the forthcoming Buzz Lightyear film with a first trailer for the Toy Story spin-off.

Movies • 28 Oct 21

Say what? Buzz Lightyear was nearly called Lunar Larry!

To celebrate 25 years of Toy Story (yes, we are feeling old), Disney has released some unseen images of Buzz Lightyear... and what he nearly looked like.

Movies • 06 Aug 20

Artane Band drum up Zoom version of Toy Story song

They may not be able to march in the hallowed grounds of Dublin's Croke Park these days, but that hasn't stopped The Artane Band from marching to a different tune this summer.

Music • 25 Jun 20

30 seasons of The Simpsons as Disney+ announce content

Over 600 episodes of The Simpsons are included in the package as Disney+ today unveiled its complete Ireland content.

Disney • 06 Mar 20

Keanu Reeves voiced new character Duke Caboom, pictured here with Woody

Keanu Reeves felt honoured to star in Toy Story 4

Keanu Reeves has described working on Toy Story 4 as "an honour" and an "incredible experience."

Movies • 15 Jul 19

Himesh Patel and Lily James in Yesterday

Movie Review Round-Up - The New Releases

Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis team up this weekend for the musical fantasy Yesterday, and the Irish coming-of-age story Metal Heart is also on screens.

Movies • 01 Jul 19

Forky and Woody provide some dark laughs and hopeful tears

Toy Story 4: The toys are back with an emotional bang

There was arguably no need to make a fourth Toy Story film, but this outing is undeniably funny and heartfelt and will give you all the warm and fuzzies that only Toy Story can.

Movie Review • 23 Jun 19

Tom Hanks talks Toy Story 4

Tom Hanks talks Toy Story 4 with RTÉ's Stephen Byrne.

Movies • 20 Jun 19

Tom Hanks recalls 'magnificent' time spent in Wexford

Tom Hanks has recalled the "magnificent" experience he had filming 1998's Saving Private Ryan in Co. Wexford.

Movies • 22 Jun 19

Toy Story 4 producers recall Hanks' reaction to ending

Toy Story 4 producers Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera recalled Tom Hanks' reaction to the ending of the film, telling RTÉ Entertainment that it gave them confidence in the script.

Movies • 19 Jun 19

Toy Story 4 gave director 'a lot of sleepless nights'

Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley told RTÉ Entertainment that the film, and the pressure to live up to its predecessors, gave him "a lot of sleepless nights" as he wanted to ensure he treated the characters with "respect and care."

Movies • 18 Jun 19

Tim Allen told not to improvise with Toy Story 4 script

Tim Allen has said he was told to stick to the script when voicing Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 4 as his adlibs were creating extra work for the animators.

Movies • 10 Jun 19

Annie Potts as Bo Peep and )Tom Hanks as Woody

Tom Hanks discusses Toy Story 4 finale as Woody

Tom Hanks has compared the last few lines of dialogue he recorded for Toy Story 4 as "waving to everybody" left behind.

Movies • 10 Jun 19

Toy Story 4 trailer reveals Keanu Reeves' character

A new trailer for Toy Story 4 has been released, and it unveils the new stuntman character being voiced by Keanu Reeves.

Movies • 21 May 19

Screenshot copyright: Tom Hanks/Miceál O'Hurley

Benhaffaf twins have a friend in Tom Hanks

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has made a special Toy Story video for twin boys in Ireland who were born conjoined.

Movies • 21 Apr 19

Nothing 'Mickey Mouse' about Disney on Ice

The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice is coming to Ireland in May and John Byrne checked out a recent performance of the show in Birmingham.

Disney • 16 Apr 19

Toy Story 4 includes a new character voiced by Keanu Reeves

Official trailer for Toy Story 4 released

The official trailer for Toy Story 4 has been released and shows that a new troublesome toy is introduced in the much anticipated sequel in the Toy Story saga, which is due out this summer.

Movie • 19 Mar 19

Watch! The latest clip from Toy Story 4

Here's something to add to the happy weekend feeling: a brand new clip from the upcoming Toy Story 4.

Toy Story • 15 Feb 19

Watch! Showstopping openers on the Toy Show

The opening performance has become one of the highlights of The Late Late Toy Show. Take a look back on some of the best opening numbers, including Toy Story, Beauty and the Beast, and last year's amazing Jungle Book performance.

Late Late Toy Show • 28 Nov 17