Toy Story 3 - The UK's #1 Animated Film of All Time!

Disney / Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3’ has rocketed into the history books to become the UK’s highest grossing animated movie of all time taking in a total of £51,503,084. In just three weeks since its release, the movie has passed the previous record holder, ‘Shrek 2’, with four weeks of summer holidays still to go!



The story and beloved characters continue to entertain fans both at the movies and beyond:


Combined sales of the Blu-ray and DVDs of Toy Story 1 & 2 in July have seen more than a 600% increase in sales from the previous month, making them the UK’s biggest selling animated catalogue titles for 2010.


Toy Story 3: The Videogame went straight to #1 on the UK ‘All Formats Chart’ after its first full week of sales.


Hamleys and Woolworths have predicted that the Jetpack Buzz Lightyear toy will top their Christmas best-sellers.


Most Disney Stores have sold out of the Lotso Bear Plush toy with more ordered to meet demand for Christmas.


The latest movie in the phenomenal ‘Toy Story’ franchise continues to generate fantastic business at the box office on its third weekend. 3D makes up a whopping 75% of the total ‘Toy Story 3’ box office. The film is on course this week to surpass Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (£52.5 million) to become the Walt Disney Company’s biggest film of all time in the UK.


‘Toy Story 3’ is currently in UK cinemas in Disney Digital 3D and 2D. Cert: U

Toy Story 3 Smashes UK Box Office Records

Disney/ Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 3’ is well on the way to Infinity and Beyond with its out of this world £21.2 million opening at the UK Box office surpassing its closest rival by almost 30%. The latest movie in the phenomenal ‘Toy Story’ franchise has broken records for The Walt Disney Company whose previous biggest opening was £13.7 million for Pirates 2. ‘Toy Story 3’ is also the second biggest film opening ever in the UK just behind Harry Potter 3, and the biggest July opening to date.



Audiences are flocking to see the film in 3D, which made up a whopping 76% of the total ‘Toy Story 3’ box office. The film’s broad, enduring and timeless appeal was confirmed with roughly a 50/ 50 balance of family and non-family making up the audiences.


All 11 Disney/ Pixar titles have debuted in the #1 position on opening weekends in UK:


‘Toy Story 3’ is Disney/ Pixar’s first £20M+ opening in UK.

‘Toy Story 3’ beat ‘Toy Story 2's opening by 175% (£21.2M vs £7.7M) and Toy Story 1's by 524% (£21.2M vs £3.4M).

‘Toy Story 3’ was Disney/Pixar’s first $100M opening in the US and is Disney/Pixar’s biggest release to date currently at $380M.

The UK public is also showing huge appetite for Toy Story merchandise.


At Disney Store, the Buzz Lightyear Action Figure is forecasted to be the top toy of the year, having already sold over one million units since the release of the first Toy Story film. The new characters from Toy Story 3 are already proving to be best sellers with most Disney Store's having sold out of the Lotso Bear Plush with more having been ordered to meet demand for Christmas.


The ‘Toy Story 3’ Game has taken the UK number 1 spot on all formats with 31,600 games being sold this week, and 49,400 in just 10 days.


Total sales of the Blu-ray and DVDs of Toy Story 1 and 2 in July have already seen a five-fold increase to sales in the whole month of June.

TOY STORY 3 - New Clips and UK Premiere Photos

Yesterday in London’s Leicester Square it was the UK premiere of Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3. The event was attended by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson as well as characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie the Cowgirl and many other guests on the Lego carpet.

New Clips from Toy Story 3

What better way to start the weekend that with some new clips from Toy Story 3? With the July 23rd release date drawing ever nearer, here are two clips straight from the geniuses at Disney Pixar.

Enjoy!

CLIP - GADGETS




CLIP - SECURITY CAMERA

Final New Toy Story 3 Characters Revealed!

Yes, the torture is over, you now have all the brand new characters joining Buzz and Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3!

BIG BABY

Your little one will love this lifelike baby doll with his soft, cuddly fabric body and vinyl arms, legs and face. With dazzling blue eyes that open and close, this realistic baby encourages nurturing play. Eighteen inches tall, he comes dressed in an adorable yellow onesie with matching bonnet, and has his own magical bottle of milk that disappears while he drinks! A perfect first doll for your special child. Machine washable on gentle cycle. Flame retardant.

BOOKWORM

Story time becomes extra special when Bookworm joins the fun! This bedtime reading companion encourages your child's love of reading, while keeping them company with his happy smile. Bookworm’s sturdy flashlight features an extra-long-lasting lightbulb, bright enough to read by without causing eyestrain. Two C batteries included. Ages 4 and up.

11th & 12th New Toy Story 3 Characters Revealed

There really is not long to go now until ALL of the brand new characters are revealed – are you as excited as we are? This week it is another double whammy – with TWO new toys to introduce.

Without further ado, we are excited to give you the 11th & 12th new characters for Toy Story 3.

Following on from last week, we are pleased to introduce the eleventh & twelfth new characters joining Buzz and Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3 are:

CHATTER TELEPHONE

Ring-ring! The Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone is a classic pull toy that has been inspiring giggles for many generations, while building motor skills and balance. Preschoolers can't resist the friendly face with eyes that move up and down when they pull the toy along, and the bright colours and pleasing sounds keep them happy and engaged. Chatter Telephone is ideal for the little hands in your life.

CHUNK

Chunk will rock your world! This gargantuan creature sports protective shoulder spikes, while his ferocious fists are ready to smash whatever enemy gets in his way. Chunk’s oversized limbs are fully posable, making him ready for hours of imaginative fun. As an added bonus, the press of a hidden head spike will spin Chunk's facial expression from friendly to fierce! No batteries necessary.

9th & 10th New Toy Story 3 Characters Revealed!

You will love these two new Toy Story 3 characters that have just been revealed. The ninth & tenth new characters joining Buzz and Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3 are: Mr Pricklepants and Dolly.

MR. PRICKLEPANTS

Frolic your afternoons away on woodland adventures with Mr. Pricklepants! This charming lederhosen-wearing hedgehog is from the Waldfreunde collection of premium imported plush toys. He may look prickly, but the plump and fuzzy Mr. Pricklepants is made strictly for cuddling! Hand wash and air dry. Restore fluffiness with fingers. Made in Germany.

DOLLY

Dolly is a soft and sweet dress-up rag doll, and is the perfect gift for any young child! Her floppy body and sunny smile will make her an irresistible new member of your family. Dolly has purple hair, googly eyes and gently blushing cheeks. She comes with a pretty blue dress, but templates are included to create and sew your own outfits! Machine washable on gentle cycle.

Sixth new Toy Story 3 character revealed

Following on from previous weeks, the sixth new character joining Buzz, Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3 is: TWITCH.

TWITCH

Meet Twitch, the insectaloid warrior, where MAN + INSECT = AWESOME! This sturdy action figure stands over five inches tall, with more than 15 points of articulation, including ferocious chomping mandibles. Use his powerful wings and impenetrable exoskeleton to evade capture! Twitch is meticulously detailed and includes his signature magical battle staff and removable chest armor. For children ages 4 and up. Other insectaloid figures sold separately.

Fifth New Toy Story 3 Character Revealed!

Following on from the last reveals, the introduction of a fifth new character joining Buzz and Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3 is: TRIXIE.

‘TRIXIE’

Trixie is a perfect playmate for prehistoric playtime! Visit the era when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Made of rigid, durable plastic and in friendly shades of blue and purple, Trixie features an expressive mouth and movable legs. This gentle Triceratops will feed any child’s imagination. Also available: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and Velociraptor.

3rd Toy Story 3 trailer and 3rd New Character Revealed!

Following on from yesterday, a third new character joining Buzz and Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3 has been introduced and it's name is Lots-O’Huggin’ Bear. Also released today is a brand new third trailer for the upcoming Disney Pixar release.

LOTS-O’-HUGGIN’ BEAR

Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear is a jumbo, extra-soft teddy bear with a pink and white plush body and a velvety purple nose. This lovable bear stands fuzzy heads and shoulders above other teddy bears because he smells like sweet strawberries! With a smile that will light up your child’s face and a belly just asking to be hugged, Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear is sure to become a bedtime necessity. Stain-resistant. Spot clean plush surface with a damp cloth.

New Toy Story 3 Characters Revealed!

Two new characters KEN and PEAS-IN-A-POD will join Buzz, Woody and the gang in Toy Story 3. The Character Reveal Group Shot below will populate over the coming weeks, as the remaining 12 characters are revealed. This will result in a group shot of the all new Toy Story crew!

KEN

Grab your binoculars and join Ken on a safari! A swinging bachelor who's always on the lookout for fun, Ken sports the perfect outfit for his eco-adventure: light blue shorts and a leopard-print shirt with short sleeves sure to keep him cool in the hot sun. And after his exciting expedition, Ken will be ready to hit the dance floor in style. His accessories include matching scarf, sensible loafers and a fashion-forward gold belt. Dozens of additional Ken outfits sold separately.

PEAS-IN-A-POD



Peas-in-a-Pod will quickly become a parent’s favorite on-the-go toy. The soft, plush pod secures the happy peas inside with a durable metal zipper, making it perfect for the car or stroller. The Peas-in-a-Pod plush toy also develops fine motor skills by catering to a child’s natural grab instinct. Pulling the three peas out of the pod will provide repeated enjoyment for infants and toddlers, and soon they’ll learn to put them back in! Machine washable. Not for human consumption.