How ‘Toy Story 5’ could help power a major comeback year for Hollywood

A string of surprise hits has this year’s box office already up 15% from last year, but studios and theater owners are looking to Pixar’s signature franchise to deliver a big boost.

By Lukas I. Alpert

My kids rarely get screen time. 'Toy Story 5' reinforced why.

The author took her three kids to see "Toy Story 5." Courtesy of the author I've limited my children's screen time and their use of battery-powered toys since they were young. The themes in "Toy Story 5" reinforced many of my parenting choices. The movie also reminded me how quickly childhood passes. Editor's note: There are spoilers for "Toy Story 5" in this article. When I first became a mom eight years ago, I had no idea what parenting style I would follow. The only thing I was certain a...

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship faces fresh scrutiny before wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up for their wedding even as the pop star’s strained bond with Blake Lively has continued to dominate headlines, sparking chaos among fans. While both Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have remained distant from one another for over a year now, it seems the actress is giving her some space.

By MAHIMA ROY

LISTEN: Variety’s Owen Gleiberman Unpacks Why We Love the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise: ‘Some of the Greatest Movies Ever Made About Childhood’

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Owen Gleiberman, Variety’s chief film critic, sings the praises of Pixar’s “Toy Story” movies as the fifth installment arrives in theaters on June 19. Pixar’s pioneering CG animated series, which began in 1995, amounts to “some of the greatest movies ever made about childhood,” Gleiberman enthuses. In Gleiberman’s […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Taylor Swift Wrote ‘Toy Story’ Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” in a Day: “Got the Songwriter Zoomies”

Swift shared a brief video on X on Thursday from the day she wrote the song, telling the camera she wrote and produced the track in the hours after seeing 'Toy Story 5' earlier that morning.

By Ethan Millman

‘Toy Story 5’ Heading To Franchise Record At Thursday Night Box Office

EXCLUSIVE: We’re hearing from box office sources that Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is in play for a franchise record tonight when it comes to previews, around $13M-$14M, maybe more. Anything higher than $12M is a record preview night for the franchise. That’s what Toy Story 4 posted back in 2019 off previews that begin in […]

By Anthonypauldalessandro

Movies in theaters this week

"Toy Story 5" (US) Opened June 17 Animation/Comedy Directed by Andrew Stanton Jessie (Joan Cusack) fights to keep Bonnie's attention as a new frog-shaped tablet pulls the child away from her toys for good, in this fifth installment of Pixar's franchise. "Disclosure Day" (US) Opened June 10 Sci-fi/Thriller Directed by Steven Spielberg A TV meteorologist (Emily Blunt) and a whistleblower (Josh O'Connor) go on the run after uncovering evidence of decadeslong government contact with extraterrestrial

By The Korea Herald

Taylor Swift Says She Got the ‘Songwriter Zoomies’ & Finished ‘Toy Story 5’ Song in 8 Hours

"This is one of the most fun days of my life," the superstar says in a new behind-the-scenes video.

By Hannah Dailey

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Canceled Rhode Island Wedding Party

Madison Square Garden apparently was not Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's first choice for a wedding bash ... our sources say the OG plan was north of New York City. Several months ago, there were reports the celebration would go down at Ocean House…

By TMZ Staff

Taylor Swift wrote and recorded ‘Toy Story 5’ theme in just eight hours: “Kind of a hectic day”

She shared studio footage of her creating 'I Knew It, I Knew You', and called the Pixar sequel a "phenomenal movie" The post Taylor Swift wrote and recorded ‘Toy Story 5’ theme in just eight hours: “Kind of a hectic day” appeared first on NME.

By Tom Skinner

Toy Story 5 Interviews with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kenna Harris & Lindsey Collins

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kenna Harris & Lindsey Collins talk Toy Story 5, how Woody and Buzz have changed in recent years, and the movie's big secret.

By Tatiana Hullender