Toy Story 2 [DVD]

How cool that they could follow up "Toy Story" with an equally fabulous sequel. Who can forget the lines when the clueless Buzz Lightyear is battling Emperor Zurg and Buzz says, "I'll never give in. You killed my father!" And Zurg replies, "No Buzz, I AM your father."And the visual jokes, such as when the toys are trying to rescue Woody, trapped in a suitcase rattling down a conveyor belt in the airport luggage handling system. Buzz chases the green case, and from the back, we see that across his derriere he has a baggage sticker for Butte, MT.And don't forget to watch the fake "bloopers" that accompany the credits!I decided to replace our VHS's of "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2", and purchased the 2010 Special Edition reissue of each of them. "Toy Story 2" came out in theaters in 1999, and is as funny and heartfelt today as it was then. It was the third film for Pixar. "Toy Story" was 1st, and then "A Bug's Life".There are ten Bonus Features on the DVD, and this is a list of the DVD extras, only. The second is the audio commentary track, where you watch the movie but listen to commentary throughout. Commentary tracks have become one of my favorite extras, and I'm going to cover it first.Commenters for "Toy Story 2" are: John Lasseter (director), Lee Unkrich (co-director), Ash Brannon (co-director) and Andrew Stanton (co-writer). They are proud of the new programs that allowed them to make "Toy Story 2" look more realistic than "Toy Story". Andy has a new puppy, Buster, received as a Christmas gift at the end of "Toy Story". He is much more realistic than Sid's dog, Scud, could be. "One of the new technologies... is that we actually were able to put real fur [on Buster]. The fur on the dog is like thousands and thousands of individual little hairs."Also, when the characters go outside, "all the leaves on the trees are billowing and kind of gently swaying in the wind. The trees weren't like that in the first "Toy Story". We did all kind of research on "a Bug's Life" and figured out how to make grass and leaves more like that."I never thought of it, but Robert Goulet sings Wheezie's big band version of "You've Got a Friend in Me" at the end of "Toy Story 2".Can you find these homage moments in the movie? Superman, "2001", "Toy Story", "A Bug's Life", Jerry from the short "Jerry's Game", Odd Job from James Bond, Star Trek, "Jurassic Park" and "Spinal Tap".Bonus extras on the DVD disc for  Toy Story 2 (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging) :1. "Sneak Peek Toy Story 3 - The Characters" (4:00 minutes) Lee Unkrich, director of TS3, shows us the recurring and new characters to come in the 3-quel. TS3 was released in Nov. 2010, while the Special Editions of 1 & 2 were released in March 2010.2. Audio Commentary3. "Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Episode 1: International Space Station" (3:43) This confirms that a Buzz Lightyear action figure actually made it into space and the Space Station. Buzz covers many parts of life on the station, including EVA's, Extra Vehicular Activity, AKA space walks. "When I was on board I observed that the average space walk was between 3 and 8 hours". Produced in collaberation with NASA, there's lots of real video from the station.4. "Paths to Pixar - Technical Artists" (4:24) Six people who worked as "technical artists" in TS2 talk. Fascinating stuff, and a good idea of what goes into perfecting the animation to look real. Lisa started at Pixar in 1995. For a young person who wants to get into animation, the most important thing is high school math! Algebra and geometry. For example, this equation:a x b = |a| |b| cosign thetais needed to calibrate how light bounces around in a scene!5. "Studio Stories: TS2 Sleep Deprivation Lab" (1:25) The first draft of TS2 was not a success and they had to start over. Unfortunately, they had 8 months to do a year's worth of work. Narrated by Lindsey Collins, "We were frequently actually working 36 to 48 hours straight. It was like a pysch lab."6. "Studio Stories: Pinocchio" (2:15) For TS2, Pixar was still housed in a giant warehouse. The rooms had high ceilings with insulation hanging. One day they decided to throw toys up so that they'd stick in the insulation. You may be able to guess how the Pinocchio doll stuck. Narrated by Doug Sweetland and Dylan Brown. Dylan mentions: "I think we threw things in the ceiling because none of us had girlfriends."7. "Studio Stories: The Movie Vanishes" (2:32) Completed and draft footage are stored on several Linex and Unix machines. Command RM* starts erasing film as fast as it can. "Somebody" hit RM* and in 20 seconds a year's worth of work disappeared. Watch this extra to find out how the movie was saved by a newborn baby named Eli. Narrated by Oren Jacob and Galyn Susman.8. "Pixar's Zoetrope" (1:58) A zoetrope is an amazing device, sort of an accelerated flip book using sculptures, and Pixar created one using characters from TS2. Narrated by Pete Doctor (director "Up") and Nick Berry (project manager).9. "Celebrating Our Friend Joe Ranft" (12:46) This is a heartfelt tribute to Joe Ranft, who passed away near the end of production on "Cars". Participants include John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer), Dan Scanlon, Bob Peterson, Pete Doctor and Andrew Stanton. Joe Ranft started with Disney, but joined John at Pixar for "Toy Story". John Lasseter says, Joe "was one of the greatest story artists of all time. He was the heart and soul of Pixar. And he's a big part of why people connect so deeply with our movies." He is sorely missed.10. "Learn to Take Your Favorite Movie on the Go" (1:00) This is an ad for digital files of Disney movies.This Special Edition for "Toy Story 2" came out the same time as the Special Edition for "Toy Story". Toy Story (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) Many of the Bonus extras on the "Toy Story" reissue compliment the extras on "Toy Story 2". For example, there are three different Studio Stories, Episode 1 of Buzz's Mission Log, and a "Paths to Pixar" that covers the artists. Highly recommended!Happy Reader

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Great movie with great quality! We added this to our collection of family movies for movie night!

Toy Story 2 is one hour and thirty-two minutes and was released in theaters on November 34, 1999. The story picks up somewhere around summer time as Andy and Woody gets ready for cowboy camp. Right before the two are set to go, Andy accidently rips Woody's arm and Woody is left home. Andy's mom put Woody on the top shelf where he discovers Wheezy, a rubber squeeze penguin whose squeaker is broken. While Andy is away, Ms. Davis is having a yard sale and grabs Wheezy from the shelf and put him up for sale for .25¢. Woody rescues Wheezy but Woody is stolen by Al McWhiggin; the owner of Al's Toy Barn. Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm set out to rescue Woody. It is at Al's apartment that we learn the truth about why Woody is stolen; Woody is a character from the 1950's era television show Woody's Roundup. Woody is the last part of Al's collection needed to sell to a museum in Japan so Al can make millions off of Woody. The collection is useless without Woody. Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl, Stinky Pete the Prospector, and Bullseye (a horse) are all exciting to have Woody back and tell them that he is going to Japan with them to be part of a permanent display. Woody at first refuses to go with them but, as he learns more about his past and Stinky Pete smooth talks him Woody has a change of heart and decides to stay. When Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm arrive to rescue Woody he tells them that he is not going the gang slowly leaves. Woody watches an episode of Woody's Roundup and sees a boy playing with and that reminds him of the times he spent with Andy and misses that. Woody changes his mind and tells Buzz and the gang to wait for him. Woody invites Jessie and Bullseye to come with and they agree; when he starts to invite Stinky Pete, it is then that Stinky Pete true colors are shown. Stinky Pete locks the air vent and forces Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye all go to Japan with him; Stinky Pete is resentful for all those years he spent on a Dime Store's shelf while other toys were being sold around him. Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, and Hamm go after Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye and wind up at the Tri County Airport. In the end Woody saves Jessie and all the toys make it back to Andy's house. This movie is a great follow up to the original Toy Story and we learn more about Buzz and Woody's past. Toy Story 2 gets an AAAAA+++++.DVD FEATURESChapter SelectionSet UpBonus MaterialA) OuttakesB) Luxo, Jr.Sneak PeeksA) Monsters, Inc.B) A Bug's LifeC) Snow White and the Seven DwarfsD) The Emperor's New GrooveE) Cinderella II: Dreams Come TrueF) Toy StoryG) Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureH) The Hunchback of Notre Dame IIPlayVHS FEATURESSneak PeeksA) The Emperor's New GrooveB) Fantasia 2000C) DinosaurD) Monsters, Inc.E) Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsBonus MaterialA) Luxo, JrB) OuttakesC) Woody's Round-Up Medley performed by Riders In the Sky

Excellent 4k picture and excellent entertainment.

It arrived very quick and was what I wanted. My daughter will be happy on Xmas day.

Brilliant thank you

Eine alte Binsenweisheit besagt: Mit PIXAR-Fimen kann man nichts falsch machen. Das gilt zum einen für den Film an sich, als auch für das immer auf die zugehörigen DVDs gepackte Bonusmaterial, denn für seine (teils Oscar-prämierten) Kurzfilme ist das Animationsstudio um John Lasseter ebenso berühmt wie für seine abendfüllenden Produktionen.Fortsetzungen bergen immer die Gefahr des müden Abklatsches und den Ruch der Abkassiererei in sich, bei diesem, vier Jahre nach dem revolutionären Vorgänger veröffentlichten Sequel trifft dies aber nicht zu. Die Animationstechnik hat sich weiterentwickelt, die Charaktere sind liebenswert wie eh und je und auch die neue Handlung ist durchaus originell.Durch einen Zufall gelangt Cowboypuppe Woody (im Original gesprochen von Tom Hanks, deutsch: Peer Augustinski) erst auf einen typisch amerikanischen "Yard Sale" und dann in die Hände des skrupellosen Spielzeughändlers Al, der den wahren Wert der historischen Puppe erkennt und sie nach Japan verkaufen will. Überrascht stellt Woody fest, das er einst ein Teil einer wertvollen Spielzeugkollektion war und fühlt sich zwischen seinen alten und neuen Freunden hin- und hergerisssen. Den Buzz Lightyear, Charlie Naseweis, Rex, Slinky Dog & Co. sind bereits zu seiner Rettung unterwegs...Neben einer spannenden Geschichte behandelt "Toy Story 2" noch ein Thema, dass jeden irgendwann betrifft. Was wird aus Spielzeug, wenn man erwachsen wird? Abgelegt, weggeworfen, aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn? Pädagogisch nicht uninteressanter Ansatz möchte ich meinen.Technisch gibt es an der Silberscheibe nix zu bemängeln. Glasklares Bild, sehr guter Ton und mit dem bereits 1986 (!) für den Oscar nominierten "Die kleine Lampe/ Luxo jr." als beigefügten Kurzfilm gibt sich das PIXAR-Logo die Ehre.

Tutto bene, tempi di spedizione rispettati e prodotto arrivato in perfette condizioni. Amazon impeccabile.Il film è un buon seguito del precedente con personaggi simpatici e ben rodati e qualche piacevole nuovo ingresso. La storia è spassosa, adatta a tutti, e fa trascorrere piacevolmente la sua durata di un ora e mezza. L'animazione, ma non c'è bisogno di dirlo, è di ottima qualità. Lo consiglio agli appassionati di animazione e certamente non può mancare nella collezione di chi ama i film Disney Pixar.Quanto ai contenuti speciali sono anch'essi interessanti ma niente di trascendentale.

Después de que su primer entrega rompió esquemas y fue pionera de este tipo de animación, TOY STORY 2 fue completamente un éxito que entretuvo a grandes y pequeños en su estreno y ahora, para las nuevas generaciones, promete seguir el legado ahora que después de 10 años se estreno su tercer parte y nos causo conmoción a todos y a mas de uno le saco las lagrimas con sus emotivos momentos. El producto llego en buen estado y cumpliendo el periodo de entrega, por lo que Amazon sigue sin defraudarme hasta el momento.