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An animator from Pixar praised Kingdom Hearts 4 saying “There’s no other game that’s this close to a movie”
An animator from Pixar has praised Kingdom Hearts 4, stating that no other game comes as close to a movie as this upcoming title. Tetsuya Nomura and Yasushi Yasue discussed the game with Famitsu following a panel at Disney D23.
Kingdom Hearts 4 features Pixar's Coco because Tetsuya Nomura thought it "would be the best world" for…
Tetsuya Nomura, lead designer for Kingdom Hearts 4, explained that the Pixar film Coco was chosen as a world in the upcoming RPG because its themes best aligned with Sora's story progression. Nomura emphasized that world selection is based on synergy with the main narrative. The trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 features elements from Coco, hinting at narrative connections related to memory and forgetting.
Kingdom Hearts 4 finally comes out "late 2027," and Pixar's Coco joins the JRPG as the first Disney world…
Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release, featuring Pixar's Coco as the first revealed Disney world. A new trailer showcased Sora in a recreation of The Land of the Dead, alongside combat details and confirmation of PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. The game will also feature a dynamic battle system with combo attacks and magic.
Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection, more
Disney Dreamlight Valley announced upcoming content at D23, including the 'The Keepsake Sea' expansion, a Halloween event featuring Oogie Boogie, and Lilo joining the Valley for the holidays. A new Premium Shop collection inspired by Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire will also launch on August 19. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
2026’s Box Office Top 10 So Far: Toy Story 5 Out Front, Spider-Man Closing Fast
Toy Story 5 leads the 2026 box office with $1.06 billion, followed closely by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $932 million. The list highlights strong international performance for films like Pegasus 3 and significant earnings from sequels and biopics such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
Comings and Goings
Microsoft is accused of unfair labor practices by a union alleging unlawful layoffs at Xbox. Separately, Disney has laid off hundreds of employees, with Pixar being significantly impacted.
Danger Blooms in Attack of the Vine! The Next Set for The Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game
Ravensburger announced the upcoming set for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, titled Attack of the Vine!, featuring characters from Pixar's Monsters, Inc., Up, and Turning Red. The set, which concludes a year-long storyline, will have a prerelease on July 17, 2026, with a full release on July 24, 2026. This new set introduces new mechanics and will cause a rotation in the competitive format, making older cards unavailable for Core Constructed decks.
Jessie is the heart of Toy Story 5 because "she had a deep well to draw from" and Woody "needed a…
Toy Story 5 will center on Jessie, with director Andrew Stanton explaining that the character has a "deep well to draw from" to explore themes of abandonment and leadership. The film will also introduce a new technology called Lilypad that hypnotizes children, presenting a conflict between toys and modern tech. The movie is set to release in theaters on June 19.
Ini Kata Penonton Pertama Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 premiered in Los Angeles, receiving overwhelmingly positive reactions from critics and journalists. Many praised the film for its humor, emotional depth, and its ability to recapture the magic of the original trilogy. The story reportedly focuses on the toys facing obsolescence due to new technology.
Toy Story 5 first reactions are in – and it sounds like we have another Pixar classic on our hands
Early reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 are overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising its emotional depth, humor, and a timely exploration of technology's impact on traditional toys. The film is noted for giving Jessie a prominent role and is being compared favorably to the original trilogy.
Taylor Swift Balik ke Country di OST Toy Story 5, I Knew It I Knew You
Taylor Swift has released her new song "I Knew It, I Knew You" as the official theme for Toy Story 5. The track, co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff, marks Swift's return to her country music roots and is inspired by the character Jessie. The song captures a nostalgic feeling of reuniting with someone long-lost.
Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Launch October 15
Digital Eclipse and Atari are releasing two new collections for the 30th anniversary of Toy Story on October 15, 2026. Toy Story: Retro Roundup! will feature classic titles like the original Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and A Bug's Life with modern enhancements. Toy Story 3 Complete Edition will bring the 2010 game to current platforms with upgraded visuals and previously exclusive content.
Atari and Digital Eclipse Bringing Toy Story Video Games Back
Atari and Digital Eclipse are bringing classic Toy Story games back with two new collections: Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, launching October 15, 2026. These titles will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with physical editions for Switch, PlayStation 5, and a successor to the Switch. Retro Roundup includes five Toy Story games, one A Bug's Life title, and new features like practice mode and save states, while Toy Story 3 Complete Edition offers 60fps, 4K resolution, and a Toy Box Mode.
Toy Story Returns With Retro Roundup And Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
Digital Eclipse and Atari are releasing two new Toy Story game collections on October 15th, 2026: Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition. These titles will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Toy Story 3 Complete Edition features upgraded visuals and restored content from the 2010 game, while Retro Roundup includes six classic Disney and Pixar games with modern preservation features and bonus content.
Toy Story Has Two New Games On The Way To Celebrate 30 Years Of The Franchise
Atari and Digital Eclipse are releasing two new games, Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Toy Story franchise. Retro Roundup! will feature four classic Toy Story games from 1995-2001 and a game from A Bug's Life, while Toy Story 3 Complete Edition is an upgraded version of the 2010 game with enhanced visuals and performance. Both titles are set to launch on October 15 for various platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Digital Eclipse and Atari Announce Companion Toy Story Titles: Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
Digital Eclipse and Atari have announced two new Toy Story game releases for the franchise's 30th anniversary: Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, a collection of classic games, and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a remaster of the 2010 title. Both will be available digitally and physically on October 15, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch systems.
Toy Story: Retro Roundup & Toy Story 3: Complete Edition – Official Announcement Trailer
Disney and Pixar have announced Toy Story: Retro Roundup, an 11-game collection featuring early Toy Story and A Bug's Life titles with modern upgrades. Additionally, Toy Story 3: Complete Edition, a highly sought-after 3D adventure based on the 2010 film, is being remastered for modern consoles and will launch on October 15th, 2026.
All the Best Toy Story Games Are Coming Back with Retro Revivals on PS5
Digital Eclipse is releasing compilations of classic Toy Story games, including "Toy Story: Retro Roundup!" and a remaster of "Toy Story 3," for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on October 15, 2026. The physical PS5 version will be a double pack of both collections, coinciding with the upcoming "Toy Story 5" movie.
Taylor Swift Rilis Lagu Tema untuk Toy Story 5 Pekan Ini
Taylor Swift has announced she will release an original song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" as the theme song for Disney and Pixar's upcoming film Toy Story 5. The song, inspired by the character Jessie, is set to be released on June 5, 2026. Swift expressed her long-held admiration for the Toy Story franchise, having been a fan since childhood.
Pixar’s New Animated Flick, Hoppers, Is Available For Preorder On Amazon
Disney and Pixar's new animated film, Hoppers, is now available for preorder on Amazon for $30, with a release date set for June 2. The film, which marks Pixar's first major sci-fi release since Wall-E, follows a college student who can "hop" into the body of a robotic beaver to save an animal habitat from a freeway construction project. It features bonus content including deleted scenes, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.