Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and its Pixar division have released their first trailer for “Lightyear,” an animated backstory to the popular “Toy Story” franchise.
What Happened: “Lightyear” follows the career of the young test pilot who became a space ranger and inspired the Buzz Lightyear action figure featured in the “Toy Story” films.
The new film is directed by Angus MacLane, who co-directed the 2016 Disney-Pixar feature “Finding Dory.” Chris Evans provides the voice performance for the title character. The Buzz Lightyear character in the “Toy Story” films was voiced by Tim Allen.
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Why It Happened: “Toy Story” is one of the most commercially successful film franchises of all time, with the four-film series grossing $3 billion worldwide. “Lightyear” was first revealed during the Disney Investor Day presentation last December.
“Lightyear” is being slated for theatrical release on June 17, 2022.
Photo: Disney / Pixar.
