Tim Allen has finally weighed in on Pixar’s Lightyear, and he’s not exactly thrilled. The movie acts as a biopic within the Toy Story world for the ‘real-life’ Buzz Lightyear, which would go on to inspire the toy that Andy gets gifted in the first Toy Story film. Allen famously …
Read More »Lightyear has underwhelming opening weekend at the box office
Lightyear has had an underwhelming first weekend at the box office as the Toy Story spin-off failed to hit its projected numbers. The movie was predicted to make between $70 and $85 million but brought in just $51 million at the US box office during its opening weekend. Lightyear’s budget …
Read More »Lightyear director breaks down that big Zurg twist – and why its different from Toy Story 2
Lightyear sees the return of purple big bad Zurg, who you probably remember best from his brief role in Toy Story 2. In that film, Buzz learned a haunting secret: his arch-nemesis is actually his father. Cue a big “noooo!” In Lightyear, though, Zurg’s a bit different… **Spoilers for Lightyear ahead!** …
Read More »Pixar’s Lightyear gets a PS1 makeover and now we miss classic movie tie-in games
Pixar’s Lightyear has received a PS1 makeover, so now we really wish movie tie-in games were as popular now as they were back in the early 2000s. 3D artist and Twitter user @Hoolopee (opens in new tab) has taken scenes from Pixar’s latest film Lightyear and reimagined them as a …
Read More »When is Lightyear on Disney Plus? Expected streaming release date
Lightyear is out now – and, unlike other recent Pixar movies like Turning Red, Luca, and Soul, it’s premiering in theaters instead of on Disney Plus. So, when will the latest Pixar title be available to watch on streaming? The Toy Story spin-off is an origin story for the fictional …
Read More »How Lightyear is linked to Toy Story, explained
Lightyear, the movie all about Buzz, is a Toy Story spin-off that isn’t quite a spin-off. It’s a sci-fi adventure that sees the Space Ranger stranded on a distant, hostile planet, with only a few new recruits and an adorable robot cat named Sox to help him get back home. …
Read More »Lightyear producer reveals why they re-invented “to infinity, and beyond!”
Lightyear is a whole new take on the titular Space Ranger. This isn’t the character you remember from the Toy Story quartet: this is the Buzz who inspired the action figure merchandise in the first place. Chris Evans takes over from Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz – and …
Read More »Chris Evans reacts to Lightyears same-sex kiss backlash: “Those people die off like dinosaurs”
Chris Evans has some strong words for those who oppose the same-sex kiss in new Pixar movie Lightyear. In the run-up to the Toy Story spin-off’s release, it was announced that the film would be banned in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait – where homosexuality is illegal …
Read More »Lightyear post-credits scenes: how many are there? Do they set up a sequel?
The Lightyear post-credits scenes might come as a surprise, as these kinds of stingers usually seem strictly for superhero movies. But, the Toy Story spin-off wants in on the fun – and for the full Lightyear experience, you don’t want to miss them. Below, we explain just how many extra …
Read More »Astronaut Tim Peake talks his Lightyear cameo, exploding toilets in space, and aliens
Lightyear might be all about the fictional adventures of Buzz, but the film actually features the voice talent of a very real spaceman – British astronaut Tim Peake. Peake voices the aptly named Tim in the movie, who speaks to Buzz from Mission Control. If you’re wondering about Peake’s galactic …
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