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The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

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Confirmed1996-12-187.76.2Trakt

The documentary short of Toy Story of why and how the feature length blockbuster sleeper movie became a success and helps to boost Pixar's popularity of making one of the few animation movie production companies in the world today, especially in North America.

The Story Behind 'Toy Story' is a 1996 documentary short that explores how Pixar's groundbreaking animated film became a cultural phenomenon and launched the studio into animation prominence. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the creative decisions and production insights that transformed a risky computer animation project into a box-office success.

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When was The Story Behind 'Toy Story' released?

The documentary short was released on December 18, 1996, the same month as the original Toy Story feature film.

What does this documentary cover?

It documents the development and production behind the original Toy Story movie, explaining how the film succeeded despite being an unconventional computer-animated project and how it helped establish Pixar as a leading animation studio.

Where can I watch The Story Behind 'Toy Story'?

The documentary short has been included on various Toy Story home video releases and special editions, though availability depends on which version or collection you own.

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