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Lee Unkrich's Big Announcements: Extended Toy Story Engagement, New TS3 Cast + More! [UPDATE]

Lee Unkrich News Toy Story Toy Story 2 Toy Story 3 Trailer

As a surprise to fans of Toy Story on Facebook, Lee Unkrich has decided to make a few unexpected announcements in this new video!

Toy Story Double Feature in 3D Limited Engagement Extended: The Toy Story + Toy Story 2 in 3D limited engagement has been so successful (reaching over $22 million dollars at the US box office) that Pixar has decided to extend its theatrical run! So for all of you who may have missed it, you have a little more time to get that screening into your busy schedule. It hasn’t been confirmed for just how long TS/TS2 stay in theatres, but now no one has an excuse not to see it!

New Toy Story 3 Casting Announcements: Lee Unkrich made it known that "one of the funniest people" he’s ever met, Kristen Schaal, will be voicing a new character in Toy Story 3. He didn’t get into specifics about the character (Update: She will be playing Trixie, no more details) but he did mention that Laurie Metcalf, like John Morris, will be returning as Andy’s mom! As we all know, Jim Varney unfortunately will not be returning due to his death but Unkrich did have a name to go with the voice we heard in the full trailer. Slinky’s replacement will be Blake Clark, a good friend of Varney! I know you guys have waited a long time to find out who will be behind the "trusty, springy dog", now voice your opinion!

You’ll also noticed I added the new Toy Story 3 poster featuring Mr. Potato Head (released today via MSN) as this articles main image.

You can watch the video announcement right here. Tell us what you think of this exciting news!

Last modified: October 12, 2009