Toy Story 2

Name: Toy Story 2
Genre: Animation
Released: 1999-11-24
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 9
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles

November 24, 1999 Theatrical Features

Studio: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios
Animation studio: Pixar Animation Studios
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures

Synopsis

When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends vow to rescue him, but Woody finds the idea of immortality in a museum tempting.

Characters

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl, Stinky Pete the Prospector, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex the Dinosaur, Hamm the Piggy Bank, Bo Peep, Al the Toy Collector, Andy, Andy's Mom, Mrs. Potato Head, Tour Guide Barbie, Barbie on Backpack, Wheezy the Penguin, Evil Emperor Zurg, Army Sarge, Geri the Cleaner, Green Aliens, Flik the Ant, Baggage Handler

Credits

Camera

Director Of Photography: Sharon Calahan

Editing

Editor: Edie Bleiman, David Ian Salter, Lee Unkrich

Sound

Sound Designer: Gary Rydstrom
Foley Artists: Dennie Thorpe, Jana Vance

Music Department

Executive Music Producer: Chris Montan

Casting

Casting: Ruth Lambert, Mary Hidalgo

Production Management

Production Manager: Graham Walters

Crew

Set Dressing Supervisor: David Eisenmann
Shading Supervisor: Brad West
Story Dept Managers: Renee Jensen, Susan E. Levin
Crew: Art, Technical Department
Sketch Artists: Randy Berrett, Mark Holmes, Dan Lee, Nathaniel McLaughlin, Paul Mica, Laura Phillips, Jeff Sangalli, Gary Schultz, Bud Thon
Sculptors: Norm DeCarlo, Jerome Ranft
Sequence Leads: Shawn Brennan, Jeremy Lasky, Patrick Lin, Gregg Olsson
Set Dressers: Jon Childress Farmer, Graham Moloy, Sophie Vincelette, Derek Williams
Set Dressing Department: Trish Carney
Additional Set Dressing: Robert Anderson, Wade Childress, Mark Sanford, Adam Schnitzer
Shading Artists: John B. Anderson, David Batte, Kirk Bowers, Kevin Edwards, Mark Fontana, Michael Fu, Larry Gritz, Ben Jordan, Michael R. King, Stephen King, Andrew Kinney, Ana Lacaze, Daniel McCoy, Eileen O'Neill, Keith Olenick, John Singh Pottebaum, Mitch Prater, Guido Quaroni, Brian M. Rosen, Steve Upstill, David Valdez, John Warren
Human Team Lead TDs: Lisa Forssell, Mitch Prater

Companies and other credits

Layout & Set Dressing

Production notes

This was the most expensive computer-animated film ever made, according to Guinness World Records. The budget was $90 million- a wise investment, as it turned out, since box-office receipts totaled $485.7 million. (Domestic receipts alone were $245 million.)

Soundtrack: "When She Loved Me," Written by Randy Newman, Performed by Sarah McLachlan; "You've Got A Friend In Me," Written by Randy Newman, Performed by Tom Hanks; "You've Got A Friend In Me" (Wheezy's Version), Written by Randy Newman, Performed by Robert Goulet; "You've Got A Friend In Me" (Instrumental Version), Written by Randy Newman, Performed by Tom Scott; "Woody's Roundup," Written by Randy Newman, Performed by Riders in the Sky; "Also Sprach Zarathrustra," Written by Richard Strauss.

Technical notes

Originally conceived as a direct-to-video sequel to Toy Story, the film was upgraded to a full theatrical release.

Awards

Golden Globe Award Winner, Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), 2000.
Golden Globe Award Nominee, Best Original Song, "When She Loved Me" by Randy Newman, 2000