``Toy Story 2'' SuperSite Debuts With Buzz and Woody On the Set of Their Forthcoming Feature Film.NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1999-- Log on to www.Toystory2.com for Live Web Coverage of the "Toy Story 2" Red Carpet Premiere on Nov. 13, and the "Toy Story 2" NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Web Cast on Nov. 21 Even before wowing movie audiences with their much-anticipated film on Nov. 24, the gang from "Toy Story 2" makes a grand appearance on the Internet with the introduction of the "Toy Story 2" SuperSite at www.Toystory2.com. On Nov. 24 the beloved characters from "Toy Story," the landmark 1995 computer-animated blockbuster from Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, return to the big screen for more laughs and excitement. Starring the voices of Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks ("Woody") and Tim Allen ("Buzz Lightyear"), the film springs into action as Buzz Lightyear and the toys from Andy's room set out to save their kidnapped pal Woody from the hands of an obsessive toy collector. Disney Online's "Toy Story 2" SuperSite lets guests experience the world of Buzz, Woody, and their friends through never-before-seen interview clips rendered in a unique talk show format. Imaginative games and activities further capture the appeal that made these characters such a hit with kids and families everywhere. "The `Toy Story 2' SuperSite brings together the magic of motion pictures with the interactivity of the World Wide Web," said Ken Goldstein, senior VP and general manager of Disney Online. "In addition to offering a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for anything and everything `Toy Story 2', the site invites kids into the characters' worlds so that they can enjoy `Toy Story' adventures both before and after they see the movie in theaters." In addition to the wide-ranging information that audiences have come to expect from Disney movie sites -- cast biographies, background on the making of the movie and the animation process, and the high bandwidth movie trailer -- the extensive "Toy Story 2" SuperSite provides guests with an engaging online complement to the thrills and fun they will enjoy in the film. Additional SuperSite Highlights: QuickTime Character Interviews -- Exclusively on the "Toy Story 2" SuperSite, a series of animated interviews featuring Buzz and Woody give guests a humorous "on the set" experience with the cast they have grown to love. "The Adventure to Save Woody" -- This action-packed game invites guests to assume the identity of Buzz Lightyear as he sets out to find his missing friend Woody. The successful player will explore Al's Toy Barn for clues on Woody's whereabouts, dodge falling obstacles, collect bonus elements, and defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg in an exciting laser battle before reuniting Buzz with Woody. Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage -- Compiled from a collection of entertaining movie outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage, guests of the SuperSite can view a series of short vignettes featuring "Toy Story 2" director John Lasseter John Alan Lasseter (born January 12, 1957) is an Academy Award-winning American animator and the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is also currently the Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering. , and actors Don Rickels, Kelsey Grammer Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955) is a six-time Emmy and a two-time Golden Globe-winning American actor best known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. , Joan Cusack Joan Mary Cusack (born October 11, 1962) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress and comedian. Personal life Cusack was born in New York City to an Irish American family. , Estelle Harris Estelle Harris (born April 4, 1932 in New York City), is an American actress who is best known for her supporting role as Estelle Costanza, George's (Jason Alexander) mother, and Frank's (Jerry Stiller) wife on the long-running TV sitcom Seinfeld. , Wayne Knight Wayne Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor, known for his roles as Newman in the TV sitcom Seinfeld, Dennis Nedry in the motion picture Jurassic Park, Don Orville in the TV sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, Al McWhiggin in Toy Story 2 , and Wallace Shawn. "Woody's Round-Up" Music Video -- A special abridged version of the full length "Woody's Round-Up" music video performed by recording artists "Riders in the Sky," is available for guests of the site to view on demand. Cast & Crew Q&A -- Available exclusively on the "Toy Story 2" SuperSite is a one-of-a-kind written Q&A with Director John Lasseter. Fans will also be treated to additional written Q&A with actors Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, and Joan Cusack as well as John Lasseter's "Toy Story 2" "Secrets" containing covert trivia about the film. Al's Toy Barn -- Ideal for kids who want to decorate their rooms, lockers, or computer desktops with images of their favorite "Toy Story 2" buddies, this free collection offers guests animated printables, icons, wallpaper, and screen savers Screen Savers may refer to:
Electronic, Animated Postcards -- Guests have easy access to a selection of vivid "Toy Story 2" themed D-cards, which they can use to send the coolest e-messages on the Internet to friends and family anywhere in the world. Tickets -- Guests can locate "Toy Story 2" ticket and theater information for all theaters, purchase tickets to see the movie at the El Capitan El Cap·i·tan A peak, 2,308.5 m (7,569 ft) high, in the Sierra Nevada of central California. Its dramatic exposed monolith rises some 1,098 m (3,600 ft) above the floor of the Yosemite Valley. Theater in Hollywood, or link to Moviefone to buy tickets for a local theater screening. Absolute "Toy Story 2" Shopping Experience -- SuperSite visitors will also have the luxury of shopping for any and all "Toy Story 2" themed merchandise at this one destination. With a direct link to everything from toys and collectibles, to music and apparel, fans can now log on to www.Toystory2.com for a one-stop "Toy Story 2" shopping adventure. Live Red Carpet Premiere Web Cast On Saturday, Nov. 13, fans everywhere can log on to www.Toystory2.com to join the celebrity-filled cast live at the red carpet entrance of the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, as they gather for the world premiere Noun 1. world premiere - (music) the first public performance (as of a dramatic or musical work) anywhere in the world performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 of "Toy Story 2". The excitement unfolds at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT as live online coverage featuring interviews with director John Lasseter, and actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack are broadcast directly to desktops everywhere through streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and audio. "Toy Story 2" NASCAR Web Cast On Sunday, Nov. 21, SuperSite guests are invited to join racecar race·car n. Sports An automobile used for racing. drivers Johnny Benson, Bill Elliot, and Kyle Petty from inside their "Toy Story 2" themed NASCAR racecars as they compete in the Winston Cup's last race of the season at the NAPA 500 in Atlanta. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT audiences will be able to log on to www.Toystory2.com as well as www.nascar.com to view a live Web cast of the event from multiple cameras -- In-Car Cam, Pit Cam, Roving Cam, or Over-head Cam. The online coverage includes a live audio broadcast directly from within Bill Elliott's vehicle, as well as exclusive visual feeds that are not available elsewhere. Additionally, online guests will be able to access virtual tours of the venue, garage, and vehicle. Video interviews with the drivers, pit crew, and mechanics will also be offered on the site. Directed by John Lasseter, co-directed by Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon, and produced by Helene Plotkin and Karen Robert Jackson, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios' "Toy Story 2" opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 24. For more information, visit www.Toystory2.com. About Disney Online Disney Online, a unit of Buena Vista Internet Group, has headquarters in North Hollywood with satellite offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , San Francisco, and Detroit. The No. 1 site in kids and family entertainment online, Disney Online was established in 1995 to bring the magic of Disney to the online world. Disney Online creates and publishes a variety of award-winning services that include Disney.com, part of the GO Network (www.go.com). The Walt Disney Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DIS) recently announced that it has reached an agreement with Infoseek Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SEEK) to combine its Buena Vista Internet Group (BVIG) with Infoseek and create a single Internet business called go.com. |
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