Toy Story 2 (live-action remake)

Toy Story 2 is a 1999 American live-action/animated comedy film produced by Owen Laramore Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Toy Story, the second installment in the Toy Story reboot series, and the 20th film in the Owen Laramore Entertainment theatrical film canon. Gary Halvorson returned tom direct. Jim Reardon served as screenwriter. In the film, Woody, whose arm is accidentally ripped, is taken by a toy collector named Al, prompting Buzz to vow to rescue him, but Woody is then tempted by the idea of life of fame in a museum. Ben Stiller, Ben Affleck, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Riz Ahmed, Rob Schrab, Danny Huston, Taylor Swift, Troy Baker, Jim Hanks, Noah Schnapp, and Kate Hudson all reprise their roles from the first film. Alan Tudyk previously voiced Lenny the binoculars in the first film, but in the sequel, Tudyk voices Wheezy. The returning cast is joined by Anna Faris, Patrick St. Esprit, Cate Blanchett, Ken Watanabe, Josh Brolin, and Madison Iseman. Reel FX Creative Studios provided the animation.

Disney announced a live-action/animated Toy Story sequel in 2024. Following disagreements with Owen Laramore Studios, Disney put the film on hold; however, Disney's purchase of Owen Laramore Entertainment in 2026 led them to begin production on the film. Unlike the first film, Roth Films was not involved in the sequel.

The film was released on November 24, 1999 in the United States. It has grossed over $194 million worldwide, and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its character development and Randy Newman's musical score, but said it did not live up to its potential.

Cast

 * Ben Stiller as Woody
 * Ben Affleck as Buzz
 * Anna Faris as Jessie
 * Nicholas Lyndhurst as Mr. Potato Head
 * Cate Blanchett as Mrs. Potato Head
 * Riz Ahmed as Slinky Dog
 * Rob Schrab as Rex
 * Danny Huston as Hamm
 * Patrick St. Esprit as Stinky Pete
 * Taylor Swift as Bo Peep
 * Kate Hudson as Andy's mom
 * Noah Schnapp as Andy
 * Troy Baker as Sarge
 * Josh Brolin as Al
 * Madison Iseman as Barbie
 * Alan Tudyk as Wheezy
 * Jim Hanks as Mouse
 * Ken Watanabe as Zurg