Toy Story

<i>Toy Story</i> (John Lasseter 1995) Pixar's first feature-length production and Hollywood's first completely computer-generated animated film is an international cultural phenomenon. This collection brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners who together explore the themes compositional techniques cultural significance and industry legacy of this landmark in contemporary cinema.<br/><br/>Topics range from industrial concerns such as the film's groundbreaking use of computer generated imagery and the establishment of Pixar as a major player in the animation world to examinations of its music aesthetics and the role of toys in both the film and its fandom. The<i> Toy Story</i> franchise as a whole is also considered with chapters looking at its cross-generational appeal and the experience of growing up alongside the series.<br/><br/>As the first substantial work on this landmark film this book will serve as an authoritative introduction for scholars students and fans alike.