Toy Story/Toy Story 2 Blu-ray trailer

The online trailer for the release of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on high definition Blu-ray Disc, happening March 23, 2010, is now on YouTube. Check it out below. Pre-order info is here.

Lee Unkrich signed Toy Story 3 posters arrive

The autographed Toy Story 3 movie posters promised to me by director Lee Unkrich earlier this month arrived in the mail yesterday. (Should have posted earlier.)

Originally, I was expecting only one poster, but Lee sent me three: Buzz, Woody, and the minimalist '3' one I loved so much, all signed by him "Thanks, Mike! Lee Unkrich". On the Woody one he added "The Pixar Blog is awesome". Hahaha! Haven't taken any photos of them but they are large 27" x 41" double sided one-sheets, printed on both sides.

As if that wasn't enough, Lee threw in a Toy Story 3 crew T-shirt in my size. Not available for purchase anywhere (not even the Pixar studio store, which is not open to the public), it's a lightweight American Apparel-made shirt exactly like the one Unkrich is wearing in this picture, with the slightly distressed '3', but silver-coloured instead of black.

I want to make clear that I'm not posting this to show off or anything —or to make anyone seethe with envy :)— I just want to illustrate how cool Pixar is a company, how cool they are are to their fans, you know? James Cameron should take some lessons.

New 'TS3' preview with first look at Mr. Pricklepants

The new preview of Toy Story 3 hosted by Lee Unkrich embedded below is currently airing on the Disney Channel. It's only about a minute long and doesn't give us any footage we haven't seen before, but it gives us an exciting first ever look at one of the new characters from 'TS3' hedgehog actor Mr. Pricklepants, voiced by Timothy Dalton. Also, the production values are very good.

Interview with Thinkway Toys chief

A nice break from the expected year-end Pixar news drought we've been experiencing, The Los Angeles Times Hero Complex blog has published an interview with Albert Chan, president and CEO of Thinkway Toys, Pixar favoured toymaker.

Chan discusses his company's enduring and storied relationship and collaboration with the studio, that started fifteen years ago and continues till today. (The company's website homepage is nearly all Toy Story these days.)

Read the Q&A here.

Exclusive: Toy Story 3 color script art [UPDATE]

Check out these two beautiful never-before-seen pieces of artwork from the Toy Story 3 color script, created by art director Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi. They were sent exclusively to me by Pixar this evening, for me to share with readers.

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Update: Pixar Talk and Upcoming Pixar also got two exclusive pieces of color script art each. Check those out here and here.

(Updated at 11:59 PM)