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directed by John Lasseter
USA 1995

Pixar are not simply making a great animated film here, these films will last for generations of adults and children. Unlike, say a Shrek, there is no dated humor that will prove stale as the flavors of the week pass on. Toy Story deals with, at its most basic root, the universal interaction of children and toys - their imaginative communication and playful reflections and musings as adults. It is this development of imagination that molds children into the people that we now are. It can instill compassion and respect and no film in the history of cinema has expressed that importance better than the Toy Story films. What makes them so wonderful are the ability to appeal to both kids and adults. I easily put Toy Story 2 in my Top 100 DVDs of all time.... and the original is not far behind.

Gary Tooze

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Theatrical Release: November 19th, 1995

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DVD Comparison:

Disney/Pixar -Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2 Pack) - Region 1, 4 - NTSC vs. Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition) - Region 1- NTSC

(Disney/Pixar -Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2 Pack) - Region 1, 4 - NTSC LEFT vs. Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition) - Region 1- NTSC - RIGHT)

DVD Box Covers
Distribution	Disney / Pixar Region 1, 4 - NTSC	Disney / Pixar Region 1 - NTSC
Runtime	1:20:30	1:20:30
Video	1.78:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 7.39 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s	1.78:1 Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 enhanced Average Bitrate: 8.39 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate: 2-pack with Toy Story 2
Bitrate: Anniversary Edition
Audio	English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, THX Surround EX, DUBS: French, Spanish	English (DTS 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX), DUBS: French, Spanish
Subtitles	English, and none	English (Hoh), French, Spanish and none (For Director's commentary too)
Features	Release Information: Studio: Disney / Pixar Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 1.78:1 Edition Details: • Academy Award-Winning Short: Tin Toy Disc Two: Toy Story 2: • Academy Award-Nominated Short: Luxo Jr. • Outtakes • Monsters, Inc. Sneak Peek DVD Release Date: October 27th, 2000 Double Thick Keep Case Chapters 30	Release Information: Studio: Disney / Pixar Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 1.78:1 Edition Details: • All-New "Legacy Of TOY STORY" • All-New "Filmmakers Reflect" Featuring Academy Award-Winning Creator John Lasseter • Exclusive Sneak Peek At Pixar's Next Animated Feature CARS • All-New Game -- "The Claw!" • All New - The Making of Toy Story • Introductions By The Filmmakers • Deleted Scenes • Behind the Scenes: a six-part feature looking at the aspects of design, story, character, production, sound, & publicity • Animation Production Progression Demos • Number of discs: 2 DVD Release Date: September 6th, 2005 Double slim Keep Case Chapters: 30

Comments

The new edition is advertised as Remastered picture and sound including High Digital "Bit Rate" and DTS Audio. Personally, I found nothing wrong with the first issue and had I reviewed it I would have given an almost perfect score in most areas. The Anniversary releases indeed has improved in a few important areas, but for many the image and audio benefits will only be marginally felt (if at all). We made the assumption that the original single box release is the exact same edition as in the 2-pack (with Toy Story 2). Noted detail differences are here:

- The Anniversary issue is very minutely brighter and sharper, but noticeable only on extensive zooming-in (projection users will also notice if they look very closely). It is more vibrant for lack of a better word.

- to my ear the audio in the DTS track is superior and a little more dynamic.
- the new release has a commentary and extensive additions (see above listing)

- optional subtitles are still yellow, but more prominent in the new Anniversary edition.

We are still digging through and we will continue to post more as we discover details.

- Gary Tooze

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(Disney/Pixar -Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2 Pack) - Region 1, 4 - NTSC LEFT vs. Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition) - Region 1- NTSC - RIGHT)