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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Tom Hanks on the Toy Story 5 scene that will ‘strike terror into the heart’

  • Toy Story 5 will address children's growing dependence on screens, says star Tom Hanks, who voices Woody.
  • The latest instalment in the franchise introduces a new rival for the classic toys: Lilypad, a frog-shaped tablet voiced by Greta Lee, which competes for the toys’ owner Bonnie's attention.
  • Hanks said the movie features a scene showing phones glowing in bedrooms across a cityscape at night, which “does strike terror into the heart”.
  • Tim Allen, who plays Buzz Lightyear, said that social media has conditioned younger audiences to short-form content, making it challenging for them to stay engaged with longer films.
  • Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie, believes the film's themes will resonate with parents concerned about limiting screen time.

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