Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Go behind the scenes of the highly anticipated 'Toy Story 5' with the creative minds behind the movie. In this interview, co-director Kenna Harris and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how the 'Toy Story' franchise has grown with audiences and the unique opportunities time and change bring to these iconic characters.
They share insights into balancing classic Pixar character design with technological advancements, why it was important to them to place Jessie in a rustic farm setting, and the introduction of new tech-device characters like LilyPad. Discover how Pixar’s 'character-first' philosophy drives the narrative and why human-led creativity remains at the heart of their filmmaking process.
0:00 Introduction and 'Toy Story 5' Vision
0:29 How the Franchise Grows with Audiences
1:37 Balancing Technology with Restraint
2:34 Jessie’s Story and the Farm Setting
5:00 Technology, AI, and Pixar’s Creative Process
7:08 Introducing LilyPad and New Gadget Characters
10:06 Dealing with Production Compromises
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Go behind the scenes of the highly anticipated 'Toy Story 5' with the creative minds behind the movie. In this interview, co-director Kenna Harris and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how the 'Toy Story' franchise has grown with audiences and the unique opportunities time and change bring to these iconic characters.
They share insights into balancing classic Pixar character design with technological advancements, why it was important to them to place Jessie in a rustic farm setting, and the introduction of new tech-device characters like LilyPad. Discover how Pixar’s 'character-first' philosophy drives the narrative and why human-led creativity remains at the heart of their filmmaking process.
0:00 Introduction and 'Toy Story 5' Vision
0:29 How the Franchise Grows with Audiences
1:37 Balancing Technology with Restraint
2:34 Jessie’s Story and the Farm Setting
5:00 Technology, AI, and Pixar’s Creative Process
7:08 Introducing LilyPad and New Gadget Characters
10:06 Dealing with Production Compromises
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#toystory #toystory5 #disney #pixar #behindthescenes #animation #saymore
