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Conan O’Brien Says Tom Hanks Calls Voice Acting ‘The Hardest Thing You Ever Do’

Conan O’Brien Says Tom Hanks Calls Voice Acting ‘The Hardest Thing You Ever Do’

When Conan O’Brien announced that he had joined the cast of Toy Story 5, the comedian joked that he had originally demanded the role of Woody. The part of the iconic cowboy, of course, belongs to Tom Hanks. If O’Brien had talked to Hanks earlier, however, he may have thought twice before requesting a leading role. According to Conan O’Brien, the day he signed on to Toy Story 5, Tom Hanks told him voice acting was going to be surprisingly difficult.

‘Toy Story 5’ Team Avoided Meeting With Dalai Lama to Prevent Film’s Cancellation in China

‘Toy Story 5’ Team Avoided Meeting With Dalai Lama to Prevent Film’s Cancellation in China

China remains one of the most important international film markets. That reality was highlighted last year when Disney and Pixar’s Zootopia 2 became the studio’s highest-grossing film of all time, due in large part to its performance at the Chinese box office. The opportunity to continue releasing major animated films in the region is likely one of Disney’s key business interests. However, Disney’s relationship with the country is drawing attention after reports that a senior Pixar executive skipped a meeting with the Dalai Lama over concerns it could jeopardize the release of Toy Story 5.

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Andrew Stanton Admits Toy Story 5 is All About Jessie – Is This Another Disney Bait and Switch?

Toy Story 5 is one of the most anticipated films of the summer. Fans who have been with the franchise for the last three decades may be looking forward to introducing their own children to Buzz Lightyear and Woody. However, in a recent interview, writer and director Andrew Stanton revealed that Toy Story 5 will focus on Jessie.