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Quote of the Day: 

"That's not flying...that's...falling with style!"

       -Woody, Toy Story 1

See you all next week!  

Smile, laugh and enjoy your life and learning!

Aloha- For those of you who have not seen it- I promise I won't spoil the movie.  My kids are die hard Toy Story fans and so they wanted to be first in line to see it.  Nice. 3D is good too! (but we have to go to Hilo for 3D) As a guy who loved to play with toys as a youth I can really appreciate the fun story for both kids and adults.  What else is there to know?  Let's have some fun with Toy Story.

Theme: Toy Story 3

Reading

Toy Story is a 1995 American computer-animated family film directed by John Lasseter and featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. The film was co-produced by Ralph Guggenheim and Bonnie Arnold and was distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It was written by Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, and Alec Sokolow, and featured music by Randy Newman. It was the first feature film released to use only CGI. Toy Story follows a group of toys who come to life whenever their owner is not present, focusing on Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll (Hanks), and Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut action figure (Allen).

The top-grossing film on its opening weekend,  Toy Story went on to earn over $191 million in the United States and Canada during its initial theatrical release and took in more than $361 million worldwide. Reviews were overwhelmingly positive, praising both the technical innovation of the animation and the wit and sophistication of the screenplay.

In addition to DVD releases, Toy Story-inspired material has run the gamut from toys, video games, theme park attractions, spin-offs, and merchandise. The film was so successful it prompted a sequel, Toy Story 2, which became an even bigger hit than the original. Toy Story was re-released on a double feature with Toy Story 2 in Disney Digital 3-D on October 2, 2009, and Toy Story 3 which was released in theatres on June 18, 2010.

Both sequels have garnered critical acclaim similar to the first. Toy Story was selected into the National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" on its first year of eligibility.

Writing

 Please answer the following questions in your journal in detail.

1. Who is your favorite Toy Story Character and Why?

2. What type of toys did you play with and love as a child?

3. Have you see all of the Toy Story movies and which was your favorite part? (If No-what is your image of it?)

4. Do you think that Toy Story characters will be popular for a long time? Why?

5. If you were to add a toy to the Toy Story line up what Toy would you add?

Grammar Revisited - Just a...

Listening

Speaking

'Toy Story 3' finds big play time with $109M debut (AP)

LOS ANGELES - Movie fans have not outgrown the "Toy Story 3" gang.

The animated sequel about toys that come to life leaped to the No. 1 spot with a $109 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Toy Story 3" became the third animated film to top $100 million in the first weekend, joining "Shrek the Third" at $121.6 million and "Shrek 2" at $108 million.

It was by far the best debut for a film from Disney's Pixar Animation, topping "The Incredibles" at $70.5 million.

Reuniting voice stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the movie has Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and their toy pals facing their mortality, worried they will end up on the scrap heap now that their kid has grown up.

"Whether you're a kid or a parent, you always come to a fork in the road where you make the decision of what to do about your toys. Therein lies the appeal of the movie," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney.

That, and the fact that Woody, Buzz and the gang have become like family to "Toy Story" fans, he said.

"Somehow these characters have worked their way in. When you go there, you can see the audience is vested in the movie from the start. It doesn't take any time to warm up. The minute it hits the screen, they're in," Viane said.

"Toy Story 3" took over the No. 1 spot from Sony's "The Karate Kid," which pulled in $29 million to raise its 10-day total to $106.3 million.

The weekend's other new wide release, the Warner Bros. action tale "Jonah Hex," bombed with just $5.1 million. Adapted from the comic book series, "Jonah Hex" stars Josh Brolin as a disfigured 19th century bounty hunter tracking a villain who aims to unleash a doomsday weapon.

"Toy Story 3" took in an additional $44.8 million overseas, giving it a worldwide total of $153.8 million. The movie has opened in such countries as Mexico, Argentina and China but will not debut in most major foreign markets until July and August.

The film also maintains the perfect track record of Pixar, whose 11 films all have opened at No. 1, starting with the original "Toy Story" in 1995 and continuing with such hits as "Finding Nemo," "Ratatouille," "WALL-E" and last year's "Up."

"Disney-Pixar is the best box-office insurance policy you can have," said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood.com. "It's a brand that just resonates with audiences. If they go to a Pixar movie, they know they're going to be entertained. They're going to have a great time and also get a message. There's always a positive lesson you walk away with."

The film gave a nice boost to Hollywood, whose overall receipts had lagged in May. Domestic revenues totaled $198 million, up 31 percent from the same weekend last year, when "The Proposal" led with $33.6 million.

"Toy Story 3" continued Hollywood's streak of 3-D hits. The 3-D version of the film accounted for 60 percent of revenues, though it played on more 2-D than 3-D screens, according to Disney.

Tickets for 3-D movies typically cost a few dollars more than 2-D versions.

"Toy Story 3" took in $8.4 million in 3-D showings at huge-screen IMAX theaters. That beat the IMAX record for an animated film previously held by "Monsters vs. Aliens" with $5.1 million.

10. "Marmaduke," $2.65 million.

Just a minute.  (please wait)

Just a second.

Just a moment.

Just a little.  (a small amount)

Just a bit.

Just a sip.

He's just a joker. (that's all it is)

It's just an idea.

Enjoy this trailer from Toy Story 3.

As we know from the movie, different people speak wityh different accents and styles based on who they are.  Have each of you class members be a specific Toy Story character and have them answer in the style of that character.  Have them, discuss these situations.

   1. What to get Andy for his Graduation present.

   2. What type of girl Andy should marry.

You Gotta Friend in Me-

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles from your warm. nice bed
You just remember what your all pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You got troubles, then I got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
If we stick together we can see it through
'Cause you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me

Now some other folks might
Be a little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too. Maybe
But none of them will ever love you
The way I do
Just me and you, boy

And as the years go by
Our friendship will never die
You're gonna see, it's our destiny
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me

1. Choose toys that will last.

2. Pick Toys with Personality.

3. Always share.

4. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

5. The Joy's of childhood feed the soul of the adult.