CATDOLL: Pixar confirms that Toy Story 4 will be produced and the original director will return to release in 2017

After a four-year absence, the "Toy Story" series of films has begun production on the latest installment. John Lasseter, who was the director of the first and second films in the series, will return to direct after a four-year absence. "Toy Story 4" is scheduled to be released on June 16, 2017. It seems that after being acquired by Disney, Pixar's sequels have become more and more frequent.

It is reported that "Toy Story" will depict a new story chapter for Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Lasseter's return to the director's position this time shows how much the company values ​​this movie. It is reported that Lasseter has participated in the production of a large number of Pixar and Disney hit movies, including last year's hit "Frozen" - he is the producer of this movie. In addition, the movies he has produced in recent years include "Ponyo", "Wall-E", "Up", "Toy Story 3", "Cars 2", "Brave", "Wreck-It Ralph" and the upcoming "Big Hero 6". Now, he is the chief creative director of both Disney and Pixar.

Pixar had been fond of the genre before announcing plans for Toy Story 4. The company had created two TV specials and a number of shorts for the series.

It is reported that before the arrival of "Toy Story 4", Pixar will release at least 3 movies - "Inside Out", "The Good Dinosaur" and "Finding Dory".