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Buzz Lightyear is known as a fictional character in the Toy Story series, depicted as a hero in the toy world.
The latest trailer of 'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' brings forth numerous snippets unveiling Buzz Lightyear's mission and untold stories, promising an exciting journey for fans.
'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' is the most anticipated animated film of the summer 2022 season, starring Chris Evans voicing the lead character. It's a standalone project exploring the origin of Buzz Lightyear – the most beloved character in the classic animated film series 'Toy Story.'
On February 8th, the latest trailer of 'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' unveils more about the movie's plot. It starts with the character Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans) in his astronaut suit, striding confidently towards the spaceship. However, he gets tripped by a strange alien creature resembling a climbing vine, leading to a comical moment, promising plenty of laughter-inducing scenes surrounding this iconic character.
Many audiences have cherished Buzz Lightyear throughout the 4 'Toy Story' movies but remain largely unaware of his backstory. 'Every hero has a beginning' – this tagline hints at how 'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' will help audiences envision the journey from an ordinary guy to a space hero. Buzz Lightyear is entrusted with the mission to travel to other planets.
A young astronaut rushes onto the spaceship and flies into the midst of a dazzling light. The trailer also reveals the dangerous foes Buzz Lightyear must battle on other planets, giant robots with terrifying strength. However, the ultimate villain is yet to be revealed, only glimpsed from behind, seated at the control panel.
The newly introduced character in the main trailer is the robotic cat companion Sox, accompanying Buzz Lightyear on the spaceship journey to other planets. This cat possesses artificial intelligence and serves as a reliable ally, as well as a friend to help Lightyear overcome loneliness and emptiness on the journey through space to become a hero.
The surprising revelation in the official trailer is the voice contribution of another star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe – director and actor Taika Waititi. The New Zealand filmmaker directed the blockbuster 'Thor: Ragnarok' and the upcoming 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. He is also an actor and director, winning an Oscar for 'Best Adapted Screenplay' for 'Jojo Rabbit'. This versatile star's role has not been disclosed, but many fans speculate he will be the ultimate villain.
In an interview, Chris Evans revealed that 'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' does not rely on the Buzz Lightyear toy hero like previous 'Toy Story' installments. Instead, the movie tells the origin story of the 'Space Ranger', inspiring a journey into the toy world.
This marks Chris Evans' third time lending his voice to an animated film. Previously, in 2007, he voiced characters in 'TMNT' (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and 'Battle for Terra'.
Michael Giacchino, the composer behind LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER, is a Pixar legend known for his work on 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille,' 'Cars 2,' and 'Inside Out.' He achieved Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy recognition for his soundtrack for 'Up' in 2010. Michael Giacchino's involvement assures fans that LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER will be an emotionally rich film.
Angus MacLane, an Annie Awards-winning director and veteran animator at Pixar, takes the helm of LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER. Previously, he co-directed 'Finding Dory' in 2016. 'Buzz Lightyear's universe has always intrigued me. I want to delve into his journey of becoming a Space Ranger. Which child, like Andy from 'Toy Story,' hasn't watched and desired a Buzz Lightyear toy? I've longed to see that film, and now I'm fortunate enough to bring it to life,' shared director Angus MacLane.
'LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANGER' is scheduled to premiere on June 17, 2022.
