Both films chronicle the comedic adventures of a group of toys that come to life when humans aren't watching. The series includes fun, educational games for students, as well as materials for educators to download and integrate into their classroom curriculum.īuzz Lightyear is the intrepid space ranger toy from the Disney-Pixar films "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2." Originally released in 1995, "Toy Story" was the first fully computer-animated feature film, which earned director John Lasseter a Special Achievement Award (Oscar®) from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additionally, NASA and Disney also launched a set of educational online game as part of the Space Ranger Education Series, both in the NASA Kids' Club. It also features actual onboard high-definition footage taken during Buzz's stay on the space station.īuzz's trip to the station kicked off the Space Ranger Education Series – part of NASA's "Toys in Space," an educational program for teachers and students. The entertaining Mission Logs' commentary showcases the voices of many including Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger. Geared toward viewers of all ages, the "Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs" bonus feature segments provide a look at the experience of flying to the space station aboard the space shuttle, the day-to-day life onboard the orbiting laboratory, the affects of gravity on humans living in space, as well as the task of assembling the station - the largest space vehicle ever constructed. The mission logs were produced as part of an agreement between NASA and Disney-Pixar to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in younger audiences through the familiar venues of Buzz Lightyear, NASA and space station. Both Blu-ray DVDs contain special bonus educational material – Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs – as Buzz reports back about his adventures aboard the International Space Station. NASA, Pixar and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment teamed up to celebrate Buzz Lightyear's cosmic achievement as the longest tenured space ranger on the new Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack. 11, 2009, flying to space as part of an education initiative between Disney Parks, Pixar and NASA.
The 12-inch-tall action star spent more than 15 months on the orbital outposed, before returning to Earth aboard space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission on Sept. With the "Toy Story" franchise returning to the big screen, fans of the films can learn about real-life space travel, thanks to a DVD inside look at the International Space Station from that fictional space ranger, Buzz Lightyear.
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