Toy Story 3’s Academy Award Nominations by Zach Loavenbruck

March 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

by Zach Loavenbruck

Computer animated movie Toy Story 3 received several nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. The film has earned nods for Best Picture, Animated Feature Film, Music (Original Song), Sound Editing, and Writing (Adapted Screenplay). The plot of the film revolves around an unpredictable future for a group of toys when their owner prepares to leave for college. The young man plans to take Woody, a Western cowboy doll, to the university with him and deposit the rest of the toys in the attic. Instead, his mother throws them away; eventually, they wind up in a collection for a daycare.

The movie continues with the toys meeting new companions at the daycare as Woody tries to explain to them the circumstances. After a series of adventures, the toys return to their owner’s home, and he ultimately gives them to a toddler he met earlier in the movie. The toys then feel wanted and needed again. Many of the original actors who provided voiceovers for the characters return in the third installment. These professionals include Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Jeff Pidgeon, Jodi Benson, R. Lee Ermey, John Morris, and Laurie Metcalf.

The film also features some new characters, voiced by actors such as Ned Beatty, Timothy Dalton, Bonnie Hunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Garlin, and Michael Keaton. Talented musician Randy Newman wrote and composed the song “We Belong Together,” for which the movie received its nomination in the music category.

The film grossed more than $110 million when it opened, surpassing the record for an animated film set by Shrek the Third. In 2010, Toy Story 3 earned the most money of any movie released worldwide.

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About zacharyloavenbruck
Mr. Zachary F. Loavenbruck is a gifted educator with the ability to connect with and motivate his students. Specializing in secondary school education, Mr. Zach Loavenbruck successfully prepared curricula goals and ensured students were prepared for success after high school. Mr. Loavenbruck excelled as a teacher in various Connecticut high schools for over six years. Zach Loavenbruck taught U.S. History, Language Arts, Health, Current Issues, English, and Algebra, among other courses. His speaking and written skills were an asset in the classroom and students responded to his informative lectures and challenging assignments. A personable, knowledgeable, and affable man, Zach Loavenbruck strove to make his lectures and curriculum appealing and thought provoking. Less concerned with having his students memorize lists of facts, Zach Loavenbruck instilled in his students the ability to think critically and taught them how to pose meaningful questions when presented with information. Zack Loavenbruck served on various Accreditation Committees and also worked with faculty, students, and staff to develop Leadership and Mission Statement programs. Zach Loavenbruck made himself available outside of the classroom and was actively involved in both sports and high school theater. Zach Loavenbruck directed several high school musicals and talent shows. He organized the casting, rehearsals, and performances for the school and enjoyed watching creative talents shine on the stage. A lifelong baseball fan, Zach Loavenbruck also coached the Freshman and Varsity Softball teams. In his free time, Zach Loavenbruck enjoys staying active. He is involved in the Boston Men’s Baseball League and plays in the men’s 30+ division. He also enjoys hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and golfing. Zach Loavenbruck takes pleasure in reading his favorite authors, who include David Sedaris and Gore Vidal. A cinephile, Zach Loavenbruck enjoys watching and discussing movies in his off time. Zach Loavenbruck lives in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

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