Pixar has been thriving since the studio’s inception, and Buzz Lightyear has always had a starring role. Now, the toy-turned-space ranger (or rather the hero who inspired the toy) is finally getting his very own movie. To celebrate the upcoming release of Lightyear, we’re offering you the chance to win a hamper with a selection of amazing branded products inspired by the movie.
To infinity and beyond!
What film critics are saying
Although the action should entertain kids with its space-faring visuals, the bigger concepts in Lightyear are thought-provoking, if perhaps not of the quality that has elevated the animation studio’s work to another level. – CNN.com
It’ll definitely keep the kids entertained and ultimately, if it gives another generation reason to fall in love with Buzz, that’s all that matters. – CNET
Buzz Lightyear gets a rousing and deeply emotional backstory in another wonderful Pixar adventure. – MovieWeb
Lightyear is not only an entertaining film that both children and adults will enjoy, but it is interesting to learn the beloved character’s backstory. – FlickDirect
The antics of Sox are laugh-out-loud funny, and this mechanical feline truly steals the show. – Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice. – Flick Fan Nation
What is Disney and Pixar’s latest movie, Lightyear, about?
The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary Space Ranger after he is marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he is joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.
Directed by Angus MacLane, the film stars Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, James Brolin as Zurg, Uzo Aduba as Alisha Hawthorne, Keke Palmer as Izzy Hawthorne, Keira Hairston as Young Izzy, Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Taika Waititi as Mo Morrison, Dale Soules as Darby Steel, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, Peter Sohn as Sox, Mary McDonald-Lewis as I.V.A.N., Anthony Armanino as Special Agent Chuck Bailey IV, Tim Peake as Mission Control, and Bill Hader as Featheringhamsten.
When does the film release?
Disney and Pixar will be releasing its highly-rated film in South African theatres just in time for families to enjoy this upcoming youth day weekend from Friday 17 June 2022.
What Lightyear movie merch can I win?
Here is your chance to win amazing Lightyear movie merch, including a branded cap, jacket, diary, bottle, and tote bag.
To stand a chance to win the Hamper, all you have to do is quote a line from our review of the film (leave a comment below).
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I am Sox, your personal companion robot.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
“Lightyear is a marvel to behold”
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
“Lightyear is a marvel to behold”
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.”
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
“…it’s a story about the passing of time and appreciating the special moments afforded to us.”
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
“Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.”
Lighyear is a marvel to behold
Lightyear is considered the origin story for Buzz, taking place before the events of the first Toy Story film.
The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary Space Ranger after he is marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold ♦♦♦.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
LIGHT YEAR IS A MARVEL TO BEHOLD
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
I am Sox, your personal companion robot.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
” This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space. “
“Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story.”
Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story.
Lightyear is not only an entertaining film that both children and adults will enjoy, but it is interesting to learn the beloved character’s backstory.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story.
“It’s a predictable premise as we encounter Buzz as a test pilot who has landed on a planet and needs to find a way back home.”
From the sweeping and endless backgrounds of the planets to the quirky and imaginative creatures, Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
“Lightyear is a marvel to behold”
Chris Evans turns in a nuanced performance as Buzz
That said, did anyone ask for a film about Buzz Lightyear?
Lightyear does everything a buzz Lightyear film needs to do.
LIGHTYEAR IS A MARVEL TO BEHOLD
“The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.” This line truly excites me to see the movie!
Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe. As with all the other entries in the series, it’s a story about the passing of time and appreciating the special moments afforded to us. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe. As with all the other entries in the series, it’s a story about the passing of time and appreciating the special moments afforded to us. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey “
“Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story.”
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond
-but to find others that will join him on the journey”
Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.
However, the true stars of Lightyear are Sox the robotic cat and Mo Morrison.
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
“the true stars of Lightyear are Sox the robotic cat and Mo Morrison.”
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive
I am Sox, your personal robot companion
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey “
“Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.”
In the opening credits, it even states this is the film Andy watched that made him fall in love with the character.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.
This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond
-but to find others that will join him on the journey”
Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
Lightyear is considered the origin story for Buzz, taking place before the events of the first Toy Story film.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
“Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story. The cat is Buzz’s companion and never leaves his side.”
“Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story.”
“As with all the other entries in the series, it’s a story about the passing of time and appreciating the special moments afforded to us.”
Chris Evans turns in a nuanced performance as Buzz, showing that he’s more than an adequate replacement for the previous voice actor, Tim Allen
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
“This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space”
Lightyear is a marvel to behold
Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.”
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond.
“Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story. The cat is Buzz’s companion and never leaves his side.”
This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space
🚀 This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.🚀
“Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.”
“Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.” :) :)
“Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe”.
“Lightyear is a marvel to behold”
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey.
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice. – Flick Fan Nation
Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.”
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice. – Flick Fan Nation
“Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.”
“The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive. “
“Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.”
“The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.”
Lightyear is considered the origin story for Buzz, taking place before the events of the first Toy Story film.
In the opening credits, it even states this is the film Andy watched that made him fall in love with the character.
In the opening credits, it even states this is the film Andy watched that made him fall in love with the character.
“This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space”
This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive. This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.
“Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.”
So amped to watch this movie.
This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space.
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
Amazing hamper!!! 🤩
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
‘Chris Evans turns in a nuanced performance as Buzz, showing that he’s more than an adequate replacement for the previous voice actor, Tim Allen. ‘ -SERGIO PEREIRA
In the opening credits, it even states this is the film Andy watched that made him fall in love with the character.
“Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.”
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey”
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice.
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond”
“The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive”
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice.
“This isn’t only a kids’ movie, since it has the type of visuals that will appeal to lovers of sci-fi and space”
“Chris Evans turns in a nuanced performance as Buzz, showing that he’s more than an adequate replacement for the previous voice actor, Tim Allen.”
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond, but to find others that will join him on the journey”
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice. – Flick Fan Nation
“The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.”
Lightyear does everything a Buzz Lightyear film needs to do. The visuals are excellent, the core characters are likeable, and Evans is a great choice. – Flick Fan Nation
Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, is not only cute and funny, but also the heart of the story
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
Amazing hamper!
From the sweeping and endless backgrounds of the planets to the quirky and imaginative creatures, Lightyear is a marvel to behold.
Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe
To Infinity and Beyond!!
This would be absolutely EPIC!!!!😱😱😱😱😱 Such a Super Fan!!!!
Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.
Lightyear might not have been needed, but it successfully justifies its presence as part of the Toy Story universe.
‘Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary. ‘
I am Sox, your personal companion robot.
From the sweeping and endless backgrounds of the planets to the quirky and imaginative creatures, Lightyear is a marvel to behold
The moment when Buzz hits the hypersonic speed in his spaceship and the kaleidoscope of colours fills the screen is a wonderful reminder of how cinema is still well and truly alive.
Looking back at the original Toy Story and now at Lightyear, the innovations that the animation team at Pixar have made are simply extraordinary.
It’s a predictable premise as we encounter Buzz as a test pilot who has landed on a planet and needs to find a way back home
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as Buzz discovers his purpose is not to travel to infinity and beyond—but to find others that will join him on the journey “