The NFL goes to “Infinity and Beyond” when the October 1 football match-up between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars instantly transforms into a real-time animated simulcast set in the “Toy Story” world.
Thanks to a first-time collaboration between ESPN, Disney/Pixar, and the NFL — and AI and animated tech — “Toy Story Funday Football” (streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+ at 9:30 a.m.
Et) transports the game live from London’s Wembley Stadium to Andy’s room.That’s where Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Bunny, Ducky, Forky, Green Aliens, Jesse, Rex, and Slinky Dog (sans voice talent) watch the animated toy versions of the players compete on a miniature field and react on the sidelines.
There’s even a half-time daredevil motorcycle jump by “Toy Story 4” character Duke Caboom.Filling in with commentary will be a fully animated, mo-capped announcing crew, courtesy of Silver Spoon Animation: Drew Carter (play-by-play…
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