A five-year-old kid fell in love with Woody and Buzz, and now she is writing their next big song.
Taylor Swift announced a new original song for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, set to release on June 5 ahead of the movie.
Some dreams take decades to come true, tying our childhood memories to the work we do as adults. That is the feeling behind a major new music announcement.
WHAT HAPPENED
Taylor Swift is writing a new song for the movie Toy Story 5. The song is called "I Knew It, I Knew You." It will come out on June 5.
Swift saw an early cut of the film and wrote the song right after. She has loved the movie series since she was five years old.
The movie itself hits theaters on June 19. Fans can already pre-order the track online.
WHAT THE DETAILS SHOW
Song title: "I Knew It, I Knew You"
- Song release date: June 5
- Movie release date: June 19
- Pre-order website: store.taylorswift.com
- Target movie: Toy Story 5 by Disney and Pixar
THE BIGGER QUESTION
Why does Disney rely so heavily on massive pop stars to sell its animated films now? In the past, these movies relied on classic songwriters like Randy Newman.
Using one of the biggest names in music shows how much pressure Pixar is under to make this film a hit. It raises questions about how movie studios market films to younger crowds today.
THE OTHER SIDE
Some fans might worry that a massive pop star distracts from the simple charm of the original movies. Disney and Swift's team would argue that her songwriting fits the emotional heart of the franchise perfectly. This argument seems strong given her past success with film music.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW
Fans can pre-order the song right now. The track will likely dominate music charts in early June, driving huge attention to the movie.
Moviegoers will hear how the song fits into the final film on June 19.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- Will Randy Newman still write the rest of the music for the film?
- How much did Disney pay to get this song?
- Will this track get an official music video featuring the animated toys?
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