Toy Story five is pulling at heartstrings with deliberate precision. According to io9, Pixar considered an alternative approach to one of the film's emotional moments—a choice that could have hit audiences even harder. The studio ultimately went with their final version, but the behind-the-scenes consideration reveals just how calculated Pixar's emotional storytelling has become.

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