Entertainment
Conan O’Brien to Voice Funny New Toy in Upcoming Toy Story 5 Movie
Conan O’Brien is stepping into the animated world of Toy Story 5, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Known for his quick wit and long-running career in late-night comedy, O’Brien will be voicing a brand new character in the franchise called Smarty Pants — a high-tech toy who’s clever, quirky, and perfectly suited for the digital age.
The announcement was made by O’Brien himself in a playful video on Instagram, where he jokingly said he wanted to voice either Woody or Buzz. With his signature sarcasm, he said, “They told me Woody was already taken by Tom Hanks. And Buzz? Yep, Tim Allen again.” Eventually, he revealed the real role — Smarty Pants — and called him “the best character of them all,” clearly thrilled to be part of the iconic franchise.
Toy Story 5, set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, will take a fresh look at how traditional toys survive in a world where children are now more into electronics, tablets, and virtual games. Pixar is going all in to blend the warm nostalgia of old-school toys with the reality of modern playtime. And that’s exactly where Smarty Pants fits in — a tech toy navigating the world of classics like Woody and Jessie.
Directors
The movie is being directed by Andrew Stanton, a long-time Pixar creative behind earlier Toy Story films, and he’ll be joined by co-director McKenna Harris. Jessica Choi will serve as the producer. Together, they plan to reintroduce fans to the toy box while also shaking things up with new faces like O’Brien’s Smarty Pants.
Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has already built a massive legacy, raking in over $3.3 billion worldwide since the first film. Toy Story 4 alone brought in more than $1 billion and even took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Now, with new characters entering the scene and old favorites returning, Toy Story 5 is shaping up to be another huge moment for the series.
This isn’t Conan’s first time lending his voice to animation. He previously appeared in The LEGO Batman Movie and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. But this new role could be one of his most memorable, especially for a new generation of young fans who may be meeting him for the first time through a toy with a lot of brains and a lot of personality.
Popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, shares that he will not be starting a family anytime soon due to his busy schedule for his music tour.
It can be recalled that on the singer’s birthday this year, he expressed his desire to have kids and start a family.
However, he recently shared that his desire might have to be put on hold:
“Yeah, but I don’t want to start that on the road. I’m not planning on quitting tours anytime soon, so I don’t know where to now put that [starting a family]; find a middle ground.”
Nigerian relationship coach, Blessing CEO, shares her thoughts on why some men dislike the fact that their women are more successful and see it as a threat to their marriage.
During a recent interview, the relationship coach spoke on the general issue of how some men react to their women being more successful. She shared that they mostly fear the masculinity that comes with it.
“No man is intimidated by your success. They are only afraid of the masculinity that comes with success. Because when a woman starts to make money on her own, she automatically becomes a man. Once you can provide, you automatically become a man. You will see yourself subconsciously dragging might. Because at the end of the day, what makes a man powerful is the ability to provide. That is what gives him that mantle.”
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, confirms his uncle, Governor Adeleke’s, move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The singer confirms this move in his latest song, which he titled “From Umbrella to Broom.” It can be noted that the umbrella signifies the PDP, while the broom signifies the APC in their respective logos.
The singer then speaks on this fact and shares that his uncle will still continue doing great things from this political party. It can also be noted that the singer, as well as Governor Adeleke, took a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In Davido’s song, the singer sang in Yoruba, which means, “Why are we suffering when the new broom can sweep better?” He also sang about the fact that the youths of today plan to go overseas and not stay in Nigeria.
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