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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.
Nigerian celebrity and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, Temi Otedola, has spoken about when she found out she was pregnant.
She reflected on life after their wedding celebrations in 2025 and shared that during their resting phase in 2026 and honeymoon, she discovered she was pregnant.
“After wrapping up three weddings in 2025 — a court wedding in Monaco, a traditional Nigerian wedding in Dubai, and a church wedding in Iceland — we wanted to end the year with a 2-month, digital-detoxed honeymoon, travelling across Korea and Japan. That’s when we found out!”
Popular reality star Olandria Carthen has landed in Lagos, stirring reactions from fans in Nigeria and across the world.
It can be noted that the reality star landed in Lagos for a collaboration with House of Sota and is also hosting a meet-and-greet with fans in Lagos.
Fans showed excitement over her appearance in Lagos, and tickets for the event sold out in 29 minutes.
Olandria expressed gratitude and love to her fans and shared how shocked she was at how quickly the tickets sold out.
Daniel Etim Effiong stirs reactions online with comments he made about marriage and cheating.
The actor stated during a recent interview that if a man cheats, his wife should not get angry first. Instead, she should help him overcome it.
“If your husband cheats, the first thing is to find how to help him come out of the problem. Don’t be self-seeking about it.”
Temi Otedola Opens Up About Pregnancy Discovery During Honeymoon
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