Tom Hanks is known for many things, such as his Oscar-winning performances in “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” However, his role as Sheriff Woody in the “Toy Story” franchise has stayed with the 69-year-old for over 15 years. During a new interview, the esteemed actor spoke about the franchise’s upcoming fifth installment and expressed his gratitude for still being part of the box-office juggernaut all these years later.

Speaking with PEOPLE about “Toy Story 5” on Monday, May 18, in New York City, Hanks gushed about the upcoming sequel. “Oh my Lord, all I can say is the saga continues,” he said.

The original “Toy Story” hit theatres in November 1995, featuring Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, and Jim Varney. The film grossed $401.2 million against a $30 million budget.

Over the years, the roster of talented actors has returned for additional films in 1999, 2010, 2019, and will be featured in the latest film, debuting in June 2026.

While Hanks can’t spill the beans about the film just yet, the father of four hinted that fans would be pleased with the final product.

“I have seen it. I don’t know how they do it, but it is a vibrant and proper chapter in the Toy Story canon,” he said. “None of us can believe that we’re still a part of it.”

What Can Fans Expect From Tom Hanks And The Rest Of The ‘Toy Story’ Gang In The Upcoming Film?

The upcoming installment was directed by Andrew Stanton, and at the Disney D23 expo in August 2024, he said that the beloved crew of children’s toys will face an unexpected issue in the new film: technology.

“In Toy Story 5 the toys’ jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what kids are obsessed with today: electronics,” he said.

According to the movie’s synopsis, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the others will work to overcome obstacles when a new tablet, Lilypad, captures Bonnie’s (their owner) attention.

In a separate interview, Allen shared a few behind-the-scenes details about the film, hinting that much of the story would center on Jessie. He also teased an “unbelievable” opening scene as Buzz Lightyear before encouraging fans to go see the film.

“I can give you that, but I can’t give you much more,” he said.

Tom Hanks’ Brother, Jim Hanks, Has Stepped In For Him As Woody In The Past

“Toy Story 5” will hopefully feature more iconic lines from the admired fictional characters, such as Woody’s “There’s a snake in my boot” and “You’re my favorite deputy.”

And speaking of catchphrases, Tom Hanks’ brother, Jim Hanks, previously revealed on the “Love It Film” podcast that he’s actually stepped in for his brother as Woody on numerous occasions.

“The first thing I ever did was one of the pull-string toys from the first movie where he’s saying ‘You’re my favorite deputy’ and ‘There’s a snake in my boot’ and stuff like that,” Jim said. “They had processed the voice so much that they needed a cleaner [version] so I come in and do it.”

Like his brother, Jim also expressed his gratitude to the Pixar team for allowing him to stamp his name in movie history, before noting that while they’re two separate people, he always tries to stay “as true to the character as possible.”

Another Actor Opened Up About His Role In An Iconic Franchise

On the topic of iconic children’s movies, another actor recently opened up about his experience as the lead character in a well-known franchise.

According to a previous report from The Blast, Mike Myers said he almost turned down the role of Shrek in the 2001 film.

Myers explained during a recent interview that he was approached by Jeffrey Katzenberg with an idea at the premiere of “Saving Private Ryan.”

He said that the film executive’s children performed a dance from the “Austin Powers” movie, which took him by surprise.

“This was after such a heavy movie, and I was in tears because my parents were in World War II. I was shell-shocked, and then they’re doing the dance, and I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s great. Read a room!’” he said.

Myers then said that Katzenberg explained his idea of “Shrek” to him, to which he replied, “Well, that’s the worst f–king title I’ve ever heard in my life.”

After some time, though, Myers changed his tune, explaining that he loved how the film “turned fairy tales on its head.”

‘Shrek 5’ Is On Its Way

Like “Toy Story,” a fifth installment in the “Shrek” series is on the way. According to PEOPLE, fans can expect to see the movie in theatres in June 2027, with the return of Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona. Per reports, Zendaya also joined the cast as Fiona’s daughter, Felicia.

Finding breezy spring pants that actually fit when you’re petite can feel like an endless cycle of returns, especially when hems drag, waists gap and proportions just feel off. And if you’re searching for polished pieces that are flattering for women over 40, the search gets even trickier. But this season, there’s finally a lineup of styles that check every box — no tailoring required!

From lightweight palazzo pants to cropped denim and office-ready trousers, these petite-friendly finds are designed with real proportions in mind. Our options below feature higher rises that stay put, inseams that hit exactly where they should and silhouettes that elongate legs nicely. To sweeten the deal, every single pair starts at just $13, making it easy to refresh your spring wardrobe without overspending.

13 Petite Spring Pants That Fit and Flatter Women Over 40

1. Our Favorite: The cropped wide-leg cut of these flowy palazzo pants hits at just the right spot above the ankle, and the high waist actually stays put. Plus, the pockets are deep enough to hold a phone.

2. Darling Details: Made from 100% cotton, these lace-trim capri pants breathe well in heat. The lace hemline keeps them looking pulled together, and stylish.

3. Floral Fun: A built-in belt cinches the waist on these floral palazzo pants, which solves the gaping problem petites usually deal with. The gaucho cut hits cleanly mid-calf.

4. Travel-Ready: These pleated wide-leg dress pants are sized specifically for petites, so the inseam works without alterations. They feel closer to soft loungewear than slacks.

5. Cropped Classic: The front patch pockets give these cropped white jeans a relaxed, retro feel that’s ‘in’ for spring. Meanwhile, the high waist and wide leg gives the pants a modern touch, thanks to the shortened hems.

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6. Office-Ready: The slight flare on these bootcut dress pants balances hips and keeps the line slimming through the thigh. Not to mention, they come in petite sizing from XXS to XXL.

7. Luxe Linen: These linen trouser pants keep their shape through humidity while still giving you a relaxed appearance. Unlike cheap linen lookalikes, this option isn’t sheer at all, so you can feel secure wearing it to work. Plus, the pleated waist elevates the full look.

8. All Day Comfort: The non-binding waistband on these ultra-comfy trousers flexes through the day, so you might just forget you’re wearing dress pants. They’re ideal for eight-hour days, followed by cocktails after.

9. Throw-On-and-Go: Mornings when nothing feels good are the worst, which is where these pull-on cropped pants come in. They go on in seconds and look intentional with any tee or tank.

10. Palazzo Perfection: Wear these flowy palazzo pants to an outdoor wedding with wedges, or to the beach as a swimsuit cover-up with a straw tote and sandals.

11. Tummy-Control: The built-in Ab Solution panel on these straight-leg petite jeans smooths the front without the rolled-waistband effect shapewear usually creates. They sit cleanly under fitted tees and tucked-in tops.

12. Darling Denim: These wide-leg jeans look like real denim but feel closer to leggings. Plus, the stretchy pull-on pair has a true high waist, minus a zipper or buttons.

13. Slimming Skinnies: These stretch skinny jeans tuck neatly into ankle boots for spring with an oversized blazer. However, you could also pair them with ballet flats and a striped tee for casual Fridays.

While Mindy Kaling doesn’t necessarily love the idea of her body being a topic of conversation online, she’s grown accustomed to it. In a new interview, the “Running Point” creator opened up about her weight-loss journey, which has garnered massive attention over the years. According to Kaling, 46, she began taking her health journey seriously not for herself, but for those closest to her.

Speaking with Bustle, Kaling said going through a body transformation as a public figure can be mentally challenging, especially when fans share their unfiltered thoughts about a person’s new look.

“It’s sometimes no fun when one of your favorite actors loses weight. You have an idea of what they were like when you grew attached to them, and it made them endear themselves to you,” she said. “Of course, it’s never a joy to be scrutinized, but also I truly understand it, as someone who consumes pop culture.”

Kaling is familiar with being a topic of conversation; however, the actress revealed that her desire to lose weight wasn’t to quiet the outside noise. She said that it was to “live at least 20 more years,” nodding to her three children, Kit, Spencer, and Anne.

Mindy Kaling Still Battles Negative Thoughts About Her Body Like Other People

Kaling, who has reportedly lost over 40 pounds, admitted that while she’s hit major milestones, she still struggles with her body image.

“Do I wake up every day being like, ‘I look amazing and I’m so gorgeous’? No, unsurprisingly, but I truly feel so healthy,” she said.

According to Kaling, her reason for losing weight has shifted over the years, stating that in the past she “would want to lose weight for vanity reasons.”

Today, Kaling said her fitness journey is more about preventing health issues such as diabetes. “I had it on both sides of my family, and trying to avoid those kinds of things will, I think, help longevity for me, and that’s my goal,” she said.

Mindy Kaling Previously Said That Being ‘Skinny’ Isn’t Her Goal

This, of course, isn’t the first time that Kaling has spoken out about her body or fitness goals. In 2014, she spoke with Vogue and admitted she still struggles with insecurities about her public image.

“There’s a whole list of things I would probably change about myself,” she said, revealing that she’s “always” trying to lose 15 pounds. But even then, Kaling said her goal isn’t to be “skinny.”

“I don’t want to be skinny. I’m constantly in a state of self-improvement, but I don’t beat myself up over it,” she said.

Elsewhere in the interview, Kaling said that she’ll also experiment with different looks when she’s fluctuating between sizes. “When I’m at my thinnest, I tend to wear things that don’t show off my body,” she said.

“But when I’m bigger, I’ll go body-con, which comes from a place of ‘This is my perimeter, in case you were wondering if I was actually much bigger,’” she added.

Other Celebs Have Shared A Similar Message

And Kaling isn’t alone in her feelings. According to PEOPLE, Grammy-winning singer Lizzo shared a similar message in 2024, revealing that her weight loss journey had caused confusion among her fans.

Lizzo went on to say that while she was actively working on changing her body, her plan was never to be “thin.”

“I’ve always loved moving my body. I’ve always loved working out,” she said. “I’m very holistically conscious, like I am very hippie-dippie and woo woo when it comes to food and supplements and just thinking about my body and the environment, and I think a lot of people see a fat person that way and immediately just assume everything they’re doing is to be thin. I’m not tryna be thin. I don’t ever want to be thin.”

Lizzo Once Called Herself A ‘Body Icon’

In a previous interview, Lizzo, known as a vocal leader in the body-positivity movement, said she was proud of how she presents herself to the public.

“I think I have a really hot body! I’m a body icon, and I’m embracing that more and more every day,” she said. “It may not be one person’s ideal body type just like, say, Kim Kardashian might not be someone’s ideal, but she’s a body icon and has created a modern-day beauty standard. And what I’m doing is stepping into my confidence and my power to create my own beauty standard. And one day that will just be the standard.”

Kyle Cooke recently reached out to West Wilson amid the ongoing scandal embroiling Bravo’s Summer House.

On the Tuesday, May 19, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Kyle, 43, opened up about a recent voice note he sent to West, 31, who confirmed his burgeoning romance with Kyle’s estranged wife, Amanda Batula, in March. (Kyle and Amanda announced their separation in January.)

“One thing I made clear is that I will never, ever, ever say that I won’t film with someone,” Kyle said of the voice note. “I’m not trying to ruin your career. I’m not trying to ruin your reputation. I wanted to make it clear that, like, ‘Look, we will hash this out at some point. I’m not ready right now. But at some point I’d love to have a convo.’”

Kyle’s Summer House costar Lindsay Hubbard, who was also a guest on Tuesday’s WWHL, then asked him when he plans to sit down with West.

“Rumor has it tomorrow,” Kyle teased, leading to shocked reactions from Lindsay and host Andy Cohen.

During a recent appearance on the “Reality Nightcap” podcast, Kyle said he hadn’t spoken to West since filming the Summer House season 10 reunion in April, but they had communicated over text message recently.

“West did text me last week,” Kyle said earlier in May, per Reality Blurb. “I sent him a voice memo because I just felt like it was gonna take forever for me to put words down. I mean, look, I’m not the kinda guy that holds grudges.”

“Obviously, this is a very unfortunate situation. I don’t think people really realize just how close we were. So it’s just tough. This is uncharted territory for me,” Kyle added. “I don’t know. I’ve obviously never gone through something like this, but I don’t even think I have a friend who’s gone through something like this, so I don’t know what the protocol is. I don’t know what the playbook is.”

West and Amanda, 34, confirmed that they were seeing one another in a joint Instagram statement in March, which blindsided the Summer House cast and Bravo fans. West previously dated Amanda’s best friend, Ciara Miller.

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“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” West and Amanda shared at the time. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

The statement concluded, “As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

Popular “Survivor” duo Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu are taking their partnership beyond reality television with the launch of a new tech venture.

Fraser and Karthigesu, whose Season 48 alliance helped the former secure the win, have now co-founded an app called Paprclip.

The platform is designed to go beyond traditional wellness tools, serving as a social accountability space where users can track their progress and stay committed to personal goals with community support.

Speaking in a recent interview with Tech Crunch, Fraser shared that he and Karthigesu were inspired to create the app after he had to leave the 50th season of “Survivor” due to an injury.

He explained that the injury, along with other personal developments in his life, including his wife’s pregnancy, made him realize he needed “organization, but also accountability and a push from different people.”

Those circumstances ultimately sparked the idea for Paprclip, and even in its early stages, he knew he wanted it to be different from what was already on the market.

“I thought, there’s so many habit trackers in the world and so many productivity tools, but there’s nothing that allows you to really do things together,” he remarked.

Fraser Explains Paprclip’s Social Focus

For Fraser, it was important that his app had a social angle and was not focused solely on individual use.

“As corny as it sounds, you’ll always hear me say ‘people, people, people,’ that is what I feel has made me most successful,” he said.

His decision is tied to his belief that many people in his life helped him achieve his personal goals, including being cast on and ultimately winning “Survivor.” For him, Paprclip became a way to give back by helping others receive similar support.

“I thought, why not try to develop a product that leans into something that’s helped me so significantly?” the reality star further remarked.

Kyle Fraser Wants Paprclip To Go Beyond Fitness

Doubling down on his explanation of the app’s social angle, Fraser emphasized that his ultimate goal is to see Paprclip evolve into a “social accountability” platform.

He believes that would set it apart from other fitness apps that already include some form of community feature.

“I don’t see it solely as a health and wellness app. In fact, if Paprclip is functioning the way I want it to, I think people will realize that they can use it for whatever they want, people who are trying to get into different hobbies like cooking, or painting, or different endeavors. This is a social accountability app,” the “Survivor” star said.

Kamilla Karthigesu Led The Tech Behind Paprclip

While Fraser’s experience inspired the app, he leaned on Karthigesu to help bring the idea to life.

The Season 50 jurist has several years of experience as a senior software engineer at Discord and has also worked at Yahoo, Facebook, and Deloitte Canada.

“Just like in the game, I would come to Kamilla with a problem… Like a puzzle, or like, ‘Kamilla, I have this crazy idea, can we pull it off?’ It literally happened in real life, where I was like, Kamilla, I want to do this,” Fraser told the outlet about reconnecting with Karthigesu to create the app.

Together, they brought in additional developers and designers to build Paprclip rather than rely on AI. According to Fraser, the decision was intentional: since the app is designed for people, it should ultimately be created by people.

Paprclip Lets Users Share Progress Clips

While using the app, individuals can compete in daily challenges that are often randomized and designed to help them step outside their comfort zones.

All challenges are designed with input from licensed clinical therapists, ensuring they remain safe and appropriate for users. Badges are also awarded upon completion of each challenge.

Beyond those features, another standout aspect of Paprclip is that users can upload short-form clips documenting their progress. These clips can be kept private or shared more widely across other social media platforms if the user chooses.

At present, the first full iteration of the design has been completed ahead of the app’s upcoming Kickstarter debut.

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding approaches, the singer got into the spirit of things at the nuptials of a fellow couple.

Two selfies snapped by Swift, 36, captured her enjoying the festivities of Kansas City Chiefs’ George Karlaftis’ May 9 wedding to Kaia Harris, with the pop star posing alongside guests as she grinned and puckered up her lips for the camera.

Shared via an X fan account on Tuesday, May 19, the photos showed Swift, who is set to marry Kelce, also 36, this summer, rocking her signature cat eye and red lip makeup, wispy bangs, a pendant necklace and drop earrings as four delighted guests beamed beside her.

An additional snap from the night, shared in a separate post via the same X fan account, provided a full-length look at Swift’s selected gown: a “Blue Mermaid” silk-linen Zimmermann dress from the Australian label’s 2026 Cruise Collection that features a flare skirt and corset bodice.

The “Opalite” hitmaker paired the ethereal design with white peep-toe heels.

A report by People, published on May 11, detailed that Karlaftis, 25, and Harris’ wedding was a three-day celebration staged in Greece that drew 220 guests to Glyfada’s One&Only Aesthesis resort.

Karlaftis, a defensive end for the Chiefs, reflected on his big day while speaking to the outlet after everyone had returned home. “I didn’t know how everyone would blend, bringing our Greek family and friends, and all of our friends from different parts of our lives, together,” the athlete said. “The first night, I had 25 different worlds colliding. We have such cool friends, and the people we invited were just the best; everyone got along, made new friends, and danced together. I couldn’t have asked for a better day and night, honestly.”

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Last month, Us Weekly exclusively revealed details into Swift and Kelce’s own upcoming wedding, which is set to be staged in Rhode Island on June 13. A source told Us that the festivities will likely be split between Swift’s $189 million Rhode Island mansion and a local five-star resort, Ocean House. “The guest list grew, so the ceremony and private gatherings associated with the wedding [will be split between the venues],” the insider said while cautioning that the singer may still have other places in mind. “Taylor always has a plan B and C for every scenario.”

Another source told Us that the couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025, have invited about 150 guests. “It won’t be a huge wedding, but there will be many celebrities,” the insider said.

The first source added that the wedding will not be a “massive blow-out” and haven’t mailed hard copy invitations to loved ones. Additionally, Us learned that Swift will get ready with her BFFs despite not having any formal bridesmaids. “She has already asked her close girlfriends, like Selena [Gomez] and Gigi [Hadid], to sleep over at her Rhode Island home the night before the wedding.”

Another major Japanese franchise is heading to Hollywood. With anime becoming a dominant force in streaming and, recently, the box office, and Pokémon listed as the world’s highest-grossing media franchise since its inception in 1996, it’s no surprise that another franchise wants a piece of the Western audience by expanding its presence in an upcoming project.

Another popular Japanese character you may have heard of is Hello Kitty, from Sanrio. It is the 10th-highest-grossing global franchise, sitting between Harry Potter and Call of Duty, and was introduced in 1974. Since then, this character has appeared in many animated TV shows and web series. Additionally, the Hello Kitty franchise expanded, introducing other beloved characters. In 2019, it was announced that Hello Kitty would be getting her first movie from New Line Cinemas, and years later, there has been a major update.

In a recent report, it was announced that the Hello Kitty movie is scheduled to come out in two years, and it has tapped Moana 2 director David Derrick Jr and Ultraman: Rising‘s John Aoshima to co-direct the project, which has now found a home at Warner Bros. This Hello Kitty feature will reportedly be a live-action/animation hybrid movie, and the project also tapped Ramsey Naito (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie) and Beau Flynn (Black Adam), as producers, and also includes Chaos Walking screenwriter, Lindsey Beer.

What To Watch If You Like Hello Kitty?

The plot for the Hello Kitty movie has yet to be revealed. But in the meantime, there are Sanrio projects you can stream while you wait. The first that comes to mind is the Netflix show My Melody & Kuromi. This is a Japanese stop-motion animation series that premiered in 2025, following My Melody and Kuromi’s “rivalry” in Mariland as Kuromi seeks to surpass My Melody’s baking. Meanwhile, YouTube is home to many Hello Kitty content, ranging from shorts to online web series. Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures is one of the most recent web series and it’s available to stream on the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube channel and has released over 170 videos, spanning 13 seasons as of writing. In 2019, Hello Kitty had a crossover with Mobile Suit Gundam called Gundam vs Hello Kitty. This crossover only had three episodes, has a My Anime List score of 6.65, and starred Megumi Hayashibara (Pokémon Horizons: The Series) as Hello Kitty and Mobile Suit Gundam star, Toru Furuya as Amuro Ray.

The Hello Kitty film is scheduled to enter theaters on July 21, 2028. Follow Collider for more updates.

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November 27, 2024

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100 Minutes

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David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller

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Dana Ledoux Miller, Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker, Bek Smith

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Disney

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