Buzz Lightyear of Star Command [DVD]

This direct-to-video feature, which serves as a lead-in to the Disney animated TV series, continues the adventures of Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story films--and introduces the new supporting cast. Buzz battles the evil Emperor Zurg, who steals the "Unimind", a device that enables three-eyed aliens to function as a single intellect. The aliens, referred to as "LGMs" (little green men), form the support crew that keep Star Command running, but as individual thinkers, they're inept. During the course of this tongue-in-cheek adventure, Buzz acquires the sidekicks who form Team Lightyear: Booster, an oversized, overeager alien; XR (short for "Experimental Ranger"), one of the aliens' less successful robot inventions; and the inevitable spunky girl, Princess Mira Nova of the planet Tangeah. The two-dimensional, hand-drawn figure of the three-dimensional, computer-generated Buzz recalls the animated versions of live performers who populated Saturday morning TV during the 1980s. This adventure is typical of current kidvid: it has more special effects and sight gags than the cartoons of 20 years ago did, but the violence-free battles feel very tame. Buzz Lightyear may engage kids who play with the toys, but it won't appeal to the adults who flocked to the brilliant Toy Story features. --Charles Solomon, Amazon.com

DVD Special Features (To Be Confirmed):

Includes "Buzz Lightyear" interactive comic book! Subtitles in English, English for the hearing impaired and French.

Buzz Lightyear, the ultimate hero from the smash hit Toy Story movies, is back as you've never seen him before! Now, for the first time ever, be there as the world's bravest Space Ranger takes on the evil Emperor Zurg in an intergalactic struggle of epic proportions - right in their own backyard: the Gamma Quadrant far, far away. This all-new feature-length animated saga includes a special introduction starring Woody, Jessie and Rex. Join them as they cheer for Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen): hero, legend, movie star...and an action figure's action figure.

URGENT MESSAGE FROM STAR COMMAND - MISSION LOG - Zurg and his henchmen have just invaded the Planet of the Little Green Men in their diabolical quest to take over the universe. Buzz and his fearless team of Space Ranger cadets (the mystical Mira Nova, the brave but bumbling booster and experimental robot XR) are the only ones who can save the day...and the galaxy! - END TRANSMISSION -

Will Buzz save the little grren men in time? Will he defeat the evil emperor Zurg? Set your course for out of this world excitement as everyone's favourite Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command takes adventure and heroism... to infinity and beyond!