Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 03 Jun 2026 · T−16
ESPN turns its broadcasters into action figures for "Toy Story 5.5"
An animated ESPN promo for Super Bowl LXI, with Woody and Buzz, debuted during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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- 03 Jun 2026 · T−16
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- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
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- TV & content integration
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- United States
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- Studio-led
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- ESPN
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- TV
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- ESPN's 'We're Going' campaign turns animated in celebration of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5ESPN Press Room · 03 Jun 2026 · espnpressroom.com · PrimaryVerifies: 'Toy Story 5.5' spot debuting in NBA Finals Game 1, part of ESPN's Super Bowl LXI campaign
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