Taylor Swift goes full fan, gets ‘Toy Story’ VHS signed by cast
Taylor Swift asked the cast of "Toy Story 5" to sign her original "Toy Story" VHS while attending the new film's premiere in Los Angeles on June 9.
She presented her original VHS tape of Toy Story to the cast, asking for them to sign, Tom Hanks said.
"I didn't get a selfie, but I did sign her original VHS of the first 'Toy Story,'" Hanks tells USA TODAY. "I told her she should have brought an original VHS machine and we could have signed it. And that could go in the Smithsonian as well."
The "I Knew It, I Knew You" singer also performed both her newest song and a duet that same night with Americana icon Randy Newman. They sang "You've Got a Friend in Me."
This performance continued the love affair between country music and the toy-oriented Disney franchise.
Previously, Chris Stapleton did a song for "Toy Story 4" and repeated references to "Woody's Roundup" throughout the first two "Toy Story" films could be seen as referencing Western TV shows and radio shows, including the Grand Ole Opry's radio show.
The music video for Swift's newest song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," features footage from the "Toy Story" franchise and unfolds through Jessie's perspective.
The montage follows the beloved cowgirl's journey alongside Woody while also featuring Buzz Lightyear and Bullseye.
The song marks a return to the country storytelling that first made Swift a star in Nashville. Driven by harmonica, piano and vivid childhood imagery, "I Knew It, I Knew You" reflects on growing up, losing touch and reconnecting with someone who never truly left your heart. Swift's enthusiastic participation in the movie premiere underscores her passion for the story lines and themes in these beloved movies for the whole family.
Swift's piano-acoustic version of "I Knew It, I Knew You" after the premiere was like a mini-Swiftie concert to a still-shocked-and-awed audience.
But then Swift stood in the middle of the stage to proclaim her "Toy Story" love.
"It means the world to me to be a small part of the universe of these films," said Swift. "I'm so lucky to be a part of this."
Contributing USA Today reporter Bryan Alexander