Taylor Swift has officially confirmed her contribution to the upcoming Pixar film, Toy Story 5, with a new original song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You". The track is slated for release on June 5th, ahead of the film's theatrical debut on June 19th.
The song is described as being "deeply connected" to the Toy Story universe, with Swift noting it felt like "a long-lost family member" upon first listen. This collaboration marks a significant move for Pixar, historically known for its reliance on artists like Randy Newman for its musical landscape, signaling a "massive, modern evolution" by bringing on a global pop phenomenon.
The announcement follows weeks of speculation, fueled by cryptic "easter eggs" from Swift herself. Her website featured countdown clocks with backgrounds reminiscent of Toy Story imagery, including the character Jessie and cloud patterns. Some fans pointed to Swift's fashion choices, such as an outfit featuring Toy Story colors, as early indicators. Swift's website is also offering preorders for CD singles, with three variants available: the original version, a piano version, and an acoustic rendition.
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This partnership aligns with Swift's existing relationship with The Walt Disney Company, which includes the exclusive streaming rights to her concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), on Disney+. The timing of the announcement and the elaborate "countdown" mechanism are reminiscent of Swift's previous project rollouts.
The Toy Story 5 film itself is set to feature a storyline exploring a "toys vs. tech" conflict, with a character named Lilypad. The creative team behind the film reportedly went to considerable lengths to keep Swift's involvement a surprise during recent press events.
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