Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen discuss how Toy Story 5 addresses the issue of children's screen addiction. The film introduces a new character, a tablet named Lilypad, to represent the distraction of modern technology.
Why it matters
The film reflects broader societal concerns regarding the impact of digital devices and social media on youth attention spans and social development.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Disney Toy Story 5, released later this month, sees the toys threatened by the arrival of a new tablet US actor Tom Hanks has said the latest Toy Story film highlights children s addiction to screens, an issue that he says strikes "terror in the heart".
Reports on celebrity commentary regarding a cultural trend; balanced by citing the film's narrative themes.
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