Current:Home > InvestNFL in 'Toy Story'? Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game gets animated broadcast -WealthMap Solutions
NFL in 'Toy Story'? Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game gets animated broadcast
View
Date:2025-04-17 11:22:42
Get ready to see two NFL teams reach for the sky and try to go to infinity and beyond when they play across the Atlantic Ocean.
There will be a new way to watch the NFL when the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars square off in their Week 4 matchup at Wembley Stadium in London, as ESPN and Disney will air "Toy Story Funday Football," putting the stars of the international game in one of the most iconic animated movie franchises.
Rather than viewing the action from inside Wembley Stadium, the game play will be simultaneously recreated in Andy's Room, the setting of where the friendship of Woody and Buzz Lightyear began. The broadcast will be part of the NFL and Disney's push to bring younger audiences into its fanbase.
How will 'Toy Story Funday Football' work?
The plays from the Falcons-Jaguars game will be converted into animation-style football players, with Woody and Buzz on the sidelines to follow the action. Other "Toy Story" characters like Jesse, Bo Peep, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky Dog, Bunny, Ducky, Forky and the green aliens will also make appearances.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
From every run, pass, juke and touchdown, the game will be recreated through "state-of-the-art tracking technology" using the NFL’s Next Gen Stats player tracking data and Beyond Sports.
"In addition to the gameplay, all the surrounding aspects of the game – announcers, graphics, scoreboard, penalty announcements, celebrations, and more – will all embrace the 'Toy Story'-themed offering in their packaging and delivery, all occurring in Andy’s room," ESPN said in a news release.
During the game, the broadcast will also have demonstrations and "how to" videos to teach football, as well as pre-recorded segments from Atlanta and Jacksonville players.
The format of the game will be similar to when ESPN did the NHL "Big City Greens Classic" between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers in March.
How to watch 'Toy Story Funday Football' between Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
"Toy Story Funday Football" will air when the Falcons and Jaguars kick off on Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET. It will be available to watch live on Disney+, ESPN+ and on mobile with NFL+. After the game ends, ESPN says a replay will be available on Disney+ for a limited time.
Drew Carter, Booger McFarland and 12-year old Pepper Persley will be the commentators for the alternate broadcast.
veryGood! (275)
Related
- 'Most Whopper
- David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut
- The best horror movies of 2023 so far, ranked (from 'Scream VI' to 'Talk to Me')
- Sperm can't really swim and other surprising pregnancy facts
- Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
- MLB power rankings: Every American League division is up for grabs
- Hawaii churches offer prayers for dead, missing; Pence mum on 'MAGA' tag: 5 Things podcast
- Gwen Stefani's son Kingston Rossdale plays surprise performance at Blake Shelton's bar
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Atlanta Falcons cut 2022 starting linebacker Mykal Walker in surprise move
Ranking
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- North Carolina father charged in killing of driver who fatally struck son
- Tributes pour in for California hiker who fell to her death in Grand Teton National Park
- Fiery crash scatters exploding propane bottles across Mississippi highway, driver survives
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Those Taylor Swift figurines for sale online aren't from Funko, but fans will pay $250 anyway
- Watch this: Bangkok couple tries to rescue cat from canal with DIY rope and a bucket
- Get Ready With Alix Earle’s Makeup Must-Haves
Recommendation
North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID
Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
Chrisley Family Announces New Reality Show Amid Todd and Julie's Prison Sentences
Florida kayaker captures video of dolphin swimming in bioluminescent waters for its food
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
This $13 Exercise Ball Can Hold Up to 700 Pounds and You Can Use It for Pilates, Yoga, Barre, and More
Norwegian climber says it would have been impossible to carry injured Pakistani porter down snowy K2
2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes in lake in western North Carolina, authorities say