Toy Story 5 is finally in theatres, and there's a surprising Kiwi connection in the mix.
Jess Choi has had years of experience across the entertainment industry, working on films such as Cats, Avatar, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Boss Baby.
But her most recent work - producing the latest film in the Toy Story franchise.
A member of the Producers Guild of America, Choi was recognized among Variety's 2025 10 Producers to Watch.
"Being in development, you're across many different mediums - and I love the way that animation could transport you to different worlds that you could never explore in live action. I fell in love with animation."
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