Instead of sending Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger scripts for their consideration in reprising their roles, a complete story reel of the film was shown to the actors in a theater. The reel was made up of moving storyboards with pre-recorded voices, sound effects, and music. At the conclusion of the preview, the actors signed on to the film. Animation began in April 2009; to commence the start of work on the film, Unkrich and the animation team shaved their heads. "Now that my animators and I are bald, here's the plan: see who can go longest without a haircut or shaving," the director blogged.

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