Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Buzz Was Originally Named Tempest

The animator was obsessed with the Atari game, Tempest, and wanted to name Buzz's character after it. However, his catchphrase, "To infinity and beyond," didn't really match the name. His signature saying was a part of the studio's original project pitch, and eventually, his name morphed into Buzz Lightyear, which just makes more sense.

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