Tom Hanks Begins Work as Woody For ‘Toy Story 4′

"Toy Story" fans will be pleased to know that Tom Hanks and company have begun working on the next installment of the series "Toy Story 4".

It's been 20 years since Pixar introduced us to Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the entire "Toy Story" gang, and from the first offering through two sequels we haven't been disappointed.

Now, we look forward to the next adventure. E-online reports Tom Hanks, the voice of Woody, has begun recording for the new film, which is expected to be released in 2018.

The plot of the movie will reportedly be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep, and a new character is being added, voice by Patricia Arquette. Singer/songwriter Randy Newman is back to provide the music.