by Andy Gibbons

Toy Story 3 director Lee Unkrich has just announced via his Twitter that the third part of the animated series has proved popular during its first day in cinemas across the pond yesterday.

“Thanks to all of you who helped Toy Story 3 bring in $41 million yesterday! Biggest animated film opening day EVER” he revealed.

Given those numbers, insiders are claiming that the movie could earn as much as $120 million during its opening weekend, which isn’t bad given that Pixar’s previous opening weekend record was $70 million, held by Finding Nemo back in 2003.