It's pretty simple.

Pixar has become what Disney used to be, namely the byword for quality children's entertainment.

Disney proper has become the Hanna-Barbara of the 1970s--i.e. mass-produced crap on a stick.

Disney is making bucketloads of cash from the cheap knock-offs now. Will they 25 years from now when the kids who grew up with the crap become parents and think, "What was big deal about Disney supposed to be anyway? Their stuff was nothing special at all."

Disney is just diluting its brand name in a search for a quick buck--and their brand name is their major asset. They will regret it later.

Pixar is best in distancing themselves from Disney while they can.

looks like they may marry once again after all.

Just like a woman to return to the man who is bad for her!

I do agree with the rest of your post, but I can't help but be amused that every movie you listed was a movie created by Pixar and merely funded/distributed by Disney. :) Now that Disney is Pixar-less, this pedigree isn't all that reassuring for Disney's immediate future.

It's like Disney tossed out the TV animation and put everyone on sequels duty.

Good point.

but disney isn't pixar-less. Cars is on the way, and they are hacking out a new deal as we speak. Pixar loves that Disney money, and it goes the other way around. Now that Eisner is out, things are moving along in negotiations.

PIXAR will never have an arrangement as good as they had with Disney. The sequel issue and Eisner screwing them over on Toy Story 2 was pissy of the Mouse House, but their marketing muscle and omnipresent media presence has allowed them to promote PIXAR in more conceivable venues that any other entertainment giant could touch.

Groiny? Perhaps. But the true oily skinned

Pixar is the dog's bollocks.

What an intelligent post. :rolleyes:

Color me impressed! :clap:

found this at ultimate disney and thought i would pass it on. screen caps for Leroy & Stitch and Kronk. Also a look at the trailer for Cars on the Toy Story DVD.

2005-06 Animated Film Preview: Cars • Kronk's New Groove • Leroy & Stitch

A piece of good news about Kronk's New groove

All of the original film's voice talent is back, including Patrick Warburton in the title role, David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, and in perhaps his final performance, John Fielder (the recently-deceased long-time Disney actor best known for voicing Piglet). Kronk's New Groove will be released to DVD in December.

But you also have to understand that the mainstream view of Disney's movies will remain the theatrical releases, not these direct to video sequels. As long as they can produce bona fide hits on the big screen, the name brand should remain fairly good.

I still thought there was another one we aren't thinking of, and this site seems to indicate it as well...

Fixed.

After Atlantis, Treasure Planet, and Brother Bear, that reputation might not last long.

I wonder if the group clamoring for Song of the South have actually seen it recently?

It's TERRIBLE. :(

I've seen almost every major Disney feature film release (even BULLWHIP GRIFFIN) but SONG OF THE SOUTH, I couldn't get myself to watch again. Not because of any racial issues or any PC bullcrudilia like that, but because it's so woefully, dreadfully DULL.

But that's just me. It should be out on DVD, of course, so people who enjoy it can have it. And personally, I'd like an all CGI

Cinderella III ???!!!!

Cinderella... part.....THREE????

Oh my effin god.

Originally posted by calhoun07 Well yes, and no ...

Lilo and Stitch (the movie)
Stitch! The Movie (2)
Lilo and Stitch: Islands of Adventure, aka Hawaiin Adventure (3)
Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (4)
Leroy and Stitch (5)

That Adventure dvd is a game and has an episode from the series ("Clip") on it as well.

There is also a new Stitch plushie available at WalMart, and it contains a dvd with previews of various Disney shows, including a preview of that same "Clip" episode.

from ultimate disney

An article from Variety (subscription required) confirms that direct-to-video "midquel" Bambi II (formerly known as Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest) will be released on February 7, 2006, proving that marketing departments' conception of "spring" doesn't always coincide with the traditional Vernal Equinox launch. Disney has previously employed early February dates for straight-to-video films The Lion King 1½ and Mulan II. The focus of the piece is that Bambi II will feature original songs by country singers Martina McBride and Alison Krauss, but it also mentions that the DVD will include "trivia tracks" in addition to the fairly standard DTV serving of "interactive games and featurettes." Though this year offers a record-setting five original direct-to-video films from DisneyToon Studios, president Sharon Morrill reveals plans to stick to "only" three or four DVD premiere movies per year in the future. The Studios' 2006 output will include Brother Bear II (tentatively slated for June), which will contain music by Melissa Etheridge.

Alison Krauss? wow... have you ever heard her version of "Baby Mine" from Dumbo?

If you thought the original was heart-rendering... man oh man

wow disney sure brought out the f word and other cuss words in this thread,disney and the f word,a lot of anger out there.

from dvd answers


Title: Bambi II
Starring: N/A (Animation)
Released: 7th February 2006
SRP: $29.99

Further Details
Disney Home Entertainment has officially announced Bambi II, described as the majestic, must-own animated sequel to Walt’s immortal classic Bambi. The disc will be available to own from the 7th February, and should retail at around $29.99. The film itself will be presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extra material will include include Bambi Trivia Tracks, Thumper’s Hurry & Scurry game, and a Legacy Continues featurette on the making of the film. Disney hasn't released the artwork for this one yet, but we'll bring you that very shortly.


Title: Kronk's New Groove
Starring: N/A (Animation)
Released: 13th December 2005
SRP: $29.99

Further Details
Disney has officially announced Kronk's New Groove which features the voices of Patrick Warburton, David Spade, John Goodman and Eartha Kitt. This feature-length animated sequel to Disney’s hilarious The Emperor’s New Groove, will be available to own from the 13th December. Retail will be around $29.99. The film itself will be presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extras will include Kronk’s Brain Game, a Pyramid Scheme game, and the fun featuette How To Cook A Movie. We'll bring you the official region one package artwork very shortly. Stay tuned.

This thread makes me wonder. Is it a threadcrap to post something nice when everyone else is ripping Disney? The inverse is true.