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damn all the pixar stuff i'll look forward to. also to note there are 2 pixar films coming out in 2011, wow! boo to CARS 2 though..

JNYCE on Apr 9, 2008

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I loved it when Pixar had ONE film every ONE to TWO years. Now it seems like they're just throwing them in a machine and mass producing them. Kinda sad (albeit still exciting)…

Marty Martin on Apr 9, 2008

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Hold the phone it's all 3D after Wall-E, including all the traditional animation, take that dreamworks. Also I only new about Up and Toy Story stuff so this is great news. But Cars 2? It's pretty much their worst film and the plot sounds like Burnout or Need for Speed but not as silly as Madagascar 2.

Joshua Rowe on Apr 9, 2008

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Cars 2?

I'm sure it was a big hit with the NASCAR crowd, but it's a credability killer. I love everything Pixar, but that's a bad move. Among people I talk to, Cars is considered one of the WORST Pixar films next to A Bug's Life.

Tom Brazelton on Apr 9, 2008

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Although… wait a second. Cars 2 is being directed by Brad Bird?

Maybe he can wring something original out of the concept?

Tom Brazelton on Apr 9, 2008

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No, Cars 2 is being directed by Brad LEWIS not Brad Bird. Brad Lewis was a producer on Ratatouille.

Marty Martin on Apr 9, 2008

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Why does The Princess and The Frog have "(in 3D)" after the title if it's 2D?

Cameron on Apr 9, 2008

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Whoops. Misread that.

Please consult my original impression of Cars 2.

Tom Brazelton on Apr 9, 2008

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Cameron, you're right, my fault, everything BUT Princess and the Frog is in 3D.

Okay, to make a comment about Cars 2. I see more kids wearing shirts for Cars than ANY other shirts these days. It's hugely popular with children, which is a demographic we sometimes all forget about. I thought Cars wasn't that bad, BUT, I'm certain it's way more popular on DVD with kids than we will ever know - thus why a sequel is worth it to them. We'll still all see it too no matter what, right?

Alex Billington on Apr 9, 2008

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What the hell. Rapunzel?
What happened to Rapunzel: Unbraided?
Do you know if that was the same project or what? I was under the impression that it was going to be a new Disney piece (could be wrong about it being Disney though.)
3D's all well and good, but we need some classic 2D happening more often.
I'm stoked for Princess and the Frog.


–IK

Ian Kazimer on Apr 9, 2008

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WOW! Lots of 3D glasses we will all be wearing soon

Ryan on Apr 9, 2008

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I agree that I would have preferred to have seen "Anozer '2' movie" besides Cars 2, however, I didn't think Cars was bad, just not as completely awesome as all other Pixar movies.

@Tom: Do you consider Bug's Life to be a bad movie? Or is it more like a group of VS models: one of them is the "ugliest," but compared to the general population, she's pretty good lookin'.

Chris on Apr 9, 2008

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the only animated movie I need is ponyo on the cliff… pixar smixar

ramez on Apr 9, 2008

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Boy, it is terrible of them to produce Cars 2 before they made an Incredibles 2, which was much more deserving of a sequel than Cars.

Nathan on Apr 9, 2008

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At nathan#14, precisely! I was thinking the same thing, they should go with the incredibles 2 instead. Hell, it even has a better story to continue, you know the kids getting bigger, Jackjack (the little baby) showing off his powers; Another great villain! oh the possibilities!…

but seriously, cars 2?

bltzie on Apr 9, 2008

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Yah, I think The Incredibles was more sequel-deserving in that they're a team of adventurers/heroes, they can make more movies out of that. With Cars, it was a complete story and everyone learned a lesson and blah blah… and it doesn't really need to expand more. But oh well. Hopefully they know what they're doing. I don't want to see the good Pixar name starting to go the way of other studios that put an ugly mammoth mingling with a T-rex.
Oh, and Bolt sounds a lot like the original Toy Story but with dogs. Other than Cars 2, Bolt, and Rapunzel all other movies sound promising.

Alfredo on Apr 9, 2008

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I'm gonna go ahead and third that one… I was pretty disappointed not to see Incredibles 2 on that list. I feel like it was such a given.

Victor Estrada on Apr 9, 2008

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Yep, dissapointing not to see Incredibles 2 on that list. Cars had so many holes in the story it's not funny. It's ok, as long as you don't think about it too much. They have a petrol station, but there's still a diner? What do cars eat at a diner that they can't get at the fuel station? Maybe they eat humans?!? That's why there's none around? Talking animals, talking fish, talking robots; all can live in their own world. But talking cars in their own world? C'mon!
Having said that, you don't see many toys/t-shirts/merchandise for incredibles, but heaps for Cars. So you can see what the only reason behind making cars 2 & not incredibles 2 is… sigh!

Charles on Apr 9, 2008

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will 3D be the only way we'd be able to watch these films? sometimes i just feel like watching a nice story unfold…without it popping out at me.

craziemutant on Apr 10, 2008

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I am a huge PIXAR fan and actually really liked CARS - not to mention that my 5 year old LOVED cars. But I agree with all of you that I don't see a sequel there. Not sure why it's so obvious to all of us that the Incredibles is primed for a sequel but CARS should stay a one-hit (?) wonder.

Holly on Apr 10, 2008

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Looks like quantity is winning out over quality at Pixar now that corporate whores Disney has taken over. They could do anything, set anywhere, starting any kind of characters and they do a thinly veiled "Incredible Journey" with Hannah Montana? I dub thee money grubbing whores!

Oh and 3D is a nice gimmick but until you can do it WITHOUT THE GLASSES it's still a gimmick!!!! Nice once in a while but I don't need to spend the rest of my life looking like Elton John.

Rich Yan on Apr 10, 2008

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Has anyone seen a picture from Tinkerbell?? It's Tinkerbell and four multiracial fairies with cat eyes? i.e The Bratz!? I guess Pixar ripping off "Doc Hollywood" for "Cars" was the sign that they had NO creativity left?

Rich Yan on Apr 11, 2008

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In response to comment #21, Disney does NOT make decisions over Pixar when it comes to Pixar films, at all. In funny ways, Pixar is like the dominant mate even though it was bought by Disney. Or is it…

DISNEY, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM PIXAR!

As for re-releasing Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3-D, I can understand where you're coming from. I can only vouch for what they're doing because by 2010, it would be 10 to 11 years since the release of Toy Story 2 in theaters. But please, read on.

I want to make a comment in regard to the responses of Cars 2, as well as all other films listed in this article.

CARS actually seemed too long, it was just several minutes too long. That aspect had the kids fall asleep. The content in the movie that had adults fall asleep was its cheesy "winning isn't everything" storyline. Give people what they want, but give it to them in an unexpected way. We've just seen this theme and it always ends in a "wa-waaaa" tune.

I can't say much about McQueen and Mater traveling to Europe and/or Japan for CARS 2, since those manufacture "big-cheese" autos with character. It sounds appealing for VISUALS. However, I can talk about a potential conflict given the fact that McQueen isn't cocky and over-confident anymore, which was a major important aspect that drove CARS. What's his turn around this time? It led from the initial conflicts towards the character's inner crisis, bringing him to his lowest low, and to finally his 180 degree change. What could possibly be done now? Hopefully it won't have anything to do with him and Sally getting married like Circle 7 and Disney had planned some time ago.

I also disagree with Pixar pumping out at least 1 film a year. You're just going to end up mass-producing stories that aren't strong or creative. I'm already cringing at the thought of The Bear and the Bow. It really reminds me of the latest Disney films. The "kingdom princess" story has been beaten to death, and I can personally never associate with any of those characters. Who lives like that? At least it won't be a musical… right?

I DO like Up's concept. Hopefully the approach will be a hit instead of just 80 Days Around the World. Toy Story 3 seems like a hit and miss, and I know I'm sounding a little too judgmental already with the aforementioned comments but… what, this time Buzz has to go somewhere?

One thing's for sure. I can't wait to see WALL-E.

Dev on Apr 11, 2008

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This post is a very informative look at the upcoming Disney and Pixar schedule, and it caused me to reconsider the landscape of animation today. While it seems like every is looking for the next film to turn into a 3-D masterpiece, I feel what is really being lost in the shuffle is traditional 2-D animation. Now that nearly every film being announced is being upgraded from computer generated images to 3-dimensional computer generated images, the idea of 2-D films of any type is not even spoken about.

While I feel like this advent of 3-D technology can potential push the boundaries of film, it seems to me the technology is moving too fast and without consideration of the artistic consequences. It seems like since the release of Shrek, studios have forgotten that a animated film cannot be successful if presented in the hand drawn style of classics like Beauty and the Beast and Lion King. The animated landscape must remain diverse, or else it is bound to become stagnant and bland. While films like Shrek, the Toy Story films and Finding Nemo have made tremendous marks in both the box office and in cinema canon, I'm sure that are few film fans who have seen The Wild, Happily N'ever After and Open Season, let alone heard of them. This new lush animation style has made every film visually stunning, complete with goofy animal characters and exotic locales, but simply place three random animals with celebrity voices and wacky adventure do not make a film. While the release of The Princess and the Frog is promising for traditional animation, it is the first of its type from Disney's 2004 Home on the Range. The films continue to get flashier, but I fail to believe that they are getting better written, and I feel that while this schedule is promising, its ultimately more of the same.

amh on Apr 13, 2008

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I'm sorry, but Beauty and the Beast!? That was terrible character design for the Beast. His face would "melt" every time it was animated. Plus, who isn't sick of musicals and tacky story-lines that we can't associate ourselves with?

Dev on Apr 16, 2008

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Sounds like a bunch of lame sheep around here. Never Judge a book by its cover all you have is a title and a rough idea about the movie that can and will change. I like to find out for myself before casting doubt onto a studio that has done nothing but impress. As for the quaility vrs quantity thing. If you noticed most movies are being produced by a multitude of ppl. Who will no doubt be working with a team for that movie only. It is possable to run multiple projects at once.

Rocky on Apr 23, 2008

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Wooow… It so AMAZING!! I will wait that!

Leallyandy on May 29, 2008

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I am disapointed. Maybe I am old fashioned but to me Disney films have been great the way they were. I don't care for the whole 3 D bit. Seeing a 10 minute show is one things, but a whole movie? That's not for me.

maddy on Jun 3, 2008

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Folks, let's not lose sight of the success of the first Cars. The movie grossed $244 million in the US and $462 million worldwide. Last time I checked, that's a very successful theatrical run that does not include home video and all of the consumer products that have created a franchise. Remember the announcement Disney made about the $1 billion expansion of California Adventure? What is the new 12-acre land they are creating? Cars Land. What is is expected to open? 2012. What is the scheduled date for Cars 2? 2012.

Regarding 3-D, remember…Disney has been a technology innovator in animation. The animation technology for Bambi, Snow White, etc. were ground breaking. 3-D is the future. Next gen flat screen TVs will have 3-D capability without glasses. Disney has started a track record with successful 3-D movies. For the past 3 years, Nightmare Before Christmans has been re-released every Halloween in 3-D grossing over $22 million in that past two years by simply repurposing a 15 year-old movie. And how about the Hannah Montana 3-D concert movie? $65 million in box office. #1 per-theater average in history. #1 Superbowl Weekend opening in history.

Anyway, a lot of numbers but Disney has 5 of the top 6 3-D movies in probably the past 30 years. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt that they may create yet another new theater experience!

James on Jun 4, 2008

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I Like 3-D in Pixar all. ask you heard to all cars talk! Hope" Cars 2" going to Hollywood in Racers!
Lightning McQueen will star cars meet ever lots! try best meet Knight Rider can talk car! all list ever all star cars!

Christine ( red and White)
General Lee (Orange and 01)
Torino( Red and white)
KITT ( Black and red light nose)
Delorean ( Silver Steel)
Ecto1 ( white " Ghosterbusters")
GMC G-series (Black Van)
UPS Transporters (Brown Truck)

Hope see you Hit Movies Pixar in 2012!

Mike M. on Jun 9, 2008

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For those of you boo-ing cars 2 it's because Pixar is now owned by Disney. So Disney is probably telling them to make Cars 2 because it's probably the most popular with smaller children and will sell more at the ox office. Not to metion the merchendice sales! Last I heard Pixar was compleatly opposed to doing sequals. They were kind of pushing themselves with Toy Story 2. So it probably more of Disney wanting Cars 2 then Pixar actually wanting to.

Btw I totally agree to many 3-D movies, I think I'll just start bringing my own to theaters instead of wasting another pair of glasses. Or I'll just steal some nice ones from Toy Story Mania…

Paige on Jun 24, 2008

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Look, to all of you that hate cars so much, I ask of you on thing. How many kids ages one to ten do you know that watch cars on a daily, (yes daily) basis. In my extended family alone I know of at least eight kids that worship it. Dose it not come down to what your children enjoy ultimately. My son is two now & that is his favorite move of all. I know when he is four & Cars 2 comes out, he will undoubtedly be in line to see it, (along with most of you that are slamming it.) You will be there for the same reason I will be, to see your child happy. If not, then just shut up, quit whining & don't go see it! If you understood the context of the movie, you might of enjoyed it more. Oh yeah, like #29 James said, how many "CRAPPY" Disney movies get AN ENTIRE LAND at Disneyland! Other than Bugs Life, which I enjoyed, NONE!!! Plus I am sure all of you hacks will be lined up to fork over hundreds of dollars to Disney just so your kids can go to the new Cars Land in California Adventure, even though you tools hate it so much. Shut up!

Erik on Jun 26, 2008

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Cars was one of my favorite pixar movies. I am glad that they are making another one. Not sure how they will do it but Im pretty sure it will be good. C'mon its Pixar!!!!

Amanda on Jul 1, 2008

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Wow so much hate for cars. i never saw it on the big screen thinking it would be stupid and like nascar which i can not stand. But once i watched it on tv one day i realized it was not bad. I would have to put it under nemo for the best pixar movie. Kids love it and i believe we forget that when it comes dwn to it that is the goal. It was full of humor unlike wall-e that i really didnt laugh at. I think it was very well made with larry the cable guy as mater. It is one of the most loved by kids and i think we forget that is the main goal. Kids first, then teenagers, then anyone else. Kids want to laugh in movies and not just watch a movie about pollution and being active. I think pixar lost their way on walle by trying to teach more than entertain

jason on Jul 2, 2008

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I really liked WALL-E, and I hope they make a sequal of that, because even though the story ended, I still wanted more. And I am looking forward to all of the movies on the list, so stop being so critical. If you don't like to movies, then go make your own!

Chris on Jul 4, 2008

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I am totally excited for all these Pixar films that are coming up in the following years. The one I am probably most excited about is Toy Story 3. I loved the first two films. I thought Cars was pretty good, so I am also looking forward to Cars 2 as well. Newt looks good too.

Edward on Jul 14, 2008

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I HAVE BIG BALLZ!!!!

Mr. on Jul 21, 2008

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I am excited about every Pixar movie up there! I have never disliked one of their movies. They are great! Cars was pretty good too! I'm sorry that you grew up and refuse to watch a child aimed movie. And to #32 Erik, I 100% agree with you! If you don't like it, don't see it. Sheesh. Everyone else here must be on their period or something becuase you all can't stop complaining! There is no reason to be upset that Pixar is releasing more than one movie a year! They are all DIFFERENT teams working on DIFFERENT movies. It's pretty simple. In fact we should be excited we get to see more of Pixar's work more often! The 2 movie out of those that intrigue me though are Up and Newt. Original and well they sound pretty awesome! I can't wait to see what the Russel kid will look like. Chubby little kids always make a movie funny and 2 Newts that have to mate? Who won't be laughing? I agree with you all though on the whole 3D thing. It's cool and all, but keep it like WALL-E and everything else before. I'm sick of being dizzy every time I wear those glasses for too long. (Darn you Spy Kids 3!!) Oh and some of those (if not all) of the Disney movies sound promising! Bolt is gonna be awesome! I saw a trailer for it and the little Hamster cracks me up!

Sooo yea. Try to look on the bright side of things people. Please?

Aaron on Jul 25, 2008

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I love disney and pixar movies so I am hoping that they are all good. I am especially looking forward to Bolt and Toy Story 3. I think it is such a good idea that they are making so many movies in 3-D. I think that will just add to how wonderful pixar and disney are. They make it sooo much fun to wanna go and see all of these great movies. I honestly have never once hated a movie that pixar has made. Cant wait to see what they will come up with for 2013!!!!

Rosalina on Jul 29, 2008

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I'm disappointed in not seeing anything about Edgar Rice Burroughs' Mars stories. Pixar bought the rights a couple years ago. Andrew Stanton has confirmed that he is writing the script now, so I'm wondering when we will see more information about John Carter of Mars.

Ceiver on Aug 2, 2008

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I am really excited to see all of the new Pixar films coming out. As a mother of two small children, I have to say I have watched Cars quite a bit. I cannot fathom how all of you are griping about Cars 2. I love that movie, my children adore it, and I happen to think the "cheesy" message of winning isn't everything is a very valuable asset to teach our children these days. For heavens sakes, Its a movie. You don't like, don't watch it!

Jamie on Aug 2, 2008

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"I am really excited to see all of the new Pixar films coming out. As a mother of two small children, I have to say I have watched Cars quite a bit. I cannot fathom how all of you are griping about Cars 2. I love that movie, my children adore it, and I happen to think the "cheesy" message of winning isn't everything is a very valuable asset to teach our children these days. For heavens sakes, Its a movie. You don't like, don't watch it!"

YEEEEEEEA!

Go mama! (She's not mine.)

Up looks just so effing awesome!

Aaron on Aug 4, 2008

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Yeah about all the cars bashing… first of all, EVERY kid seems to love Cars… and from a professional home theater installer perspective, I think as far as image quality and detail, only ratatoille beats it. Have you watched the Blue Ray? These stories are all basically the same old kids movie plots, some just more obvious than others… I think perhaps a lot of adults like to say they like Pixar movies because of the quality of animation etc… when really its because its an excuse to be a kid again… relax. Although I wish they could ditch Larry the Cable guy… dont give racists money!

Chris F. on Aug 17, 2008

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Cars definitely wasn't one one of my favorites, but it has for sure grown on me. I think that of all the PIXAR movies, Cars was the greatest hit amongst the kiddies. I mean common, they're cars! Who didn't play with them as a kid? I support PIXAR 100% in making Cars 2, so long as they have a story to tell.

Something that should be awesome to see is how these new PIXAR directors handle these upcoming films. IT will be the first time that PIXAR really lets go of their key guys (aside from Brad), should be interesting. I would HATE to see PIXAR fall!

nate on Sep 1, 2008

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i am really excited to be seeing toy story three and other films aswell

kayleigh on Sep 3, 2008

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all the pixar movies look awsome!!!

tayman on Sep 15, 2008

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I can't believe it took me over 5 months to run across this topic and I have to agree with many of the statements here.

I am really looking forward to the Princess and the Frog. We need more quality 2D. That said… I loves the 3D eye candy. I'm surprised and excited to see that Toy Story 3 is being produced. I just saw a trailer for Bolt and… not so excited about it, but my daughter will love it. I'll reserve judgement on the rest (Newt, Elves, etc) except for Cars 2. I agree with most of you that the original Cars stunk. Yes it was popular with the kids and can make a lot of money in merchandising, but is that a valid reason to churn out more crap? In my eyes, Pixar loses integrity with that move. Like others, I would have liked to see an Incredibles sequel. I would even like to see a Nemo sequel (how about Nemo 2: Finding Dori).

G1SM0 on Sep 19, 2008

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When this 3-D movies come out on dvd/Blu-ray will you still be able to watch them in 3-D?

matt on Sep 25, 2008

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When all these 3D movies come to DVD/Blu-ray they should offer both a 2D and 3D version.
Blu-ray shold offer both versions on the same disk.

matt on Sep 25, 2008

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Things that make Pixar good is the abiluty to relate your emagination to thier movies (like toy story and monsters inc. where evey one has emagind monsters in thier room or that thier toys come alive
when they leave.)And I think Pixar is loosing thier abilety to make them creativly because thier trying to make thier money now on mase producing them. And I think they can, now because they've already astablished them selfs as being good with the first several movies.

matt on Sep 25, 2008

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I bet for a Wall-E sequel. The first one was funny and with barelly no dialogue sent a beautiful message. The way Pixar represented robots was perfect using also plenty of the Line-Following Robot concept. Through the movie you can see how wall-e actions change few human routines till the end when they do something more than being unable. I liked too when at the end of the movie it's shown using ancient-style draws, pieces from the future since the human landing on earth.

On the other hand about Pixar mass production, I think now with Disney they got a bigger workhorse than before. As 2D movies are less demanded Disney shifted it's own personel to the production of 3D films.

John on Oct 14, 2008

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I wonder if Pixar releasing 2 movies a year will degrade the quality of their work. If they start getting pushed by Disney to increase their movie output we will start seeing schlock instead of the great stories Pixar is known for. If Hannah Montana makes any appearance in one of the Pixar moves you know the company is toast!

Jack on Nov 9, 2008

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I'm surprised they are doing a cars 2 before any of the other Pixar movies. I loved Monster Inc and Toy Story. Finding Nemo was good but over hyped. Bugs Life was OK. Walle was good for what it was. If you think about it, Dream Works is making Shrek 4. It only makes sense for them to come out with an equaly crappy add on movie. I'm just sad they're not making Ratatouille 2. That was the best by far.

Stuart on Nov 15, 2008

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why is everything in 3D i hate watching those movies they are cheesy.
but i cant wait for this line up
i jsut odnt see why everyone is so disturbed about cars 2 ok ok cars wasnt their best but its not like it was bad either!
we'll just see it was more for younger kids and their humor anyway

Celina on Nov 29, 2008

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Well WALL-E and Bolt were both GREAT! Now up next is UP! (haha I made a funny… Kinda)

And Celina I WAS with you on the hating 3D bandwagon, but they've changed it. It's no longer the red and blue crap fest. They use this new thing called RealD. It's 10 times better, it doesn't just make things look like they are popping out at times, it gives EVERYTHING dimension. It's almost as if it's a play going on in front of you it's awesome! I was extremely impressed.

Aaron on Nov 30, 2008

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i really enjoy all of pixar movies,but this one movies i cant get tired of watching,,Monsters Inc.
my kids and i watch this movie every day,i really hope they make a sequel,the way it ended with boo saying.."kitty",oh my God it will be great,i even have a story i made myself,for a sequel,lol,aint that something,but its great story

wilson on Dec 2, 2008

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I wonder if it's just that every kid 'adores' Cars, or if its the only thing advertising every other commercial on Disney is advertising some kind of Cars merchandise.. It's actually pretty disgusting.

"new installment of the "Cars" saga."
I don't think this will be the last one, guys

Now, I did like Cars, but the story did end and there is no 'more' that could be added, or so I thought. :/ Guess Pixar (maybe Disney if they are pressing the sequels, which I think they are) thought differently. Although, I don't think audiences will be dissapointed (hopefully)

I am excited for UP! and Newt, those should be, well, amazing. (:
And Wall-e was spectacular, please, I beg of you Pixar, no sequels

I am anticipating for The Princess and the Frog. (Although, can Disney produce anything thats 2D thats not a musical? Oh well.. at least there's a chance 2D animation will be revived :D)

I do with that Pixar wasn't releasing 2 movies a year, although, I'm not complaining too much.. I loove watching their work. I'm interested on how they will do in the fantasy genre.

*Why so many movies?
With the interest of working in 3D animation and Digital Graphics being high, I don't think Pixar has a limit of how many people can work in their studios, so the more people that are being added and the talent bar raising, only more can be expected.

Although, if Pixar goes to television shows.. I think I would die.

Favorite movie: Wall-E

Milano on Dec 7, 2008

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How in the world could anyone here criticize Cars 2 before even seeing it? There is nothing more pathetic and just plain stupid then people criticizing movies they haven't even seen. The simple fact that the movie isn't made yet makes it impossible for you to have formed an objective opinion about the movie or even question what could be done in the movie. 'What could possibly be done now?" There's a lot of ways they could go with the story, but you obviously lack the imagination to realize that and thank god you are not in any position to dictate story lines. The rest of your comments becomes completely irrelevant and diminutive, given your blatant lack of imagination and inability to be objective.

Despite your self proclaimed "expert" opinion, Cars did very well especially if you take into account the target audience, the kids. It did well enough to warrant a sequel. Cars 2 will more then likely do very well too, despite your opinion.

Rob on Dec 22, 2008

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Up and Newt sound great. The Bear and the Bow does not. I'm also not so sure about Cars 2 and Toy Story 3. I'd much rather see a sequel to the incredibles- it's one of my favorite movies of all time

Kid_A on Dec 22, 2008

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Hahaha. All this bitchin aboot cars is funny! I dont see any reason to throw rocks at sumthin kids like. Hmmm. The whole 3d thing sounds a little bit overated, and i think the people at disney should start using walts old method of idea making bcuz i really liked the 2d movies. Walle was awesum but i dnt see a sequel 4 him…sorry buddy! As 4 the rest of u naysayers…shame on you! Haha.

Lite on Dec 26, 2008

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This looks AWESOME…and I love the fact that they're returning to 2D! Seems like the old Disney is starting to get resurrected at last…too bad they abandoned Narnia though; I'd be really proud of them were it not for that idiotic decison.

DuchessAliana on Dec 31, 2008

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Oh, and one more thing:

I don't get why they're doing Cars 2. What they SHOULD do is THE INCREDIBLES 2. THAT deserved a sequel.

DuchessAliana on Dec 31, 2008

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I'm amazed that some of you failed to see the inventiveness that went into Cars! I'm 58 and found this movie captivating. The many reminders of how things were in days gone by appeal to older generations. I especially loved the tractor tipping scene and the crazy things Mater did and said. I'm hoping Mater does a lot more of the same in Cars 2.

Alan on Jan 25, 2009

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WOW!!! I'm exited! I'm the biggest Pixar fan you can find and I'm still exited from when I leaned this same exact line up 6 months ago! Although I wish they would make something besides Cars 2, I would make a sequel too because of all the money they are making from 7 year olds from it. Not that I hate that movie, I love it. It is the weakest movie in Pixar big Pixar is amazing! Disney doesn't really matter much next to it.

PrimitivePerson on Feb 9, 2009

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I would like to know when Pixar will come out with Monsters Inc 2. I think Boo should be older now either in college or has a family of her own that Mike and Sully can be monsters too. Does anyone know anything about when this will happen?

Patti on Mar 7, 2009

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Srry, but there's absolutely no plans for a Monsters Inc. 2. Even tho I really think they should.

Anyways, I do like the idea of Cars 2. Y is evry1 bitchin about it? It's meant mainly for kids, and pretty much every kid, and aven teenager, I know LOVED Cars. Making a sequel about Lighting and Mater traveling the world is an even cooler idea. But, yes I do wish the Incredibles should've had a sequel. It was an awesonme movie! I feel the same about Finding Nemo.

I'm not too sure about the Bear and the Bow, and Rapunzel tho. I'm not too excited for Up either, but looks can be decieving. When I first saw the preview for WALL-E, I thot it looked a little silly, but when I went to go see it, I LOVED it. It was a very well-made movie.

I also hear a lot of crap about how Disney is kinda bossin' PIXAR around on how to do their movies. Please, Disney, back off! If it wasn't for PIXAR, you'd probably still be makin crap related to The Brave Little Toaster, and other animated sequels of other movies that go straight to DVD, instead of being good enough to go into the theatres.

I'm really excited for Newt, tho!

Ginni on Mar 8, 2009

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ARE YOU PEOPLE CRAZY!!! CARS WAS AN AMAZING AND HEARTFELT MOVIE. I LOVED IT!

Ling on Mar 11, 2009

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3-D IS GREAT FOR THOSE THAT CAN SEE IT. WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF US WITH A HANDICAP THAT CANNOT SEE 3-D????? THIS IS TOTALLY UNFAIR - ESPECIALLY IF ALL THESE GREAT UPCOMING MOVIES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN 3-D. WHAT CAN US HANDICAPPED PEOPLE DO ABOUT IT???

No-Depth-Perception on Mar 27, 2009

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hey no-depth, I get a headace with the glasses, but it doesnt have the blue and red crap that movies made 5 years ago did. Also, the 3D isn't as definant as it was way back when too. Without the glasses, it looks sharper, thats all. Most animated movies now adays are made in 3D, but they fixed it

[63 days till UP!]

Lauren on Mar 27, 2009

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I realy love animation when see the disny films

siva prasad on Apr 3, 2009

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A cars 2 that will make my sister's head spin!!!

Isabell Campbell on Apr 8, 2009

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All right… So I'm sort of leaving a comment on a really old topic, but, I am a very large fan of pixar movies and have to let out my opinion. First of, Cars definatly wasn't pixars best work… It was the longest of the movies, and also the most boring. The visuals were great, but have nothing on stuff like WALL-E and Finding Nemo. Me and my dad were definatly in awe after the incredibles. It was amazing. I've ever since been waiting for a sequel. It would be great to see this developed. My favorites would have to be-
A Bugs Life
The Incredibles
Monsters Inc.
WALL-E (after I saw this, I had a feeling that I rarley ever get.)

Plum on Apr 10, 2009

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I agree that WALL-E was the best of all the movies. It is amazing how great a movie can be with almost no dialouge the entire first half. Toy Story was my second favoite movie and I am totally pumped up for Toy Story 3. I hope it's not as bad as Toy Story 2 (total disappointment). I didn't think Cars was that bad, however it was much worse then all the others. I also think that Incredibles 2 would be a much better choice because they left it so open ended.

Rob Eller on Apr 13, 2009

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I can't wait for Toy Story 3!

I am Toy Story and Toy Story 2s biggest fan and I have been waiting for it since I saw Toy Story (when I was 1).I also cant wait for Toy Story and Toy Story 2 to come out in 3-D. Even though a lot of people think of Toy Story 2 as a big disapointment, I don't.

Eli on Apr 17, 2009

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Cars 2 will be better than Cars 1. (Think Godfather 2).

sam on Apr 19, 2009

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I loved cars I am sorry LOL I am not too much into the while toy story sequel thing, I think they will be okay u can't expect every movie to be a hit.

Jewel on Apr 27, 2009

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how come disney isnt making any 2d movies anymore!! i miss movies that they use to make. and i heard that dreamworks is going to make all thier animated movies in 3-d now. i loved the movie spirit stallion of the cimmaron, why cant they do something like that again but with wolves!! like balto or sumthing? the only 3-d movies i like are bolt, and dinosuar. maybe if they came out with 3d animal based movies i would like them. up looks stupid. ugg!!

natalie on May 1, 2009

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Okay so I read through alot of you all's comments and I was really disappointed at what I read. I understand that "adults" are the ones that control what is being decided to be produced and created but what I could not understand was…..why does it matter if one movie was better or not better then the next. These movies are for "children"!!!!! As for Cars 2….I personally can't wait for it to come out because me and my 2 children will be in the front roll seats with popcorn!!!! Someone comments that they see Cars t-shirts every where on young children and I couldn't agree with them more. My son has so many Cars products it's not even funny. As for the Disney/Pixar movies as a whole I think my kids owns almost all of them. They love Bolt, they love Toys Story 1 & 2, they love Cars, they love Monsters Inc. I could go on but I won't. Anyhow, to conclude my comment I just want to leave with this as food for thought…….."Adults….stop making views/opinions/likings be known………because reality is…..they don't matter…….these are KIDS movies, let the kids be the judges of these movies". Don't be quick to steal the innocence out of the child. Thanks!!!

Brenda Peay on May 4, 2009

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wait on… the movie Chicken Little was 3D but we never had to wear 3D glasses for it…
so, does that mean 3D glasses arent needed for the new Beauty And The Beast OR we will
need the glasses?

Jaydan on May 6, 2009

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very informative article . Thank for the info of disney cars movie.
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chris on May 14, 2009

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I am very much amazed on how you, pixar staff and animators do your masterpieces, I mean they're all great!, they're funny, cute, interesting, full of lessons in life for all ages. I hope of seeing many more animated movies from you pixar people. As for me, "YOU ARE THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS ON EARTH". Keep it up, millions are waiting for each of your releases.

Jonax on May 17, 2009

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Cool! Cars 2!! I loved that movie! I wondered what they have in store next!!
I can't wait for the Princess and the Frog, Toy's Story 3, Cars 2, Newt, and UP!!!
Wall E was by far the most intellectual 3G film I had ever seen.

Ann on May 21, 2009

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To those who are dying to see UP!:

Last night I was able to go see an early screening of the entire film.

Do you like action? Suspense? Comic humor? Chase sequences? A new twist on an old idea? Movies that make you laugh so hard, you cry? Movies that connect you to the characters so when something devestating happens, you cry? Do you like big, rainbow colored birds?

Then UP! is the movie for you.

It is FANTASTIC on how they did everything. It was just soo beautiful!

But it does have the rating of PG, and it is DEFIANTLY a PG movie, not for the young kids.. So if you have small children, or plan to go see the movie with some, I say check it out yourself to see if they can handle it because there is a lot that goes on.

Enjoy!

Milano on May 22, 2009

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I was planning on taking a 3 year old to see Up this Friday and am trying to decide between the 3D and the traditional digital. If we go to the 3D screening and she doesn't want to wear the glasses or the 3D scares her, will the movie look normal without them?

Andrea on May 28, 2009

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Andrea (84):

The movie will look normal. The theaters near my house don't have the 3D theaters installed yet, so it'll just look like any other Pixar movie has. Coraline and Bolt were done in 3D, and I saw both without the glasses.

Now, if you go to the 3D, the movie will look entirely different without the glasses than compared to seeing it in a regular theater. The 3D version is formatted to the theater. If you take off the glasses during a 3D screening, the characters look blurry because of the way the movie is formatted. In a 3D movie, there are two cameras: the right eye, and the left eye camera. I'm not really sure how excatly the technology works, but that's my best guess.

My suggestion is taking your 3 year old to the traditional digital. Nothing pops out at you, it just does get intense and scary in some parts.

Hope this made sense.. ^^;

Milano on May 28, 2009

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My family and I are very disappointed that all the new Pixar movies are going to be 3-d. We, for the first time, will not be going to theaters to see the new movies coming out.

Lisa on May 29, 2009

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Lisa… Most if not all theatres will have for than one room playing Up! and you can go to the room without the 3D experience.

Aaron on May 29, 2009

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Excsactly. When I went to see UP it was not 3D. Also, UP is probably one, if not the best, Pixar movie I've ever seen.

Plum on May 29, 2009

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I don't like Car as much and also can't figure out why Car 2. Do not like the idea of more than 1 pixar movie per year. Pixar is not mass production and I hope Disney does not kill the perfect Pixar records.

Gaiusparx on May 31, 2009

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My son literally lived off the movie Cars for almost 2 years. I dont think I could ever convey all the smiles, rapture, laughter, and excitement that that movie brought to my sons face. he has the movie, posters, every single character car, etc. and he still plays with them to this day. I will be forever grateful for the happiness and entertainment that movie gave to my son. It even became one of my favorite movies even though I was forced to watch it constantly(Moms & Dads you understand haha). Even the end of the movie when he gives up what he thought was his dream to preserve the dignity of the retiring King can still bring tears to my eyes. He now loves Toy story(but thats another story haha)
and though we will be first in line to see Toy Story 3 we will DEFINITELY be first in line to see Cars 2 and every other masterpiece Pixar adds to the collection of masterpieces it has created.
For being able to put that much heart on to a movie screen, Pixar has my and my kids loyalty forever.

Loddy on Jun 2, 2009

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I can't understand how anyone could watch "Cars" and not enjoy it. NASCAR fan or not, it was a great story, an awesome cast of voice talents, and very original. Talking cars? Have a sense of humor people.
I just saw "UP" twice over the weekend. It was well worth the wait and will be one of my favorites i'm sure. There were a lot of things that are over a child's head, but still funny for them with Dug and Russell. I do agree with a lot of posters that "The Incredibles" left us with a much better need for a sequel than "Cars", but Pixar has never disappointed me so maybe they are on to something.

Eric on Jun 2, 2009

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I would really appreciate if someone could help me with the UP game. I'm stuck in chapter and don't know what to do…if somebody could please help me…thanx a bunch in advance…:)

Marija on Jun 4, 2009

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It's chapter nine…:)

Marija on Jun 4, 2009

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I absolutely love all of the pixar movies. The animation in them is amazing. I really hope that they come up with an Incredibles sequel, because it's one of my favorite movies, and I think there's a lot they could do with the family. Oh wee, I'll just have to wait and see.

Al on Jun 8, 2009

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i love cars 2 and repunzal.i loved wall e bolt.

bisha on Jun 10, 2009

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Wowee! Up was amazing! me and my friend saw it midnight release, very VERY good. But Cars 2… skepticism…. although i fully trust pixar, with everything they make being amazing, not sure. hope they dont drop the ball.

Trevor on Jun 11, 2009

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When the heck are you going to release The Incredibles in blu-ray

Dean on Jun 13, 2009

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My take on all this…so far, I've loved all the Pixar movies I've seen. They all have the sort of integrity and craftsmanship that Disney should be begging to be associated with. I found Toy story fun, (Though I honestly prefer the sequel) Wall-e amazing, Finding Nemo a pleasure, The incredibles, well, incredible (I know, original…) and Cars cute. Not to mention Monsters inc. one of the most inventive and enjoyable. Does Cars need a sequel? In my opinion, no. The marketability for kids could probably rake in the cash, but as far as I see it, the story's finished and anything more would be overkill.

With The Princess and the frog, while I outgrew Disney princesses at age 8 and think it's an overused and dried up cliché, I'm excited to see another hand animated movie (Also looking forward to Ponyo) and will definitely be watching it. Toy story 3? I really hope it's great, to have a sequel as successful and amusing as Toystory 2 seems like a good stopping point…I believe it's either gonna be great or fail.( I also agree the Incredibles is much more deserving of a sequel) However the bear and the bow sounds like the movie that could kill the company, an overused idea that seems sub par for Pixar expectations. As for Newt, the premise sounds humorous, but also a bit racy for kids. (Mating and incest)

I'm not gonna even bother with Rapunzel

Sammy on Jun 15, 2009

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Aside from Cars 2, I'm eagerly awaiting all the afore-mentioned films.

For all you Bear & The Bow naysayers, I have one name for you: Brenda Chapman. Who? She was the story supervisor for The Lion King and director of Prince of Egypt, and Pixar has tapped her to be the director of TB&TB. If anyone can do an animated epic, it's her. When that comes out, I guarantee you every one of the naysayers will be choking on their hats.

As for Pixar doing more than one film a year, so what? They're a big enough company that they can do it.

Corran Horn on Jun 17, 2009

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I read the article detailing the '08-'12 line-up for Disney * Pixar three months ago and quite frankly, I am excited to see all the mentioned titles. My roommate and I will most likely go see Princess and the Frog for our birthdays, b/c she's been waiting for an African-American princess to appear her entire life. I have read all comments up to this point and, as a member of the generation that was privy to the home video collection of Disney, I wish to offer another perspective to the question of the legacy and future of the Mouse Empire.

My earliest childhood memory is watching Sleeping Beauty on television when I was only 3. My father taped it for me and until the dvd was first released in 2002, that was my only copy of it. By the time of The Lion King's premiere on video, we had collected it as well as virtually every single animated classic available for purchase. To this day, my top five have always been:
1. Beauty and the Beast 2. Sleeping Beauty 3. The Lion King 4. The Hunchback of Notre Dame and 5. Fantasia

Beginning with "the one that started it all" - Snow White in 1937 and on down through the decades, it must be said that the greatest achievement of Walt Disney was not simply creating great movies, but in truth, giving what had once been an underrated, patronized slapstick-style of entertainment a revered and celebrated position in American and, now global society's, mind as a brilliant and relevant form of art and expression. He took simple, but recognizable myths and folktales, no more than maybe five pages long each, and crafted moving, living, breathing illustrations of the principles the original authors of the texts first presented, albeit in a vivid, ground-breaking new medium known as animation. When Toy Story premiered in 1995, it caused one critic to remark that "it creates the kind of enchantment that must have surrounded Snow White". Decades after his death, Walt Disney's desire of infusing art, literature, music, and expression with imagination has lived on.

In the case of Cars 2, both sides present valid and "good" points. Pixar has yet to actually produce a work that financially tanks, unlike its overseer Disney which historically speaking has been on a hit-and-miss track ever since Snow White (Walt's very next works, Fantasia and Pinocchio flopped at the box office less than 2 years after the blockbuster breakthrough of 1937)). At the same time, however, increasing the production output of films can potentially run the risk of Pixar degenerating into an assembly line of cost-effective products that hardly pass as entertainment. Looking at the movie industry today, I dare to claim that Hollywood has foregone the notion of incorporating intellectual and moral principle, let alone, delivering any visual dish that requires the functioning of neurons in recent decades. Disney has at least held on to the honorable, not to mention honest admittance of former works and ideas as the infrastructure of their films. Regardless of whether it is presented with hand-drawn single-sheet cells, computer-generated images, or even live actors performing before a camera, what the animators and powers-that-be of both Disney and Pixar need to keep in mind is that they are representing and carrying the legacy of a man who in his final years once stated "As long as there is imagination left in the world, work will never be finished at Disney".

Now, I too, shocking as it may appear, have my bone to pick with Disney (I am still steaming about their foolish and completely offensive handling of Narnia). However, I continue to support and advocate these films in mine and my family's lives because of a singular theme that tends to echo the loudest long after the innocence of childhood and youth passes: imagination is the colorful, distinguishing magic within every individual's heart. Therefore, with all this said (I tend to be rather "full-length" in my opinion whenever I decide to give it:)), we as audiences, as parents of children, children of parents, and human beings ought to celebrate the memories, events, people, places, sights, sounds, and feelings that have shaped our brief, but purposeful lives. I believe and concur with the several parents and even grandparents who have commented here that these films have, do, and God-willing, will continue to do just that.

adanarose on Jun 29, 2009