Ladies and Gentlemen...John Lasseter
I am proud to share that poorly written/animated/designed Disney sequels (ie, Cinderella II, The Little Mermaid III, etc) have finally been put to an end thanks to the "Lord of Pixar" John Lasseter. Since the production of what was to be an upcoming Tinkerbell movie, John has deemed the film "unwatchable" and thus ending the series of wretched sequels. Sequels to be considered included a Cars II and a Meet the Robinsons II: First Date. As Scott Weinberg puts it, "the Mouse House is taking a turn towards quality not quantity." Finally.
Productively, Pixar and Disney studios have nothing but amazing films coming up in the next two years; Wall-E, The Princess and the Frog, and (yee!) Toy Story III. Wall-E will be directed by Finding Nemo writer-director Andrew Stanton. Alongside Stanton will be Star Wars sound director Ben Burtt electronically designing each of the character's voices; meaning, yes, they are all robots. This remake of the 1931 Charlie Chaplin film is set to be released in 2009.
Next up is the highly anticipated The Princess and the Frog which will bring the return to (gasp!) hand-drawn animation, the first since Home on the Range in 2004. Not only will it be the first hand-drawn animated feature in five years, but it will introduce a brand new Disney princess who won't be drawn in the usual shade of peach. Princess Tiana will be Disney's first ever African-American princess. And where could this princess possibly live? Why, in New Orleans of course (thankfully, not in modern times). With high hopes, this movie will turn out beautifully with directors Ron Clements and John Muster; creators of Disney classics such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and The Great Mouse Detective. This is also set to be released in 2009.
Last but not least we have an equally if not more anticipated film coming from Disney/Pixar animation studios: Toy Story III, bringing the valient return of beloved Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. However, this movie has a serendipidous new writer working alongside director John Lasseter, Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt. This dynamic duo is expected to deliver nothing but gold. Unfortunately, this little piece of Pixar history won't be released until 2010. Until then, we have much to look forward to, including a still ambiguous story of an elderly man teaming up with a Wilderness Ranger for comedic action adventures called "Up" which is still in the works (another 2009 release).
Productively, Pixar and Disney studios have nothing but amazing films coming up in the next two years; Wall-E, The Princess and the Frog, and (yee!) Toy Story III. Wall-E will be directed by Finding Nemo writer-director Andrew Stanton. Alongside Stanton will be Star Wars sound director Ben Burtt electronically designing each of the character's voices; meaning, yes, they are all robots. This remake of the 1931 Charlie Chaplin film is set to be released in 2009.
Next up is the highly anticipated The Princess and the Frog which will bring the return to (gasp!) hand-drawn animation, the first since Home on the Range in 2004. Not only will it be the first hand-drawn animated feature in five years, but it will introduce a brand new Disney princess who won't be drawn in the usual shade of peach. Princess Tiana will be Disney's first ever African-American princess. And where could this princess possibly live? Why, in New Orleans of course (thankfully, not in modern times). With high hopes, this movie will turn out beautifully with directors Ron Clements and John Muster; creators of Disney classics such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and The Great Mouse Detective. This is also set to be released in 2009.
Last but not least we have an equally if not more anticipated film coming from Disney/Pixar animation studios: Toy Story III, bringing the valient return of beloved Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. However, this movie has a serendipidous new writer working alongside director John Lasseter, Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt. This dynamic duo is expected to deliver nothing but gold. Unfortunately, this little piece of Pixar history won't be released until 2010. Until then, we have much to look forward to, including a still ambiguous story of an elderly man teaming up with a Wilderness Ranger for comedic action adventures called "Up" which is still in the works (another 2009 release).