Disney and Pixar's Slate Until 2012 Announced!

Spyro · Apr 12, 2008 10:18 PM

I love Disney and Pixar and a few days ago they revealed all their plans for animated films until the year 2012! They probably have more in production but didn't want to reveal anything further than what's coming out in the next four years. This is the first time in several decades Disney openly announced a slate of upcoming films so many years in advance. In the past, they announced a film about a year ahead of time but no more. This time they announced films four years out - which is a rare event. Here are the films they'll be making with descriptions:

Pixarâ€™s release schedule is as follows:

Jun 27, 2008 â€“ WALLâ€¢E

After hundreds of lonely years doing what he was built for, WALLâ€¢E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL*E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALLâ€¢E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most incredible comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen.

May 29, 2009 â€“ Up

From the Academy AwardÂ®-nominated team of director Pete Docter ("Monsters, Inc.") and co-director Bob Peterson comes "Up," a comedic adventure taking off (and lifting spirits) in summer 2009. Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. "Up" takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures. When seeking adventure next summer -- look "Up."

Jun 18, 2010 â€“ Toy Story 3

The creators of the beloved "Toy Story" films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in "Toy Story 3." Lee Unkrich (co-director of "Toy Story 2" and "Finding Nemo") directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy AwardÂ®-winning screenwriter of "Little Miss Sunshine," brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings.

Summer 2011 â€“ newt

What happens when the last remaining male and female blue-footed newts on the planet are forced together by science to save the species, and they can't stand each other? That's the problem facing Newt and Brooke, heroes of "newt," the Pixar film by seven-time Academy AwardÂ® winner for sound Gary Rydstrom, and director of Pixar's Oscar-nominated short, "Lifted." Newt and Brooke embark on a perilous, unpredictable adventure and discover that finding a mate never goes as planned, even when you only have one choice. Love, it turns out, is not a science.

Christmas 2011, The Bear and the Bow

A rugged and mythic Scotland is the setting for Pixar's action-adventure "The Bear and the Bow." The impetuous, tangle-haired Merida, though a daughter of royalty, would prefer to make her mark as a great archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right. Director Brenda Chapman ("The Prince of Egypt," "The Lion King") and the storytelling wizards of Pixar conjure humor, fantasy and excitement in this rich Highland tale.

Summer 2012 â€“ Cars 2

All the world's a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the "Cars" saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe. "Cars 2" is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the OscarÂ®- winning film "Ratatouille."

Disney's is as follows:

August 26, 2008 - The Little Mermaid 3: Ariel's Beginning

Every Story Has a Beginning, But Only One Begins Under the Sea. The second and final Little Mermaid sequel. The plot explores the story of Athena, Ariel's mother, through the narration of Ariel.

November 26th, 2008 - Bolt

For super-dog Bolt (voiced by John Travolta), every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue -- at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the canine star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet -- a cross-country journey through the real world. Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and with the help of two unlikely traveling companions -- a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens (voiced by Susie Essman), and TV-obsessed hamster in a plastic ball named Rhino -- Bolt discovers he doesn't need superpowers to be a hero. Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") brings her vocal talents to the role of Penny, Bolt's human co-star on the television series.

Christmas 2009 - The Princess and the Frog

A musical set in the greatest city of them all, New Orleans, "The Princess and the Frog" marks Disney's return to the timeless art form of traditional animation. The film teams Ron Clements and John Musker, creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin," with OscarÂ®-winning composer Randy Newman to tell the most beautiful love story ever told ... with frogs, voodoo, and a singing alligator.

Christmas 2010 - Rapunzel

In this new telling of the classic fairy tale, "Rapunzel," audiences will be transported to a stunning CG fantasy world complete with the iconic tower, an evil witch, a gallant hero and, of course, the mysterious girl with the long golden tresses. Expect adventure, heart, humor, and hair ... lots of hair, when Rapunzel unleashes her locks in theaters for the 2010 holiday.

Christmas 2012 - King of the Elves

Legendary storyteller Phillip K. *bleep*'s short story (his only experiment in the fantasy genre) becomes the basis for this fantastic and imaginative tale about an average man living in the Mississippi Delta, whose reluctant actions to help a desperate band of elves leads them to name him their new king. Joining the innocent and endangered elves as they attempt to escape from an evil and menacing troll, their unlikely new leader finds himself caught on a journey filled with unimaginable dangers and a chance to bring real meaning back to his own life.

They are also make four movies starring Tinkerbell from Peter Pan which will be direct to DVD/Blu-Ray. 4 because each one represents a season.

Little Mermaid 3 and Tinkerbell will be the last Direct-to-DVD sequels Disney ever makes. Pixar doesn't like sequels much. The only reason Toy Story 3 is being made is because Disney started it without Pixar's permission and it got so far along Pixar decided it would be better to release it than stop it. Your Thoughts on all these exciting films?

Ayumi_the_Dark_Wolf · Apr 12, 2008 11:24 PM

i dunno, with all the buzz about the "2012" thing....but yea, i like disney, and pixar films, especially toy story! good times!

Rurikredwolf · Apr 12, 2008 11:26 PM

Newts and Up look good....but Cars 2 and toy Story 3? Uhh......right....

bmah · Apr 13, 2008 12:12 AM

Huh. That's interesting. I wonder if it was a smart move to reveal all of their upcoming movies. Now people are going to expect the movies to be finished on those deadlines.

Doppelgangergang · Apr 13, 2008 12:15 AM

bmah wrote:

Huh. That's interesting. I wonder if it was a smart move to reveal all of their upcoming movies. Now people are going to expect the movies to be finished on those deadlines.

And... If they slip up, the reputation of the company is dinged.

Misa · Apr 13, 2008 1:36 AM

I love The little Mermaid ^^ And Toy Story 3

I will always be a fan of Disney and Pixar ^^ i love their work

Winged Beast · Apr 13, 2008 10:05 AM

Thought they'd be a Little Mermaid 3. Would really like them to make Lion King 4. 3 wasn't that great.

Antr the Rolf · Apr 13, 2008 10:11 AM

OH MY GOD!I CANT WAIT FOR CARS 2!!

RSpanner · Apr 13, 2008 10:13 AM

ME NEITHER, I LOVED THAT FIRST FILM, my dad especially, he liked the music.

Antr the Rolf · Apr 13, 2008 10:18 AM

I'm a real car freak so I can't wait for the sequal..hope I see more international cars this time!

Phoenix_Flyer · Apr 13, 2008 1:49 PM

I don't like sequals much, for example Bambi 2 (meh! XP) was a flop. But I think Newts looks good.

DragonPrincess · Apr 13, 2008 2:34 PM

I loved The Little Mermaid.^^
2.Cars
3.Monsters Inc.
4.101 Dalmatians
5.Bambi

EternalNight · Apr 13, 2008 6:47 PM

Arcane X wrote:

I'm a real car freak so I can't wait for the sequal..hope I see more international cars this time!

IF the producers know anything about the Holden/Ford war, I'll really like to see something like that in the film! big_smile

YellowBananas · Apr 14, 2008 7:22 AM

Omg little mermaid 3!!! I had a phase last yr and watched 1 and 2 ova and ova and ova and ova (u get the picture). Does anyone know who voices the chracters??

Rexy · Apr 17, 2008 1:58 PM

I don't understand what was so special about the original Cars flick and that warranting a sequel so much. But still, better that than hoping for a followup of a more powerful Pixar flick, namely Finding Nemo or Ratatouille. I have been hoping for a sequel to The Incredibles though; that had the foundations of a potential franchise that would develop strongly after the initial film was done.

Still, I hope it all goes well. My mother discussed WALL*E with me a couple of weeks back and it sounds like a big hit that Pixar will make a mark on, providing they'll continue to channel in just as much creative effort as their previous works.

ontels · Apr 17, 2008 5:36 PM

all this pixar stuff looks awesome! but most of the disney stuff dosent look all that great to me I meann little mermaid 3 isent exactlly my kind of film

EricChristianOlsenFanatic · Apr 18, 2008 2:01 PM

I wanna see everything except Toy Story 3. Cars 2 looks soooooooooo awesome cause I luv Mater and Lighting McQueen.

-Justin Long Fanatic

Spyrofriend · Apr 21, 2008 7:37 AM

Walt Disney (while he alive) didn't do sequels. in the mid-90s Disney created crappy sequels to just about all its films, great (Bambi, the Lion King, Dumbo) decent (pocahantas) and medicore (Hunchback). Aladdin Mulan, Cinderella and now the Little Mermaid got 3 films. haven't seen any of the last 3 films' sequels. Lion King 1.5 doesn't count as 3 imo.the only films that didn't get sequels were Snow White, pinocchio, and Sleeping beauty

Spyro · Apr 22, 2008 3:11 AM

Spyrofriend - You're information isn't entirely correct. A lot more films DID NOT get sequels than the few you mentioned. Not every Disney film was *bleep*ed. When Pixar took over Disney animation they put a stop to all sequels in production to Disney films except for 5: Little Mermaid III and the four Tinker Bell films. Other than those, they scrapped about five other in-the-works sequels

There have been 46 released Disney animated films with four more in production:

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Those are the 'canon' Disney films - the ones made at Disney's core feature animation studio. They used to be labeled as the "Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection" but with the waning quality they dropped that label.

Here is a list of all the sequels, prequels, midquels and interquels to those 50 films:

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Only 20 of the canon Disney films received a sequels and/or sequels.

Films not to receive sequels were:

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Planned but canceled sequels were:

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Rumored but not going to happen now sequels were:

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As you can see, a lot more sequels were canned because the new belief at Disney is quality, not quantity and far more films than Spyrofriend mentioned managed to remain sequel-free.

MetalHead · Apr 22, 2008 3:19 AM

These are all awesome, I've heard of Wall-E, Up, and Toy Story 3 before. However, WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE INCREDIBLES!? One of the writers in Pixar got interviewed and he said that there might be sequels to the Incredibles.

Spyrofriend · Apr 22, 2008 6:38 AM

Thank you for the clarification. I for one am glad Disney stopped making direct to video sequels just about of them sucked. I had thought that there were far miore films that had been "seqeulized". Modt of the Disney films I have at home have had sequels made.

Phoenix_Flyer · Apr 22, 2008 10:43 AM

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and Aladdin and the King of Thieves were quite good in my opinion. And Mulan II and Brother Bear II weren't that bad, but they could have been better. But the ones that I absolutely hate are Bambi II, The HB of Notre Dame II, 101 Dalmations II and The Jungle Book II, they were just appaling, I really enjoyed the first ones, especially Bambi and 101 Dalmations, the sequels were such a disappointment...... X(. Another rumoured film they are making (or were going to) is 103 Dalmations, though I'm not sure wether its a film with Glenn Close or an animated one. Please correct me if I'm wrong though.

EricChristianOlsenFanatic · Apr 22, 2008 1:49 PM

Yeah I agree with you Phoenix_Flyer,
101 Dalmations 2 and Jungle Book 2 were indeed horrible. I didn't mind Lion King 2 but my mom hated me watching it cause she hates Disney movies.

CynderRules · Apr 22, 2008 8:46 PM

can't wait for Cars 2, or Wall E!

Oh and I know that they're making a Madagascar 2, and possibly a Shrek 4. (I KNOW that they're Dreamworks films, but this seemed like the appropriate place to mention it)

MetalHead · Apr 23, 2008 1:05 AM

Oh and I know that they're making a Madagascar 2, and possibly a Shrek 4. (I KNOW that they're Dreamworks films, but this seemed like the appropriate place to mention it)

Bah, that's all I can say! Dreamworks always copies Disney, for example:

Dreamworks Disney
Antz A Bug's life
Madagascar The Wild (Disney worked on this for 4 yrs while Dreamworks worked on Madagascar for only 2)
Small Soldiers Toy Story
EL Dorado The Emperor's New Groove

So, you see my point. Dreamworks always rushes production in their movies to beat Disney and claim that "they were the originals."

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