Lasseter: "There will be no further DTV sequels"

[landofdisney]

Ok, my source on this is kind of weak, but this is a post on a blog of a soon to be redundant employee of Disney Animation Studios in Australia (where a a whole bunch of the recent DTV movies have been created):

http://mimisgrotto.livejournal.com/29129.html

Lasseter politely turned him down, saying that he preferred to keep the operations all in Burbank and Emeryville and that (and here's where you purists will cheer) there will be no further DTV sequels. Disneytoons for all intents and purposes will no longer exist after Mermaid III(about to start in Manila) and the Tink Movie(being done in India).
There'll be Disney DVDs, of course. Things like TV shows and so on, but TV Animation is not Lasseter's jurisdiction. If there are sequels to be made, he'll do them himself. Which is for the best.

So there we have it kids, good news? Personally being an aussie its a shame we'll no longer be able to contribute (especially after Lion King 1 1/2 and Bambi 2 were reasonably good), but I suppose this might be for the best afterall.[/i][/code]

[jimmyraypayne]

I don't buy it. Disney makes too much money from these to simply stop producing them.

[TheSequelOfDisney]

This can't be true! Disney makes a lot of $$ off of these "cheapquels" and I'm sure that some of us, like the DTVs. I don't see how this is true.

[271286]

Finally !

[lord-of-sith]

I don't think I buy that. While I do like the idea of sequels only being made by Lasseter, I don't think Disney would just stop producing these. Because, as many have said, they do bring in good money.

[Timon/Pumbaa fan]

If it is true, than Lasseter's "goal" in "bringing back 2D animation" won't be happening.

Besides, they make money, they're going to have to be made.

[2099net]

I think its possible he just means work will be more organised and the Animation division will be more responsible for sequels. I can't see sequels stopping, like others here. But I can't see the work for the sequels being done exclusively at Burbank (or where-ever).

I think, reading between the lines, sequels will still me made by Disney, but perhaps not as frequently, and perhaps with an eye for theatrical release, and most likely with more involvement by WDFA. However, I still see the work being contracted out (at a pinch it may be possible for key Disney animators may be able to animate key characters, with lesser characters and all clean-up, finishing work being outsourced)

[Aladdin from Agrabah]

They're speaking about no more DTV sequels, but they didn't say anything about theatrical sequels. What I have to say is, it's too soon- even for Lasseter himself- to judge what the fate of Disney 2d animation will be. You know why? Because we, the audience, have the power to make them change their mind. If the audience turns down all of their upcoming 3d crap -which means NO MONEY- they're gonna think matters twice. So simple. It's mathematics. Of course, judging from Shrek, I believe that the audience will dissapoint me; they seem to love such crap to death! Well, if that's who we are....what can I say!!Go Lasseter!

P.S. Where is Manilla? I'd like to know what the animators will be drinking while they make the Little Mermaid 3.

[Just Myself]

If this is 100% truth....


YES!!!!!

-JM

[Disney-Fan]

I don't buy it. Disney makes too much money from these to simply stop producing them.

Profits are declining. It's not that far-fetched.
I can see sequels being made, and in fact, I don't oppose the idea. On the contrary, so long as they're given the proper treatment. If this is true, I'm glad Lasetter is getting creative control over upcoming seuqels.

[nachonaco]

Manila is in the Philippines.

[Aladdin from Agrabah]

Manila is in the Philippines.

Oh, great. In a country that people are hungry, Disney is producing sequels. Very nice.

Thanks for the info, anyway!

[271286]

Well if this is true it doesnt mean there wont ever be produced more sequels... There just wont be produced as Direct-To-Video films... This is good. I mean then the sequels will probably be released in theaters, and both the quality and budget will be higher... Great...

[dvdjunkie]

Disney Television Videos, weren't those the pop tunes put to cartoons bits and used for filler on the Disney Channel when it was a good channel to watch? I always like Disney Television Videos and have a whole collection of them on VHS which I have transferred to DVD+RW.

Direct-to-Video, now if that is what we are talking about here, then I think that it is a good idea. I don't buy those direct-to-DVD sequels because if they aren't good enough for the movie theater, then they aren't good enough for my collection. I hope that John Lassiter is true to his word and they start putting good movies, be they originals, or sequels, into the theaters first. At least we won't have to blind buy this 'cheapquels' anymore.

(By the way, when I see DTV the first thing I think of is Disney Television Video, you guys need to not be so lazy and use the direct-to-video in its full name or find another set of letters to represent those "cheapquels".)

Just my thoughts.

[thatartguy]

It could also mean that there would be direct to video product, but they won't be based on earlier films.

I mean, original DTV content could be good. I just don't want to see "Cinderella VIII: This Time, It's Personal."

[Kram Nebuer]

I can see sequels being made, and in fact, I don't oppose the idea. On the contrary, so long as they're given the proper treatment. If this is true, I'm glad Lasetter is getting creative control over upcoming seuqels.

I agree. Unlike many here, I like Disney sequels but they're sometimes disappointing for the minor lack in faithfulness to the original movie (e.g. Cinderella says "Jack" instead of "Jaq" in Cinderella II and the color schemes are too far and bright from the original in some...). Other than that, I enjoy seeing my favorite Disney characters in another story. If what's been predicted is true, then I'm glad because I know with the original Disney animation studios making the sequels, they'll be improved in areas in which the Direct-to-video (for dvdjunkie ) studios were lacking.

p.s. What's wrong with making movies in the Philippines? Hoodwinked was animated there. Besides, my cousins say the economy is suffering, so a Disney Studios there would surely help them and the country.

[Aladdin from Agrabah]

Just another thought; If Disney DTVs stop after TLM3 and the Tinker Bell movies, what's gonna happen with the rest of the Princess "Enchanted Tales" volumes? It's gonna stop after volume1: A Kingdom of Kindness??

[Kram Nebuer]

Just another thought; If Disney DTVs stop after TLM3 and the Tinker Bell movies, what's gonna happen with the rest of the Princess "Enchanted Tales" volumes? It's gonna stop after volume1: A Kingdom of Kindness??

I think the news only means actual full-length features that are sequels. "Enchanted Tales" are just short stories. Also in the advertisments for it, they call it a new legacy or something like that for the Disney Princesses. To me, it sounds like they intend to have a lot more volumes. I can't see where this new line for the Princesses would fail.

[Aladdin from Agrabah]

I think the news only means actual full-length features that are sequels. "Enchanted Tales" are just short stories. Also in the advertisments for it, they call it a new legacy or something like that for the Disney Princesses. To me, it sounds like they intend to have a lot more volumes. I can't see where this new line for the Princesses would fail.

But they decided TO CLOSE THE TOON STUDIOS!!! How are they going to MAKE THE REST OF IT WITHOUT THE TOON STUDIOS???
And, come on, they ARE sequels. Mini sequels, indeed. So, what? They're still sequels.

[Lars Vermundsberget]

I've steered clear of most of the sequels, so they haven't really bothered me that much, I guess - and I don't really know that much about this Lasseter guy - but he seems to have his mind set on some serious house-cleaning! Perhaps he is doing the right thing - it's going to be very interesting to see how this master plan turns out.