Disney Unveils Animation Slate

[blackcauldron85]

http://blueskydisney.blogspot.com/2009/ ... horts.html

When "Up" comes out in May, it'll have another one of those classic Pixar Shorts in front of it...

So the question then has to be asked: "What animated short will appear before The Princess and the Frog?"

Well, it hasn't been set in stone yet. There's still some time before it's a lock, but as of right now the one which may get the go is "The Ballad of Nessie." Now remember, I said "may" not "will," so if the plans change I don't want to start hearing you lied or you don't know what you're talking about. Things change. But I will tell you that right now the idea is to try and get "Ballad" done in time. If that doesn't happen then I don't have an idea as to what will be put in front of the "Frog". As we move closer I'll get more info and we'll try and nail down what little five minute treasure will precede Disney's return to classic, hand drawn animation.

[Jules]

I predicted Nessie would likely make the slot.

Then again, WDAS' shorts program has been riddled with release date inconsistencies, unlike Pixar.

How To Hook Up Your Home Theatre debuted with National Treasure 2 (US) / The Game Plan (UK). The shorts were initially intended to screen before animated features, but oh well ...

Glago's Guest hasn't yet gotten a wide release! When are we going to see that? Not everyone can make it to a film festival!

And now Nessie. Let's see how they'll mess this one up.

[blackcauldron85]

Art hints at Pixar dinosaur film
http://pixarblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/p ... -film.html
(via disneyreport.com)

[ajmrowland]

Wow. My bet is that it's a short that will be before either Toy Story 3(it can't take too long to make, aside R/D), or Cars 2(when does Newt come out again-2012?)