Finding Dory

[Atlantica]

I have always had the thought of what if (with the more recent Disney movies that suffered the sequel curse) the ORIGINAL team involved made a sequel to their movie? Like if Ron and John decided to develop a sequel to Mermaid...what would they have done? And had Menekn back, along with original animators (if possible), and voice talent (soundalikes where needed). What the heck would that have been like ?!

[qindarka]

I have always had the thought of what if (with the more recent Disney movies that suffered the sequel curse) the ORIGINAL team involved made a sequel to their movie? Like if Ron and John decided to develop a sequel to Mermaid...what would they have done? And had Menekn back, along with original animators (if possible), and voice talent (soundalikes where needed). What the heck would that have been like ?!

They can't do much with it really. Most Disney films are not conducive towards sequels at all. Sure, the production values would be better but they would still struggle to come up with a worthwhile story.

[Disney's Divinity]

Most Disney films are not conducive towards sequels at all.

And neither are most Pixar films. Money can overlook anything, however.

[qindarka]

And neither are most Pixar films. Money can overlook anything, however.

I wasn't excusing Pixar by any means. I've ripped on their decision to make pre/sequels many times already, including the widely acclaimed Toy Story 3.

[disneyboy20022]

Alexander Gould discusses Nemo and possible sequel
http://www.thefancarpet.com/q-and-a/ale ... _interview

There is of course talks of Finding Nemo 2 coming to fruition – is that something you know anything about? Or something you'd be interested in?

I actually haven't heard anything about it, I mean I've heard the rumours of course, but it's possible I'd be interested in it, so it just depends on what they are gonna end up doing with it. But I haven't been told anything official, so it's just a matter of waiting and seeing.

EDIT. Here's another news piece of the sane article

Finding Nemo star loses his character's voice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21950542

Finding Nemo actor Alexander Gould says it was a "devastating moment" when he realised he could no longer perform the voice of Nemo.

The 19-year-old, who is now studying in Tel Aviv, was seven when he first started working on the movie.

"For a couple of years after the film I would voice the toys for Nemo and there was a point where we figured out that my voice had gotten too deep," explained Alexander.

"I was unable to do the same voice anymore and it was a devastating moment I have to say."
Playground place

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Finding Nemo is being re-released in 3D this month.

"It's really crazy," said Alexander. "I loved doing it and it was such an incredible experience.

"It took two years to make and I spent a lot of that time at the Pixar studios in California which was a really great, fun, creative playground of a place."

Pixar's Finding Nemo told the story of an overprotective clownfish, Marlin, whose son was captured by a diver.

It made £555 million when it was released in 2003 and it's the fifth highest-earning animation of all time.

"It didn't really hit me or my family at the time how big a deal the film was," added Alexander.

"My friends thought it was really cool and now we understand how important it was."

Last year, director Andrew Stanton confirmed he would return to direct a sequel, marking the latest in a long line of sequels for film studio Pixar.

Alexander says he hasn't been told anything official about a follow-up.

"I have heard the rumours and who knows if I would be a part of it with my voice now.

"It would definitely be a fun experience but I can't say if anything is going on," he said.

[Disney_freak]

Well its officially "Finding Dory" now.

[Elladorine]

Well its officially "Finding Dory" now.

Well, you beat me to it by like one minute.

[SWillie!]

Well, I'm glad Nemo isn't getting lost again. I assumed Dory would probably end up being the main character, so no surprise here. I'll be looking forward to it.

[DisneyDude2010]

Let's pray it turns out good then! I'm just happy for Ellen! She's been wanting this like forever

Also ... Ellen speaks! (Press release [Disney])

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” said DeGeneres. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”

Director and Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton takes audiences back to the extraordinary underwater world created in the original film. “There is no Dory without Ellen,” said Stanton. “She won the hearts of moviegoers all over the world—not to mention our team here at Pixar. One thing we couldn’t stop thinking about was why she was all alone in the ocean on the day she met Marlin. In ‘Finding Dory,’ she will be reunited with her loved ones, learning a few things about the meaning of family along the way.”

According to Stanton, “Finding Dory” takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/02/ ... ding-nemo/

[estefan]

Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life.

Let me guess...Dory's parents?

I trust in Andrew Stanton, but this is honestly the first Pixar film where nothing about it excites me (and the first Nemo is one of my favourite Pixars).

[BK]

Souls have been sold.

Pixar are becoming old Disney and Dreamworks combined. Shitty uncreative sequels meant only to grab the cash.

Disgusting turn of events, though since Cars 2 was announced, inevitable.

Can't wait for "An Ant's Life", "Down", "C-E-iling", "Frogmage" and "Bold", not to mention Toy Story 4: Back At It, Monsters Pre-School, Carsfall: Dark of the Moon amongst other gems.

Arrogant Stanton and Power Hungry Lasseter- what a team.

[Escapay]

I'm excited. Finding Nemo has been, and likely will always be, my favorite Pixar film of all time. To be able to revisit this world in another film is a dream come true. That's the wonderful thing about storytelling. We can go anytime, anyplace, and still enjoy a revisit to an old favorite. Why else do we re-read a favorite novel, re-watch a favorite movie, and secretly look forward to what a remake has to offer? The characters live on, the world keeps turning, and it's only a matter of time before we're allowed to return, if we're allowed at all. I'm very glad to see that Pixar's decided to allow us to return to this world. If Toy Story 3 and trailers for Monsters University are any indication, we're in for some fun that was worth the wait.

Albert

[FigmentJedi]

Boom did it first. Miniseries titled "Losing Dory"

[SWillie!]

Souls have been sold.

Except for the fact that the vast majority of fans actually WANT to see more of these characters. If the movie is done well, who the hell cares that it's a sequel. Don't be so negative.

[TheValentineBros]

Eh, I don't think this movie sequel idea is bad.

[Escapay]

Souls have been sold.

Except for the fact that the vast majority of fans actually WANT to see more of these characters. If the movie is done well, who the hell cares that it's a sequel. Don't be so negative.

Agreed.

The art of storytelling allows for the narrative to always be ever-expanding and ever-changing. I no longer understand why some people have some misplaced idealism that every story ever told is suddenly so sacred it should never be changed or revisited in the future. That's the very nature of storytelling, and has been for eons. The same stories get changed, modified, re-told, and occasionally untold in various ways. No story is so "untouchable" that it can't be revisited. Otherwise that's killing the story. Every story deserves a new voice now and then, otherwise it will die. Some stories work best when new voices contribute to it regularly; just look at how many versions of A Christmas Carol exist. Revivals and remakes and sequels have become nasty words for naive or narrowminded filmgoers who fail to understand that true storytelling will always involves a new voice coming in now and then to tell the same story, adding what they can to its living narrative.

Albert

[qindarka]

Souls have been sold.

Except for the fact that the vast majority of fans actually WANT to see more of these characters. If the movie is done well, who the hell cares that it's a sequel. Don't be so negative.

I don't think that's a good enough reason to make a sequel. It's more important that a sequel can complement the original and follow up its themes without being a rehash.

And the fact that it's happening so long after the original seems to indicate that they never really had a clear idea on what to do with a sequel.

[PatrickvD]

I'm fine with this sequel. We knew it was coming and I like the idea that it's focusing on Dory, a brilliant character.

And Ellen really was campaigning for this. I'm happy for her.

[disneyprincess11]

SOOOOO EXCITED! But, i'm REALLY hoping that this isn't a complete rehash from the first one :/

At least that Dory is looking for someone and I can't wait to see her family.

I wonder who will be Nemo and if the original voice actor of Nemo will make a cameo. BTW: Calling it now: Kristin Chenoweth as Dory's sister!

[SWillie!]

Except for the fact that the vast majority of fans actually WANT to see more of these characters. If the movie is done well, who the hell cares that it's a sequel. Don't be so negative.

Agreed.

The art of storytelling allows for the narrative to always be ever-expanding and ever-changing. I no longer understand why some people have some misplaced idealism that every story ever told is suddenly so sacred it should never be changed or revisited in the future. That's the very nature of storytelling, and has been for eons. The same stories get changed, modified, re-told, and occasionally untold in various ways. No story is so "untouchable" that it can't be revisited. Otherwise that's killing the story. Every story deserves a new voice now and then, otherwise it will die. Some stories work best when new voices contribute to it regularly; just look at how many versions of A Christmas Carol exist. Revivals and remakes and sequels have become nasty words for naive or narrowminded filmgoers who fail to understand that true storytelling will always involves a new voice coming in now and then to tell the same story, adding what they can to its living narrative.

Albert