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Disneyphile wrote: Walt Disney Animation and Pixar won't comment on animated projects in development, and it's rare when information on one leaks.

But sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new project is an untitled animal comedy that does not yet have a release date.

Sotiris wrote:I can't say that an "animal comedy" gets me excited. I usually prefer animated films that are human-centred.

Honor Hunter wrote:As of right now, the next film after 2014, is the new film from Byron Howard in 2016. This is the film you've heard the rumors about Jason Bateman starring in. While I can't say much about it, lets just say that the story is evolving into a very funny, sweet take on wildlife from a different point of view.

Honor Hunter wrote:WDAS takes a year break before starting back again on 2016 with Byron Howard's (sans Greno who was attached before his own project) "Zootopia" staring a very foxy Jason Bateman.

Sotiris wrote:
As for this project, I can't say that an "animal comedy" gets me excited. I usually prefer animated films that are human-centred.

Marky_198 wrote:On the other hand, I'm glad they are leaving human characters alone for a while, as they don't seem to be able to make any progress in that generic CGI look.

Avaitor wrote:I think I'm in the minority who does generally like Disney's animal-oriented films, and feels that they've become over-reliant on human-centered films in comparison as of late, therefore I'm welcome to this change of pace.

PatrickvD wrote:

Avaitor wrote:I think I'm in the minority who does generally like Disney's animal-oriented films, and feels that they've become over-reliant on human-centered films in comparison as of late, therefore I'm welcome to this change of pace.

I agree 100%. I welcome something different.

Bobby Pontillas wrote:After this stint wraps, I'll be then training under Cory Loftis and Jin Kim to help out on this movie, Zootopia! Which is slated for a 2016 release.

Then a big announcement came: “Zootopia” is named as the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film. It’s an original from “Tangled” director Byron Howard – a buddy action comedy set in animal world where humans never existed. That means in this world, animals designed all architecture and design elements with locations like Tundra Town, Sahara Square, Rain Forest, Wild Times, Anamalia, The Canals, and Burrow Borough. Natural elements inspire locations, like a hotel that looks like a mountain or a palm tree. The film will star hero Nick Wilde, a sharped tooth mammal – a fox. It’s about his relationship with Lt. Judy Hopps, a rabbit. Set in a Las Vegas-style world, the two start as natural enemies but become friends by the end. Oh, and there will be a lot of “Gnu-pid” Wildebeasts.

SWillie! wrote:There was also The Rescuers and The Great Mouse Detective. Before that, there was a little bit of it in Pinocchio, Mr. Toad, and Alice in Wonderland. Any other ones?