A tipster at AICN claims to have inside knowledge Disney’s plan to make 2011 a year of sequels. Again, none of this is confirmed, but let’s take a look at what we know so far about the projects mentioned:
TRON 3D: It was reported last year that Commercial director Joseph Kosinski was in talks to direct “the next chapter” of TRON, although we’ve heard this isn’t necessarily a sequel (you can check out some of Kosinski’s commercial work here). Word is that Disney is shooting to release the film in Digital Disney 3D in Sprint 2011.
Cars 2: We’ve heard rumblings of a Cars sequel for the last couple years, and according to this report, Disney is shooting for a 2011 release. I find it hard to believe that Disney/Pixar really wants another Cars film, considering it took in less at the box office than Pixar’s previous efforts. Brad Bird also spoke of how sequels was not in Pixar’s business plan, while speaking at WonderCon 2007:
“At Pixar, the bottom line is the story that you’re telling. And Pixar does not look at sequels as a financial plan. We feel we have a relation ship with the audience and that they believe in each movie we put out. We believe completely in every movie we put out. If I can come up with a story that is as good or better than that first film, then I’d love to return to that world, but it would have to be story first.”
Pirates of the Caribbean 4: Disney has been developing a fourth film in the Pirates franchise following the release of At World’s End. Rumor has it that the new film will be a spin-off following Captain Jack Sparrow, the character played by Johnny Depp. Many have speculated that Depp will be on a journey to find either the lost city of Atlantis or a more contained budget-friendly search for the Fountain of Youth. I’m sure Disney is eyeing a late May, June or early July release as that was the release schedule for Black Pearl, World’s End and Dead Man’s Chest.
National Treasure 3: And while the AICN tipster knows only of a possible 2011 release date, Jim Hill reported last month on a plot description making the rounds: “which would supposedly send the Gates family off to Easter Island and beyond in search of Atlantis. More importantly, the pure, clean power source that was supposedly lost forever when this ancient civilization sank beneath the sea. Which - were it to be harnessed today - would immediately put an end to global warming. Not to mention making gas & oil obsolete.” Could this be the information hidden on Page 47 of the President’s book? The first two National Treasure films were released in November/December, to take advantage of the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays, so plan for Disney to repeat this formula.
March 1st, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Disney’s year of sequels? Gag me.
March 1st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Everybody knows that the world ends 2012. So this is their last chance to squeeze some money out of their franchises.
March 1st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
If there was one Pixar movie least deserving of a sequel it’s Cars. Plus, I’m not liking that Pixar is expanding to live action. Why not just do it under the Walt Disney moniker? Since we only get one Pixar flick a year, stick to animation.
March 1st, 2008 at 8:55 pm
There should not be a fourth Pirates movie. That pisses me off.
March 1st, 2008 at 10:45 pm
“Cars 2, Pirates 4…”
Yeah, but is that a final? If not, what inning?
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:47 am
Cars made a truckload of merchandise money. Probably a good enough reason for Disney to produce a sequel.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Cars had merchandising!
and the Rat movie didn’t make as much either, is that any reason to not make a sequel to it?
( i hate sequels though)
March 2nd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
what about invincilbes remake
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:35 am
“Pixar does not look at sequels as a financial plan.”
Welcome to Mouse House, Brad.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:37 am
The only movie that I want to see a sequel to is The Incredibles. It had by far the best character dynamics for a sequel. The Parr family is awesome!
March 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
the icredibles 2
March 6th, 2008 at 10:11 am
incredibles 2 are due for 2
March 10th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
pirates of the caribbean 4: the fountain of youth will be coming to theaters in may, june, july or august of 2011 and then to blu ray disc everywhere in either october, november, december of 2011 or january 2012.
March 29th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I’m so excited about pirates 4
but i am not shocked that they
are making anouther one
those movies are such a money maker
April 8th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I Can’t wait for Pirates 4 I’m just sad I have to wait until 2011 for it.
April 19th, 2008 at 6:20 am
to tad elliott..
im sory.. because bad englisg language..
translate to english language
flying dutcman adalah kapal yang mendunia…pada jaman dahulu kapal ini pernah ke negara indonesia. jelasnya pulau jawa. ekspedisi untuk pencarian pulau jawa ini di tujukanuntuk mencari rempah-rempah. ekspedisi yang per tama ini sukses dan berhasil
yang kedua pingin balik lagi ke jawa nggk ketemu dengan tujuan untuk mencari air kehidupan( bayu perwitasari:dalam bahasa jawa)saya rasa pirates carabian cocok untuk menampilkan kapal ini lg
May 9th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I WANT A PIRATES 4 INCREDIBLES 2 AND CARS 2 THOSE MOVIES ARE AWESOME I WISH PIXAR MAKE THEM
May 11th, 2008 at 2:36 am
what makes you believe for pirates of caribbean 4?Disney havet tell anything about 2011!!!!
June 13th, 2008 at 11:53 am
well i think that all of the pirats movies were a hit. but the 3rd one was a little iffy, but it was still good so i think the fourth one will be spectacular… and i enjoy most disney movies and im curious about how you will be able to make anouther cars movie???
June 13th, 2008 at 11:57 am
well max i do belive you are correct sir, i also enjoyed the pirates movie but i have seen alot of VERY good movies so they beter step up to the plat and give it ther all.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:28 am
june 24 2008
i love that you are making another pirates film cant wait to see it keep up the good work.