I’ve never been one to criticize Pixar. Even when they began production on a movie with talking Nascar cars, which fell in a place sooo outside of my interest range (because I still understood the mass appeal). And I’ve always loved Pixar’s view on sequels and 3D. Things like “Sequels are not part of our business model” and “We’ll only do 3D if the story compliments it” have been said many times in many interviews.
Then last year it was announced that the Bay-area based animation studio would be making a third Toy Story film. And then, in January, Disney made the big announcement that it would be released in Digital Disney 3D following the rerelease of the original two films, which would be remastered for three dimensional viewing.
But I thought that is where it would end. Maybe they would use 3D for future releases, but they sure weren’t going to overuse this new gimmick/fad (not my words) just to make a few extra bucks, right?
Disney has officially announced at Showest that UP, Pixar’s 2009 film will also be released in Digital Disney 3D. Who knows, this might not necessarily be a bad thing. Maybe the story could benefit from the technology. I sure haven’t lost faith in the guys in Emeryville, as WALL-E is looking to be my favorite film the company has ever released. I’m just beginning to question the influence that Disney corporate might be having on this great computer animation studio.
Discuss: Is Disney starting to have a negative influence on Pixar?
source: ComingSoon
March 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
As long as they don’t just start cranking out “thrill ride” movies with little to no story.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
yes. But that’s one man’s opinion.
HOWEVER, if pixar is gonna 3d, the 3d is gonna have resonance
March 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Odds are, it’s the douche-bag overseers at Disney that called this shot. I can imagine the conversation now…
Pixar: Get out of my office, I’ve got work to do.
Disney: Not until you agree to make Toy Story 17: Woody Does Dallas.
Pixar: Stop it. We had a deal, let us make our own movies.
Disney: Fancy shop you got here. Shame if someone were to douse it in gasoline and light it the hell on fire. Hey, what’s this in my hand? Wow, it almost looks like a gas can and a pack of matches.
Pixar: …What’s it gonna take to make you leave us alone?
Disney: UP in 3D.
Pixar: But that’s gimmicky and ridiculous. Our stories don’t need that cheese to be good. Why not save it for Meet the Robinsons 2, or whatever other swill you’re cooking up back there.
Disney: *reaches for matches*
Pixar: Fine. Just go.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Have I completely missed something in regards to Wall-E? All I here is hype and excitement for this film, and I honestly don’t understand why? Its about a robot who never talks who works in a trash heap who flies away on a space-ship, alright, I’ve seen the trailer.
I’m not saying it looks bad, but what is the mass appeal? What have I missed out on?
March 10th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I think it’s mostly SCI-FI + Pixar = Instant Love ….that’s what it was for me. How could it not be awesome?
March 10th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Is it me or does UP look REALLY boring.
I hated Cars, I’m sorry. But the old lady in the cubicle down the hall loved it cause it reminded her of driving with her dad on Route 66 when it was actually a viable way to travel. She’s old.
Anyway, whatever, I’m looking forward to WALL-E though. I think the premise is great, and the visuals look brilliant.
And since when has Disney NOT had influence on Pixar? I always thought that was the case.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I got a funny feeling Up is a big homage to Hayao Miyazaki’s flight-filled world. Brad Bird is a massive Miyazaki fan isn’t he?
March 10th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I really don’t think this a Disney vs. Pixar kind of thing. When Pixar merged wtih Disney, Steve Jobs had the brains to make sure that John Lassetter got to oversee both Disney and Pixar studios as Cheif Creative Officer. He only has to answer to Robert Iger who is nowhere near as much of a raging jerk as Robert Isner was reported to be.
I think if your company has managed to make billions of dollars, even Disney will give you some leeway.
March 10th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Since i am in a developing(as they call it!) country,i don’t have any chance to see a movie in 3D format for the few coming years but my feeling say that it sucks , and it’s gonna screw the entire meaning of movies,since you folks maybe have seen a few movies in this format,could you kindly enlighten me in this?
March 10th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Well I mean Disney has released a movie called Cinderella III: A Twist in Time so they will pretty much do whatever to make a quick buck.
March 10th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
‘gimick/fad’ may not be your words peter, but they’re 100% dead on. i have nothing but faith in pixar, i just hope this 3D trend doesn’t get overdone. it’s cool if it can add to a story, but to structure one around it is another thing.
March 10th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Disney has had a small negative influence on Pixar, but stiil all Pixar movies have been spectacular
March 10th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
3D isn’t that impressive…even to a child.
and yeh…
” Clarence Somerset” nailed it… UP is a total Miyazaki tribute/rip-off.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I’m looking forward to Wall*E because I love robots and silent films. If Pixar can combine the two and make this a decent film with little to no dialog, I will be so grateful towards them that I won’t mind a few gimmiky releases in the future (think Cohen Brother’s The Lady Killers).