Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Not only will the D+ programming be moved to theatrical, but the COSTS will move with them, too. What does that mean? It means that PRESTO! - streaming's bottom line gets a boost just at the right time.

That does make sense.

A general concern is I'm disappointed with D+ TV content. Moving it to theatrical releases isn't exciting for me. Only a couple of shows on D+ have wowed me.

It's my own fault, honestly. I had expectations that TWDC could produce TV content like HBO, and HBO is in a class of its own with storytelling and gold standard TV shows.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Walt Disney Animation Studios hasn't had a profitable theatrical release since 2019 (Frozen 2). They're due, right?

Well there's always Mufasa which is coming out later this year.

*crickets*

Oh, right that was a movie literally NO ONE asked for.

 

[wabbott]

That does make sense.

A general concern is I'm disappointed with D+ TV content. Moving it to theatrical releases isn't exciting for me. Only a couple of shows on D+ have wowed me.

It's my own fault, honestly. I had expectations that TWDC could produce TV content like HBO, and HBO is in a class of its own with storytelling and gold standard TV shows.

In the three years since I've subscribed to D+, I've not watched any original content, just the old movies and cartoons. Just finished all the DuckTales and now working on Darkwing Duck. An old movie I really want to see is In Search of the Castaways.

 

[Naomeri]

I'm not anti-sequel if it's a quality product.

I liked the Aladdin sequels, even Return of Jafar, despite the depressing lack of Robin Williams. But the Lion King sequels are the best!

 

[kylenne]

Water parks are switching again on March 17th.

https://blogmickey.com/2024/02/typh...ed-blizzard-beach-to-close-for-refurbishment/

 

[Brocktoon]

That does make sense.

A general concern is I'm disappointed with D+ TV content. Moving it to theatrical releases isn't exciting for me. Only a couple of shows on D+ have wowed me.

It's my own fault, honestly. I had expectations that TWDC could produce TV content like HBO, and HBO is in a class of its own with storytelling and gold standard TV shows.

I think WandaVision and early Mando proved they could complete with MAX/Warner in terms of prestige if they wanted, but it probably isn't a focus for the D+ brand once they got the subscriber numbers up and didn't want to deal with the resources and production costs. Look at what happened to Prime with their 'Rings of Powers' mess ... spending a ton on production did not equal a Game of Thrones killer.

I'm hoping Disney will potentially get something new to complete against MAX under the Hulu/FX banner, but we'll probably continue to get things like Taylor Swift's Eras to pump up subscribers and anything promising production wise will switch to theatrical to bring in $$$

 

[Gusey]

I'm not sure if this was mentioned yesterday or not
Scott Gustin Twitter
NEW: Iger confirms Percy Jackson renewed for Season 2 .

 

[Tigger's ally]

Water parks are switching again on March 17th.

https://blogmickey.com/2024/02/typh...ed-blizzard-beach-to-close-for-refurbishment/

Wow. Short season for BB. We were there in October and it was still Typhoon Lagoon that was open. Wonder when they will switch again as we are going again in October.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I think WandaVision and early Mando proved they could complete with MAX/Warner in terms of prestige if they wanted

I would add Andor! Such a good show

 

[Sweettears]

Well said, pretty much sums it up for me as well (except for the "all-time favorite film" part, I just recognize it as the masterpiece that it is and I do love it)

Relatedly, the Lion King wasn't expected to be as big as it was, it was made by mostly "B-team" animators because the main animators were working on Pocahontas, which was thought to be the more important and profitable film. And then the Lion King became the highest grossing animated film of all time! Remembering this gives me hope for Moana 2 (thinking of D+ as more of a B-team as compared to the film studio). Reportedly Iger saw footage and was impressed, contributing to the decision to make it a movie.

I don’t have anything to back it up and I’m not sure of the timing of each features creation, but I highly doubt that they would get Elton John to sign up for creating music for a film created by the B team

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Someone on the WDWMagic forums started a rumor that WDAS will stop animating their projects in Burbank and outsource it to their Vancouver studio, just because of the Disney+ Moana series being turned into Moana 2. I am worried about that.l, especially if the film becomes a box office success.

https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads...-results-webcast.982800/page-25#post-10838625

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I don’t have anything to back it up and I’m not sure of the timing of each features creation, but I highly doubt that they would get Elton John to sign up for creating music for a film created by the B team

There's a section about it here: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/25...-scenes-facts-about-the-disney-animated-movie

The animators who worked on the film called themselves the B Team because more of the senior people were assigned to Pocahontas, it had a higher budget, and it was expected to do much better given that it's a princess movie. You can also watch the bonus features if you have the movie, they talk about it.

Also, none of the executives sought/requested Elton John. It was Tim Rice's idea (lyricist), and when he brought it up, the studio doubted someone like Elton would do it. But Elton was a friend of Rice and agreed.

Anyway, "B Team" or not, they were still good animators if they got to work for Disney.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Wow. Short season for BB. We were there in October and it was still Typhoon Lagoon that was open. Wonder when they will switch again as we are going again in October.

At the current rate probably in Nov. WDW doesn't seem to want to have blizzard beach open much any more and they do TL ( if only one open) in summer since they can sell the the after hour parties also since the park as the lights to be open late.

It really is shame.

 

[Brocktoon]

I would add Andor! Such a good show

Forgot about Andor (also love it) ... and wouldn't be surprised if they shift season 2 into a film like Mando making it a legit Rouge One prequel. I'm in the group of fans who feel Rouge One is still the best Star Wars film post original trilogy.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Forgot about Andor (also love it) ... and wouldn't be surprised if they shift season 2 into a film like Mando making it a legit Rouge One prequel. I'm in the group of fans who feel Rouge One is still the best Star Wars film post original trilogy.

I am the same group. I don't think they'll make Andor Season 2 a movie, though. It wasn't a popular with general audiences as Mando continues to be

 

[rangerxenos]

Forgot about Andor (also love it) ... and wouldn't be surprised if they shift season 2 into a film like Mando making it a legit Rouge One prequel. I'm in the group of fans who feel Rouge One is still the best Star Wars film post original trilogy.

Rogue One is my third favorite Star Wars film behind the original and The Empire Strikes Back.

 

[BrianL]

There's a section about it here: https://www.cinemablend.com/news/25...-scenes-facts-about-the-disney-animated-movie

The animators who worked on the film called themselves the B Team because more of the senior people were assigned to Pocahontas, it had a higher budget, and it was expected to do much better given that it's a princess movie. You can also watch the bonus features if you have the movie, they talk about it.

Also, none of the executives sought/requested Elton John. It was Tim Rice's idea (lyricist), and when he brought it up, the studio doubted someone like Elton would do it. But Elton was a friend of Rice and agreed.

Anyway, "B Team" or not, they were still good animators if they got to work for Disney.

Hey, look, for tall the talk of B Teams and all that, the freaking C Team churned out the greatest masterpiece of all time:



So, I'm not that worried.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Hey, look, for tall the talk of B Teams and all that, the freaking C Team churned out the greatest masterpiece of all time:

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So, I'm not that worried.

 

[mickey916]

Hey, look, for tall the talk of B Teams and all that, the freaking C Team churned out the greatest masterpiece of all time:

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So, I'm not that worried.

So, we're a little late to the game. Just watched this two days ago for the first time, LOL....Another one of those movies that came out after our childhood and before our kids. We enjoyed it!

 

[BrianL]

So, we're a little late to the game. Just watched this two days ago for the first time, LOL....Another one of those movies that came out after our childhood and before our kids. We enjoyed it!

And now you know.

I was working at Blockbuster when this movie came out - I always put it in to watch on the overhead TVs. I love the music!