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RacattackForce (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#26: Jan 7th 2022 at 11:49:27 PM

That's a really good point: Pixar films aren't super merchandise-friendly, and that's where most of the money is truly made with family films. That said, Turning Red has the main character turn into a giant red panda. You could probably squeeze a few plushies out of that.

Edited by RacattackForce on Jan 7th 2022 at 2:49:44 PM

maladroite from at my palace Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
#27: Jan 7th 2022 at 11:57:15 PM

At least when they put Luca on Disney Plus, I kind of felt like they were doing it to protect Pixar's reputation. Pixar has had really solid box office success for the most part but Onward even without Covid was looking to be somewhat of a lower grossing film (granted that's still hard to measure given it came out right when things were moving that way, but still) Soul was really in a Limbo of when it was supposed to be released, originally June, then a holiday release of November, and finally was released as a sort of 'Christmas present' in December. I don't really count this as some sort of campaign against Pixar, I really think it fell victim to having closed theaters in most parts of the world at this time. But with Luca, I don't think Disney was confident it would do well at the box office. Unlike Disney animation studios, Pixar's never had a complete flop, and I remember all of the headlines when The Good Dinosaur underperformed. Disney would draw a lot more negative attention with a Pixar flop, and why do that when you could put a more streamer-friendly film on Disney plus and continue to drive subscribers to stay?

With Turning Red, I think it's a result of Encanto not doing as well as they hoped and Omicron creating another potential downturn at theaters.Is it a slight against Pixar? It definitely feels like one, although I can't help but feel like if Encanto was the one coming out in March it would have suffered the same fate. These are just my theories, I feel like there is truth in what some of you have also pointed out. I hope that eventually, we do get another Pixar film in theaters soon, though.

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#28: Jan 8th 2022 at 12:11:10 AM

I feel the above is the closest to the truth...

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Zendervai Since: Oct, 2009
#29: Jan 9th 2022 at 10:15:54 AM

Disney kind of did the Encanto thing to itself, given that it got a really short theatrical run where they kind of announced that it would be on Disney+ by Christmas like, right after it started in theatres. It was pretty obviously a calculated move to prevent it from getting flattened by Spider-Man.

I think Luca could have done well in theatres, Soul is a lot riskier because it's a super uneven and unbalanced movie. You'll still find people talking about Luca, Soul kind of fell off the radar after like, three weeks.

maladroite from at my palace Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
#30: Jan 9th 2022 at 12:53:35 PM

Even though I still hear people talking about Luca it's usually not very positive (although I personally think it's a pretty decent film)

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#31: Jan 9th 2022 at 3:20:13 PM

Soul's lack of longetivity, like most COVID movies, is due to its very small and restrained release. Movies that still get talked about more than a month after they come out are rare these days. You have to have acquired extreme hype (or been incredibly awful) for that to happen.

Soul was also an animated film movie aimed more at adult audiences, but from a major animation studio that in usual times brings in a lot of both family and adult play, so while I'd wager it would've done much better in a non-COVID environment, it's hard to gauge how much better.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Jan 9th 2022 at 3:25:21 AM

Diana1969 Since: Apr, 2021 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#32: Jan 9th 2022 at 3:23:02 PM

Even though I still hear people talking about Luca it's usually not very positive (although I personally think it's a pretty decent film)

Really? I've heard nothing but positivity towards it.

maladroite from at my palace Since: Jun, 2018 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
#33: Jan 9th 2022 at 7:52:01 PM

Maybe I spend too much time on Reddit tongue I'm glad your circles are more positive

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Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#34: Jan 10th 2022 at 3:04:43 AM

I've only sain praise for Luca. People seem to love the simple but charming story, the authentic Italian feel, and the potential Rainbow Lens interpretation.

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#35: Jan 13th 2022 at 3:07:35 AM

https://www.insider.com/pixar-staff-disappointed-turning-red-going-straight-to-disney-2022-1

More vocal dissapointment from the crew at Pixar.

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#36: Jan 13th 2022 at 1:26:06 PM

It makes me wonder if the Pixar staff will go on strike after this announcement.

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lbssb The sleepiest good boi Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#37: Jan 13th 2022 at 1:38:13 PM

Man, I really hope Lightyear still ends up going to theaters.

Actually, do you think maybe all this could be because Disney isn't willing to give new, untested Pixar IP's a shot in theaters in this pandemic thanks to Onward being released right as it started and bombing?

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InkDagger Since: Jul, 2014
#38: Jan 14th 2022 at 1:47:59 PM

It's also likely that the Disney people who make the Disney products are the ones in the board rooms making the decisions to ensure their own products aren't relegated to D+ while Pixar probably isn't at the table on these decisions and they're likely made over Pixar's head.

The IP thing is probably an excuse; Encanto has no prior IP for example.

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#39: Jan 14th 2022 at 1:52:45 PM

> It makes me wonder if the Pixar staff will go on strike after this announcement.

In this economy? Hell no,there's a good chance they would be black listed and lose their jobs,Disney does not like striking workers

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Meistro2021 Since: Jul, 2021
#40: Feb 9th 2022 at 6:35:27 PM

Did anyone watched the Japanese trailer of the film?

Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#41: Feb 15th 2022 at 12:54:16 PM

Just saw this clip (sound was removed due to copyright claim, apparently). Apparently, the Boy Band 4*Town has five members despite its name (just like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC did).

dmysta3000 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#42: Mar 11th 2022 at 12:30:16 PM

The movie just released on Disney+ today and honestly I really enjoyed it!

Frankly it’s kinda worth it for the facial expressions alone. [lol] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/0f28f7d9_1f67_4269_a191_a62e88d9ef2e.jpeg

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SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#43: Mar 11th 2022 at 3:04:03 PM

That's going to become a meme, isn't it.

Diana1969 Since: Apr, 2021 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#44: Mar 11th 2022 at 6:46:17 PM

I just finished watching the movie.

I don't really know what all I can say about it beyond that I just *REALLY* loved it. Like, this is a really good coming of age movie.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#45: Mar 11th 2022 at 7:02:34 PM

It was super cute! Loved the animation and the family drama. That review saying it was “unrelatable” was total trash.

Also I think I spotted where that anonymous Pixar letter claimed they were forced to tone down queer rep. tongue

dmysta3000 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#46: Mar 11th 2022 at 8:50:44 PM

The movie actually makes an great double feature with Encanto in Disney movies dealing with generational trauma.

And as I’ve said before, the expressions in this movie are gold https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/777caffc_5b38_4d5e_a142_f77669ce3c22.jpeg

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Tr0p6564rch6r Since: May, 2020 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
#47: Mar 12th 2022 at 1:54:53 AM

Am I the only one who's spotted the blink-and-you'll miss it ref to Burrow?

Call me "Pursuer of the Obscure". Also, funny quote: "A little eager on that buzzer, aren't we?"
Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#48: Mar 12th 2022 at 3:32:25 AM

I have not watched the movie yet (I don't have a Disney+ subscription), but it was kind of hard to avoid the spoiler that Mei's mom turns into a monstrous, kaiju-sized panda in the climax. Interesting that this is the second animated movie in 2022 that has a climax with a well-intentioned but misguided deuteragonist turning into a giant monster - Hotel Transylvania: Transformania did the same.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
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#49: Mar 12th 2022 at 3:45:47 AM

Watched it, was really fun.

Overall very charming, Mei and her friends are a lovable buncha nitwits and Goddamn the animation is gorgeous.

Edited by slimcoder on Mar 12th 2022 at 3:46:01 AM

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