The Upcoming Walt Disney AS Movies

[Firefly]

~There are currently four Walt Disney Animated Studios films upcoming!!~
(My reference is Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_theatrical_animated_features)

-Spoilers-

Walt Disney Animated Studios canon:
A.K.A Walt Disney Animated Classics. These are the animated movies that are or will be produced entirely by Walt Disney Animated Studios. There are more than 45 of these so far, including Bambi, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch and Treasure Planet. These movies do not include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tron, Disney-Pixar films, or DisneyToon Studios films.

All of these films, except for The Princess and the Frog, will be in 3D.

2008: Bolt
Released November 21st, 2008.
Bolt is a dog who portrays a canine superhero on a TV show. He believes he has actual superpowers, and that he must save his owner when he is seperated from the TV studios. He meets up with a female cat named Mittens and a hamster in an exercise ball named Rhino. Starring voices include John Travolta, Miley Cyrus and Malcolm McDowell.

(All following movies are released during December)

2009: The Princess and the Frog
The film is based on the classic fairy tale The Frog Prince. Nineteen year old Princess Tiana (main character) is the first African American Disney Princess. It will be a fairy tale musical set in New Orleans during the 1920s Jazz Age. Starring voices include Anika Noni Rose, Oprah Winfrey and Keith David.

2010: Rapunzel
The story is absed on the classic German fairy tale Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm. There has been a reworking of the storyline and the main characters.

2012: King of the Elves
Based on Philip K. Dic-'s (k) 1953 short story fantasy King of the Elves. The film is about a band of elves living in the modern-day Mississippi Delta who name a local man their king after he saves them from an evil troll.

There are also four upcoming DisneyToon movies. The first is Tinkerbell, released on October 28th, 2008. The next three, released within the next few years, are sequels to this movie.

I'll update this info as more becomes clear.:D

[DPWolf]

BoltBoltBoltBoltBoltBoltBolt omfg. D:

I saw the preview and I was like, "...Puppy..." so that's probably the only Disney movie I'm looking forward to for a while. Everything else seems kinda...meh. Reused.

But Bolt is adorable. x3

[iwantedtoexplode]

I'm not too adament about the 3-D computer animation movies. I'm nore interested in the Alice in Wonderland live action remake. Tim Burton is directing it, who is the perfect choice XD

[Firefly]

I'm not too adament about the 3-D computer animation movies. I'm nore interested in the Alice in Wonderland live action remake. Tim Burton is directing it, who is the perfect choice XD
I agree, I'm really looking forward to that, since Burton's directing it.

The fairy tale theme these Disney movies are about to reenter might turn some people away... Still, if the quality and original magic returns, then it'll be well worth it.

I think the choice for princess in The Princess and the Frog was a good one.

[~Namine_Hearts~]

BoltBoltBoltBoltBoltBoltBolt omfg. D:

I saw the preview and I was like, "...Puppy..." so that's probably the only Disney movie I'm looking forward to for a while. Everything else seems kinda...meh. Reused.

But Bolt is adorable. x3

but miley cyrus is in it xP

[Cariad]

Rapunzel should be good. Old stories are always the best. I just hope they do it well.

[DPWolf]

but miley cyrus is in it xP

Oh ew, you're right...
I'll just hope that she has as small a role as possible and that Bolt has the most screentime. :|

[Cherry Pie Pwns]

Bolt looks so cute. I might actually go see it. Even if it has Hannah Montana as a voice actor. *Brings along ear plugs for Hannah Montana parts*

[Firefly]

Bolt: Miley Cyrus plays Penny, a young girl.
Penny's part in early part of movie (spoiler): Penny features in the TV show Bolt is in, as the dog's owner. She features in the start of the movie, in part of the TV show, and then just before Bolt is lost. Bolt believes he has to save her once he's lost, so she'll probably be in scenes throughout. And the end. Ugh.

Chloe Moretz will voice a younger Penny. I don't know this character's part in the movie.

Rapunzel: Some good news - Glen Keane is the executive producer. He's already proved a positive team member, and I can see him helping this movie become a success. He was involved with charater animation for The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan and other animated films.
I'm impressed with the style of animation being used for Rapunzel, from the images I have seen so far. There's a concept picture of Rapunzel and more related info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel_(film)

The Princess and the Frog: There was some controversy in The Princess and the Frog. Princess Tiana's name was originally announced as "Maddy". This was considered a stereotypically lower-class "black name", according to Wikipedia.
The character was also a chambermaid, an occupation that didnt quiet suit a Disney Princess. This has been changed, and Tiana will now be a more traditional Disney fairy tale heroine.

[Destined]

I'm not looking forward to any of these movies. I'm more interested in Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 that they've got in the pipe. You might want to do a bit more research in this area. You also might want to mention the re-release of Toy Story in 3D.

[iwantedtoexplode]

Yeah, Toy Story 3 should be interesting, they've waited such a long time for it, though. I hope they get the same voices, otherwise it's automatically bad DX

[Destined]

Yeah, Toy Story 3 should be interesting, they've waited such a long time for it, though. I hope they get the same voices, otherwise it's automatically bad DX

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_story_3

All of the original cast are returning, except for Slinky, voiced by Jim Varney due to his death.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cars_2

[Charmeleon]

King of the Elves sounds the most interesting to me.

[Roxasfan Xman]

Rapunzel should be good. Old stories are always the best. I just hope they do it well.

That and the Princess & the Frog.

[Firefly]

I'm not looking forward to any of these movies. I'm more interested in Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 that they've got in the pipe. You might want to do a bit more research in this area. You also might want to mention the re-release of Toy Story in 3D.
Thanks, I updated the Pixar films Cars 2 and Toy Story 3, and added info about the upcoming releases of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3-D.

While these threads remain active, I'll make an effort to keep their info up-to-date. :D

[Oerba Yun Fang]

I'm not so much excited to see 'em but i like it how Disney are makin' more animated films again.

[BaseSebastian]

Bolt sounds exciting, esp since the talents of Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, and other such names will be in there. I just know I'm going to get pelted for saying Cyrus has talent, but it's ze truth, I stick by that.

Anyway, I voted for Princess and the Frog myself. It's got a really good cast, and it's a familiar fairy-tale, given a face-lift. Did anyone also notice this will be Disney's first African-American Princess? I'm not supporting Obama or nothing, but at least something proactive is happening with current times. May I also note this will be Disney's first 2D-animation since "Home on the Range." They swore they'd never do another 2D in the near-future, so thank God they're back. Alan Menken, and other familiar names to Disney die-hard fans will be returning for the behind-the-scenes work on this movie.

Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 sound interesting. Jim Varney and Paul Newman.....what are they going to do about them though? (Newman was the voice of Doc, and like Shades said, the late Jim Varney was the voice of Slinky. Varney died in 2000 of Lung Cancer, Newman...pretty much self-explanatory at this point in time.)

I've also heard of a few other Pixar Movies coming out. "Newt", and something about a Bear and a bow, or something?

[Destined]

I remember hearing about a bear and a bow, but the only other movie that i forgot to add that has been confirmed by Pixar is UP coming out in 2009. Sounds like a CGI spin on Around the World in 80 days to me.

I can't believe I forgot to note Paul Newman's death. Rumor has it that Cars 2 is taking place at a world rally over in europe, so it might be easy to omit Doc from the story.

[BaseSebastian]

Yeah, and chances are Newman did some voice work for Doc, this way there's some solice for the story. Who knows. They can't just keep Doc out of the story completely, but it's likely he'll only be mentioned int the intro. But can you imagine what would happen, God forbid, if Larry the Cable guy wasn't as healthy as he is now? He lost alot of weight, and who knows what might have happened to him by now if he didn't.

I tell ya, it takes BALLS to do what he did. That was five BOWLING BALLS off his gut.

[Nashida]

I might go see Bolt, that actually looks cute, but I'm definitely a bit more excited about the Princess and the Frog because it will be hand-drawn as opposed to CGI, and I miss the cartoony style Disney used to have.

Toy Story in 3-D will be a blast.

[Catch the Rain]

I personally love that Disney are making more animation again <3

I am lookin forward to The Princess and the Frog, despite the controversy that has surrounded it, it looks like quite a cute film.

Bolt, omg I want to watch that so bad. Though Miley Cyrus really does put me off it a little >.<

Either way, looks like Disney are finally getting off their asses at last <3

[BaseSebastian]

I personally love that Disney are making more animation again <3

I am lookin forward to The Princess and the Frog, despite the controversy that has surrounded it, it looks like quite a cute film.

Bolt, omg I want to watch that so bad. Though Miley Cyrus really does put me off it a little >.<

Either way, looks like Disney are finally getting off their asses at last <3

Controversey? What Controversey? I see no controversey. What is this controversey you speak of?

AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH MILEY CYRUS?! God, this is proof I deserve my acting contract....the only people who ever defends actors/tresses are other actors/tresses. -_-"

[Catch the Rain]

Controversey? What Controversey? I see no controversey. What is this controversey you speak of?

AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH MILEY CYRUS?! God, this is proof I deserve my acting contract....the only people who ever defends actors/tresses are other actors/tresses. -_-"

Miley Cyrus is a twat, she made a youtube video completely ripping it out of another actress and behaved like a tiny child, yet she tries to act like she is a decent role model. Also, she cannot act for ****.

FYI love, I did acting for more than 6 years, being an actor/actress doesn't mean jack. If she deserved defending then I would defend her but IMO she doesn't. You make it sound like those who act are a completely different species, it is just a job/career/passion, it doesn't make your opinion anymore valid than anyone elses. Besides, if your sole reason for wishing to act is so you can defend Miley Cyrus then that is pretty sad o_O

As for the controversy over the Princess and the Frog, there was a lot of debate when it was first announced that it was racist and steretypical. A lot of people felt offended.

[BaseSebastian]

Miley Cyrus is a twat, she made a youtube video completely ripping it out of another actress and behaved like a tiny child, yet she tries to act like she is a decent role model. Also, she cannot act for ****.

FYI love, I did acting for more than 6 years, being an actor/actress doesn't mean jack. If she deserved defending then I would defend her but IMO she doesn't. You make it sound like those who act are a completely different species, it is just a job/career/passion, it doesn't make your opinion anymore valid than anyone elses. Besides, if your sole reason for wishing to act is so you can defend Miley Cyrus then that is pretty sad o_O

As for the controversy over the Princess and the Frog, there was a lot of debate when it was first announced that it was racist and steretypical. A lot of people felt offended.

Ah yes, the whole "Selena Gomez" bit. Well, I agree with you. Ms. Gomez is quite a bit more talented, but saying Cyrus can't do noting is pure exaggeration. And I wish to become an actor so I can entertain others, not only to defend Miley Cyrus...that would be sad, meeting stars like Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Adam Sandler, Emily and Haley Joel Osment, and other such celebs I hold in high esteem. Cyrus is currently dateing a 20-year old, do you honestly think I'm saying things in her defense because I have a crush on her or something? No way. Emily Osment is way hotter....XD

And I actually do have a contract for Acting. Only for those who doubt that. I'm currently a freelancer with no experiance yet with the company I work for. But I just have to verify my contract, and then I'm in. (My lousy little sister got hers verified first, only because her pictures came in first. ><)

And as for the controversey:
Everything that has to do with African-Americans is always raceist. There will always be the people who look at white people with contempt and think the world owes them a liveing on the basis their ancestors worked hard as slaves. This not only sets up the bad repuatations for the good people who have let go of the past and come to unity, but also cause those poor souls who worked hard as slaves over a centuary ago to roll in their graves.

I'd like to stop the discussion of these two things so far. Neither have very much to do with the movies.

issues to stop:
Raceism: The Princess and the frog is not a raceist movie. Get on with it.

Miley Cyrus: Leave the person alone for God's sake.

[Catch the Rain]

I am glad you have a more valid reason for wishing to act as yes, that would be sad <3 I do not care if she is dating a 20 year old, and I never said anything about her looks. Good luck with verifying your contract.

Actually, some of those who complained were white people. It was they who said it would be too offensive to the black community. Whether or not you agree with the controversy doesn’t make it go away. I personally find it as pathetic as you do that people are offended by this, however that wont make it vanish.

Now this will end because yes we are getting off topic, but you raised a couple of things I wanted to respond to.

To some, yes the Princess and The Frog is a racist movie, it is set in New Orleans, features voodoo and the main character is a black woman. So I can understand why some people would think that. As for Miley Cyrus and leaving her alone, I am entitled to my opinion. She needs to decide if she wants to be a kid or an adult, because currently she is a child playing at being grown up and failing hard.

Back on topic~