pixar 2d animation

[BRERALEX]

rumor at aintitcool is that pixar is starting its own 2d animation divison hmmmmmm

 

[DouglasF]

Whether it is traditional paint or computer generated animation the area in which Pixar excells is storytelling. Their writing is great! They could do stick figures and I would be coming out from the movie theater with a big smile on my face. Plus, Disney probably wouldn't have a big problem with it considering they just inked a deal with continued distribution for Pixar.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally posted by DouglasF
Plus, Disney probably wouldn't have a big problem with it considering they just inked a deal with continued distribution for Pixar.

They inked a deal? Can you identify your source? There has not been any announcement of a new agreement between Disney and Pixar.

 

[YoHo]

This has been out and about on the internet for a while although nothing's been concerned. The Fat one likely has nothing concrete.

 

[DouglasF]

Sorry I can't recall where I read the information about the continued partnership between Pixar and Disney. What I do recall is that the terms are now more favorable for Pixar than in the past. Disney realized they couldn't hog all the profits like they have been. That was what the bone of contention had been. Pixar had started to shop around for another distributor because they knew they had a winning product and deserved more money. Also, Eisner knew it was essential for him to try and retain Pixar, considering all the problems Disney has been having as a company, especially with ABC dragging things down. The deal went through shortly before "Finding Nemo" went to video/DVD. The pressure was then on for Disney to make "Finding Nemo" the biggest seller ever. Lo and behold it's looking that way.

 

[Werner Weiss]

Originally posted by DouglasF
Sorry I can't recall where I read the information about the continued partnership between Pixar and Disney. What I do recall is that the terms are now more favorable for Pixar than in the past.

You've only been reading about negotiations, not about a new "inked" contract. There is no new contract yet. If and when Disney and Pixar complete a new agreement, it will be big news in the business press and entertainment press — and it will be easy to find pages and pages of articles about it through a simple Google search.

Here's a an excerpt from a recent (December 2, 2003) article about the challenges that Disney faces:
<blockquote>The most pivotal relationship is Disney's distribution arrangement with Pixar Animation Studios, the studio behind such hits as Toy Story and Monsters Inc.

Under the current deal, Disney and Pixar share all production expenses evenly, and Disney is paid a substantial distribution fee. All remaining revenues, including licensing and merchandise royalties, are divided 50/50 between Pixar and Disney.

Pixar has been pushing for a new deal that would give it a greater share of the revenues, but Mr. Eisner has been slow to extend the relationship. And with each new success, Pixar's negotiating power and its demands have increased. Pixar is now the prime money maker in Disney's movie business. </blockquote>

 

[HB2K]

There were some threads on other boards indicating Pixar & Disney had completed a deal, I think in response to a burb by FoxNews, but it turned out to be premature.

 

[DouglasF]

Then I say let's blame Fox News for my inaccuracy. Sorry to have misled anyone.