raidermatt
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From a business point of view, I understand why they make the sequels, and don't really have a problem with it. What I do have a problem with is them blurring the line between the 2nd rate sequels (yes, they are ALL 2nd rate when compared to the originals*) and the original releases.
They blur this line by marketing compilations of TV quality cartoons as "original movies", and by releasing the sequels in theatres. This does great damage to the Disney brand.
Return to Neverland may have been one of the better sequels, and it may have made a tidy $20-30 million profit at theatres, but audiences knew it was not of the same overall quality or appeal as originals like L&S and Monsters.
Everytime Disney releases an animated film that does not "hit" with theatrical audiences, it reduces the trust that exists in the Disney name. When you release one or two original films every year, you are bound to have some duds, but why make it worse by releasing sequels, which are virtually guaranteed duds?
Make the sequels if you must, Disney, but keep them direct to video, or made for TV. You can make your profits without doing so much damage to your reputation.
*Toy Story 2 is the only exception to this, but was made by Pixar, who made every effort to make the sequel better in every way than the original. The same cannot be said of Disney's efforts.
They blur this line by marketing compilations of TV quality cartoons as "original movies", and by releasing the sequels in theatres. This does great damage to the Disney brand.
Return to Neverland may have been one of the better sequels, and it may have made a tidy $20-30 million profit at theatres, but audiences knew it was not of the same overall quality or appeal as originals like L&S and Monsters.
Everytime Disney releases an animated film that does not "hit" with theatrical audiences, it reduces the trust that exists in the Disney name. When you release one or two original films every year, you are bound to have some duds, but why make it worse by releasing sequels, which are virtually guaranteed duds?
Make the sequels if you must, Disney, but keep them direct to video, or made for TV. You can make your profits without doing so much damage to your reputation.
*Toy Story 2 is the only exception to this, but was made by Pixar, who made every effort to make the sequel better in every way than the original. The same cannot be said of Disney's efforts.
