Tag: animation
Extreme Ghostbusters did in 1997 what the movies needed until 2021 to...
Extreme Ghostbusters quietly addressed the Ghostbusters franchise's legacy issue in 1997, featuring diverse young recruits mentored by Egon Spengler, well before 2021's Ghostbusters: Afterlife tackled generational handoffs.
Toy Story 5 Knows What It’s About. Star Wars Forgot.
Pixar's Toy Story 5 addresses themes of cultural irrelevance and emotional connection, contrasting with Star Wars' struggles to maintain a coherent narrative. It highlights fear of obsolescence in children's toys.
Andy’s mom called Woody “an old family toy.” Five movies later,...
The Toy Story franchise has yet to reveal Woody's origin before Andy, despite the anticipation around it, especially in light of upcoming films like Toy Story 5 and beyond.
Home keeps showing up in Netflix’s top 10. There’s a reason DreamWorks...
DreamWorks' Home, a 2015 film, earned $386 million and spawned a Netflix series, but no sequel. Streaming success marked it as a lower-tier IP, limiting potential for theatrical follow-up.
The Shrek franchise had a babies problem, and Shrek 5 knows it
The Shrek franchise struggles with character development in Shrek the Third and Shrek Forever After, particularly with Shrek and Fiona's triplets, who lack personality and narrative depth.
The Brave Little Toaster sequels lost the original’s darkness, but they kept the...
The Brave Little Toaster sequels were released in the wrong order, losing narrative continuity. Despite criticism, the songs are notably strong, offering charm amid weaker plots and character development.
The Brave Little Toaster is finally coming to Disney+, and the internet...
Disney+ will add the 1987 cult classic "The Brave Little Toaster" on May 25 as part of its Throwbacks initiative, correcting its absence despite the sequels being available since launch.
If the Hexed Test Screening Rumors Are True, Disney Animation Has a Bigger...
Rumors suggest that Disney's upcoming film "Hexed" faced poor test screening reactions, prompting last-minute changes. If true, this could signify deeper creative and institutional issues for Disney Animation.
Minions Have Lasted 15 Years. Here’s What They Teach Us About...
The Minions' unexpected cultural success stems from their cheerful failure and emotional availability, appealing to a desire for freedom from social shame and performance anxiety.
‘Swapped’ Just Broke Netflix’s Animation Record — and Skydance Animation Finally...
Skydance Animation's Swapped, released on Netflix, achieved 38.7 million views in its first week, becoming the most-viewed Netflix animated original. Its success contrasts with previous mixed-performing titles from the studio.
